Virginia and Catalina are two albino girls from Argentina who became viral on social media when they were born four years ago.
In 2018 Jorge Gomez and his wife received the good news that they were going to become parents to two twin baby girls. The couple already had a son and became ecstatic when the doctors told them they were expecting twin girls.
According to Gomez, the pregnancy was completely normal, and his wife used to visit her doctor regularly.
“When they gave us the news that we would have two babies, it gave us a lot of happiness, and when they were born, and we saw that they were albinos that happiness did not change at all. For us it is a blessing,” he told a local news outlet.
The father-of-three said that there were no complications and everything went smoothly. However, in the 36th week, doctors told him that they had to deliver the babies immediately.
So, the girls were born prematurely in the 36th week. But they were healthy and weighed normal. Catalina was born two minutes earlier than Virginia. They both weighed 5.95 lbs and 5.5 lbs, respectively.
The unusual thing about the newborn girls was their milky white hair. Gomez and his wife didn’t see any kid like that before in their lives, nor did anyone else.
So, the girls became an overnight sensation in Argentina in 2018 and made headlines in many media outlets and newspapers.
The pictures of them went all over the internet, and people were amazed to see two small girls born with snow-white hair.
According to LV12, the twins were born with a rare genetic disorder, albinism in which there is a lack of pigmentation in the skin.
People with albinism do not have enough melanin pigment in their skin and are born with either white or blonde hair. This condition also affects their coloring and eyesight. Some babies even have ginger hair, depending on the amount of melanin in their skin.
Catalina and Virginia were the first-ever kids born with albinism in Argentina. Their rare condition made them popular in the country.
“When they gave us the news that we would have two babies, it gave us a lot of happiness, and when they were born, and we saw that they were albinos, that happiness did not change at all,” Jorge Gomez told LV12.
He said he felt super blessed to be their father and never once thought that they were different from other kids or something was wrong with them.
“There were some precautions that we as parents had to bear in mind. For example, the girls are extremely sensitive to UV rays, which affect their skin and can cause sunburn and even cancer in a worst-case scenario,” said Gomez.
“So, we have to be extra cautious all the time and make sure that they are not going in the sunlight and are well protected from extreme weather conditions, especially hot weather.”
The twins are now four years old and look even more beautiful as they are growing up.
This is the amazing tale of Amanda, an animal lover who stunned everyone with a gesture.
On a lonely road in the Evan’s Creek Mountains, a car spotted a scared dog. The dog was so hungry that he became really aggressive and would not let anyone touch him. The dog was later given the name Bear.
The motorist took some pictures of Bear and posted them to social media in an attempt to gather some help. Amanda decided to help Bear straight immediately after learning about him, postponing her plans.
Amanda and her friend Dylan started the hunt in the hopes of finding the dog, despite her family’s warnings not to go since it’s dangerous.
They found the dog after many hours of hunting, but Bear was understandably terrified and did not allow anyone to get close to him. They tried luring him with food, snacks, and a host of odd tactics, but it didn’t work. As night fell, Amanda and her friend had to head back home, but they returned the next day.
After a few more fruitless attempts, they devised a fresh plan to draw Bear when they found him in the same spot the following day. Amanda made the decision to “play it dead” by lying down on the ground in an attempt to convince the dog that she needed help.
A few hours after Amanda had lain still on the ground, an event occurred that won the hearts of innumerable animal lovers worldwide.
Bear assumed Amanda needed help and proceeded to scent her for twenty minutes before making contact. After a while the dog got bored and moved on, but Amanda persisted.
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After a few moments, Bear turned and sat down by Amanda, as if trying to let her know he was with her.
A few more hours later, Amanda managed to gain Bear’s trust and persuade him that his intentions were solely focused on hers. Bear went with Amanda to the car, and they headed straight to the veterinarian.
After receiving care and treatment, Bear was chosen for adoption by a family shortly after he regained his strength. The dog now has a loving family and a dwelling of his own, so he is no longer compelled to live on the streets.
Bear’s attempt to assist Amanda while she was on the ground provides insight into the character of this magnificent canine.
Naturally, for her efforts to save Bear, Amanda deserves our deepest admiration and appreciation.
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