Nine Kittens in Urgent Need

Trout and eight other kittens were discovered abandoned outside South Franklin Circle Retirement Home, huddled together under a blanket. All nine were underweight, crawling with fleas, and suffering from severe upper respiratory infections. Some of the kittens’ eyes were so severely infected that a few had already ruptured.

Rescue Village’s veterinary team provided urgent examinations and treatment plans to address flea infestations, eye infections, and respiratory illnesses. Once stabilized, the kittens were placed with foster caregivers, who worked closely with the medical staff to provide around-the-clock care. Slowly, Trout and her siblings began to regain their strength.

Today, Trout is gaining weight and starting to show her playful kitten spirit. Her eyes are still healing, and she continues to receive treatment and undergo careful monitoring; however, she remains bright and curious. Her journey isn’t over yet, and she may still need surgery before she is fully healthy.

A few of the kittens were placed up for adoption, while others, like Trout, needed to remain in foster homes to receive the full attention and care they needed.

Trout and her siblings’ story is one of resilience and hope, and a reminder of the power of teamwork and compassion in saving helpless animals. It’s also a reminder that urgency matters, that an hour can mean the difference between saving or losing a life.

Thanks to the quick actions taken by those who found the kittens, and by our staff and foster volunteers who rearranged schedules and shifted gears to help nine kittens in dire need, Trout will soon thrive in a home of her own.