Cotton, the feline, was stranded all by himself on the streets, famished, plagued with illness, and on the brink of death. His eyes were covered with scaly patches due to mange, and mites were slowly devouring him. Given his inability to see, locating any food was an arduous task.
However, a miracle happened when a guardian angel showed up. Upon receiving the dog, Carmen Weinberg, the founder of Animal Friends Project Inc., was devastated by its condition and immediately took responsibility for its well-being. The poor creature’s eyes were glued shut due to the severity of the mite infestation, which must have been terrifying for him since he couldn’t see anything. The dog was emaciated since it couldn’t locate food on its own.
After giving him a thorough cleaning, Carmen provided Cotton with nourishing meals to help him regain his strength. She also treated his mange with creams, coconut oil, and several types of antibiotics. As time passed, Carmen noticed Cotton’s tense body beginning to relax, and his scratching subsided. “Cotton relied on humans to heal, as he couldn’t ask for assistance himself,” Carmen explained. “Many people probably didn’t stop to help him because of his poor condition, but all he needed was an opportunity.”
As time passed, the connection between Cotton and his caretaker, Carmen, intensified. Despite his blindness, Cotton could sense that he had been given a fresh start at life. The progress he made under Carmen’s nurturing care was astounding, but the pinnacle of their journey arrived upon the day when Cotton regained his sight. Initially, there were doubts about whether or not his eyesight would ever return, but when it did, it was glorious. “We believed that he would remain blind forever,” Carmen reminisced. “The veterinarian even warned that his eyes might not heal properly, but they did. It was such a delightful surprise. His eyes were stunning.”
Cotton’s eyes were a unique combination of blue and hazel, a sign of his remarkable transformation from a malnourished and unattractive cat to a charming and healthy tomcat. His regaining of vision surprised everyone, including Carmen, who fell in love with him instantly. Despite receiving numerous adoption offers, Carmen couldn’t bring herself to part with Cotton.
According to the speaker, they received numerous applications for their pet based on its appearance. However, they ultimately decided to keep the pet themselves because they noticed how strongly it had bonded with them. They couldn’t bear the thought of putting the pet through another significant transition after everything it had already experienced.
