Three-Week-Old Blind Kitten Donut Dies After Rescue in Cornwall

Donut, a three-week-old blind kitten, has passed away. She had been receiving care at an animal rescue facility in Cornwall after being discovered wandering by herself in an unhealthy state. According to personnel at the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT) centre in Hayle, Donut was found by a local woman who heard a sound while gardening. After unsuccessful efforts to locate the kitten’s mother, Donut was transported to a local veterinary clinic for urgent care before being transferred to the NAWT. Staff at the rescue centre reported that a severe stomach infection was found, and her “body wasn’t able to cope with it,” leading to her death on Saturday morning. A spokesperson for NAWT Cornwall stated that issues with Donut’s eyes were observed shortly after her arrival. The spokesperson added: “On arrival it was noted that Donut’s eyes were looking gunky and needed regular cleaning. “After further monitoring and a visit from the vet, it was discovered that Donut is in fact blind.” The charity conveyed that its team was “all absolutely devastated” by Donut’s death, describing her as “so special.” For updates, follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook, and Instagram. Story submissions can be sent to spotlight@bbc.co.uk. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC does not endorse or take responsibility for content on external websites. Details on our external linking policy are available.