Pink kitten in the care of the Oregon Humane Society.Photo:Oregon Humane Society
Oregon Humane Society
A neon pinkkittenis preparing for a bright future at theOregon Humane Society(OHS).
“Multnomah County Animal Services also responded to the case, took possession of the animal, and then transferred it to OHS to be held as evidence. The pink dye on the kitten’s fur was a coincidence and not related to reported abuse,” Klink tells PEOPLE.
Before authorities took possession of the kitten, the cat’s owner reportedly brought the pet to an animal hospital after washing it with household cleaners.
“The kitten was initially taken to a local emergency veterinary hospital where he was in shock and barely responsive. The owner told veterinarians at the hospital that the kitten had diarrhea and tried to clean the kitten with a mixture containing various household cleaners,” Klink says.
The male kitten is now recovering at OHS, where he is “doing well and receiving care in an experienced foster home,” per Klink.
The OHS employee added that the feline is still sporting the vibrant pink shade he arrived with and will likely stay pink for some time.
“There are some dyes that claim to be pet safe, but even these can cause rare immune responses in some animals. It’s really not worth the risk.”
Kitten in the care of the Oregon Humane Society after being dyed pink.Oregon Humane Society
“In a pinch, Dawn dishwashing liquid is usually safe, but make sure not to get it in your pet’s eyes, ears, or mouth. Please don’t use a shampoo formulated for humans as these are often too drying for their skin or, in rare cases, can be toxic to pets. Your animals groom themselves with their mouths, so consider that whatever you put on their fur could be ingested,” she says.
OHS’s new pink resident has received plenty of attention but is unavailable for adoption. Klink says the kitten will not be available for adoption until their owner’s case “is adjudicated, the owner surrenders the kitten, or there is a pre-trial forfeiture.”
Until then, the kitten will continue living in a foster home and focusing on “normal kitten behaviors.”
“He is very playful,” Klink says.
source: people.com
