A lady found a stray kitten and witnessed a remarkable transformation in the little feline’s behavior and personality. This unexpected encounter ended up having a profound impact on her life.
Emilie, a dedicated animal rescuer and foster parent from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was in for a surprise when a tiny preemie kitten came into her care. Just four months ago, she took in a litter of premature kittens after their feral cat mother abandoned them. Despite giving her all to save them, only one little kitten managed to survive. This survivor may have been small and weak, but he fought hard to cling to life.
Emilie, also known as @emiliexfosters on social media, dedicated herself to giving the little kitten continuous intensive care. She made sure that the little furball was well-fed through tube-feeding and kept toasty in a comfy incubator. Every time she went to feed the adorable kitten, she was taken aback by the loud meows emanating from such a small creature. Emilie shared with Love Meow, “Every time I opened the incubator, there he was, shouting for his meal.”
Emilie, with her handle @emiliexfosters, shared an update on the progress of the kitten she had been caring for diligently for the past five days. The little feline, now nicknamed Fievel in homage to a mouse character from An American Tail, had mustered enough strength to feed from a bottle. Fievel sported a unique silver grey coat known as a fever coat, with adorable pinkish white mittens on each paw. It was suggested that Fievel’s mother may have experienced stress or a fever during pregnancy, resulting in the temporary lighter coloring that would eventually fade to a darker shade.
Emilie @emiliexfosters shared how Fievel didn’t start showing the white pigmentation and darkening of his roots until he was three weeks old. Despite being a bit delayed in his development, he continued to reach significant milestones. Once he found his footing, Fievel was eager to start exploring his surroundings. Despite being born prematurely, he was determined to defy all odds stacked against him.
Emilie’s foster kitten, Fievel, was a social butterfly who wasted no time in getting other foster kittens to join in on his playful antics. With his boundless energy, he would bounce around the house in all sorts of directions, almost as if he had springs for feet. Fievel soon grew into a confident and bold personality, always eager to show the younger kittens how to be brave. He would zoom through the house with such authority, as if he truly owned the place.
Emilie @emiliexfosters shared a heartwarming story about a foster cat named Persephone who took in a little cat named Fievel and treated him like her own. She showered him with love and attention, going above and beyond even for her own kittens. Emilie believes Persephone sensed Fievel’s fragility and took extra care of him.
Emilie @emiliexfosters witnessed Fievel’s gradual transformation as he matured from a kitten into a young cat. His tuxedo coat, which was once subtle, now stands out prominently. At four months old, the once grey kitten now flaunts a striking black tuxedo pattern with four white socks and his iconic mustache.
Emilie, posting as @emiliexfosters, expressed her amazement at the transformation in his appearance. She remarked on how he is turning into a truly charming gentleman. The handsome tuxedo cat showers Emilie with loud purrs, actively looks for her when she’s not around, and eagerly responds to her calls.
Emilie, known as @emiliexfosters on social media, shared that a few weeks ago, she had planned for her cat to be adopted by her brother. However, her brother’s cat was too overwhelming for him. After witnessing how much her cat loves the foster animals she cares for, and how much he assists them, she decided to keep him for good.
Fievel is cozied up with his furry siblings, a dog and a cat, in a heartwarming photo shared by Emilie on her social media. She fondly mentions that she adopted Fievel and just couldn’t bear to part with him. She believes he will be a wonderful “big brother” to many orphaned kittens in the future. Emilie expresses her gratitude for having Fievel in her life and happily shares that he is here to stay.