08/02/2025 By Kerry S Rainbow fully recovered Rainbow's story is one of resilience and survival. We are grateful to be part of her journey to a healthy, safe life! Stories like Rainbow are far too familiar this year. We are seeing a HUGE uptick in abandoned and pregnant cats on the streets. We are fortunate to bridge the gap for overcrowded shelters and good Samaritans who rescue these felines in crisis. We do our best to say yes to these special Moms needing help, but it's becoming increasingly difficult with the growing need and reduced funds. Frankly, this year is more challenging due to this increase in need. Rainbow was fed by a good Samaritan and on her way to Pet Haven When Rainbow came into our care, she was extremely underweight and had substantial hair loss. We also knew she was pregnant and very sick, but we didn’t know an emergency would unfold just days later. This sweet cat went into labor far too early, and it quickly became clear that she was in serious danger. Rainbow was struggling with complications that required immediate professional intervention. She needed an emergency C-section and would not have survived without one. Rainbow hair loss on arrival and improvement after good nutrition and care We rushed Rainbow to an urgent care veterinary clinic where the skilled team worked quickly to help her through the difficult delivery. The situation was touch-and-go—without this immediate, responsive care, we would have lost Rainbow entirely. Unfortunately, due to most likely a lack of food, her kittens were not developed and did not make it, but the veterinary team's expertise and quick action saved Raimbow's life. Her life has value. Emergency situations like Rainbow's are exactly why our Bridge the Gap campaign is so critical. These life-threatening complications don't wait for convenient timing or budget planning. When an animal's life hangs in the balance, we need to act immediately, regardless of the cost. The urgent care visit, emergency delivery assistance, and follow-up care add up quickly, but it meant the difference between life and death for Rainbow. Your gifts have a direct impact on our ability to save lives. Each and every one. Today, Rainbow has made a complete recovery and is ready to find her forever family. She'll never have to face the dangers of unplanned pregnancy again, and she can look forward to a safe, loving home where she'll be cherished as the survivor she is. Your matched Bridge the Gap donations ensure that when the next emergency arrives, we can respond without hesitation. This is HUGE! These critical moments require immediate action, and your support makes those life-saving decisions possible every single day.
