In early August, a tiny two-month-old kitten was struck by a car near Wang Phong, Hua Hin.
Alone, frightened and badly injured, the little male kitten was found lying in the middle of the road. A kind lady wanted to help but simply couldn't afford the emergency veterinary care. She posted an appeal online, hoping someone would step forward.
Sopha saw the post and knew that severe jaw injuries are among the most expensive and challenging rescue cases. Many rescuers are unable to take these cases because of the high veterinary costs.
But Sopha couldn't walk away; she knew she had to help this little one. Through all pain and suffering this little guy had to go through, she named him, the little Fighter.
Veterinary examination revealed that Fighter had suffered a broken jaw and serious injuries to his lower lip. He urgently needed surgery to give him a chance of surviving.
With the generous support of compassionate animal lovers, Fighter underwent his first jaw surgery at Kasetsart Veterinary Hospital in Hua Hin.
Everyone hoped the worst was over. Unfortunately, after only three days, complications developed.
The damaged jaw became badly infected, and despite everyone's hopes, the first surgery was not successful.
Fighter needed emergency surgery for a second time.
The infected section of his jaw had to be removed to save his life, followed by another hospital stay while he recovered.
It was heartbreaking for such a tiny kitten to endure so much pain. Yet throughout it all, Fighter never stopped fighting.
True to his name, he showed incredible courage and determination.
Once again, our community came together to help raise the funds needed for his second surgery and ongoing care.
Today, Fighter is recovering beautifully.
Thanks to two successful surgeries and the kindness of many supporters, he now has the opportunity to live the happy life every kitten deserves.
Sopha hopes that, once fully recovered, Fighter will find a loving forever family where he will always be safe.
This rescue was only possible because compassionate people chose to help.
From all of us at Hua Hin Animal Rescue Heroes, and especially from little Fighter...
Thank you for giving him a second chance at life.
We would like to sincerely thank the wonderful people whose generosity helped make Fighter's treatment possible.
Berit Hansen • Susanne Freyja Zoffmann Hansen • Maitreyi Karanth • Waraporn Apinyanunt • Elaine Short • Dayna D'Itria Geigner • Sindy Miller • Robyn • Mylène Nicole Alt • Monzi Van Staden • Chureerat Prinz • Hazel Black • Kit Sani • Tanya Kissane • Kesaraporn Phomnimitkul • Sue Napatkst • กัลยา แสงจันทร์ • หมู อ้วน • Debbie Ann
Every act of kindness, no matter the size, helped give Fighter another chance to live.
Rescue Hero: Khun Mew Sopha
Animal: Fighter
Age: Approximately 2 months old
Location: Wang Phong, Hua Hin
Diagnosis: Broken jaw and severe lower lip injury after being hit by a car
Treatment: Two jaw surgeries, hospitalisation and recovery care at Kasetsart Veterinary Hospital, Hua Hin
Outcome: Recovering well and waiting for a loving forever home.
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