Holly the mountain lion cub update, all signs point positive for her recovery
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Update Dec. 30, 2022, at 11:40 a.m.- The Oakland Zoo has provided an update on our favorite Santa Cruz mountain lion cub Holly!
They say, "The combination of this cub being a little fighter and our amazing vet team makes for some great progress."
Holly is gaining weight, eating and drinking on her own, and her activity level is increasing! The zoo added positive signs for her recovery after being found malnourished under a Santa Cruz home.
Update Dec. 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.- Holly the mountain lion continues to improve in health after being found under a Santa Cruz home a few weeks ago.
The Oakland Zoo posted Tuesday that she's eating, exploring, and investigating her new stall. When she isn't taking naps, that is. The zoo will provide more updates on Holly.
They posted Monday that Holly is working toward eating meat and has started eating formula and crunchy food. She was found abandoned and malnourished.
Update Dec. 23, 2022, at 10:35 a.m.- Holly, the mountain lion cub, has stolen the hearts of people on the Central Coast this holiday season.
The Oakland Zoo is taking care of her after being found alone under a Santa Cruz home. She was malnourished and critically ill.
The zoo announced on Friday that Holly is responding well to treatment and looking much better. She still has a long road to recovery.
"This little cub is a fighter! She's maintaining hydration, blood glucose, and temperature," said the zoo. "She's also eating reliably, and getting feistier! Her bloodwork still looks good. Hopefully, we can transition her to oral medications in the next couple days to limit stress."
Original Story
A Santa Cruz homeowner was surprised to find a furry friend under her home's deck. Holly, in honor of the Holidays, the mountain lion was rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The homeowner kept Holly for a few days and waited for her mother to return. When she didn't, Fish and Wildlife were called, and Holly was given to vets at the Oakland Zoo on Monday night.
She was determined to be three to four months old and critically ill. "We treated her with fluids, vitamins, anti-nausea medication, and anti-parasitics," said the Oakland Zoo.
On Tuesday, the zoo said Holly's condition improved slightly.
Holly continues to receive intensive care. Her bloodwork improved slightly, overnight, and she seems a bit brighter today, but she still isn’t standing or moving around too much. From being orphaned in the near-freezing weather, she is still hypothermic despite her new warm environment. We are hopeful she continues to improve but are taking it very much day by day.
Oakland Zoo
The Zoo says Holly is the 22nd mountain lion that has been rescued and treated by the Oakland Zoo’s veterinary team.
