Give Paula a Chance to Explore Her World
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Final update · September 5, 2026
We are so happy to share that Paula has made a full recovery and is now happily living with her new family!
When tiny Paula first came into our care at just two months old, she was sick and vulnerable, battling persistent sneezing and concerning nasal and eye discharge. She needed veterinary attention, fluids, antibiotics and supportive medications to help her tiny body fight off the illness.
Thankfully, Paula was given the care she needed — and she never stopped fighting. Today, that sick little stray kitten is a completely different girl. Paula is fully recovered, happy, and safe in her forever home. 🥰
She now has a loving family to care for her, a warm and safe place to sleep, and all the love and attention a kitten could ever want. Instead of having to survive on the streets, Paula gets to spend her days doing what every kitten should be doing: playing, exploring, growing and being loved.
We couldn't have asked for a better ending to her story.
To everyone who donated to Paula's medical care, shared her fundraiser, or simply followed along and cheered her on — thank you. Your support helped make sure this tiny kitten received the chance she needed to get well.
From all of us at Baw Baw Animal Welfare, thank you for helping give Paula the happy ending she deserved!
Happy life, sweet Paula! 💕
About this campaign
Tiny Paula is fighting to get the healthy start in life that every kitten deserves.
At just 2 months old, this little stray kitten should be spending her days exploring the world, playing, and growing stronger. Instead, Paula found herself needing urgent veterinary care after becoming unwell with persistent sneezing and concerning nasal and eye discharge.
For such a young kitten, even what may seem like a common illness can quickly become serious. Living on the streets without proper nutrition, shelter, or medical care leaves vulnerable kittens like Paula at much greater risk of infection and complications.
When Paula was brought to the hospital, the veterinary team immediately performed an examination and reviewed her blood work to determine the best course of treatment. She received supportive care, including subcutaneous fluids to help combat dehydration, as well as antibiotics and medications designed to reduce inflammation, support her recovery, and give her tiny body the help it desperately needs.
While Paula is now receiving treatment, her journey isn't over. She has been prescribed ongoing medication that must be continued at home, and she is scheduled to return to the veterinary clinic for a follow-up examination soon. At that appointment, her progress will be assessed and her treatment plan adjusted if necessary to ensure she continues moving in the right direction.
The good news is that Paula was found in time. With proper veterinary care, ongoing treatment, and plenty of love, she has every chance of overcoming this illness and growing into a happy, healthy cat.
Baw Baw Animal Welfare is committed to giving Paula that chance, but every examination, medication, and follow-up visit comes at a cost. We are asking for your support to help cover Paula's veterinary care and recovery. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference. If you're unable to donate, sharing Paula's story helps us reach more people who may be able to help.
Paula has already shown how much she wants to keep fighting. Together, we can give this tiny kitten the future she deserves.
- Location
- Burnsville, MN • Baw Baw Animal Welfare
- Species:
- Cat
- Breed:
- Mix-Breed
- Age:
- 2 months old
- Sex:
- Female