Rosie and Lilo

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Rosie was rescued from the streets of San Jose when she was only 2 weeks old. The first few nights were extremely rocky… With our past experience of fostering and bottle feeding young kittens, we tried our very best to keep Rosie alive. She struggled to take in food and as the hours passed, she became more lethargic and limp. Just when she seemed like she would not make it, Lilo stepped in. Lilo had just been fixed a few days prior and still sported her cone, a shaved belly, and stitched scar from the surgery. Regardless, Lilo coaxed Rosie into the warmth of her fur and allowed her to cuddle for hours. By some miracle, Rosie started trying to suckle on Lilo and cried out for food! We were stunned by the effect Lilo had on Rosie and immediately gave Rosie a bottle. She drank every drop and nestled into Lilo’s fur to sleep. When she awoke again, it was as if new life was breathed into this little kitten. We suspect it was the heart and soul of a husky! Lilo continued to care for Rosie.