When Piglet arrived at Humane Society London & Middlesex at the end of April 2026, she was just a tiny kitten of approximately four weeks old. She came to HSLM alongside nine other cats, including her mom, Annie. None of the animals had a known history of veterinary or preventative care, and the circumstances suggested they may have come from an overcrowded breeding or colony situation.
At such a young age, Piglet was especially vulnerable.
By June, Piglet and her littermates were in foster care when they began experiencing significant eye and respiratory concerns. Their symptoms were consistent with a severe upper respiratory infection, something young kittens from overcrowded or unvaccinated environments can be particularly susceptible to.
While some of her littermates began to improve, Piglet’s eyes became increasingly affected. Her right eye, in particular, developed severe inflammation and swelling. At one point, the veterinary team was unable to properly see the eye itself.
There was genuine concern that Piglet could suffer permanent vision loss, or even lose the eye entirely.
But Piglet had an incredible team behind her.
With dedicated veterinary care, medication, close monitoring and plenty of support from her foster family, Piglet slowly began to turn a corner. At each recheck, HSLM’s Animal Health team watched closely for signs of improvement and adjusted her care as needed.
And then, the news everyone had been hoping for: Piglet’s eyes continued to heal.
By the end of June, Piglet was healthy enough to be spayed. At her post-surgery recheck, her veterinary team found that her right eye had completely resolved, including the clouding that had once threatened her vision.
And Piglet’s happy ending didn’t stop there.
On July 6, after everything she had overcome, Piglet was adopted! Piglet is now beginning her next chapter surrounded by love.
Her story is a beautiful reminder of what can happen when vulnerable animals receive the care, time and support they need to heal.