We ran the story a few days about the these two black beauties which were dumped in a trash hauler. There have made tremendous progress and well …
Anyone who has loved a cat knows that our felines love nothing more than finding small, warm hiding spots, and to spend hours on end holed up there napping. We’ve also known our own kitties to choose very odd and very random places for this – in between plates and dishes in cabinets, our dresser drawers, shoes that are big enough and of course in boxes … the list can go on and on. While this instinct to burrow themselves in a secluded place is harmless within the safety of a home, it can be quite dangerous for cats who are on the streets.
Meet Piglet and Steve Buscemi!
These babies were rescued in a nick of time by waste facility workers. The particular model of truck they were found in is designed to crush and compact trash, so it’s a good thing that the workers heard their squeals when they did!
They were dirty, dehydrated, and completely underweight. Otherwise, they were healthy. All they needed was a bath, some nutrition, and a checkup from the vet.
Shannon Langford-Salisbury, an education officer at ACTN Waste, and her housemate James Kozanecki (pictured below) have been caring for the little guys until they find a forever home and the kittens seem pretty thrilled with this arrangement!
It took a bit of trial and error, but now Shannon and James have kitten mothering down pat! The kittens are now eating solids now but also need bottle feeding sometimes.
The kittens have settled right in at their foster parent’s home – as you can see, they’re absolutely in love with James. We hope that they find a loving forever home soon and continue to grow big and strong!
We can all play a part in helping strays like Piglet and Steve by being aware of our surroundings – especially in the winter time. If you come across a kitten – or any other kind of animal in need, be sure to contact an animal rescue team for help.