An individual volunteering at an animal shelter is being commended for stepping in to care for a three-week-old kitten that was seemingly rejected by its mother, along with the rest of the litter. The mother cat, Paisley, and her kittens were brought to the shelter, where a staff member named Kelsey took on the responsibility of feeding the kittens.
One of the kittens, a tabby named Prim, along with her sister Pru, showed signs of a neurological issue, making them unsteady on their feet. Despite Paisley being spayed and returned to her owners, Prim and Pru remained at the shelter and adapted well to their new environment.
Prim, in addition to the neurological problem, also has an eye condition, but she doesn’t let these challenges hinder her progress. Kelsey, in an interview with Love Meow, mentioned that they treated Prim as if she had cerebellar hypoplasia and closely monitored her development along with her siblings.
Most of the litter, including Prim and Pru, quickly learned how to feed themselves within a day of arriving at the shelter. Although initially struggling, their brother Pedro caught up with them as they transitioned to solid food. Prim and Pru grew stronger, with Prim remaining smaller than her siblings due to her condition.
Despite her challenges, Prim displays remarkable resilience and is able to engage in activities like using the litter box, playing with toys, climbing, and being energetic like her littermates. Kelsey noted that Prim is curious, loves to explore, and has even taken an interest in a dog named Fletcher at the shelter.
In a recent Instagram post by the shelter based in Indianapolis, US, it was shared that Prim is gaining weight and needs to reach a specific weight before surgery. She will also undergo a neurological examination before being eligible for adoption. Potential adopters are advised to be prepared to care for a visually impaired kitten, as Prim copes well but may require special attention.
The shelter mentioned that Prim will gradually have more access to explore the house to assess her interaction with different environments.