Polo & Noodle’s story….
On Tuesday (January 17th) I found two kittens in our compound who were in a very bad condition.
One of them had green gunk coming out of her eye, was sneezing and soaking wet. The other was wet on it’s back paws and tail, in marginally better shape but still didn’t look good, so I picked them both up and took them off to my local Vet, whereupon we found that the worse of the two was actually bleeding from quite a big wound on her side and the one in better shape had an old wound that was possibly infected.
They both had ear mites, fleas and worms (of course). They were treated for their ear mites, and given worming and flea treatment as well as baths, antibiotics … they are being kept at the Vet in an isolation ward and the worse of the two (who we have called Polo) was on fluid therapy for one day, while getting daily treatment for an ear infection, eye infection, being fed through a tube and who knows what else.
They are getting all the medical attention that they need, while we are waiting for more clear signs of which are their illments.
One is a boy (named Noodle). He is very friendly and purrs a lot … Noodle has grey and black stripes with a white chest. The other is a girl – ginger and white – named Polo … she is very small and clearly has been in very bad health for some time, but her recovery looks hopeful as she is no longer on a drip and is eating solid food. Neither Noodle, nor Polo, sneezes anymore.
The Vet estimates them at around 4 months old, but they are quite tiny because they have been underfed and ill.
They certainly could live happy, healthy lives as indoor cats, either as a pair or individually, but they do really seem close to each other … as Polo seems to really rely on Noodle for feeling comfortable and safe.
Currently, at the hospital they seem VERY happy to be indoors, even in a cage, as they are being regularly fed, staying in a warm room, having water and a nice soft bed, and each other … what is the best thing of all!
I have no idea what to do with them when they are ready to leave the hospital. I can’t have them as I already have rescue cats and can’t take any more in. However, given the state they were in when I found them, they would definitely have died a slow and painful death if they had not been taken to the vet, I had to save them and give them a chance at a healthy, happy life. The way they have taken to being indoors at the vet and the amount of purring which goes on even while they are ill makes me really believe that they would make great pets for someone.
** Update **
Hi Marvin
Noodle and Polo are now well enough to leave the vet’s. They had their first vaccination today.
I am now looking for a foster home for them so that over the next 4 weeks they can get their remaining injections. I am happy to pay for their remaining vaccinations – I can do this upfront if there is anyone who is able to foster them?
I attach a picture of them looking much better, especially Polo. Although Polo is terrified of people. Noodle is very happy being with people and purrs a lot. Polo huddles up to Noodle for protection and comfort.
I will also fill out the form you sent to me and send that to you later today.
If there is anything you can do to help that would be fantastic.
Best wishes
** Latest update:
Hi Marvin
I have found Noodle and Polo a foster home and I am paying for their keep while they stay there and am getting them fully vaccinated.
So really it’s a matter of advertising them to prospective adopter owners now. Anything you could do to help is greatly appreciated, I do understand that there are a lot of other animals looking for homes. I will send some more pictures once they have settled in their new foster home and are feeling more confident.
Best wishes
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