Lewis and Clark, two adorable 10-month-old kittens, found a loving home together where they are enjoying lots of love from their new guardians and new feline sibling. These two very special kittens would not have had a second chance at a life free of pain without the funding our donors provide.
The Richmond SPCA transferred Lewis and Clark to our center from Richmond Animal Care and Control in October 2012 when they were only 4 weeks old and in need of around-the-clock care. While growing strong and having fun with a dedicated volunteer through our foster care program, it became clear that both Lewis and Clark were experiencing some eye discomfort. Dr. Angela Ivey examined both kittens and determined that they suffered from a congenital birth defect know as eyelid agenesis, which prevented the upper eyelids of each kitten from forming properly during normal development. This diagnosis was confirmed during a consultation with Dr. Michael Blair at Animal Eye Care of Richmond, and our veterinary team ultimately made the important decision for both kittens to receive the recommended corrective surgery to end scarring and irritation to their eyes.While recovering and thriving in our care, Lewis and Clark won the hearts of our staff and volunteers. Each day these brothers would snuggle together while waiting for their perfect match to walk through the doors of our Robins-Starr Humane Center and offer them a lifetime of love. That day came on July 6, when the adoption bell rang and staff gathered in our adoption center to say goodbye to these two felines who’d been so deeply loved while at the Richmond SPCA.
Three days later, we received an email from Lewis and Clark’s adopter that was filled with gratitude and wonderful photos of the new companions she already loves so dearly. She wrote, “Thank you for taking care of them until we could find each other.” We extend the same thanks to all of the donors whose gifts made this perfect story of rehabilitation and adoption possible. Life would not have ended so perfectly for these two cats without the resources provided by our supporters that enable us to transfer thousands of kittens like Lewis and Clark to the Richmond SPCA where they receive essential veterinary care. Join the community of animal lovers who make second chances possible for the sick and injured pets who need us most by visiting www.richmondspca.org/donate.
Lisa Clarke is the community development manager at the Richmond SPCA. To read the biographies of our regular bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our comment guidelines. Please note that our comment policy requires a first and last name to be used as your screen name.
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