Buttercup is a victim of the ongoing war in Lebanon.
Found in the south, Buttercup was discovered near the site of an explosion. She is estimated to be only four to five months old.
Although she doesn’t have broken bones, the blast caused significant trauma to her body, affecting her nerves. This trauma has impaired her ability to stand or walk properly on her front paws. Sometimes she manages to stay upright; other times, she struggles. Her back paws are okay, but the explosion impacted her neurological system, leading to weakness and instability in her front legs.
Despite all this, Buttercup is incredibly a sweet kitten. She endures pain, trauma, and shock, yet she allows us to pet her and even purrs when she is comforted. We are relieved to have her under our care where she can receive the attention and support she needs.
Buttercup needed an MRI scan to better understand her condition.
Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to fund this expensive procedure, which involved imaging three key areas: her head, cervical spine (upper part of the spine that is located in the neck), and brachial plexus (network of nerves that starts from the neck and goes down to the shoulder, arm, and hand).
These scans are crucial to identifying the extent of her neurological trauma and determining how to proceed with treatment. The results of the MRI will be sent to a specialist in Europe for analysis, after which it will be decided on the best surgical options for her.
Since the war began, we have taken in 31 animals, including Buttercup. Most of them required surgeries or specialized care, pushing our space and finances to their limits.
Our small sanctuary is doing everything possible to sustain these new rescues alongside our current residents, despite the rising costs of medical supplies and food, which are becoming increasingly scarce.