Cat Devotes His Life To Helping Kittens After Being Rescued From A Barn
We’ve all heard the story before: a caring family decides to help out stray or abandoned cats by taking them in.
But even with the best intentions, they can quickly feel overwhelmed by the number of meows and purrs, struggling to give these furry friends the care they really need.
Sadly, this can lead to the cats being abandoned again.
In this case, though, there was a ray of hope named Julie, an animal rescuer with a huge heart. When she learned about the situation, she jumped right in to help.
With her rescue group, she started rescuing the cats one by one. It’s not always an easy job, but it’s incredibly important.
One of the cats she saved was a striking black-and-white tomcat who spent most of his time sitting in the barn’s top window, looking like a furry king watching over his kingdom.
It was believed that he was the father of many kittens, a busy dad who had finally reached his breaking point. As Celine shared in an interview:
“This big tomcat was injured, so Julie set up a humane trap to safely capture him. He went in quickly because he was very hungry.”
They hurried the cat to the veterinarian, where he received treatment for his injury and all the medical care he needed.
Although he seemed shy and kept his head down, he still allowed people to pet him and show him kindness.
Even though he was scared and uncomfortable, there was a softness to him, hinting at the loving cat he could become.
After having dental work done, treating an eye infection, and getting rid of the tangled fur, the cat, now named Achille (previously Koco), started to regain his strength and spirit.
He could finally open his eyes, both literally and metaphorically, now that they were healed.
With plenty of good food and soft, clean blankets, Achille quickly adapted to his new life in foster care.
It was a huge change from living in a barn, and he recognized that. He had done his part and now deserved some time to relax.
He loved being close to his humans, soaking up their affection, and surprisingly, he still had a soft spot for other cats and kittens. The shelter mentioned:
“He is sweet and gentle, having come a long way since his days as a stray. He enjoys peace and quiet and especially loves being cared for. With an emotionally dependent side, he seeks attention and is very affectionate. He is social, enjoys the company of other cats, and loves playing with younger ones. Despite his hard life, he lives each day to the fullest, loving cuddles and craving affection like a baby.”
Over the years, Achille has taken care of many cats and kittens in foster homes, and in doing so, he has completely captured the hearts of his foster family, who have now become his forever family.
Now, he goes everywhere with his human, even on trips to Home Depot.
He also helps other cats and kittens feel happy and confident, and every night, he cuddles with his favorite person, finally enjoying the life he always deserved.
