Girl ‘Thought’ She Rescued An Ordinary Kitten But Commenters Disagreed

Katherine Van Beek, a passionate enthusiast of all things animal, was on her way home when something small caught her eye—a minuscule creature making its way across the sidewalk. At first, she thought it was a mouse due to its tiny size. However, upon closer inspection, Katherine realized it was actually a newborn kitten, so young that its umbilical cord was still attached.

Knowing the slim chances of survival for a kitten in such a fragile state, especially without its mother nearby, Katherine felt an immediate sense of urgency. Despite the odds, she knew she had to try to save the helpless little one. With a heart full of compassion, she scooped up the kitten and made the decision to care for it, determined to give the vulnerable creature a fighting chance.

Thus began Katherine’s journey to nurse the newborn back to health, a testament to her love for animals and her unwavering commitment to giving even the tiniest of lives a second chance.

Katherine brought the motherless kitten home and named him Bruce after Batman because he, too, was also an orphan. She cared for the little one around the clock, praying for his survival. She planned on fostering Bruce, and if he survived, she’d find him a forever home. But that all went out the window once Bruce opened his eyes for the first time.

With Katherine’s care, Bruce thrived! Then, oddly, the kitten’s coat changed from a light grey to black. The vet explained that Bruce had “fever coat.” If a mother is sick or stressed and gives birth, parts of their fur can change to grey, cream, or even red.

The teeny grey kitten is now a big boy that loves life. Especially bird watching! Thank you, Katherine, for saving this precious cat’s life!