Hi CurvyGirls, You probably know by now how much I love animals. They have played a very special role in my life for which I am very grateful. The appeal below is from my friend Gina, a member of our community. Maybe you know someone who could give this little sweetheart a home. Please read – and Thanks! Debra ——————————– Cranberry was brought into the hospital while we were having our Adoption Day/Craft Fair on Sunday. A woman found her on the Schuykill Expressway. This 5 week old kitten’s eyes were crusted over so badly that she could not see. She was covered in fleas and seemed all grey, despite the fact that she is grey and white. I cleaned her eyes and bathed her. Unfortunately, both her eyes seemed ruptured. When young kittens have eye infections that go untreated, they can easily lose their sight. She was brought to a Vet hospital by a foster volunteer where she tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS. Due to her lack of sight, they thought either the cat would need a bilateral enucleation (removal of both eyes) or euthanasia would probably be best. I checked in with another doctor who is always willing to give advice no matter what time of day, and she thought making such a rash decision may not be the best thing. She suggested I drop the kitten off to her in the morning and have multiple veterinarians take a look at her. We set her up in our front bedroom where she ate half a bowl of food, played with a stuffed animal, drank a ton of water and then meowed for about 1/2 hour when we shut the light to go to bed. Monday afternoon I was informed that the left eye was ruptured and that the right eye was not much better. However, the doctors did feel that we could try to make her comfortable and she may not have to lose both eyes. She had a fantastic appetite, vocal chords better than some American Idol winners and a wonderful personality that makes her impossible not to love. Last night, while we were in the bedroom she darted after my foot and batted at my big toe that I was wiggling. I did not move my leg or my foot, just my toe. This made me think that maybe there is a little glimmer of hope that she might be able to see a little. She will be seeing an Ophthalmologist on Thursday night. Please say a prayer for little Cranberry and hope that she will regain some sight and that she will not have to lose both of her eyes. I do not think that she knows that she is not like other kittens. She eats and plays and PURRS….. and PURRS….. and PURRS. She loves our dogs and thinks that they are big furry toys. She gives kisses and loves to be held. We are not trying to “save the world”, just those that cross our path. She was headed somewhere on the Schuykill, but ended up with PurrFect Paws Rescue. It is only fair to give this baby kitten a chance. If anyone is interested in making a donation in Cranberry’s name, please send checks payable to: PurrFect Paws Rescue c/o Gina Daniels 2529 S Clarion Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 PurrFect Paws Rescue is a registered non-profit corporation in the State of Pennsylvania and operates as a 501(c)3 federally tax-exempt public charity. We provide the best care possible to all of the animals that come through our rescue. We are able to do this because of people like you, who help us. We can’t do this without you. Everyone who donates to our rescue plays a part in saving these innocent lives. Please help Cranberry.

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