Here's a neat story amid all the violence and hatred in the world
Kitty survives frigid ordeal
Little Popsicle's name was, sadly, earned.
The little orange tabby was found comatose and suffering from severe hypothermia Sunday afternoon on the property of a Riverside South area resident, who called the Ottawa Humane Society.
The year-old cat appeared lifeless and initially didn't register a temperature. No one thought she'd survive.
"When she was first brought in, we all thought the worst," said Tara Jackson, OHS communications manager.
But a trip to kitty heaven wasn't in the cards yet for the frosty feline, whose lovable demeanour could thaw the coldest heart. Shelter staff who are nursing Popsicle back to health say she's "plucky," but timid after her frigid ordeal.
DEATH-DEFYING
"She was really in rough shape, so to have this turn around is pretty remarkable," said Jackson.
Quick-thinking OHS emergency staff wrapped Popsicle in a Bair Hugger -- a forced-air warming blanket designed to safely increase body temperature -- and a veterinary technician spent much of Sunday night monitoring her.
The next morning, staff could breathe a sigh of relief as the orange ball of fuzz showed signs of improvement.
Although staff are trying to determine whether Popsicle has an owner, Jackson said only 5% of cats who come into the shelter are claimed.
The death-defying kitty will be placed in a foster home with an experienced guardian.
Once she has regained her strength, Popsicle will be put up for adoption.
