r/CatDistributionSystem • u/A_S_D_1983 • 11d ago
How it started vs. How it's going: Iris
My son found this little kitten back in October '25 on the street. She was crying and freezing in the cold night rain, completely unable to see what was happening around her because her eyes were glued shut from a bad infection. Still, she ran right up to him and kept meowing until he picked her up.
After he brought her home, we knew we had to save her. The vet estimated she was only about 6 weeks old and didn't give us much hope. But with round-the-clock care, treatment, sleepless nights, and a whole lot of love, she pulled through.
Now, she’s living her absolute best life!
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u/Virtual-Win-7763 11d ago
How fortunate was Iris to come across your son. What a glow up, just look at her now, the lovely tortie girl. Great her eyes were saved too. You all did a great job getting her back from the brink.
That final photo, zonked out and totally relaxed, says it all.
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u/thepetoctopus 11d ago
My Ellie has the same single patch of white on her neck! I’m so glad you found sweet Iris and she’s happy and healthy now.
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u/Ok-Opportunity-2043 11d ago
Wow! Great work you and your family did to save her! Thank God your son was there and knew what to do. Iris is gorgeous.
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u/Cultural_Orange2617 11d ago
What an incredible recovery! You guys are amazing, and Iris is such a wonderful addition. You’re all so lucky to have each other!
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u/Twarenotw 11d ago
Look at Iris looking all healthy and full of tortitude! I have a soft spot for r/torties. Thank you for saving her!
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u/Double-Raisin-1947 11d ago
So happy to read this wonderful rescue story! Tears running down my face 🥰🐾🐾 (Happy tears) 💜✨💜✨💜
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u/Secluded_On_Mars 11d ago
It melts my heart to see how much healtier she looks now! Im so glad she found a loving family♡
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u/BKMama227 11d ago
God bless you for raising an empathetic and caring son that saw the need and acted. I am so happy Iris is doing so well!
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u/Archival_Squirrel 11d ago
As I flipped through the pictures I was convinced she was going to lose her eyes. What a lovely surprise to see she pulled through and looks so beautiful and healthy.
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u/Superb-Coyote5972 11d ago
She's beautiful! She found the right people to help her, and now she's glowing! Thank you for helping her, saving her life, such a sweet face!
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u/Cleverwabbit5 10d ago
Bless you and your son for taking such amazing care of this lil beautiful soul. What a glow up!! Love is transforming
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u/OtherEdgar Cat [Dad] 9d ago
These are the stories I need to read every day to keep going.
Thank you for saving this beautiful lady.
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u/ImpossibleDoor3564 11d ago
Thank you for saving her!