Fur-baby rescued from drain
The rescue went on for about two hours and even though she was found in a horrific state, her warm and loving personality was spotted immediately.
A kitten was fortunate to be rescued by Amanzimtoti SPCA inspectors from a storm water drain, located in South Gate Business Park, that was filled with oil sludge on Wednesday, 8 January. While members of SPCA are unsure of how many days the kitten was trapped in the drain, when she was found she appeared severely malnourished.
Her woeful outcry was heard by a concerned member of the public, who alerted inspectors. Inspector Luke Keyser, who is tasked to deal with cruelty cases and various rescues, explained that while every rescue is special and leaves a lasting impression on him, this case stood out.
“After receiving the call, we immediately tried to get her out of the drain. We tried several ways to get her out, but nothing seemed to work. We eventually had to break the ground that covered the pipe and managed to reach her,” he said.
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The rescue went on for about two hours and even though she was found in a horrific state, her warm and loving personality was spotted immediately. After a good meal and four baths with kitten shampoo, her beautiful black and white coat was visible. She sustained an ear infection, oil burns to her nose and swelling around her eyes, however she has responded fairly well to the treatment.
The kitten is about two to three months old and staff at SPCA are still deciding what to call her, with Diesel and Slick being the favourite names.
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“Surviving for days without food and water is indeed a miracle. She will soon be up for adoption, however, I would love to keep her. This little girl is truly a survivor and she deserves the best home possible. The cat adoption rate is really low and it is rather unfortunate that cats often get the short end of the stick. We hope more people will consider adopting cats and kittens. The public should also stop buying animals, as this creates room for breeders when there are so many animals that desperately need a loving home,” said Luke.
To donate to the SPCA, use the following bank details: First National Bank, Amanzimtoti SPCA, account number: 62807184552, branch code: 220127.
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