30/05/2026
A few days ago, we rescued a young serval kitten under heartbreaking circumstances.
He had been separated from his family for several days and was found alone on a smallholding after wandering into a family's garden during the night, likely after being spooked by dogs. The family hoped his mother would return for him and waited until the following morning, but he remained in exactly the same spot. Realizing something was wrong, they contacted us.
Our first response team immediately set out on the 60-minute drive to collect him. The little serval was easy to capture—not because he trusted us, but because he was simply too weak & exhausted to run. He was severely dehydrated, extremely thin, and had already lost much of his muscle mass. His coat was dull, matted, and in poor condition.
After arriving at our facility, he received supportive care before being placed in a quiet enclosure where we could monitor him remotely via cameras. Thankfully, a thorough assessment revealed no fractures or visible injuries. He was simply a young kitten that had been starving and struggling to survive on his own. For most of the day, he remained hidden inside a small grass hut, recovering from his ordeal. Later that evening, he cautiously emerged to investigate his surroundings, enjoy some fresh meat, & take a long drink of water. Seeing him move comfortably without any signs of injury was a huge relief.
Soon he will move into a larger enclosure where he will have the space he needs to rebuild muscle, & regain his strength. We estimate that he is around 2.5 months old, but with proper care, we expect him to make a full recovery.
The saddest part of all is that he will now grow up without his mother & siblings. We just hope his mom and siblings got away safely from whatever ordeal they had to endure 💔🤞 But the next chapter for him is one of hope.
For now he will remain in our care while he matures. During that time, our mission will be to keep him safe while ensuring he remains as wild as possible. Every decision we make will be focused on one goal: giving him the best possible chance of returning to where he belongs.
