Poof, a tiny gray and white kitten from Irvine, California, earned an “I Cheated Death Certificate” when she underwent emergency surgical procedure. For a kitten hardly a pound and already critically in poor health, such a process was extraordinarily dangerous. But rescuers and the veterinarian noticed a “fire in her eye” that advised them they need to give her an opportunity slightly than euthanize her.
Tiny and in tough form, Poof was extraordinarily fortunate to search out assist from Mel Lamprey, who debated each possibility for the lovable woman with veterinarians.
Poof arrives for assist with rescuer Mel Lamprey. Images by way of Facebook/Mel Lamprey
Although her bloodwork was wonderful, X-rays and ultrasounds confirmed there was an “immense mass” inside her. Was it most cancers? The kitten’s combating spirit was saying not to surrender and study extra by costly exploratory surgical procedure. Thanks to supporters, Poof bought the prospect she wanted.
Poof wanted emergency surgical procedure and bought it because of Mel Lamprey’s supporters.
“Despite her poor condition, she is alert, asking for pets, interested in food, and purring with pets and scratches. This is telling us to take the chance,” shared Lamprey.
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Poof Officially Cheated Death
Following the surgical procedure, Lamprey was overcome with feelings when the kitten made it, and the vet handed her that cute certificates. The kitten began to eat and drink. Although she wasn’t out of the woods, issues went so a lot better than anybody might have anticipated!
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She Had Swallowed a Piece of a Blanket
In an update, Lamprey shared that Poof was persevering with to get better. She was popping out of the woods quick! The surgical procedure had eliminated items of blanket materials the kitten had swallowed one way or the other. After eradicating the blockage, her physique might perform once more, and there was no most cancers! The “real Poof” emerged, and he or she was a playful, pleased kitten.
“For the first week, we were all kind of holding our breath, feeling nervous, but cautiously optimistic. It was a very serious surgery for a kitten that weighed just over a pound. But as time has passed, and Poof has steadily improved we are now feeling like it’s time to recognize the life that was saved. And, to profusely thank our supporters who enabled this surgery!” Lamprey shared.
She had a giant “beautiful survivor scar,” however was assembly new foster buddies and thriving.
Heroes Took a Chance on Saving Her
Lamprey gave a particular thanks to the kitten’s vet, who noticed the kitten’s want to battle and took an opportunity.
“With a standing ovation THANK YOU to @bowtievetguy (Dr. Mike) for sitting with us, coming in and out of the room multiple times, and really, really looking at Poof. Not just her X-rays, her ultrasound, her paperwork, but at her, as an individual kitten, and seeing that there was desire and fight there, and for taking the chance. I think ‘hero’ would be appropriate? 💕. Thank you everyone for another special needs life saved!” Lamprey shared.
Poof trying so fairly after her surgical procedure and taking part in with foster buddies
Poof! A New Life Begins
After beating the percentages in so some ways, Poof continued to thrive! In September, she bought adopted and went to start out her new life. Today, she’s taking part in fetch and hanging out together with her orange tabby brother.
“She really amazed us all with her will to survive, and I will miss her floofy kisses! She will be living with her new mommy and a sweet one-year-old orange tabby brother, 🩵” Lamprey shared.
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You can see extra and assist kittens and cats like Poof on Instagram, Facebook, and at Mel Lamprey’s Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue in Los Angeles.
