The sting of abandonment is not easily overcome. For discarded pets, scrounging, scrapping, and fighting for your life is a 24/7 struggle, especially when you’re a 3-month-old kitten.
A good samaritan brought Liam, Bin, and Basket to Palmetto Animal League in June of 2024 after rescuing them from a junkyard in Ridgeland. The three tiny kittens were saved from the perilous confines of a dumpster and arrived at our adoption center malnourished and in horrible shape. Unfortunately, Basket did not make it. As for Liam and Bin, the future was uncertain at best.
“The two surviving kittens both had nasty upper respiratory infections that persisted for weeks,” remembers PAL Veterinarian Kirsten Cianci. “They’re eyes were nearly sealed shut and their noses were so stuffy. It took multiple rounds of antibiotics to finally get them to clear up. Their little bodies were also plagued by the gamut of intestinal parasites.”
It takes a strong will to survive in the face of extreme neglect, but perseverance and resilience are two special hallmarks of a rescue pet.
“Liam and Bin were always together,” says PAL volunteer Lori Higgins. “They endured being abandoned, then upper respiratory episodes. They are survivors.”
Last month, we were overjoyed when Bin got adopted. It was bittersweet to watch him ride away toward his first real home, knowing Liam would have to wait a while longer.
“Liam is sweet and a bit reserved,” says Higgins. “But he’s getting more trusting by the day.”
As a tiny kitten, Liam was discarded and forgotten. But he beat the odds. Now a year old, he has grown up at PAL. He is a precious soul with a spirit of survival. His name means “strong-willed warrior” and we hope his story will resonate with someone who has been searching for a special pet. If you’d like to meet Liam, visit our adoption center located at 56 Riverwalk Blvd in Okatie Monday through Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
With kitten season right around the corner, dozens of little ones, just like Liam, will come pouring into PAL’s No Kill Adoption Center. Please help us provide spring kittens with all the essentials and a great start in life. Click here to send supplies directly to PAL via Amazon or bring a gift to our Kitten Shower Saturday, April 12 from 12pm-2pm at the PAL Adoption Center. Guests will enjoy refreshments, fun activities, and a chance to explore volunteer opportunities with kittens!
Your special Kitten Shower gift, donated online or in person, will help homeless kittens grow healthy and strong as they prepare for adoption.
Amy Campanini, Palmetto Animal League President
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