When Your Help If Sick Kittens Found With Aggressive Virus
On the streets of Bulgaria in the summer, you come across a lot of sick, crying kittens who are no bigger than the palm of your hand. Some of these kittens come into this world and disappear without anyone ever knowing or caring. Others, the few lucky ones, get discovered, rescued, and sometimes, a second chance at life. One of those kittens is Moses. After surviving a huge thunderstorm and heavy rain, this tiny abandoned kitten was rescued by The Save Me Foundation, an organization dedicated to rescuing needy animals in Bulgaria. A week later, another tiny kitten around the same age arrived at the foundation in need of help. Both of the kittens were infected with the herpes virus and looked like they were on the brink of death. The question was, would they get through it or would they disappear out of this world without a chance? Two Kittens When Moses was first found, he looked incredibly sick and weak. His eyes were so swollen and infected you could not even see one of his eyes. He also had an ulcer and part of his tongue was missing. Obviously, he was not feeling too good either because he refused to eat or drink and had terrible diarrhea. After a veterinary examination, Moses was diagnosed with the herpes virus and was treated with an IV drip, antibiotics, and medication for his eyes. Poor Moses looked terrified. He was just a baby, after all. And no baby should have to go through all of this. A week after Moses was found, another kitten was discovered and taken to The Save Me Foundation for help. Noah was his name, and he, like Moses, was only around two months old. The only difference was that he looked a lot worse than Moses. With his sore face and eaten up eyes, Noah’s future was very precarious. Noah’s examination produced the same diagnosis as Moses: he had the herpes virus. After a course of antibiotics, medication and eye drops, Moses’s eyes cleared up perfectly and he could see again with both eyes. Unfortunately, it was too late for Noah though. He had lived with the herpes virus for far too long and it had eaten up his eyes and made him blind. According to the vets, his eyesight had gone a few days before he was found. Amazing Spirit If only Noah had been found earlier, he would still be able to see the world around him out of both eyes, but sometimes life throws sticks at you and you have to deal with it. And dealing with it is exactly what Noah is doing – and he’s doing it just wonderfully. Despite everything he is going through, Noah has an amazing spirit and zest for life. He may not have his sight but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t feel anything. Desislava Stoyanova, the founder of The Save Me Foundation who has been taking care of both kittens, says, “The moment I get near him and then touch him, he is a true kitten, enjoying belly rubs and all the attention!” Moses is also doing well and is eating better now. His symptoms of the herpes virus are almost cleared now thanks to his ongoing medication. Like Noah, he still needs a lot of medical attention and he still has a long way to go until he is completely healed, but at the moment, he is doing well and that is what matters most. Will You Help These Kittens? Moses and Noah still have a long way to go until they are completely healthy. They still require medical care and attention, and that means their medical bills are getting higher and higher all the time. The Save Me Foundation desperately needs your help in order to continue helping homeless, needy animals in Bulgaria. Will you send a donation to help them pay for Moses and Noah’s medical bills? Even just one dollar can make a huge difference. Image source: The Save Me Foundation Related
Hopedale Police return missing cats to Salem shelter
Norman Miller Daily News Staff @Norman_MillerMW HOPEDALE – Eight of the nine cats that a Salem rescue organization said were “hijacked” by a woman transporting them have been found by the Hopedale Police Department. “The cats are safe,” said Chief Mark A. Giovanella. “They’re been returned to their owners. One (of the cats) escaped.” However, Giovanella declined to give many details of the case. He said no one has been charged. He did not classify the investigation as being a theft, but said it was still actively being pursued. On Friday, the Odd Cat Sanctuary of Salem posted on Facebook about the missing cats. They claimed a woman picked up the nine cats, including several young kittens, in Sturbridge to take to Lynnfield. “(Nine) of our cats were hijacked on transport today,” the shelter wrote on its Facebook page. The Sanctuary specializes in not easily adoptable cats such as feral cats, sick cats, elderly cats and cats previously on shelter “death row.” They said, instead of taking the cats to Sturbridge, she took the cats to her house and let them out of the secured crates. They wrote that they tried contacting the woman and she blocked them electronically. Giovanella said he could not discuss the case or the theft allegation. “It’s a sensitive investigation whenever it involves animals,” said Giovanella. “It’s a joint investigation with multiple agencies.” The shelter, on its Facebook page, said police asked them not to post anything about the case to help “preserve the investigation,” but they thanked both the Hopedale and Sturbridge police departments. No one from the shelter returned calls or emails on Sunday. “Mom and babies and one adult cat were returned thanks to the Hopedale Police Department,” the shelter wrote. “One of our cats is still missing – a sweet gray and white 10-month-old girl is still missing.” Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For up-to-date crime news, follow Norman Miller on Twitter @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerCrime.
