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It was life or death for kittens Butter and Marge
These two tiny kittens were found curled up together in a cold shed in November. At just four-weeks-old, they would need a dedicated foster carer to make it through this dangerous period...
Butter, the larger kitten, seemed bright and healthy, but we were worried immediately about Marge. She was extremely underweight and the size of a kitten half her age.
We gave Marge a full health check and completed some tests, and everything came back normal. But our veterinary team were concerned – being so small at such a young age, her life could be at risk.
Both kittens were moved to an experienced foster home as soon as possible.
Paula, their foster carer, would be able to provide the care they needed, keeping an eye on them 24/7, and weaning them onto solid food.
How does fostering help?
Foster carers like Paula are crucial for our most vulnerable pets.
Our rehoming centre is designed to be a warm and welcoming place for all pets, but it isn’t a replacement for a home environment. Pets placed on foster benefit from reduced stress, reduced risk of illness, and better socialisation – which is especially important for kittens and puppies.
Without an experienced foster home and regular vet check ups at Woodgreen’s rehoming centre, Butter and Marge might not have made it. For these two kittens, it was quite literally the difference between life and death.
Happy and healthy
As she grew, Marge started to gain weight, and continued to pass all her health tests. She would always be smaller than her sister, but there didn’t seem to be anything wrong.
We were relieved that both Butter and Marge made it through this vulnerable period of their lives, especially after such a challenging start. They had transformed from small, vulnerable kittens to a pair of confident, healthy cats.
When they were ready for rehoming, they didn’t need to look far. They had caught the eye of Woodgreen staff member, Linda, who was overcome with emotion by their story.
Now called Scout and Indy, they have well and truly landed on their paws…
“They are both doing so well, I can’t believe the progress they have made! It feels like they have been part of the family forever.”
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