We have some extremely heart-warming news from our Cattery where the team has been working around the clock, hand-rearing two tiny, abandoned kittens.
Ember and Lumen were brought into the Isle of Wight Branch two weeks ago. At just a week old, their survival depended on dedicated staff who fed them every two hours around the clock.
Keen to find a surrogate mum for these babies, staff began searching for a suitable nursing mother with a litter of a similar age. Mount Noddy Animal Centre, in the RSPCA West Sussex region, identified stray cat Brook and her three kittens, as a potential match and they were transferred to RSPCA Isle of Wight to explore the possibility of uniting the litters.
To gently ease the transition, Ember and Lumen were wrapped in bedding used by Brook to allow them to take on her scent overnight. The following day, the two abandoned kittens were introduced during a routine feed. Thankfully, Brook’s maternal instinct took over and she immediately accepted them as her own, nursing them without hesitation.
While her original kittens appeared briefly bemused at the idea of sharing their milk, they quickly adapted and now enjoy the company of their new playmates.
Brook and all five kittens are now thriving under the care of RSPCA Isle of Wight. They will remain at the centre until they are ready for adoption which, as long as they develop well and stay healthy, should be in approximately seven weeks.
Says Cattery Manager Georgina Davies “This touching story is a testament to the compassion shown by staff across the RSPCA network. We are deeply grateful to Mount Noddy for working with us to ensure the best possible outcome for this newly blended family. And of course, the team and I are looking forward to a little more sleep!”
