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South Carolina Kitten Overcomes Painful Eye Infection And Blossoms Next To An Unlikely Family

South Carolina Kitten Overcomes Painful Eye Infection And Blossoms Next To An Unlikely Family

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Many people insist that cats and dogs can’t be friends, but that’s not always the case! There are plenty of stories that prove otherwise – and this is one of them.

Cow, a tiny kitten who had a rough start in life, found Yunah, a loving foster mom from Greenville County in South Carolina, who gave him a second chance. 

But this lovely lady didn’t just help Cow grow healthy and strong; she also made sure he had two special doggos to keep him company on his healing journey!

Here’s their heartwarming story!

From Struggles To Snuggles: How Cow And Yunah Met

kitten with eye infection
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One ordinary day, Yunah received a call from Greenville County Animal Care in South Carolina about a tiny kitten named Cow who desperately needed a foster home.

The poor little guy was very sick, battling a painful upper respiratory infection that left his eyes watery and crusty. 

Things were so bad that the vet even suggested removing his eyes surgically, but Yunah couldn’t imagine that.

Her heart went out to Cow, and she knew she had to step in. Determined to give him a fighting chance, she opened her home and heart to help him recover.

sad kitten with eye infection
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So, Yunah happily agreed to foster little Cow and made it her mission to help him fight his eye infection. 

She treated him with antibiotics and other medications, all while making sure he had plenty of delicious, high-quality food to help him gain weight and get the nutrients he needed to grow big and strong.

The sick cat lies on the carpet
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Cow’s recovery took time, but he showed the resilient spirit that only felines seem to have! 

Before long, his eyes improved, and he started to look like a completely different cat. Just look at his incredible transformation – isn’t it a true feline miracle?

Cow, Meet Clara And Shadow!

As Cow’s health improved, Yunah decided it was time to introduce him to her two loyal canine companions, Clara and Shadow.

Despite some people warning her against it, Yunah trusted her instincts and followed her heart. She started with Clara, her sweet Golden Retriever.

The dog is sniffing the kitten
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During the first week, Cow and Clara showed curiosity about each other. They sniffed around, played a little, and seemed to get along well. 

Yunah quickly realized they had the potential to become great friends – and she was absolutely right!

Before long, they were inseparable, sharing toys, playing nonstop, and doing just about everything together. 

Clara treated Cow as if he were one of the dogs, and he seemed more than happy with that arrangement!

cat and dog lying on their backs
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Introducing Cow to Shadow, Yunah’s majestic Husky, was a different story. As a larger and more intense dog, Shadow needed a bit more time to adjust. 

Yunah took every precaution, using a muzzle at first and being extra patient while easing Shadow into the idea of a tiny feline sibling.

dog with a muzzle on its mouth
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Once again, Yunah’s patience paid off. Though it took some time, Shadow eventually warmed up to Cow, accepting him as part of the family.

Against all odds, the two became friends. Just look at how far they’ve come – it’s nothing short of amazing!

The Purrfect Forever Family

When Cow was fully healed and big enough, the shelter let Yunah know it was time to bring him back so they could find him a forever family.

But as the reality of saying goodbye set in, Yunah felt a shift in her heart. After giving it some thought, she made a bold decision that changed everyone’s lives.

beautiful white kitten
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As you’ve probably guessed, Yunah decided to adopt Cow herself. Hooray!

In an interview, she shared her feelings about the choice, saying it was the best decision she’d ever made. She said:

“I never thought that I would adopt a cat, but we just fell in love with Cow. We were like, ‘There’s no way we can send Cow to somewhere else.’”

two dogs are lying on the floor while a cat is lying by the window
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I’m so thrilled that Cow, Yunah, Clara, and Shadow found each other. It feels like they were all meant to be together.

If you’d like to follow their journey, check them out on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

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