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Facing the tough streets, Valentino, the orange cat, got left behind when his owners moved out. No one knows how long he's been out there, but luck was finally on his side when caring shelter workers from Cats of San Bernardino found him and decided to help him. At that time, he was so skinny and had already been neutered. When they tried to pick him up, he didn't resist, revealing just how tough things were for him.
“He just allowed to be picked up and he wasn’t moving. So it’s worse than I thought!” shared the rescuer.
Source: Cats of San Bernardino
Immediately, a trip to the vet showed he had a fever, his fur was a mess, and he had a nasty forehead abscess. Poor Valentino was in really bad shape.
Later, the vet prescribed antibiotics, and with some care, Valentino's spirits lifted. They named him Valentino, and it seemed like he was genuinely excited that someone was finally there to help him get better.
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The first day of care, he was weak and dehydrated, needing fluid injections to get back on his feet. Over time, the shelter shared his recovery on Instagram, showing how he got stronger, gained weight, and had his abscess start to heal. Everyone was simply happy for him.
And as he got better physically, he also started forming a special bond with the shelter workers. “As soon as he started to heal, he started to form a connection with us on a different level. He became almost like a different cat.”
Day by day, Valentino gradually transformed into a loving and affectionate cat. Maybe he was always like that, but it took him some time to trust humans again.
And then one thing surprised everyone at the shelter. Valentino came with the kisses once he got used to everyone at the shelter! He has started kissing every time there is someone who comes and picks him up. He always shows his love by rubbing his head, licking noses, and snuggling close.
Everyone at the shelter adores this little orange, and they love spending time with him. However, they also hope that one day it will be possible to find Valentino a loving home where he truly belongs.
In the end, Valentino’s recovery is actually amazing, isn’t it? It definitely proves to us that with a bit of care and a lot of love, even a cat who's been through the wringer can bounce back. So it’s always true to say that kindness and compassion have the incredible power to heal even the deepest wounds, right?