16/10/2026
🐾 RESCUE UPDATE | 9 OCT 2026 🐾
On 9 October, we received a photo and three short messages that set a rescue in motion:
“Hi ek het 3 baba.”
“Gaan hulle uitgesit word.”
“Daar tussen die asblikke .. weet nie.”
Three tiny newborn kittens. In a box. Among the rubbish bins. Their future uncertain.
We recognised the premises immediately. It was a site in the C*D where we had helped cats back in March 2024. Knowing the area, we were deeply concerned about these babies’ chances of survival.
We couldn't turn away.
We immediately contacted a fellow rescuer working nearby, who went out to assess the situation. The decision was made to remove the kittens and get them into foster care as quickly as possible.
Thankfully, help came without delay. The three little ones were rushed to safety and placed in the care of our incredible foster mom, Rachel.
But heartbreak was waiting for us.
When our fellow rescuer arrived at the foster home, she noticed that the tiny grey kitten had an injury. At just a few hours old, these babies were already incredibly fragile, and his condition was especially worrying.
Rachel did everything she could to care for him.
Then, at 00:15 on Saturday morning, we received the call no rescuer ever wants to get. The little grey baby was not doing well.
Arrangements were made immediately to meet at the closest 24-hour veterinary clinic.
But heartbreakingly, he passed away on the journey there. 💔
One tiny life. One little soul who never got the chance to grow, to play, to discover the world, or to know what it feels like to have a family of his own.
We are devastated that we couldn't save him.
But his two siblings are still here. Still fighting. Still holding on.
And we are determined to give them every possible chance.
For now, they are doing well, latching onto their bottles and receiving regular feeds under Rachel's loving care. At this age, they need round-the-clock attention, specialised nutrition, warmth and careful monitoring. Their journey is only just beginning, and the next eight weeks will be critical.
Please help us keep them alive, one feeder, one day and one tiny milestone at a time.
Donations details in last images.