{"id":182023,"date":"2026-03-27T13:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/?p=182023"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T08:57:28","slug":"kitten-best-cat-dad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/environment\/kitten-best-cat-dad\/","title":{"rendered":"Kitten Starts One of Her 9 Lives with the Best Cat Dad"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before he even brought a kitten of his own home, Mohlaudi made a promise to be the best ‘cat dad’ possible \u2013 and last week, that very dedication saved a life!<\/h2>\n

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Free State, South Africa (27 March 2026)<\/em> – When a young boy named Mohlaudi first joined us at Cluny Animal Trust\u2019s regular Tuesday Dip Day in Kgubetswana, Clarens, he didn\u2019t attend or participate as a pet owner, or even have a pet of his own yet. But his curiosity was contagious, and he spent many weeks chatting with Nico, eager to learn everything about responsible cat ownership.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, when he finally arrived a few months later with his adorable kitten, Lunah, we weren\u2019t at all surprised,\u201d shares Cluny Animal Trust.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mohlaudi immediately applied all the knowledge he had gained and made sure Lunah<\/a><\/strong> was fully vaccinated. By six months, he had her sterilised \u2013 showing what a dedicated and caring pet owner he truly was.<\/p>\n

Last week, however, a very worried Mohlaudi rushed Lunah to the animal welfare team, noticing some troubling signs.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe wasn\u2019t eating, was vomiting badly, had diarrhoea, and was dangerously dehydrated and weak. Dr Elsa suspected a viral infection, although the exact cause was unclear. Lunah was immediately given intravenous fluids, antibiotics, and supportive care to ease her nausea.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The organisation admits that those 48 hours were touch and go. But the team refused to give up on the special little kitten that was so deeply loved.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe fought hard alongside her every step of the way. And almost like magic, she started eating again after two days with us. We cared for her closely for a full week, and when she finally went home yesterday to her very happy owner, Mohlaudi, she was a completely different kitten – stronger, brighter, and full of life once more.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Photo Credit: The Cluny Animal Trust via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What a heartwarming turnaround! The Cluny Animal Trust<\/a><\/strong> playfully said that little Lunah still had nine lives after all \u2013 we\u2019re just so happy she started one of those nine lives with the BEST cat dad!<\/p>\n

As the Trust puts it, such stories remind us that every life is worth fighting for and that the dedication of an animal welfare team can truly transform the lives of pets and their owners.<\/p>\n

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Sources: The Cluny Animal Trust<\/em><\/h6>\n
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