06/22/2026
Meet Sabrina 💕
When I first saw Sabrina's photo, I assumed she was an older mama cat. Her mastitis was so severe that I figured she must have been through years of breeding.
But when I picked her up from the vet and met her in person, it was even more heartbreaking.
Sabrina is just a baby herself — estimated to be only 7 months old.
No one knows exactly what happened. No kittens were ever found, and we don't know if she gave birth and lost them or if something else occurred. We only know that she appeared in terrible condition: so thin and suffering from one of the worst cases of mastitis we've ever seen. Her mammary glands were so swollen they were bleeding 💔
And yet, despite everything she's been through, Sabrina is one of the sweetest cats I've ever met.
All she wants is to curl up in a lap, soak up chin scratches, and be loved. Even with a sore tummy and an annoying cone on her head, she's already discovering how to play and enjoy being a kitten for the first time.
A huge thank you to Leyanis with Clewiston Friends of Animals for responding when a concerned community member reached out about her, and to Maria for quickly transporting her to the vet. Thank you also to Okeechobee Veterinary Hospital for hospitalizing her for a week and helping her fight this severe infection.
I'm always amazed by how much these animals endure while still remaining so gentle, trusting, and loving.
One of the reasons Sabrina immediately stood out to us was her name. My Aunt Sabrina recently lost her beloved cat, so learning this little girl's name felt like a sign. Rescue is funny that way. There are so many cats who need help, and it's hard to explain why certain ones pull at your heart a little harder than others. If you're a rescuer, you understand.
The moment Leyanis reached out about Sabrina, the answer was easy.
Yes. We'll take her.
We can't wait to share more updates as she heals, finishes her medications, and finally gets the chance to enjoy what every kitten deserves: safety, comfort, love, and the opportunity to just be a kitten 🥹
