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Janice · 08-12-2005, 01:25 AM

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/08/09/cat-ceasarian-050809.html

Teens operate on dead cat, saving kittens

Kitten rescued from womb of her dead mother.

Two teenagers performed a caesarean section on a dead cat they found along a New Brunswick road, saving two of four kittens.

Monica Castonguay, 15, and Kim Quimpère, 13, said they found the animal on July 31 while they were on their way for a walk in the woods near St. Quentin, a town in northwestern New Brunswick.

They told a French-language newspaper, the Acadie Nouvelle, that they recognized the cat and knew it was pregnant. After discovering that the cat's body was still warm, they decided to try to save its kittens – even though neither of them knew how to do a caesarean section or had studied biology.

Kim borrowed a sweater, knife and some cotton swabs from a nearby house.

They decided Monica would do the surgery. She told the newspaper she wasn't sure where to cut, but made an incision into the mother cat's belly and could see the kittens.

She pulled them out and found that two of four kittens were still alive, so she cut their umbilical cords and wiped the mucus from their noses.

Kim bundled the kittens carefully in the sweater, then the teens raced home with them. They telephoned several people but were unable to reach a veterinarian.

That evening, a cat in the neighbourhood that had recently lost its brood heard the kittens mewing and adopted them. One of the kittens later died but the other was adopted by Monica.

The teens said the experience in no way swayed them toward becoming doctors or veterinarians. Kim told the newspaper that she found the experience interesting but rather nauseating.

Rene · 08-12-2005, 01:27 AM

hmm. well thats weird lol good for them

PZelda · 08-12-2005, 01:30 AM

Awwwwwwww! Bizarre, but I'm glad to hear it ended well and they were at least able to save some of the kittens. That pic is precious.

Number 9 Dream · 08-12-2005, 01:33 AM

Wow, that is truly amazing!

Those girls should be proud of themselves! I am glad they saved some of the kittens lives

theshark8777 · 08-12-2005, 01:42 AM

That is so weird, I saw that on the City TV 6pm news here in Canada.

SBTB Geek · 08-12-2005, 01:58 AM

This is one of the most interesting stories I've read in a while. Thanks for posting.

moeee · 08-12-2005, 02:46 AM

wow. what a story.

Hollow · 08-12-2005, 04:47 AM

i read that today. i would have taken the cat to the vet and had them do it. otherwise i wouldn't have the emotional ability to cut open a cat, dead or alive, and i'd be scared of accidently hurting the kittens.

god bless that kitten.

MissZero · 08-12-2005, 10:40 AM

pretty darn amazing if you ask me

Tuesday Weld · 08-12-2005, 10:48 AM

Awww, that was good that they could do that.

The kitten is precious.

Mikado · 08-12-2005, 11:21 AM

Those girls should be in line for some kind of award, life is precious and they deserve a little extra praise

MsOrange · 08-12-2005, 12:06 PM

gross

robyrob · 08-12-2005, 12:32 PM

robyn saved our cat Spooky as a kitten; his momma had already given birth to 6 other kittens (with robyn helping her and me just doing as told) and she was too exhausted to push any more, but there was one kitten still stuck inside. Robyn somehow pulled him outta there and saved him, whereas I just about threw up.

Today he is a healthy, happy little ****-disturber.

PrettyinPink55 · 08-12-2005, 12:39 PM

WOW!!!!!

Superstar · 08-12-2005, 12:44 PM

bizarre.

08-12-2005, 01:25 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Teens operate on dead cat, saving kittens http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/08/09/cat-ceasarian-050809.html Teens operate on dead cat, saving kittens Kitten rescued from womb of her dead mother. Two teenagers performed a caesarean section on a dead cat they found along a New Brunswick road, saving two of four kittens. Monica Castonguay, 15, and Kim Quimpère, 13, said they found the animal on July 31 while they were on their way for a walk in the woods near St. Quentin, a town in northwestern New Brunswick. They told a French-language newspaper, the Acadie Nouvelle, that they recognized the cat and knew it was pregnant. After discovering that the cat's body was still warm, they decided to try to save its kittens – even though neither of them knew how to do a caesarean section or had studied biology. Kim borrowed a sweater, knife and some cotton swabs from a nearby house. They decided Monica would do the surgery. She told the newspaper she wasn't sure where to cut, but made an incision into the mother cat's belly and could see the kittens. She pulled them out and found that two of four kittens were still alive, so she cut their umbilical cords and wiped the mucus from their noses. Kim bundled the kittens carefully in the sweater, then the teens raced home with them. They telephoned several people but were unable to reach a veterinarian. That evening, a cat in the neighbourhood that had recently lost its brood heard the kittens mewing and adopted them. One of the kittens later died but the other was adopted by Monica. The teens said the experience in no way swayed them toward becoming doctors or veterinarians. Kim told the newspaper that she found the experience interesting but rather nauseating.

08-12-2005, 01:27 AM	#2
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08-12-2005, 01:30 AM	#3
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08-12-2005, 01:33 AM	#4
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08-12-2005, 01:42 AM	#5
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08-12-2005, 01:58 AM	#6
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	This is one of the most interesting stories I've read in a while. Thanks for posting.

08-12-2005, 02:46 AM	#7
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	wow. what a story.

08-12-2005, 04:47 AM	#8
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	i read that today. i would have taken the cat to the vet and had them do it. otherwise i wouldn't have the emotional ability to cut open a cat, dead or alive, and i'd be scared of accidently hurting the kittens. god bless that kitten.

08-12-2005, 10:40 AM	#9
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08-12-2005, 10:48 AM	#10
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08-12-2005, 11:21 AM	#11
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08-12-2005, 12:06 PM	#12
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08-12-2005, 12:32 PM	#13
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	robyn saved our cat Spooky as a kitten; his momma had already given birth to 6 other kittens (with robyn helping her and me just doing as told) and she was too exhausted to push any more, but there was one kitten still stuck inside. Robyn somehow pulled him outta there and saved him, whereas I just about threw up. Today he is a healthy, happy little ****-disturber.
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