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Chiqa

Hello, everyone! My name is Chiqa, and I'd like to tell you a little bit about my story. 


Life wasn't easy for me in the beginning. I was living on the streets, trying to get by, and having some trouble seeing the world around me. Then, someone noticed that I was pregnant and realised I needed help. Before long, I was trapped and brought to The New Zealand Cat Foundation sanctuary, where I was finally somewhere safe.

I didn't have long to settle in before my little family arrived! Just a week later, I gave birth to five tiny kittens. Sadly, one of my babies didn't survive, but I had four precious little ones who needed me. I threw myself into being the best mum I could be, keeping them safe, warm and well cared for until they were ready to find families of their own.
I'm happy to report that all four of my kittens have now been adopted into loving homes. I couldn't be prouder of my little family!


But there was another tiny life that needed some motherly love while I was still busy raising my own babies.


When my kittens were about a month old, a little orphan named Bean needed looking after. Well, what could I do? I already had four hungry mouths to feed and plenty to keep me busy, but little Bean needed some care, too. So, I helped look after Bean alongside my own kittens until the wonderful humans found another mum who could take over.


Bean's new mum Kiki had sadly lost all her own kittens at birth, so it was a happy ending for both of them. She had a little one to care for, and Bean had a mum to love him. Sometimes, life works out just as it should!


As for me, I'm still living at the sanctuary. The humans are investigating why my eyesight is impaired, and hopefully, they'll learn more about what's going on with me. It's a pretty good place to be while they figure things out. I have people who care about me, a safe place to sleep, and plenty of love around me.


I might not see the world as clearly as other cats, but I've discovered that there's more than one way to find your way through life. A little kindness goes a long way, and there's always room in your heart for someone who needs help.


I've raised four beautiful kittens and helped a tiny orphan along the way. Not bad for a girl who started out on the streets!


I'm not sure what my future holds, but for now, I'm safe, I'm loved, and I'm taking life one paw at a time.


Because even when you can't see the world clearly, you can still fill it with love.

99 Trigg Road, Huapai, Auckland 0891

The sanctuary is open for receiving donations 
Wednesday & Friday 10am - 12 pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

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