Sister cats Pumpkin and Spice were in poor condition when they were taken to an animal shelter. Despite having upper respiratory infections and foggy eyes, they sought solace in one another. Pumpkin (calico) was weak and clung to her sister Spice for support (who has Dalmatian-like markings on her chest and legs). They required a foster home and a committed someone to provide for them constantly. When Mini Cat Town co-founder Thoa Bui learnt of their situation, she didn’t think twice before bringing them into her rescue.
They had eye infections that were so serious that we weren’t sure how they would fare, Thoa told Love Meow. Despite everything, Thoa and her group were prepared to take on the task and preserve their vision. We only prayed that Pumpkin would survive her first few of nights with us because she was in critical condition. After being in intensive care for several days, Pumpkin brightened up and started moving. As they continued their joint recovery process, Spice stood by her side encouraging her.
After only a few days of being in foster care, Spice showed significant progress. Her eye’s haziness was dissipating, and she was becoming more active every day. Pumpkin was motivated to keep up with the healing rate by her positive attitude. Pumpkin’s eyes were becoming less swollen, and she started to gain weight and fluff.
“While their eyes were still receiving treatment, they felt better after approximately a week. Once we observed them eating on their own and interacting with one another, we knew they would be alright “Thoa informed Meow Love. “From the time they arrived, when they were feeling so poorly and napping a lot, to the present, their renewed energy and liveliness are a far cry. They had a difficult treatment schedule for their eyes. We are incredibly proud of them for their tenacity.”
While Pumpkin’s left eye remained cloudy for a while, her right eye fully recovered.
“When we feared Pumpkin’s left eye was beyond saving, it began to improve. The cloudiness nearly vanished over night.” The feline sisters have been a pair throughout their rehabilitation. They cherish one other’s company and are rarely apart. Pumpkin is prodded to play by the self-assured and inquisitive Spice, and she picks up some of her exuberant enthusiasm. As she tries to follow in Spice’s paw-steps, Pumpkin is already emerging from her shell.
“After going through so much together, the girls are pretty close, and we can’t wait to find them a forever home when they’re ready. Spice is quite gregarious and enjoys playing. Pumpkin is a bit more reserved.”
