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The other day on our way to lunch we stopped by the stray cats’ hangout to give them some food. Along with the cranky white and orange cat Merry and the friendly ginger there was a scraggly black and white tuxedo kitten we’d never seen before. There seemed to be a large round lump on its face, and then we realized that the lump was its eye. Dangling out of its socket. We figured it was a goner and gave it some kibble for its last meal. It jumped up and ate. For someone with an eyeball dangling out of its socket, it was pretty energetic.

When we got home that night it was still there, and yesterday it turned up for a late lunch. The guards said that when the kitten turned up it was already in that state. It has a good appetite and seems fine but for the obvious fact.

We got the number of PAWS, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society, and asked if they could pick up the kitten at our building in Makati. PAWS could fetch the kitten the following morning. However, since it was an urgent case, PAWS contacted PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, whose office is in Makati, so they could retrieve the kitten that same day.

Scarcely an hour later, a lady from PETA arrived with a pet carrier to pick up the injured kitten. The kitten allowed itself to be placed in the carrier and taken to the shelter for medical aid. They’ll let us know how the treatment goes. We can’t adopt a cat, our household is still adjusting to Drogon, but we can find some other way to help.

To find out more about PAWS and PETA and to make a donation or volunteer, visit the PAWS and PETA facebook pages.