Sometimes, animals find their way to us, no matter how unexpected it is. Whether they’re lost, scared, or just looking for a little love, they somehow end up in our lives.
And when they do, they make everything feel a little brighter, like they were always meant to be there.
That’s exactly how it felt when a young girl wished for a kitten, and one day, out of nowhere, a tiny furball appeared in her backyard.
The girl’s mom, Liana, was in the middle of something when her husband suddenly called to her from the backyard. There was something, he said, that she needed to come see. Curious, she dropped what she was doing and stepped outside.
The moment Liana walked into the backyard, she saw a tiny kitten, no bigger than a handful of fluff. She was trembling, looking around in fear.
Liana’s heart melted at the sight, and her first instinct was to approach. But before she could take a step closer, the kitten darted off, disappearing into the bushes.
Liana felt her heart drop. She wondered where the kitten had gone. They left some food out, hoping the kitten would return, hungry and desperate for some comfort.
But Liana wasn’t satisfied with just that. She knew they had to do more. This kitten had been alone for too long, and she couldn’t bear leaving her out there to fend for herself.
So she suggested they set up a cage with food inside to give the kitten a chance to trust them. It felt like the right move, even if it meant waiting.
They just had to be patient and trust that the little one would come again. And it worked! The kitten cautiously approached the cage, and Liana spoke softly, reassuring her that she was safe.
She didn’t want to scare her any more than she already was, but she hoped the kitten would realize she wasn’t alone anymore.
The moment Liana picked the kitten up for the first time, her heart broke. The little one was starving, fragile, and weak, as she shared in a YouTube video:
“I, like, almost cried when I picked her up for the first time because she was just skin and bones.”
It was hard for Liana to even think about how the kitten had managed to survive on her own for so long. But now, she was here, safe and sound in Liana’s arms, right where she belonged.
Liana held her close and whispered softly, promising that everything would be okay, that she would never be alone again.
Over the next few days, the kitten, whom they named Baby, started to open up. She began to play, showing her true personality, and Liana could see her blossoming in their care.
As she grew more comfortable, they let her explore different parts of the house, allowing her to settle in even more.
It was funny, though. Just two weeks before, Liana’s daughter had asked if they would ever get another kitten.
Then, as if by fate, this furball appeared in their backyard just days later, ready to join their family. It just felt like the perfect timing for Baby to find her way to them.
Liana smiled at the thought of how all this came to be, sharing:
“Two weeks before we found Baby, my daughter had asked if we would ever get another kitten again, and I said, ‘I have a feeling we will.’ And then literally two weeks later the kitten distribution system put Baby in our backyard.”
Now, Baby is living her best life. No more cold nights alone and no more searching for food on the streets. She has a warm spot with a heating pad and is no longer alone outside. Surrounded by love, she can finally relax and feel safe.
And for Liana, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing Baby – their little survivor – flourish in the safety and love of her new family, never to be afraid again.
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