Meet Little Howie

Little Howie found his way to Rainbow Whiskers just in time.  This poor guy could not see due to a severe eye infections. He couldn’t smell or breathe very well due to his nostrils being encrusted. He was starving to death, unable to find food. He was emaciated and severely dehydrated. He was too weak to eat and on the brink of death. Thankfully, his hero found him collapsed in her yard and quickly went to his aid and started the search for a rescue. Due to the high demand for rescue placement and most animal rescues being full or over capacity and due to his extensive care needs, his hero was not finding anyone to help, until she found us.

We believe every life matters, including little Howie’s! Howie received fluid therapy immediately to start to get his hydration back. We were able to get his eyes cleaned enough to get the lids open so the pus could drain out. We were then able to clean his eyes and start applying antibiotic eye ointment. Howie was too weak to eat so he required syringe feedings every 4 hours. He was started on an antibiotic to treat his upper respiratory infection and viral infections. Howie weighed only 1.5 pounds on intake and according to the vet a kitten his size and age should weigh 3.5-4 pounds. Even though Howie’s body was on the brink of death, his spirit was still fighting and thankfully he found a place to receive life saving care hours before succumbing to death.  Though Howie’s road to recovery will be long, he is responding well to his treatments and is showing remarkable improvements every day.  He is the sweetest little fluff ball and he is so grateful for the care he is getting. He gives us little head bumps and purrs after his feedings while we groom his long beautiful locks. He is a beautiful soul and we can’t wait to see how gorgeous he will become as his body and soul continue to heal and be restored. 

We don’t know what his difficult past was but we know exactly what his future will be. He will never have to struggle to find food, shelter, warmth or care. He is now loved, cared for, content, warm, happy and able to rest and heal. 

Welcome to Rainbow Whiskers little Howie! 

Would you please consider helping little Howie and kittens like him?