Rescued kittens get second chance
A non-profit organisation is hoping to pull through with their boarding funds to continue to treat their kittens.
If you are a lover of your local furry friends, then you will completely love the work Karin Donald and her amazing team do with the generous help of the Honeydew Animal Clinic.
Kitty Kazz Rescue is a non-profit organisation (NPO) that restores and finds homes for domestic cats and kittens that have been abused, abandoned, or lost. It also takes care of pregnant or nursing cats, abandoned newborns in need of bottle feeding, and stray animals that are lost or unable to find their way. Their primary goal is to professionally find homes for as many cats as they can. Nevertheless, this is a drop in the ocean compared to the enormous quantity of cats and kittens that require rescue due to being unwanted, abandoned, and surrendered.
Karin mentioned how they struggled through November, December and January with severe conjunctivitis in some of the kittens, resulting in them having to remove some of their eyes. This is caused by a calicivirus which unfortunately infects unvaccinated cats and kittens. “This treatment along with their eye removals has put us back over R20 000. Fortunately the four kittens who were infected have recovered,” Karin said.
Rescuers at Kitty Kazz are lucky to have a wealth of knowledge in the field of cat rescue, especially with having dealt with a wide range of ailments, viruses, and medical issues over the years. As a result, these unfortunate kitties can receive treatment and care at their center.
“We are also extremely fortunate to have Honeydew Animal Clinic’s assistance and support, as they are constantly there to assist us with any medical difficulties we may encounter or even simply to provide emotional support,” Karin stated.
They sterilise all adult cats before they are sent home, and they have a zero-tolerance policy for unsterilised cats and kittens. Additionally, they follow up with all of our adopted kittens to make sure they are spayed or neutered at five months via one of their veterinarians. All of their cats and kittens are vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped before being sent home.
The organisation tries to keep up with it’s never-ending bills, so they do try and get donors who can assist with funding some of the treatment for the kittens. They receive more calls about cats who are no longer wanted and who usually stay until they find a loving home for them.
If you need more information or know of any kitties that need assistance, contact Karin on 081 736 1506.
