In Baltimore City, MD: Poor, blind 4-week-old kitten found all alone and in desperate need of help - BARCS, Baltimore MD
Pixie- 4 weeks, unaltered female, 0.88lbs
Update 9/25: A wood's lamp was positive on a tiny patch of alopecia on Pixie's paw, so she is now being treated for ringworm while a fungal culture is pending. Unfortunately Pixie is also struggling to defecate, so has been getting a combination of warm fluids, Lactulose, and Miralax to hopefully help.
Teeny tiny Pixie was brought to the shelter by Animal Control after being found all alone. We're thankful she was discovered and brought to us when she was, as the poor little lady's eyes were crusted shut, preventing her from being able to see.
Upon examination, our vets noted that Pixie is underweight and has micro-ophtalmia (a developmental disorder of the eye in which one or both eyes are abnormally small) with upper eyelid agenesis. She's been started on eye meds and will need both eyes removed in the future.
Pixie is eating gruel from a syringe well, and although a little scared (understandably), is still easily handleable and should come around quickly.
Pixie is available immediately for rescue pick-up, and due to her current medical needs, we are seeking placement for her ASAP.
Please let us know if your organization can help!
Thank you,
The BARCS Rescue Team
Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) New Address! 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 [email protected]| (410) 396-4695
Rescue pick-up hours: Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m
Adoption hours: Monday-Friday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) | 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
