When String Bean arrived at D’Arcy’s Animal Rescue Centre in Winnipeg, she carried the weight of cruelty but never lost her gentle spirit. What the team didn’t know yet was that she wasn’t just fighting for her own life, she was carrying three tiny ones too.

Rescue

In February 2024, a community partner in Winnipeg brought String Bean, a one-year-old brown tabby, to D’Arcy’s Animal Rescue Centre. She had suffered severe trauma to her left eye after being kicked by a horrible person. Despite everything, String Bean was still incredibly sweet to staff and volunteers. They knew she deserved proper care and a loving home.

Recovery

After surgery and weeks of healing at the shelter, staff member Trista noticed String Bean’s belly growing. An ultrasound confirmed she was pregnant. On March 22, 2024, she gave birth to three healthy kittens: Edamame, Garbonzo, and Pinto. The shelter became a safe and loving place for the little family to grow. “Even after all she’d been through, she was so affectionate,” says Trista. “Watching her nurture her babies reminded all of us why this work matters.”

A New Beginning

Once the kittens were old enough, all three found loving homes. By June, String Bean did too.

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