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It was extremely difficult for me to go and take photos of these kittens and see how they suffered in reality, but I knew if I didn’t tell their story in pictures they wouldn’t get a second chance in life again. I gathered all the strength I had in the world and I visited Abeer’s home. I was so heartbroken that I was chatting with Abeer for almost half an hour as if prolonging the moment I had to see those helpless souls with the painful eyes.. But eventually I did and I am glad I did. They are on their way to recovery. Thank you Taiba for taking care of their bills, Deanne & Sherif for the logistics, Anne and Mona for spreading the word.
Update by Dr. Jill from RAH 12 July 2012:
Update – the two babies each had the right eye removed today. The operations went well and they both ate some meat soon after their operations. Of the other three kittens, one had a high fever and bad flu, the two ginger ones are not too bad with only small fevers. All three had antibiotic injection to last the next 10-14 days, and they have 2 eyedrops to use too. They are all eating and not dehydrated. I’ll be checking the ones which had surgery on sat/sunday to remove the dressings.
8 July 2012
Two kittens were rescued and taken home by a cat lover woman in Salwa, who goes around every day to feed the cats in her block and the neighboring blocks 2 times a day. Abeer, also knows as Um Jarrah said she was outraged when she saw a nearby building cleaner poking the kitten’s eye and approached him immediately to stop his criminal act. However she was surprised to catch the same guy poking that kitten’s siblings eyes the next day. Abeer told us she did go to the police station because she did not know if there is an animal rights society in kuwait that she could call or approach.
Um Jarrah is calling for a huge campaign to punish all the people who abuse animals, she is also asking for a government funded veterinary hospital where animals can be treated for more affordable prices. However she mentioned to us that she is very grateful to the Royal Animal Hospital for euthanizing the 5 street cats for free that she took to them who had accidents and did not have any chance for survival.
I’ll leave you with the photos of the kittens. There is really not much that can be said. If you would like to help Um Jarrah treat these kittens you can contact her on her mobile 99302240.
This it utterly outrageous. This is horrific and painful to even look at. What kind of person takes ANY pleasure in doing this to an innocent animal? We love our kitten as if she’s our child. She’s part of our family! I see her little sad face when we leave to go to work, I see her excitement when we return at the end of the day, I watch her little personality grow into a well balanced cat. The idea of anyone causing her harm enrages me. She is no different than any animal out there — they all have feelings. They all have character. And most importantly, they all deserve a good life with a loving, responsible owner. The person who did this has deep fundamental issues and should be returned to his country before he causes more harm to animals… or people. A sick, sick man he is.
This is just outrageous!! I can’t believe someone would do this to an animal!?!?!? Don’t they have a heart?! I have a Japanese Spitz a Persian a cocktail bird 2 rabbits 1 chicken 2 ducks and 4 chicks and they are like family!! I take always take them to the vet if I feel something is wrong with them and all of my pets are spayed and neutered and fully vaccinated and have a microchip. If anything happened to any of my pets I would die!! Just looking at the two kittens I cried!!! Its just soo hard to look at the pictures because the kittens where suffering a lot and look like they were in pain….. If I saw who did that to the two kittens I would have took a broom and pocked him in the eye and see how he feels!! Some people think pets are just animals that don’t have feelings, but they are soOoOoO much more than that!! When you get a pet you are making a commitment to taking care of them for the rest of their lives!! It not a toy that once you get bored of them you throw them away!! He is just a sick, sick man!!!
horrendous. Whoever did this will get what they deserve.
Why in the name of God would someone ever do such a thing!
I will tell you all that I have the one of these babies that survived. Jack is now healthy, happy, and very much loved. I would be happy to send I picture if I am able.