California Woman Takes In A Sick Kitten, Then Discovers The Sweetest Way To Make Her Happy
Jenna didn’t expect her tiny medical foster kitten to survive severe calicivirus. Years later, this demanding, stroller-loving cat has proven everyone wrong and formed an unbreakable bond with her rescuer.
An Unexpected Obsession
When Jenna first introduced her cat, Isabelle, to a pet stroller, she thought the experiment would be a total failure. She honestly believed the feline would hate being enclosed.
Instead, she accidentally created a monster.
What started as quick five-minute rides around the neighborhood quickly escalated into a daily demand.
Now, Isabelle insists on taking three half-hour walks a day, and sometimes even more.
A Very Vocal Feline
If Isabelle doesn’t get her way, she makes sure the whole house knows about it.
She will yell in her iconic, screechy voice until her demands are met.
Jenna jokes that her beloved cat has sounded like she "smokes two packs a day" ever since she was just a tiny kitten.
Even when it is 107 degrees outside, Isabelle will sit by the door and loudly demand her outdoor excursion.
Living In Isabelle’s World
As Jenna quickly learned, it is truly Isabelle’s world, and the rest of the family is just living in it.
Even when she isn’t demanding a stroller ride, she always wants something specific from her favorite human.
She loves lap snuggles, but she will only accept them from her mom.
She also insists on having time to watch her favorite programs on "Cat TV."
The Height Of Her Wrath
When Isabelle feels she is being ignored, her sassy attitude reaches new heights.
She will follow Jenna around the house, jump onto the table, and get right in her face to make her point.
If Jenna continues to ignore her, Isabelle has a clever backup plan.
She will go bother Jenna’s daughter instead, essentially holding the household hostage until she gets her stroller ride.
A Heartbreaking Beginning
While Isabelle might seem like a sassy menace today, her early days were filled with uncertainty and pain.
Jenna first took her in as a medical foster when she was just eight weeks old.
The tiny kitten was suffering from severe calicivirus, a painful respiratory infection.
At the time, the veterinary team didn’t think she was strong enough to survive the illness.
Seeing Her True Colors
Against all odds, Isabelle fought through the pain and discomfort of her medical journey.
Watching her endure so much hardship made Jenna see the kitten in a completely new light.
She began to realize that Isabelle’s mood swings and grumpy nature weren’t just bad behavior.
They were actually signs of her incredible perseverance and will to live.
An Unbreakable Bond
Despite her tough exterior, Isabelle has a surprisingly sweet side that she reserves only for Jenna.
When she doesn’t feel well, she immediately seeks out her mom for comfort and care.
"It’s like she knows that I’m trying to help her," Jenna explains.
To be chosen as the absolutely only person this sassy cat trusts is an honor Jenna doesn’t take lightly.
A Soulmate In Disguise
Jenna hopes that her story will encourage others to give difficult cats a second chance.
She believes that if people take the time to figure out what sets a grumpy cat off and what makes them happy, they can form an amazing bond.
The kitten who wasn’t supposed to survive has grown into the center of Jenna’s universe.
Today, she proudly calls Isabelle her soulmate, her best friend, and her child, all wrapped into one.
