A small kitten, along with his two brothers, was brought to the shelter in need of help. Despite being tiny for his age, he showed a strong determination to survive.
Michelle Martello, a dedicated volunteer at Feline Hope in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, sprang into action upon hearing about the struggling kittens. Sadly, two of them had already passed by the time she arrived early the next morning. Lita Katulski, a representative from Feline Hope, shared with Love Meow that the sole survivor, Winston, was bravely fighting for his life. Despite being only 2-3 weeks old, Winston was the size of a newborn due to severe malnourishment, being underweight, dehydrated, anemic from a flea infestation, and covered in tangled fur. After numerous baths, Michelle began syringe-feeding him to help him regain strength. She even snuggled with him through the night to ensure he didn’t feel alone.
Michelle Martello went through a rollercoaster of emotions in the following weeks as Winston battled with a fragile immune system, and the path to recovery proved to be an uphill struggle. However, the resilient little guy remained determined to keep fighting.
Michelle took immediate action when she noticed Winston’s health deteriorating, rushing him to the emergency clinic for treatment with fluids and medication. Despite the long night of vigilance and care to keep the kitten alive, Michelle was unwavering in her commitment to stand by Winston until the very end.
The following day, Winston showed incredible resilience by bouncing back and bravely going to the vet for his fluids. He endured all the treatments and medication like a true fighter, despite his small size. When he naps, the adorable kitten always seeks comfort by leaning on his Foster Mom, finding solace in the fact that he has someone by his side.
Michelle Martello is thrilled with the progress Little Winston has made. He is now eating well and getting the hang of using the litter box like a pro. Michelle even brings him to work to make sure he gets his feedings on time. The adorable little ball of fur always craves cuddles after his meals.
Meet Michelle Martello’s furry office assistant, Winston! When he’s in the office with Michelle, he loves to scamper around the desk, eager to lend a paw. Check out Winston’s adorable antics in the video below!
Meet Winston the kitten – a tiny warrior!
“It’s been a tough road to recovery for him, considering how close he was to death for so long. He was the size of a newborn, just skin and bones, with a non-functioning digestive system,” Lita explained. “It’s truly a miracle that he’s made it this far.”
Despite still being as small as a sweet potato, Winston is full of life and has an abundance of energy and purring ability.
Michelle Martello
The brave little feline is now transitioning to solid food and becoming more energetic with each passing day. It’s truly amazing to see how much he has grown since being rescued from the shelter. Winston has transformed into a fluffy ball of fur with a strong personality and loads of attitude.
Michelle Martello
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