Orphaned Kitten Found in a Christmas Tree Is Looking for Her Forever Family

Mar. 15, 2025

Evergreen.Photo:Helen Woodward Animal Center

Helen Woodward Animal Center

Anorphaned kittennamedEvergreenis ready for her forever home.

Employees informed Siler that they had previously seen a mother cat and kittens in the area — and had even tried to trap them and bring them to safety — but were unsuccessful. They assumed apack of coyoteshad killed the feline family. It seemed, however, this tiny kitten was the lone survivor.

Evergreen.Helen Woodward Animal Center

Siler jumped into action and contacted her colleagues at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, where staff ensured the kitten, who was suffering from an intestinal parasite, received fluids and food. They also arranged medical exams and treatment and contacted potential foster families.

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Siler and the veterinary staff named the tiny catEvergreenas a nod to the tree in which she was found. Evergreen, who is now 8 weeks old, is currently living with afoster familyuntil a forever family adopts her. For now, Evergreen has apparently “fallen in love” with the foster family’s dog.

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Evergreen apparently loves to play and cuddle and will be available for adoption in the new year as soon as she has completed medical treatments and has reached a healthy weight.

You can find adoption information on Evergreen, as well as learn about other adoption opportunities atwww.animalcenter.org.

source: people.com