Humane Society celebrates 1,000 cats cured of ringworm
On May 2, 2017, sweet orange tabby Mac became the 1,000th cat admitted into the Maddie’s Felines in Treatment (F.I.T.) Center at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS). At only 2 months old, Mac and his 10 littermates were surrendered to DCHS, each having contracted dermatophyte (ringworm), a highly-contagious fungus which can be transmitted across species, including to dogs and humans. In a majority of animal shelters across the county, a diagnosis like Mac’s is very bad news. Many ringworm-positive animals are euthanized since most shelters are not equipped to contain and treat such a contagious disease. DCHS’s cutting-edge ringworm treatment program was the first of its kind ever developed worldwide and is a model for shelters across the country. The F.I.T. program began at DCHS in 2003 inside a pink 1960’s-era trailer with Karen Moriello, DVM, DACVD, Sandra Newbury, DVM, and a hard-working group of volunteers. Since that time, the F.I.T. program has expanded in order to help sick cats at DCHS, as well as cats coming in from local shelters and programs unable to provide this care themselves. In 2010, with the support of Maddie’s Fund and generous donors, a new, permanent Maddie’s Felines in Treatment Center structure was built. The F.I.T. Center provides a quarantined, low-stress environment where ringworm-positive cats receive oral anti-fungal medication. They also get twice-weekly lime-sulfur dips until they show two negative fungal cultures in a row and are considered ‘cured.’ This 45 – 70 day treatment requires a dedicated group of veterinarians, staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to give these cats the second chance they deserve. “What’s even more impressive,” said Beth Rodgers, DCHS F.I.T. Coordinator “…is that 90 percent of the work is done by volunteers. I’m always impressed by what they’ll do and the sacrifices they’ll make so these cats will have a chance they wouldn’t have at a lot of shelters.” On July 30, 2017, Mac was deemed officially cured of ringworm and only one day later he was adopted and headed to his new, loving home. Dane County Humane Society is a private, nonprofit organization and support of the community helps cats like Mac and many other animals in need receive the comfort and care they deserve.
Hopedale Police return missing cats to Salem shelter
Norman Miller Daily News Staff @Norman_MillerMW HOPEDALE – Eight of the nine cats that a Salem rescue organization said were “hijacked” by a woman transporting them have been found by the Hopedale Police Department. “The cats are safe,” said Chief Mark A. Giovanella. “They’re been returned to their owners. One (of the cats) escaped.” However, Giovanella declined to give many details of the case. He said no one has been charged. He did not classify the investigation as being a theft, but said it was still actively being pursued. On Friday, the Odd Cat Sanctuary of Salem posted on Facebook about the missing cats. They claimed a woman picked up the nine cats, including several young kittens, in Sturbridge to take to Lynnfield. “(Nine) of our cats were hijacked on transport today,” the shelter wrote on its Facebook page. The Sanctuary specializes in not easily adoptable cats such as feral cats, sick cats, elderly cats and cats previously on shelter “death row.” They said, instead of taking the cats to Sturbridge, she took the cats to her house and let them out of the secured crates. They wrote that they tried contacting the woman and she blocked them electronically. Giovanella said he could not discuss the case or the theft allegation. “It’s a sensitive investigation whenever it involves animals,” said Giovanella. “It’s a joint investigation with multiple agencies.” The shelter, on its Facebook page, said police asked them not to post anything about the case to help “preserve the investigation,” but they thanked both the Hopedale and Sturbridge police departments. No one from the shelter returned calls or emails on Sunday. “Mom and babies and one adult cat were returned thanks to the Hopedale Police Department,” the shelter wrote. “One of our cats is still missing – a sweet gray and white 10-month-old girl is still missing.” Norman Miller can be reached at 508-626-3823 or nmiller@wickedlocal.com. For up-to-date crime news, follow Norman Miller on Twitter @Norman_MillerMW or on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanMillerCrime.
Humane Society celebrates 1,000 cats cured of ringworm
On May 2, 2017, sweet orange tabby Mac became the 1,000th cat admitted into the Maddie’s Felines in Treatment (F.I.T.) Center at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS). At only 2 months old, Mac and his 10 littermates were surrendered to DCHS, each having contracted dermatophyte (ringworm), a highly-contagious fungus which can be transmitted across species, including to dogs and humans. In a majority of animal shelters across the county, a diagnosis like Mac’s is very bad news. Many ringworm-positive animals are euthanized since most shelters are not equipped to contain and treat such a contagious disease. DCHS’s cutting-edge ringworm treatment program was the first of its kind ever developed worldwide and is a model for shelters across the country. The F.I.T. program began at DCHS in 2003 inside a pink 1960’s-era trailer with Karen Moriello, DVM, DACVD, Sandra Newbury, DVM, and a hard-working group of volunteers. Since that time, the F.I.T. program has expanded in order to help sick cats at DCHS, as well as cats coming in from local shelters and programs unable to provide this care themselves. In 2010, with the support of Maddie’s Fund and generous donors, a new, permanent Maddie’s Felines in Treatment Center structure was built. The F.I.T. Center provides a quarantined, low-stress environment where ringworm-positive cats receive oral anti-fungal medication. They also get twice-weekly lime-sulfur dips until they show two negative fungal cultures in a row and are considered ‘cured.’ This 45 – 70 day treatment requires a dedicated group of veterinarians, staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to give these cats the second chance they deserve. “What’s even more impressive,” said Beth Rodgers, DCHS F.I.T. Coordinator “…is that 90 percent of the work is done by volunteers. I’m always impressed by what they’ll do and the sacrifices they’ll make so these cats will have a chance they wouldn’t have at a lot of shelters.” On July 30, 2017, Mac was deemed officially cured of ringworm and only one day later he was adopted and headed to his new, loving home. Dane County Humane Society is a private, nonprofit organization and support of the community helps cats like Mac and many other animals in need receive the comfort and care they deserve.
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