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Dogs and cats are often abandoned at shelters, with many of them suffering from injuries or illnesses. Rescue organizations have to help these fur babies both emotionally and physically and ensure they get the necessary medical treatment to heal.
Crumb is a sweet cat who was recently left outside of the NAWS Humane Society, and the pretty kitty is completely out of sorts.
The TikTok from @franflight told Crumb’s story and how he ended up at NAWS with no background information.
“Crumb was abandoned at our doorstep,” the on-screen text shared as Crumb looked around from his kennel, clearly disoriented and suffering from wounds. “He was left with no note, injured and confused. Crumb has no idea what happened to him. We have no idea what happened to him.”
Despite the pretty kitty’s injuries and confusion, he immediately responded to affection.
“What we do know is that Crumb is a complete love bug,” the story continued as a staff member cuddled with the cat. “He opened up to us almost immediately.”
Crumb’s red eyes and scars on his face showed that the feline fur baby was in poor health. The caption revealed that Crumb tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), a virus that weakens a cat’s immune system and makes them more susceptible to other infections. Thankfully, he is getting the medical treatment he needs at the rescue organization.
What to Do If You Find an Injured or Abandoned Cat
Stray cats often suffer injury or illness due to lack of medical care. If you come across a cat in health distress, immediately contact a veterinarian and describe the cat’s condition. The vet can provide recommendations on how to transport the feline to a clinic if necessary. There are emergency vet clinics open 24 hours a day.
Signs indicating a cat needs immediate care include:
Limping or dragging part of the body
Swollen limbs, mouth, and other areas
Yowling or crying that indicates pain
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Be very cautious when approaching an injured or sick cat and wear gloves for extra protection. Do not move a cat without first consulting a vet, and don’t give a cat any medications prescribed to humans or other pets.
The NAWS staff is committed to Crumb’s recovery journey and giving him lots of love every step of the way.
“We know that Crumb’s future is bright,” the post noted. “He is sick and wounded, but he won’t stay that way for long… We love you, Crumb.”
For more information on Crumb and the NAWS Humane Society, visit their website.
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Aug 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.