The guardian of these five cats and 13 kittens was doing their best in an impossible situation as they struggled with their own mental health challenges. Devastatingly, the health of these animals has suffered as a consequence and now they need your kindness and help.

This loveable group had been living in a trailer that no human or animal should be subjected to. Feces and garbage covered nearly every surface. Litterboxes overflowed. The smell was unbearable, especially in the summer heat.

Many of the group are suffering from severe upper respiratory infection, making it hard for them to breathe. In the most extreme cases, some of the kittens could no longer open their eyes due to a buildup of crusty mucus. Their cloudy eyes suggests extensive damage from the infection that was left untreated. It’s possible some of these kittens may lose their sight or need eye removal for the best chance of a happy life.

The vet team is hard at work carefully examining each cat to determine their medical needs. Time will tell how extensive their care will be and how many weeks of monitoring they’ll each require. For some, it could be months.

One thing is clear; these vulnerable little ones are counting on your kindness. Will you step in and make a caring donation towards their urgent care?

This whole household has needed support, and the BC SPCA is working with other community services to ensure all those involved receive the help they deserve – both human and animal. For the cats and kittens in our care, the team has been overwhelmed by how friendly and social these cats are. It’s clear they were shown love despite the hardship they have experienced.

Now in a safe place, each cat is receiving treatment tailored to their specific needs. The medical list is extensive: from antibiotics to ease painful congestion, to flea treatments and daily bedding changes to manage severe infestations. Several need eye drops and medication to battle stubborn infections, and many are facing serious dental issues. Some may even be pregnant. With your help, individual care plans will continue to be developed this week as we learn more.

Your love is an important part of their next chapter. Please help these cats and kittens receive the emergency care they need to feel their best again.

Every pet in need of help is a part of a human story. When the BC SPCA team steps in to support an animal in distress, we often meet a guardian who is equally overwhelmed. Someone who adores their animals but can’t meet their needs because they are living on the margins themselves. In those moments, we compassionately ask: How can we help you both? Because true animal welfare includes the well-being of their people too.