One Cat At A Time (Quebec, Canada) received a litter of seven kittens that had been found in severe condition.
Only two cream tricolor kittens survived despite the rescuers’ best efforts to preserve all seven severely frail crumbs.
On the first day, Charlotte and Victoria demonstrated an unrivaled battling spirit. “They were the brood’s most powerful members. Charlotte continued to meow until she received her bottle. “Within the first 24 hours of her birth, she began purring and pawing,” explains Marie Saymard, creator of One Cat at a Time.
“Victoria is a wonderful kitten. The vet thought that she would not survive, but after several days of caring for them, lack of sleep, anxiety and stress, the worst is finally behind us.
Having survived the first difficulties, the sisters began to gain weight and strength.
At the age of four weeks, they faced their next challenging test. Panleukopenia (cat distemper), a very infectious viral illness, killed them. Infected kittens under the age of eight weeks have little chance of recovering.
Despite the dire predictions, Marie was adamant about saving the wards at any cost.
She offered 24-hour resuscitation of kittens in strict accordance with the rules. Given the infants’ age and health, the veterinarian estimated that they had a 5% chance of surviving. The kittens, on the other hand, showed no signs of giving up and continued to battle for their lives.
Girls were commonly observed putting their paws around each other with a purr at the time since this provided mutual comfort.
“They survived because they were surrounded by love and care,” Marie explains, “and they grew up to be the most lively and cuddly cats.”
It was nothing short of a miracle because the illness was on the verge of being eradicated. The girls’ tenacity and their bond propelled them both to success. Their restless playfulness soon revealed itself in a big way.
The sisters planned an escape from the arena to explore the entire home as soon as their eight wee paws were full of power.
They cuddled up on their man’s lap after this unplanned escapade, but it was just a warm-up for the next round of mischief.
Turtle girls, as it turned out, highly appreciated human affection. Whenever they see Marie, they merrily jump up to her and get on their knees for a long hug.
“They are very gentle and love to sleep on us. They are very close. I’m sure this is due to the fact that they survived the disease together and survived,” says Marie.
“They usually play and sleep together, and they purr nonstop.” They don’t ever separate.”
The two closest friends are nearing the completion of their search for a permanent residence. They arrive as a single set, of course, because they can’t be split.
The kittens had a key supporter in this story: Marie, a nine-year-old girl.
The girl extended her hand of friendship, as well as her knees for embraces and her love, as soon as the sisters had recovered.
The steadfast tin soldiers have turned into the happiest and most affectionate young cats. They love to lie on the shoulders of their foster mother while she is working, and keep her company during household chores.
“It became the most difficult task in my memory. Charlotte and Victoria survived, and there are no kittens more affectionate and playful,” says Marie.
