Milwaukee Kitten Defies The Odds After Surviving Days Without Food Or Water
A tiny dilute orange kitten found himself all alone after being separated from his mother. When his previous owner faced eviction, homes were found for the mother cat and her litter, all except for this little one, who was accidentally left behind.
With no one to feed or comfort him, the kitten went several days without food, barely clinging to life. It’s a miracle he managed to survive at all.
Thankfully, a few kind-hearted neighbours noticed the frail kitten and reached out to Emilie Rackovan, an experienced animal rescuer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The call came late, around 11 p.m., but Emilie didn’t hesitate for a moment. She grabbed her gear and rushed to help the helpless baby who so desperately needed saving.
Only 30 minutes later, Emily and the rescued kitten she named Eggnog were on their way to her home. She shared in an interview:
“I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was still shocked by his appearance. He was cold, thin, unkempt, infested with fleas, and had thick discharge coming from his nose and eyes.”
On the way to safety, the tiny kitten cried out with all the strength he could muster, his little voice filled with desperation as he clung to the hope of being saved.
The moment Emilie offered him a bottle, everything shifted. Eggnog settled right down and drank the formula eagerly, as if he hadn’t eaten in days.
With his tiny belly finally full, he stopped crying, almost as if he understood he was safe at last, wrapped in warmth and comfort.
He was given a much-needed bath, proper medical care, and began his slow path to recovery.
The best part was that from the moment he entered his foster home, this little fighter never missed a meal again.
Day by day, Eggnog’s breathing got better as his upper respiratory infection healed. With every hearty feeding, he grew stronger and healthier, quickly gaining the weight and energy he had been missing.
After two weeks in foster care, he started eating regular cat food independently, yet he didn’t want to give up on his daily formula either. Emilie shared the cutest video of Eggnog, saying:
“Eggnog would like everyone to know that even though he is fully weaned and has been for a little while, he’s still very much a baby.”
As Eggnog grew, he was gradually introduced to the resident cats, who helped him learn how to socialize and pick up all the important “cat skills.”
It was during this time that his personality really began to shine, showing just how playful and curious he could be.
Still, no matter how much fun he was having, the moment Emilie walked in with treats, Eggnog dropped everything and dashed straight to her side.
Emilie takes immense pride in Eggnog’s transformation and progress. She said:
“He went from starving, weak, lethargic, and infested with fleas to chonky, healthy, and thriving.”
At long last, after everything he had been through, Eggnog’s moment of joy arrived.
He was welcomed into a caring forever home, where he gained not only a loving family but also a new kitten sister named Nala to share his days with.
Emilie is beyond happy for Eggnog, as she’s for all her foster kittens when they find their forever homes. She said:
“Whenever people say, ‘Adopting out your fosters must be so hard,’ I think… not really when you get to send them to a wonderful home!”
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