Welli was found living at the rubbish dump known as Wellington. Due to her advanced state of pregnancy, poor health and remote location, we decided to take her in to give her and her kittens a chance at a good life.
While looking through old photos, we discovered something incredible: Welli was raised on our land in 2017 (along with Sister Mimi) but disappeared in late summer, never to be seen again until we found her at the dump!
Home on the land on 1 July, 2017
In the nursery on 25 March, 2020
At Wellington on 4 November, 2019
At Wellington on 4 November, 2019
In the nursery on March 26, 2020
As we couldn’t get to the mainland due to COVID, our vet kindly shipped treatment over on the ferry. Welli was treated for worms, fleas, ticks, and cat flu. She was also put on a special diet, kept warm and given lots of attention while waiting for her kittens.
Devastating news on March 27, 2020
Sadly, our reunion with Welli was short-lived. Her health seemed to be improving, but something happened overnight. She was having a harder and harder time breathing, and in the morning, she quickly passed away.
We were devastated by the death of Welli and her unborn kittens, and became more committed than ever to helping the cats at the dump. We’re glad we were able to give her one last week of love and bury her on the land where she grew up. Here’s a video of her happy kittenhood. We’ll always love you, Welli.