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Hero Soldier Battles to Save Disability Kitten and bring it home to the United States | Bengalcats.co
In his last act of heroism abroad, an American soldier parked in Afghanistan rescued a remarkable kitten, marking a moving conclusion in his eight -year military career. Christine Bouldin, a signal intelligence analyst, discovered a mother Gata and her kitten at the Bagram airfield, both seemed malnourished and wild. The kitten, however, caught Bouldin’s attention due to his unusual walking difficulty, reminiscent of what Bouldin described as “Kitty Parkinson.”
Bouldin began to feed them tuna and milk, naming the Felix kitten and gradually gaining their trust. Through his research, he learned that Felix probably had cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), a non -progressive condition that affects motor skills, caused by the mother’s exposure to a virus during pregnancy.
After the disappearance of Felix’s mother, Bouldin’s concern for the well -being of the kitten grew. She sought help and connected with PAM Constable, an American in Kabul doing animal rescue jobs, who agreed to take care of Felix until she could be taken to the United States.
Bouldin entrusted Felix to a taxi driver for the trip to Kabul, a moment full of tears and concern. Under the care of Constable, Felix prospered, showing his affectionate nature and his indomitable spirit despite his chap.
In the spring of 2009, Constable brought Felix to the United States, with Bouldin covering the expenditure of $ 2,000 for its rate. The meeting was cheerful, since Bouldin led from North Carolina to Virginia to welcome Felix home.
Today, Felix enjoys a loving home in Colorado with Bouldin, her husband, and Gus, a male rescue cat that has become Felix’s inseparable companion. Despite the challenges raised by his CH, Felix’s presence is a constant source of joy for Bouldin, demonstrating that love can overcome the greatest obstacles.
The story of Felix is a testimony of the power of compassion, which shows how the act of goodness of a soldier changed the fate of a kitten of special needs, creating a link that covers the continents.
All photos c/o Christine Weber Bouldin through People Pets