Kiley and her husband had been thinking about adopting a new cat, hoping their resident cat would enjoy having a furry companion.
One day, while they were at church, they met an older woman who had a house full of cats and had recently welcomed two new litter of kittens. She was eager to find loving homes for them.
A few days later, she invited Kiley and her husband over for dinner, where she shared more about the kittens, explaining that some had been born with deformed legs.
Kiley couldn’t help but film one of the tiny kittens who’d captured her heart. Two weeks later, the couple decided to rescue that very kitten, bringing her into their home.
Minnie’s legs had deep, painful wounds. She was much tinier than the other kittens her age and it was clear that she was hungry and in desperate need of care.
Kiley and her partner were struck by Minnie’s vulnerability and decided to do whatever it took to give her the chance she deserved, as they shared in a YouTube video:
“She needed help as she needed rescuing so we decided to make it work.”
Despite their best efforts, Minnie faced more struggles than they initially realized. At one point, her leg wounds became infected, leading to a painful arm abscess. She’d already endured so much in her short life, including struggling just to get enough milk.
With hearts full of compassion, Kiley and her partner took Minnie to the vet. There she was given the medication she needed to start healing and so the couple’s days became centered around Minnie’s care.
They were up every one to two hours, feeding her and making sure she was comfortable. Each day felt like a gamble, but they were fueled by their belief in Minnie’s strength and spirit.
And she didn’t disappoint them. Minnie was a little fighter, proving that she had the incredible will to live.
As time passed, Minnie began to thrive. She grew bigger, stronger, and more confident. Before long, she began walking, and even jumping, defying every expectation her owners had.
Despite her legs being different, Minnie was unstoppable. She moved with a determination and joy that made it easy to forget her rough start.
Now, Minnie is a delightful mix of calm snuggles and playful energy. She loves nothing more than curling up next to her mom and dad, soaking up all the love and belly rubs.
But when the mood strikes, she transforms into a playful little rascal, nipping at their hands or pouncing on her toys, as Kiley and her husband put it:
“She can do both. She can be calm, she loves belly rubs, she comes and snuggles by us… But she can also be very playful, she’ll either bite our hands or bite toys just like a little baby crocodile or alligator.”
For Kiley and her partner, Minnie’s comfort and happiness are all that matter. They cherish every day with her, whether it’s for one day or twenty more years.
Minnie has brought so much joy and love into their lives, far beyond anything they’d planned, as Kiley shared:
“At this point, we can’t imagine life without her. She brings us so much joy and happiness, we’re really glad that she chose us and that we’re able to have the opportunity to help her get better.”
The couple is so grateful for the opportunity to watch Minnie grow into the beautiful, strong kitty she was always meant to be.
She isn’t just a kitten they rescued; she is a gift that changed their whole world! Watch their journey in this video!
