In the midst of her larger littermates, a remarkably tiny kitten emerges, but don’t let her size fool you. This little feline possesses the heart of a mighty lion and possesses an unwavering determination that nothing can impede.
A kitten who is incredible small compared to her littermates has the heart of a big cat and won’t let anything stop her.
Lucy immediately started treatment for aspiration pneumonia to ease her breathing. The kind people at Baby Kitten Rescue were determined to find out why her growth was so stunted.
She was a force of nature trapped in a tiny body, and her appetite was amazingly strong.
Her brothers, Brian and Patrick, were the same age as Lucy but towering over her. They were gentle and sweet with their little sister and looked out for her as they navigated their new world.
After the first night, Lucy perked up with a spring in her step. She moved around her nest and readied herself for her next meal.
She played with a fuzzy ball the size of her head, showing her strength and sass like a little lion cub.
“She’s proving to not only be a fierce fighter but also a survivor. Lucy has energy, loves to cuddle and purr, and, most of all, loves her food. Even though she’s still fragile, I see improvements every day.”
Whenever Lucy was around her brothers, she waddled about as if she were the tallest cat in the room. She studied her brothers’ grappling moves and waved her little paw, trying to emulate them.
It took Lucy longer to wean, but her voracious appetite never lessened. “She has learned things slower than her brothers, but that’s okay.”
As her breathing improved, she graduated from the oxygen support and transitioned to eating from a dish. “I noticed her eating from her brothers’ food plates. She also learned not to dive head and paws first into the food.”
To help her lungs get enough air, she wore a splint around her rib cage to correct the form. “As Lucy continues to grow, the splint will create a more rounded, normal chest plate, making it easier for her to breathe.”
“We think that Lucy’s structural abnormalities may have made it hard for her to get enough nutrients, thus impinging her growth. She is proving to be quite the little miracle baby with a zest for life.”
At 9.5 weeks old, Lucy officially joined the one-pound club (her brothers weighed 2.5 pounds).
“When I got Lucy, I was concerned she wouldn’t make it, so for her to hit the one-pound mark and be doing as well as she is, is a huge milestone.”
Today, Lucy is breathing well and no longer wears the splint. She is more energetic than ever and doesn’t get winded when she plays.
During their meet-and-greet, the family noticed Lucy, and the second they learned that she was their much smaller sister, they wanted to keep all three together.
She’s thriving, getting the best care, and melting every heart she touches. “We will go above and beyond to make sure she lives a happy life.”
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