Three tiny kittens were left in a cardboard box on a stranger’s doorstep, but today they have grown into the happiest and most playful young cats—all thanks to the people who never gave up on them.
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Jen, a foster volunteer with Kitty of Angels, received a call about three kittens who had been found in a box outside the home of a community member helping with TNR. The kittens were only two weeks old, unable to keep themselves warm, and needed round-the-clock care. With her incubator ready, Jen welcomed them immediately.
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On their first night, the babies showed a strong appetite. But within days, blisters began to appear on their faces and legs. They weakened quickly and stopped feeding on their own, forcing Jen to switch to tube-feeding. With constant fluids, medication, and care, they managed to pull through and latch onto the bottle again.
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The weeks that followed were full of ups and downs. Some days they seemed to improve, only to lose progress the next day. Their weight would fluctuate constantly. Still, the kittens never gave up, showing remarkable strength despite their fragile condition.
Fat Tony – Photo Credit: Jen
Each kitten developed a unique personality. Fat Tony, the tabby, was bold and always front and center. Louie Legs, white with tabby spots, was much smaller than his siblings but radiated love and joy. Johnny Tightlips, the little black kitten, was the sickest at first, but she fought the hardest to survive. Jen continued giving them all the care and love she could, unsure if they’d make the weight goal in time.
Louie Legs – Photo Credit: Jen
By six weeks old, Louie Legs, once the runt, finally began to grow and look healthy again. He purred nonstop and loved being held. Meanwhile, their personalities started to shine—Fat Tony became both a wrestler and a cuddler, Tightlips turned into Jen’s shadow who followed her everywhere, and Louie showed his gentle soul.
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At around 7.5 weeks old, the turning point came. They began eating regularly and holding their weight for the first time. They looked and acted like real kittens, and soon after, they were ready for spay/neuter surgery. That’s when Jen learned Johnny Tightlips was actually a little girl.
Johnny Tightlips, Fat Tony, and Louie Legs – Photo Credit: Jen
The trio defied all odds and blossomed into playful, loving kittens. Fat Tony, the largest, became the boss and snuggler. Louie Legs, with his long legs, loved cuddling into Jen’s neck. Tightlips followed Jen everywhere and adored kisses. Soon, Fat Tony and Louie Legs were adopted together by a young couple, while Tightlips remained with Jen, ready to find her perfect forever family.
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Fat Tony and Louie Legs are now enjoying their happily ever after, while Tightlips, who once fought so bravely to survive, waits for a family to love her just as much. These kittens are a living reminder that with compassion and persistence, even the most fragile lives can thrive.
Louie Legs and Fat Tony adopted together – Photo Credit: Jen
Johnny Tightlips – Photo Credit: Jen
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