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The Miraculous Rescue of Eight Stripes the Kitten

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Author Alana Theron, BSc in Biodiversity and Ecology

KItten being given CPR by the man who found him. Screenshot from The kitten lay stiff from breathing difficulties until a young man found him and performed CPR.❤️ Uploaded: Paws Bliss Haven, Source: YouTube.

One day, a man was walking near his home when he stumbled upon a tiny kitten lying motionless by the side of the road. The kitten showed no signs of life—no heartbeat, no breathing, and its body was stiff. Many would have assumed the worst, but the man refused to give up. He believed he could save the kitten and immediately began performing CPR.

The Fight for Life

The kitten starts breathing after been given CPR for an hour. Screenshot from The kitten lay stiff from breathing difficulties until a young man found him and performed CPR.❤️ Uploaded:
Paws Bliss Haven, Source: YouTube.

For nearly an hour, the man gently pressed on the kitten’s chest, hoping to revive it. After a few minutes, a glimmer of hope appeared—the kitten’s mouth opened slightly. Little by little, the kitten began to respond, and finally, it started breathing on its own. Overcome with joy, the man scooped up his new little friend and took him home, determined to nurse him back to full health.

A New Beginning

The man that found the kitten giving it glucose to replenish nutrients that were lost. Screenshot from The kitten lay stiff from breathing difficulties until a young man found him and performed CPR.❤️ Uploaded: Paws Bliss Haven, Source: YouTube.

At home, the man fed the kitten, who hadn’t eaten in days, and wrapped him in a warm blanket. Exhausted from the ordeal, the kitten quickly fell asleep in his cozy new bed. After a brief nap, the kitten, still wobbly and weak, began to explore his surroundings. The man knew it was time to take him to the vet for a check-up. Thankfully, aside from being underweight and a bit weak, the kitten was in good health.

A Second Chance at Life

Eight Stripes walking around in the yard. Screenshot from The kitten lay stiff from breathing difficulties until a young man found him and performed CPR.❤️ Uploaded: Paws Bliss Haven, Source: YouTube.

The man took excellent care of the kitten, giving him the best food, medicine, and plenty of sunshine. Within a few days, the once-lifeless kitten transformed into a lively and energetic feline. As the kitten’s strength returned, he became a playful and affectionate companion. In a fun game, the man let the kitten choose his own name—Eight Stripes! Today, Eight Stripes enjoys life with his canine siblings and his loving human, always grateful for the second chance he was given.

This inspiring story of survival shows the power of compassion and the incredible bond between humans and animals.

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Thursday 12th of September 2024

Sorry to break it to you, but the youtube video of this story some concerns amongst the viewers:

Basically unimaginable, but some think the video is actually reversed(the kitten seems to be younger and smaller at the end)--meaning the person would have harmed the kitten instead..

Fyi, maybe you can look into it. Or check if those concerns are justified. Thank you!

https://youtu.be/ZrETOqofDEU?si=AXgO2AZrSj_p8WcV

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