Posted October 24, 2023 by: Admin #Animals

Two kittens in need of help arrived at an animal shelter together. These tiny, three-week-old kittens, with their soft and fuzzy coats, faced a challenging situation. One of them, upon closer inspection, appeared to be blind due to cloudiness in his eyes.

Desperate for a foster home, their fortunes changed when Baby Kitten Rescue members learned of their plight. Without hesitation, they welcomed these two kittens into their care. Jamie, a dedicated volunteer for the rescue, expressed her immediate affection, saying, “I couldn’t be more in love with them already.”

Soon after their arrival, the feline siblings began exploring their new surroundings, waddling around, and eventually snuggling up together for a nap. Their bond was undeniable from the start, as Jamie observed, “Pebbles is such an outgoing girl, and I have already noticed her keeping a close eye on her brother, Bamm-Bamm (the one with cloudy eyes). She acts like a caretaker and is always cuddling up against him and following him around. I can tell these two will be bonded for life.”

As Jamie dedicated herself to their care, she provided around-the-clock nourishment and administered fluids as needed to ensure they remained well-hydrated. After receiving treatment for some minor tummy issues, the kittens began to make significant progress, their energy levels steadily increasing.

At four to five weeks of age, they were the size of two-week-old kittens due to their special needs. Despite their slower growth rate, they were otherwise healthy, growing, and thriving. Their unwavering bond was evident as they insisted on being close to one another at all times.

Their strong bond was further emphasized as Jamie shared, “They are definitely bonded, so much so that when one of them isn’t in the playpen with the other, they scream endlessly. The moment they’re back together, all is well. They are always side by side or huddled together.”

Around two weeks into their foster care, an extraordinary development occurred: Bamm-Bamm began to respond to Jamie’s hand movements. He even made attempts to grab her hand when she waved it in front of him.

The breakthrough was attributed to a regimen of administering two different eye drops twice a day, initiated since their arrival. These drops aimed to improve Bamm-Bamm’s eyesight before consulting an ophthalmologist. Subsequently, Bamm-Bamm’s eyes appeared less cloudy, revealing that he had some degree of vision.

Both kittens, though underdeveloped, were making remarkable progress, reaching significant milestones such as mastering the use of the litter box and adapting to a diet of solid food.

For a specialist visit, Bamm-Bamm was accompanied by his supportive sister, Pebbles. After the examination, he received an official diagnosis of superficial corneal ulcers, likely stemming from an early infection. Regardless of the cause, Bamm-Bamm was expected to make a full recovery and regain vision in both eyes.

Bamm-Bamm would continue his eye drop treatment for another week, growing increasingly playful and curious about the world around him. Jamie marveled at the adaptability and resilience of kittens in challenging conditions, emphasizing that with the right care, they can heal quickly and return to a healthy state.

These two best friends relished their time together, sharing moments of pure companionship and affection without a care in the world. Jamie summed up their simple desires, saying, “They are perfect, beautiful and unique. All they want, like any other living being, is love.”