When Laura set out for the vet that day, she didn’t expect to become a roadside hero. But fate had other plans.
Lala
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As she merged onto the highway, something small caught her eye in the distance. At first, she thought it might be a squirrel—but as she got closer, she recognized the shape of tiny feline ears.
Without hesitation, she hit her hazard lights and stopped her car. Stepping into traffic, Laura dashed toward the helpless kitten.
Laura rescued the kitten from the highway
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Nearby drivers slowed to let her through and cheered when she returned, cradling the kitten in her arms. The tiny cat, bleeding from her nose and eye, weighed barely 1.5 pounds and was frozen in fear.
Laura gently pressed the kitten to her chest, trying to calm her as they continued to the vet.
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"Something told me she'd be okay," Laura said. She wrapped her in a blanket and rushed her to the vet, knowing she had only minutes to spare.
She named the kitten Lala—a nickname Laura’s family had always used for her, and now fitting for her tiny new companion.
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At the clinic, Lala was treated for her cuts and given fluids. Despite the trauma, she had a big appetite and even bigger spirit. Thankfully, her injuries were only surface-level.
"She was lucky," Laura said. "It could have ended very differently."
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Once home and healed, Lala’s playful side emerged. She trailed Laura from room to room and eagerly helped "make the bed" each morning.
To give her more companionship, Laura introduced her to a rescue cat named Sunflower and her kittens.
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To Laura’s delight, Sunflower instantly accepted Lala as her own—grooming, cuddling, and raising her alongside her biological kittens.
"She truly adopted her," Laura said. "Lala was lucky to find another mother willing to love her unconditionally."
Sunflower and Lala
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Now part of the family, Lala began to thrive. She adored sleeping in sunbeams on the cat tree, chasing feather wands, and snuggling into bed with her foster mom and new siblings.
“She’s curious about everything—including whatever food you're holding,” Laura laughed.
She loves to enjoy catnip on the cat tree
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Weeks later, Laura learned that Lala had likely fallen from a car engine—explaining how she wound up alone on the highway. A twist of fate had placed Laura in the right place at the right time.
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Today, with Sunflower by her side and a crew of feline friends, Lala is living the good life—playful, pampered, and fully loved.
She’ll soon be ready for the next chapter: a forever home, and a family who will cherish her story of survival and love.
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Share this story with fellow animal lovers. You can follow Lala’s journey and support more rescues on Instagram @\_catz4life\_ and Facebook. Special thanks to Laura @lauleon14.
