Every mother’s instinct is to protect her children, whether human or animal, and what this cat did in New South Wales, Australia is a great example of what a mother can do to save her creatures.
A passerby noticed a family of cats on the side of the road, consisting of a mother and her three kittens.
He immediately contacted CatRescue 901, a rescue organization based in Terrey Hills. When rescuers arrived, the cat approached her and led her to her three babies. She was skin and bones, and she had obviously done everything she could to feed and protect her babies.
All four cats needed medical care, and when they arrived at the shelter it was clear they were starving. While assessing their condition, vets determined that all three kittens suffered from eyelid agenesis, a congenital condition that caused them to have no eyelids and which would have resulted in blindness if they had not received the proper treatment.
They were fed and bathed and allowed to rest on comfortable beds. Medication was also administered and the feline mom, Elodie, was faring better, especially after being spayed.
Jenny, the founder of the rescue group, said they were in the right place at the right time. “Not many people could afford eye agenesis surgery since it’s so costly,” she explained. The path to recovery is still ahead of them, but what matters is that their mother, Elodie, is certain that they are in excellent hands.
Meet Elodie, a cat mom who did her best to feed and keep her kittens safe, but clearly struggled to move on.
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When a stranger called the rescuer from CatRescue 901, she walked up to her heroes and led them to where her kittens were.
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They appeared to be kind and harmless.
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However, a closer examination revealed that they needed emergency medical help.
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They were all suffering from a disorder known as ocular agenesis, which might lead to blindness if not treated promptly.
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Once brought to the shelter, they were bathed, fed, and allowed to have proper rest.
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They were fortunate to arrive at the correct location at the right moment.
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Eyelid agenesis is a problem that few rescue organizations can handle.
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The path to recovery is still lengthy, but they are now secure and being cared for by a professional and kind team.
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