The cat, now named Xiǎo māo, is “becoming more confident in her new surroundings every single day.”
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A cat captured the attention and hearts of many when it was discovered she survived for three weeks in a shipping container traveling across the globe.
Companion Animal Care and Control (CACC), headquartered in Oakdale, says the little cat was discovered in early June hiding underneath a pallet as crates stacked above were being unloaded. She likely survived by drinking condensation and eating rodents, and was severely dehydrated when found.
She has since been brought to Pet Haven, which focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating cats and dogs. In a social media post, Pet Haven announced they gave her the name Xiǎo māo (pronounced Shouw Maow), which means “Little Cat”.
In an update Thursday, Pet Haven said the little traveler had a big day with X-rays, a full sedated exam and blood work. They learned she is a mom, is FeLV/FIV negative, had a minor injury to her nose, and has an enlarged liver, which may be due to poor nutrition. They also said she weighs just 5 and a half pounds.
Pet Haven said she is becoming more confident every single day, and has made leaps and bounds in her recovery.
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