If you come across a lone stray kitten on the street, your natural instinct would be to lend a helping hand – that’s just what compassionate people do.
Betty H and her husband found themselves in this very situation when they spotted a stray kitten with enchantingly different colored eyes wandering around near their home.
Without hesitation, they decided that they had to rescue this little furball, and perhaps even make her a part of their family.
When they first encountered her, she was timid, dirty, and clearly famished. Betty explained, “We started leaving food and water to help her out, and she began hanging around.”
Despite their efforts to inquire around the neighborhood, no one came forward to claim the kitten, who they lovingly named Fluffy. After a couple of months of nurturing her, they made the decision to officially rescue her.
Their routine included feeding her three times a day, with Betty staying close by to help Fluffy get accustomed to her presence. Betty shared, “At first, I was quiet. Once she got used to me being there without any hesitation, I began talking to Fluffy while she ate and drank. Eventually, I attempted to pet her. It was really telling that she’d never had an owner.”
Building trust takes time, and Betty was incredibly patient. Gradually, Fluffy allowed Betty to touch her, a significant breakthrough. Betty’s dedication paid off when Fluffy began seeking attention and affection.
Betty recounted, “Near the end of her time outside, she would actually want to be petted before eating. It really blew me away to see that from a stray.”
And then, the remarkable happened. Fluffy had grown to trust her human friends enough to follow them into their home, officially becoming a cherished member of their family.
Betty gave her a much-needed bath, and wrapped up in a towel like a little burrito, Fluffy started purring loudly, warming Betty’s heart. Betty noted, “I’ve never heard a cat purr so loudly. Later, when we took her to the vet, we learned that she had a series of issues — she had worms, a stomach infection, and ear mites.”
The couple provided Fluffy with tender care, nursing her back to health. She even got a stylish haircut to remove all those pesky knots and mats from her fur.
Their other cat, Lacie, took a liking to Fluffy. Betty remarked, “They get along really well, and we have noticed that Lacie is more frisky now that Fluffy is with us.”
It’s truly heartwarming to witness Fluffy transform into a joyful and playful cat. Betty even thinks she behaves a bit like a puppy, always brimming with energy and eager to play.
“Just like a dog, Fluffy is always waiting for any food that accidentally drops on the floor,” Betty shared. “She will roll on the floor when she’s immensely happy and playful.”
Fluffy has discovered the joys of watching “bird TV” from the window, relishing her VIP life as a pampered indoor cat.
It’s clear that Fluffy has found her forever home and the perfect family to call her own.
To see Fluffy’s incredible transformation, be sure to watch the video, and you can catch more of her adventures on Instagram.
