Within days, he tested positive and his world looked bleak; Reno’s condition worsened rapidly. He grew weak and thin, unable to eat or even lift his head. For two long weeks, our medical team fought beside him—administering IV fluids, syringe feedings, and antibiotics to combat dehydration, vomiting, and muscle wasting. Each day was a battle to keep him alive.
And then, against all odds, Reno began to purr. His eyes brightened. His body grew stronger. The frail kitten who once lay motionless in his blanket began to play again, batting at his toys with new energy and life.
