Kitten with Enlarged Heart Finds New Life
A white kitten named Big Heart was rescued from a pound where he was labeled "defective" and slated for euthanasia because of a congenital heart condition that left his heart enlarged. According to Love Meow, the kitten was surrendered with the claim that he should be put down, but the director of Love Your Feral Felines intervened and secured permission to remove him.
Big Heart was safely neutered, a procedure that his delicate heart handled well. After the surgery he was transported to a foster home where his caretaker, Heather T. of The 2 Pound Kitten Club, keeps play gentle and his environment calm to protect his heart. The kitten self-regulates his activity, stopping before his heart is overworked, and he is described as calm, mellow, and appreciative of affection.
Initially wary of the dogs in the house, Big Heart has since become comfortable around them, even becoming friends with a larger dog. He will remain in foster care for a short time before being placed with a family. The rescue will inform any adopter about his heart condition so they can provide appropriate care.
Key takeaways
- Big Heart was born with an enlarged heart and was almost euthanized.
- He survived a safe neutering procedure and is now in foster care.
- The kitten self-regulates play to protect his heart and is calm and affectionate.
- He has become comfortable around dogs after initial wariness.
- Future adopters will be fully informed about his heart condition.
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Originally reported by Love Meow. Read the full article.
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