‘Resilient’ kitten rescued from devastation of Helene. ‘Little survivor’ needs a home
A “resilient” kitten was rescued from a storm-ravaged North Carolina shelter — and now, the “special little survivor” needs a home.
“Despite what we can only imagine as a crazy and challenging week full of changes, Piper is the sweetest and most affectionate girl, always seeking out attention and cuddles,” the Forsyth Humane Society wrote Oct. 9 on Facebook.
The humane society said Piper is waiting for a second chance after she was saved from a Rutherford County shelter “that was devastated by Hurricane Helene.” The storm, which made landfall in Florida in late September, caused widespread flooding and wind damage across Western North Carolina.
In the aftermath, the Forsyth Humane Society was among the organizations that took in pets from the hurricane-battered region. Some animals had been in shelters that needed to free space as they worked to reunite lost pets with their owners, The News & Observer reported.
The humane society, located in Winston-Salem, said Piper’s previous shelter experienced a power outage.
She’s now in foster care, where she has shown her “adventurous, playful and spunky” side. She’s also a “sweet and resilient” kitten who has has feline leukemia virus, according to the social media post and details marketing manager Malinda Massey told McClatchy News via email.
“This is a condition that affects her immune system,” the shelter wrote. “While FeLV can shorten her lifespan, it doesn’t stop her from living a happy and playful life.”
Due to her condition, 6-month-old Piper needs to be the only cat in her next home, unless the other cats also have the virus or have been vaccinated against it. As of Oct. 11, the animal organization’s website still listed her as available for adoption.
“Piper deserves a family who will cherish her as much as she’ll love them,” the shelter wrote. “If you’re ready to open your heart and home to this special little survivor, Piper could be your new best friend!”
More details about the humane society’s adoption process can be found at forsythhumane.org.
This story was originally published October 11, 2024 at 9:46 AM.
