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Small Miracles Saved My Life so You Can Bring me Home

After a serious operation and love from Small Miracles volunteers, I'm ready to go home with you.

I’m Helen and I am a true Small Miracle!  

Because I wasn’t spayed, I got pregnant at a  young age and had a very serious complication.  By the time I arrived at Small Miracles Cat Rescue (SMRC), I had a hernia the size of a baseball.  SMRC gave me a life-saving surgery to repair my hernia and then I was nursed back to health by the volunteer staff.  

That was a scary time in my life so I am glad I am doing better now. I feel very lucky to be alive! 

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And boy, was I worth saving!

I am a beautiful young girl and my fur is even softer than it looks.  I am a total sweetheart and love affection.  

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My beautiful kittens all found homes and even though I will miss them, I am happy for them and look forward to finding my fur-ever home.

Not only do I hope you come visit me at Small Miracles, but I hope my story shows you the importance of spaying or neutering your cat.  If you are not able to take me home, you can donate to SMCR to help cover the cost of my expensive, life-saving surgery. Or the surgeries performed on hundreds of other cats here.

I hope to see you soon!


Small Miracles Cat Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill cat shelter in Ellicott City. Each week we will feature a cat that needs a home. If you happen to pick up one of these lovlies, post a picture and let us know!

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