On the night of Saturday, March 14th, a tiny cat (who we have since named named Amelia) was found by Nicole in Ferrel, lying at the roundabout on the corner of the main road in Foz do Arelho. She was in critical condition, barely holding on, on the brink of death.

We chose to name her Amelia, after Amelia Earhart, for her bravery and her fight to never give up.

We rushed to bring Amelia into our care, intending to keep her safe for just a couple of nights until we could coordinate with the municipal shelter, CROA. But it quickly became clear that Amelia needed far more than temporary care. She needed immediate, life-saving medical intervention.

After consulting with our supportive vets via WhatsApp, we were told the devastating truth:

Amelia likely would not survive the night without emergency hospitalization.

We made the decision to act immediately.

Amelia was rushed to the emergency veterinary hospital in Caldas, where she received intensive, around-the-clock care. Her treatment included:

* Emergency after-hours admission

* Oxygen chamber support

* Incubator care to raise her temperature

* Continuous monitoring

* Critical medications

* Overnight hospitalization

For three nights, Amelia fought for her life, and thanks to this care, she survived.

The total cost of Amelia’s emergency treatment came to €397

As a small rescue, Hello Whiskers is entirely funded by our founder and the generosity of donations. Unexpected emergencies like Amelia’s stretch us beyond our limits, but we could not walk away from her, not when her life depended on us.

Today, Amelia is safe and continuing her recovery under the dedicated care of the municipal shelter in Peniche, where she will receive ongoing treatment at no cost to Hello Whiskers.

Because of this intervention, Amelia is alive today.

We are asking for your support to help cover the costs of her emergency care. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue saying yes to kittens like Amelia when they need us most.

Thank you for being part of Amelia’s story and for helping her continue her journey toward a healthy, happy life.