09/04/2026
When a caretaker found two tiny kittens with no mom, one of our volunteers rushed to help. Sadly, one kitten had already passed away. The other—just 6 days old—was barely hanging on.
Our bottle baby specialist took Odysseus (Odie) into her care, and this little fighter quickly proved just how fragile neonatal kittens can be. 🥺
Odie arrived covered in fleas, which can be deadly for newborns because severe flea infestations can cause rapid, life-threatening anemia. Then came another frightening complication: constant bloody diarrhea, putting him at serious risk of dehydration.
He made countless trips to the vet for testing, labs and treatment, while his foster provided round-the-clock bottle feedings, probiotics and medication for his injured tail. ❤️🩹
And today? Odie is THRIVING! 🥳
At 6+ weeks old, his tail has healed beautifully, there’s no spinal nerve damage, his tummy troubles are improving, and he’s now 1½ pounds—right on track!
A HUGE thank you to Odie’s incredible foster, who poured so much love, time and energy into helping this tiny boy survive and thrive. Fostering truly saves lives. Just ask Odie! 🍼❤️
Would you help us continue saying YES when the next fragile kitten needs us? Your donation helps cover the veterinary care, medications, supplies and specialized care these little ones need to survive.
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Every donation helps us save the next little life. Thank you for being part of Odie’s village! 🐱