During one of HOPE’s feeding rounds, our volunteers stumbled upon a small grey kitten looking famished all alone in the dark of the night. We named the little kitten, Emma.
Emma’s physical condition was not looking great. At first sight, her ears were crusty and bleeding. It was unbearable to leave her alone and despite our financial difficulties, our volunteers brought Emma to the vet. Because here at HOPE, we believe that this gesture, though small, can bring a glimmer of hope to Emma and make a tremendous difference to her life. After a check-up at the vet’s, we found out that the crusty ears was caused by an ear infection. She was also flea infested and had a bloated stomach. In fact, her stomach was so bloated we thought she was pregnant and took her to the vet a second time for a check. Fortunately, she wasn’t yet and will be sterilized when her skin is better so as not to affect or slow down her healing.
Her platelet count was also extremely low so the vet advised us to feed her well and get her stronger before more tests can be carried out. She was given oridermyl gel to clean her ears as well as Revolution, a medication to be applied once a month for the prevention of heartworm, flea, and ticks. However, bringing Emma to the vet was one thing, finding a foster was equally challenging.
Emma had nowhere to recuperate. The vets and boarding places that we had contacted either had no vacancies or didn’t want to take Emma because of her flea infestation. Poor Emma spent a few nights in a carrier along the volunteer’s home corridor. It was impossible to keep Emma in a carrier for much longer. We did not wish for Emma to return to the streets, not with her condition and she needed medication. However, our options were limited and that was the final straw if we were unable to find her a proper place to stay within the next few days.
Things took a turn for the better and thankfully, one of HOPE’s volunteers found a month-long boarding place for Emma, who even forked out money from her own pocket. Under the care of this kind-hearted boarder, little Emma is looking better and stronger as the days go by. The crusts on her ears have lessened and Emma’s ears are looking good now.
However, a second visit to the vet indicated that Emma has swollen lymph nodes which may be a sign of infection. Emma is on antibiotics for 14 days, and she requires another vet review 2 weeks later. We will need help to defray her medical expenses.
Emma is estimated to be around four months old. She is an affectionate little kitten with a sweet temperament. She offers gentle purrs and loves to climb onto the laps of people. Emma’s boarding stay is ending in 2 weeks’ time and we hope to find her a home soon. If you can help Emma whether with her vet bills, sponsorship, foster or adoption, please email us at hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg and we will be in touch with you soon. Please note that potential adopters or fosters need to wire mesh their windows and main doors should the gap be wide enough for Emma to get through. Please spread Emma’s story to your friends and families for we believe that there is hope for little Emma.
Written by : Debbi
