A kitten with “elf ears” had a full belly for the first time, and turned into the happiest tiny cat.
Last month, Caroline Grace, the founder of Baby Kitten Rescue, was informed about a pint-sized tabby in desperate need of critical care. A fellow animal rescuer, Alejandra, brought the kitten to safety from a grim beginning.
The kitten originally came from a litter of five that had been separated from their mom. Three of the kittens were given away, and one sadly didn’t make it. With much effort, Alejandra was able to rescue the remaining kitten, who was emaciated and hadn’t been properly fed for a while.
She reached out for assistance and hoped to get the kitten a fighting chance. “Once I heard her story, I couldn’t say no,” Caroline shared with Love Meow.
“When the kitten arrived, I couldn’t believe how tiny she was. Although she was three weeks old according to her teeth and development, she only weighed as much as a 2-day-old kitten. Her name Aiden means ‘little fire,’ since she is a tiny fighter.”
Caroline continued to caress the tiny tabby to reassure her that she was safe. “No matter how much I snuggled her, how full her belly was, how cozy and warm she was, she just cried nonstop,” Caroline shared with Love Meow.
The next day, Aiden came around as she latched onto the bottle and scarfed down the formula like a champ. She discovered her purr motor and put it to good use. When it came time to feeding, she started rumbling in bliss.
“She began to understand that she was safe, and that she didn’t have to worry about the next meal,” Caroline told Love Meow.
Aiden was miniature for her age, and appeared to have a pair of “elf ears” that were trying to grow into place. “I’ve never seen another kitten quite like Aiden! She is like a mystical fairy princess elf, full of magic and wonder.”
Watch Aiden and her journey in this cute video: