Rescuers discovered a small kitten hidden beneath a tangle of tree branches – despite her small size, she exhibited an incredible determination to survive.
Nikki Martinez, known as @myfosterkittens on social media, embarked on a trap-neuter-return project with her husband in Las Vegas. During their visit to a neighborhood, a kitten approached them with cries for help. They found another little tortoiseshell kitten hidden under palm branches in a backyard, barely surviving. Grateful that they found her in time, Nikki and her husband rescued her along with her three larger siblings.
Nikki Martinez, who goes by the handle @myfosterkittens, shared a heartfelt story about a tortoiseshell kitten who was in critical condition and required specialized care. While the other kittens found homes with another foster caregiver, Nikki and her husband took the tiny tortie under their wing.
Describing her as the runt of the litter, Nikki explained that the tortie lacked energy, had no interest in eating, and wasn’t gaining weight. In response, they began tube-feeding her and provided her with a warm incubator for healing.
The couple decided to name the tortie EJ, short for Erica Jr., in memory of a previous tortie kitten they had cared for years ago. The devotion and love shown by Nikki and her husband towards EJ demonstrate the true beauty of fostering animals in need.
Nikki Martinez, also known as @myfosterkittens, faced a challenge when EJ refused to drink from a bottle, putting her survival at risk. Determined to keep her alive, Nikki diligently administered tube feedings daily.
“I was determined to help her get through this rough patch and get back to a healthy weight. I was giving it everything I had.”
Surprisingly, the kitten showed recognition of her foster mom’s voice. Whenever Nikki entered the room to feed her, EJ would become alert, walk to the front of the incubator, and start purring contently.
In the following weeks, EJ continued to stay small and had trouble with eating. Nikki and her team cheered on every small progress and weight gain that EJ achieved. Nikki felt like she was in a battle for EJ’s health every day, just taking things one step at a time. As EJ grew a bit, Nikki decided to bring her to the vet in search of some answers. (Watch the video below)
Nikki Martinez, who goes by @myfosterkittens on social media, shared a heartwarming update about a kitten named EJ. According to Nikki, EJ was struggling to eat and swallow on her own, prompting a visit to the vet. It was discovered that EJ was fighting a serious bacterial infection, but with the help of antibiotics, her appetite improved almost overnight. EJ’s health started to improve, and she was on her way to recovery, gaining weight and showing signs of getting better.
Nikki Martinez, known as @myfosterkittens, shared a heartwarming update on a tortoiseshell kitten in her care. Finally, at five weeks old, the little tortie had enough energy to play with a toy and even started eating like a regular kitten. Nikki couldn’t help but feel overjoyed watching EJ eat independently, instead of just nibbling. It was a touching moment that brought tears to her eyes.
As EJ grew stronger, she embraced her inner kitty nature by knocking things off counters, walking across keyboards, and causing mischief around the house – displaying all the typical behavior of a happy cat.
Nikki Martinez, known as @myfosterkittens, and her team kept searching for their cat’s mother who never returned. Instead, they decided to assist other community cats in the neighborhood, ensuring they were all spayed or neutered.
On September 28, EJ crossed the one-pound threshold, prompting a celebration for the tiny miracle kitten that they were raising. As EJ reached the two-pound mark a couple of weeks later, they understood it was time to release her back into the wild.
Nikki Martinez, a dedicated foster parent, knows the hard work that goes into caring for foster kittens, much of it done out of the spotlight. For her, the ultimate reward is seeing these kittens happy and flourishing. Check out EJ’s incredible rescue journey in the heartwarming video below!
EJ the little kitten embarked on a heartwarming rescue journey that captured the hearts of many. Recently, EJ found her forever family who traveled all the way from Nebraska just to bring her home. Nikki, the kind rescuer, escorted them to the airport, making it a truly unforgettable and joyous day for all involved.
Nikki Martinez, also known as @myfosterkittens, shared a heartwarming update about a kitten named EJ. After weeks of struggling to eat and needing tube feeding, EJ finally started to eat on her own, which was a day Nikki had been hoping for. She mentioned her excitement for EJ to have a wonderful life with her new family and to meet her new siblings, Jon and Ponch, who were also former fosters.
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