Meet the miracle kittens, Mila and Nina, who have been each other’s unwavering support since they were just three days old.
From the very beginning, the odds were stacked against these tiny felines. They were discovered, along with their siblings, abandoned in the lobby of an emergency vet hospital when they were mere three-day-old kittens. There was no note, and no sign of a mother cat anywhere. These fragile kittens were in desperate need of round-the-clock critical care.
The staff at the hospital reached out to Baby Kitten Rescue, a local rescue organization, for help. Caroline Grace, the founder of Baby Kitten Rescue, recalled, “When the hospital called and asked if we could take them, we agreed.”
However, it was evident that these kittens were in dire straits. They tested positive for feline panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper, a formidable challenge for neonatal kittens. Caroline explained, “The survival rate for kittens is less than 10%, and the survival rate for neonates is next to nothing. But we fought for them. We fought with everything we had and with the best medical treatment plan under the direction of our vet.”
Despite the overwhelming odds, Mila and Nina defied the odds and emerged as the sole survivors of their litter.
Caroline revealed the significance of their names, saying, “Mila means ‘miracle,’ and Nina means ‘strong.'” These two sisters may have been tiny, but they embodied the meaning of their names daily. They were inseparable, constantly cuddling and comforting each other with purrs and affection.
After weeks of intensive care, including tube-feeding every two hours, medications, fluids, and oxygen support, Mila and Nina showed remarkable improvement. Their appetites surged, and their energy levels soared.
Mila, who weighed a mere 80 grams when she arrived, began to gain weight and started eating like a champion. She was catching up with her development and shedding her “runt of the litter” status.
Nina, on the other hand, developed a hearty appetite and a larger-than-life personality. She became Mila’s biggest cheerleader, always there to provide companionship and warmth.
With their unwavering determination, these sisters made a remarkable recovery. Nina, the brave explorer, and Mila, the gentle soul, grew into healthy, playful kittens who did everything together.
Recently, they graduated from foster care and embarked on a new journey with their forever family, together. Despite their challenging start, they are now the sweetest, happiest, and most easy-going kittens, thriving in the love and attention they deserve.
This heartwarming story of resilience and companionship reminds us of the power of love and care in transforming lives.
