A family from Kansas has captured the hearts of thousands with a heartwarming story about rescuing a stray kitten they found while picking up a pizza. This beautiful story comes from Katie, and I’m excited to share it with you.
The day began like any other – Katie’s wife and daughter were on their way to grab some pizza when they noticed something unusual in the parking lot.
It was a small, orange tabby kitten darting along the side of the road, looking lost and scared. Without a second thought, the pair jumped out of the car to help.
The kitten, later named Simon, was in rough shape. His tiny body was covered in injuries: scratches on his head and back, swollen eyes, and a general look of defeat.
He couldn’t have been more than two months old, yet he had already endured so much. On top of all that, he was infested with fleas, and his little body was so frail that his recovery seemed like an uphill battle.
It looked like he had been through something truly traumatic, perhaps an attack or a close call with a predator.
Despite how heartbreaking his condition was, the woman and her daughter couldn’t bear to leave him alone. Instead, they gently scooped him up and took him home, hoping they could nurse him back to health.
It was a big commitment, but they knew in their hearts they couldn’t walk away. They shared his picture online, asking for advice and support.
What happened next was beyond anything they expected – the post about Simon went viral, receiving over 5,800 upvotes and more than 150 comments flooding in.
After confirming with the neighbors that Simon wasn’t anyone’s lost pet, Katie and her family knew they had found their new furry family member. Simon was officially home.
Over time, his health improved dramatically. His wounds healed, his eyes cleared up, and he grew stronger with each passing day.
But what was perhaps the most incredible was the bond he formed with the family’s other cat, who welcomed him with open paws. Katie shared in an interview:
“He was the perfect fit for our family, and a great best friend for our other male cat.”
But the story doesn’t stop there. After Simon came into their lives, the family rescued another kitten, who also found a place in their hearts and in Simon’s world. The bond between the two kittens grew strong, and they quickly became inseparable.
However, Simon, with all his adorable quirks, wasn’t thrilled about sharing the spotlight. He was desperate to make sure no one else got any attention – especially the phone – as Katie shared:
“Simon is a very jealous guy… He cannot stand it when anybody else gets attention, including phones. Those get headbutted right out of your hand!”
Katie later posted more photos of Simon on Reddit. Reddit users were completely charmed by how much he had changed. Simon had blossomed from a fragile kitten into a healthy, happy cat.
Many people couldn’t help but joke about his name. Some suggested he should have been called “Pizza” in honor of the family’s pizza-run rescue. One person wrote:
“I assumed from the title that you would have named the cat Pizza! But, yeah, Simon is a legit name, too.”
And another added:
“I am still voting ‘Pizza’. Or maybe at least a middle name?”
Katie’s family has shown just how much love and care can change the life of an animal. Sometimes, what starts as a simple trip for pizza can turn into a life-changing rescue that transforms both the rescuer and the rescued.
Now, Simon is a happy, spoiled kitty, living a life full of love – and, of course, a little bit of jealousy over who gets the most attention.
Isn’t it incredible how a little kindness can create a lasting bond and make a world of difference for an animal in need?
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