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Kitten born with two noses and two mouths leaves cat rescue 'speechless'
Yahoo News New Zealand • • health
Key Points:
- A cat rescue in Llangedwyn, Powys, discovered a kitten born with diprosopus, a rare congenital disorder causing two noses and two mouths, known as a Janus cat.
- The kitten, named Gemini, is considered a "little miracle" as most Janus kittens are stillborn or survive only briefly; it is being closely monitored and bottle-fed after being rejected by its mother.
- The mother cat gave birth to eight kittens after being rescued as a stray, and the rescue founder expressed shock and amazement at encountering such a rare condition for the first time.
- The rescue team is providing constant care and love to Gemini, emphasizing the rarity of the condition and their commitment to supporting the kitten for however long it survives.
- The rescue relies on public donations to continue their work, highlighting the importance of community support in giving vulnerable cats a chance.
