Liza's remarkable will to live.
We want to share Liza -- an inspiring, blind, 10-day-old kitten
rescued yesterday from a storm drain -- and tell you about her
remarkable will to live. She's stolen the hearts of everyone here and
her foster mom and others are doing everything possible for her
survival.
Liza was discovered after yesterday morning's rains by a dog who was going for a walk. The couple walking the dog said the kitten was in a crevice, appearing to be holding on so as not to wash down through the grates of the drain. Liza's eyes were completely covered in an enormous scab of crusted infection. (We have Liza's before picture, but ultimately decided it is too graphic to post).
Liza was discovered after yesterday morning's rains by a dog who was going for a walk. The couple walking the dog said the kitten was in a crevice, appearing to be holding on so as not to wash down through the grates of the drain. Liza's eyes were completely covered in an enormous scab of crusted infection. (We have Liza's before picture, but ultimately decided it is too graphic to post).
Liza's foster mom, Sonja, is encouraged by her progress so far. Liza
was resistant to the bottle yesterday, but increasingly reaches for it
and accepts it. This picture, taken just minutes ago, shows how Liza is
now holding the bottle with both hands.
Thank you to Sonja and all of the foster parents who nurture the most fragile lives. During this spring and summer of unprecedented need for motherless newborns and pregnant animals on the streets, the dedication of foster parents is providing hope and compassion for these innocent and desperate lives.
Thank you to Sonja and all of the foster parents who nurture the most fragile lives. During this spring and summer of unprecedented need for motherless newborns and pregnant animals on the streets, the dedication of foster parents is providing hope and compassion for these innocent and desperate lives.