We often hear stories of neglected, abandoned and mistreated cats that have had to survive in terrible conditions. Fortunately, the world is full of kind people who will care for and give them the opportunity to find new homes where these once abandoned creatures will finally get the life they deserve.
One of those people is Molly, she found an abandoned cat, now named Dinah, in a terrible state. But after being given lots of care and attention, she regained her health and now lives in a loving home.
When Molly first saw Dinah on the streets she was in a very bad condition, Molly knew she needed immediate attention.
“She was all skin and bones. I think I was keeping a tab on her for probably about four or five days before I was actually able to catch her,” she explained.
Once at the vet they discovered her whole body was infested with fleas, the black marks on her face were actually flea dirt! She was very dehydrated and suffered from an upper respiratory infection. She also had very painful ulcers on her tongue, so it came as no surprise that she was having trouble eating and had become emaciated.
The vet took immediate action, she was given IV fluids, antibiotics and flea medication.
In no time at all Diana transformed into a beautiful, strong and healthy kitty.
From the vet she was put into the care of Stray Cat Alliance, they found her a foster home and then a loving family that were ready to adopt her into their home.
Her new owner, Rebecca, knew that Dinah had gone through a lot of hardships.
“Our cat of 14 years had developed a heart condition and sadly passed away. After mourning her, we decided that it was time to give a new kitty a loving home.”
Rebecca recalls her thoughts from when she first saw Dinah.
“We visited a handful of shelters, all had very lovely cats, but we were waiting for the instant connection. It happened when I saw Dinah. She was shy and somewhat cautious but seemed as interested in me as I was in her.”
Being adopted by Rebecca and her family was the new beginning that Dinah needed. She quickly transformed into a brave and confident cat, playful and happy to be with a family that she loved.
“She is a fluffy little clown, she always has us laughing. She loves to play and follow us all around the house. Dinah really enjoys ‘helping out’ with chores like making the bed and loading the dishwasher. She likes watching TV with us and overall just wants to be a part of whatever is going on.”
We feel glad Dinah is experiencing a happy life with a loving family as she truly deserves.
