Three feral kittens were recently found trying to survive the frigid winter on their own. To make matters worse, they had never been around people and it showed. Because of their spicy personalities, we named them Diabla, Habanera and Ghost Pepper, and they affectionately became known as “The Spicy Purrrritos.”
Although the Spicy Purritos were physically healthy, they were quickly approaching their “socialization threshold,” the point at which it becomes nearly impossible to convert feral cats into social, loving companions. They desperately needed a foster family to show them how amazing life in a warm home could be. Luckily, one of our volunteers was up for the challenge.
Within a few short weeks, she had helped transform all three kittens from angry spitfires into purring cuddle bugs.
Although Max was friendly when he arrived at our shelter, he had other challenges of his own. He had a strange wound on his shoulder and despite the pain he was in, it didn’t take long for him to warm up to the staff members tending to his needs. As Max’s true personality started to shine through, so did the severity of his injury.
Within a few days, the damaged skin began to die off, creating a large, open wound. We still had no idea what happened to him – was he attacked by another animal? Did he injure himself trying to escape underneath a fence? Although we can’t answer any questions about Max’s past, we are committed to brightening his future.
Before Max could begin searching for a family, we had to help him overcome his injuries. Several factors have been helping this amazing boy heal, including antibiotics and routine bandage changes, but more importantly, the love and care he’s been getting from not one, but two foster families. Max still has a long road of healing ahead of him, but with your support and the unconditional love he’s been shown from his foster team, we know it’s going to be a beautiful journey.
Thanks to our life-saving foster program, kittens like the Spicy Purritos and dogs like Max are given a second chance to overcome many different obstacles, both mentally and physically. Because of the dedication of our foster volunteers, all three kittens were quickly adopted. With your support, we can help Max find his forever together.
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Please consider making a monetary donation today to help cover medical expenses for Max and other pets in need, or please consider donating your time by signing up to become a foster parent. We appreciate everything you do for homeless pets.
