A poor cat, with its furry coat, was found wandering on the street. He looked emaciated, ill, and on the verge of dying. The cat’s eyes were covered in scabs, and ticks were feasting on his flesh. With his poor vision, finding sustenance was close to impossible. Luckily, Carmen Weinberg, who is the founder of Animal Friends Project Inc, came to the rescue of this feline. She was deeply saddened upon seeing the cat’s condition and took the cat to her care.

Carmen recounted the terrifying experience of finding Cotton covered in ticks, unable to open her eyes or see anything. The situation was particularly frightful because the ticks were not immediately visible. To make matters worse, Cotton was alone and severely malnourished due to her inability to locate food. Carmen took charge of the situation by giving Cotton a thorough bath and providing her with nourishing meals. Additionally, she treated Cotton’s scabies using a combination of cream, coconut oil, and antibiotics. As the day progressed, Cotton’s body began to loosen up, and she finally found comfort in resting.

Cats such as Cotton rely on humans to heal them since they don’t usually ask for assistance and wait for someone to offer it. As their relationship develops, Cotton feels like he has a second chance at life thanks to Carmen’s care and support. The change is remarkable as Carmen’s careful attention and nourishment have cured his various health issues. The moment when Cotton finally opens his eyes again is incredibly heartwarming.

According to Carmen, they initially believed that the cat was visually impaired. Even the vet was skeptical about the recovery of his eyesight, fearing that the damage might be permanent. However, much to their surprise, the cat’s eyes healed beautifully. With one blue and one green eye, Cotton transformed from a sickly, undernourished cat to a handsome feline full of life. Despite his remarkable recovery, Carmen couldn’t bear to part with him. She observed how much he had grown attached to her, and could not bear the thought of putting him through another significant change. After all, Cotton had already been through so much.

Carmen suggests that we should not turn a blind eye towards animals in need. All of us can extend our support to animals in distress. Even feral cats that are ill can be friendly and can be put in a kennel without much effort. It is essential that we come forward to assist the hundreds of community cats in our locality that require our aid.