The Brief
- Two kittens were burned in a New Year’s Eve house fire in Lakeland.
- The injured kittens were transported to SPCA Florida for specialized burn treatment.
- Rescue organizations work together to give the best possible care to animals in need.
LAKELAND, Fla. – On New Year’s Eve, the SPCA Florida received a call from their rescue partners in Lakeland about two badly burned kittens in a house fire.
What we know:
Phoenix, a 3-month-old kitten, and Blaze, a four-month-old kitten, arrived at SPCA Florida, with face and ear burns, singed fur, raw paw pads, and smoke-filled lungs. The staff went into emergency mode, including pain management, cold laser therapy, and oxygen support.
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