Salsa was just days old when she arrived at Toronto Humane Society—part of a litter of five tiny, orphaned kittens, barely hanging on. 

They were estimated to be only 7 to 9 days old. Their eyes had just started to open. One still had an umbilical cord attached. 

Tragically, three kittens did not make it. Their tiny bodies were too weak. Only Salsa and Cashew were strong enough to receive intensive care in a foster home. 

At first, both were slowly improving while in foster care—eating, gaining weight, showing energy. But 10 days later, Cashew suddenly declined and passed away. 

Lab tests confirmed Cashew had feline panleukopenia (also known as feline parvovirus)—a fast-spreading and deadly virus that attacks the immune and digestive systems 

Feline parvovirus spreads quickly and easily. Since Salsa had been exposed to Cashew while in their foster home, she was treated right away. With emergency fluids, antibiotics, a trip to an emergency vet clinic, and round-the-clock care, it was a close call—but Salsa survived. 

Sadly, many vulnerable animals won’t make it unless we act fast. Will you help us stop the spread of this deadly virus and give more kittens like Salsa a fighting chance? 

Your gift today will: 

• Fund urgent treatments and diagnostics 
• Provide critical care for kittens exposed to feline parvovirus 
• Equip foster homes to safely care for vulnerable animals 
• Help stop future outbreaks before it’s too late 

Salsa survived. Let’s make sure others do, too.