Rare kitten born with two faces dies
The kittend named Bettie Bee had developed pneumonia two days ago.
(Web Desk) - The tiny cat, born in a South African home with two faces, two noses, two mouths and three eyes, has died on Friday (Dec 29).
The kittend named Bettie Bee had developed pneumonia two days ago.
Soon after its birth on December 12, it was brought to a rescuer who has experience in caring for cats with special needs.
"Bettie Bee is an angel now. I took her to the vet to let her go peacefully. I’m shattered," said the rescuer, who broke the news on Friday afternoon on a Facebook page dedicated to documenting the kitten’s progress.
A video was shared on Facebook page on December 23.
The rescuer, who wished to remain anonymous, said that Bettie Bee "was doing great until two days ago", when it was struck with pneumonia caused by milk entering its lungs.
It was treated immediately, and just when things were looking up, it vomited - likely due to nausea from the antibiotics or mucus - and "got more milk in her lungs", the rescuer said.
The rescuer said: "She was struggling and I said to myself from the beginning I would not let her suffer.
"For 16 days, I gave my all and so did she, I would do it all over again. She deserved to have a chance at life, but sadly it was not meant to be."
Within two hours, the post received over 1,200 comments and 200 shares, with many people expressing sadness at the kitten’s death.
