Recently, an animal rescue organization, Little Wanderers from New York, received an urgent call about abandoned cats in a neighborhood.
Without hesitation, they sprang into action and discovered a sick cat with her four adorable kittens, one of which was noticeably smaller than the rest.
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The rescuers from Little Wanderers NYC safely rescued the kittens in the nick of time. Thankfully, three kittens were in good condition, while the fourth caught everyone’s attention.
That kitten was about half the size of his siblings, but what broke everyone’s hearts was that he was also missing a limb.
Despite his physical challenge, the rescuers were optimistic about finding him a forever home due to his endearing spirit.
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Soon after their arrival at the rescue, a lovely couple, Tatiana and Andrew, learned about the furry family and felt compelled to help.
They decided to foster all four kittens, which also helped them cope with the loss of their beloved cat Garfield. Tatiana said in an interview:
“When I saw a picture of kittens and their sick mom needing help, I knew it was Mr. Garfield reaching out and telling me to help them.”
The couple provided special care to the kittens, and slowly, they became stronger and more energetic. At the same time, the tiniest kitten, Holland, was preparing for the necessary surgery to remove the stump of his leg.
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Holland was constantly supervised by his bigger brother, Little Garfield, who reminded the couple so much of their late cat, both in appearance and loving nature.
Later on, Holland successfully underwent surgery which helped improve his quality of life.
Thanks to Tatiana and Andrew’s dedication, all kittens improved significantly, including the three-legged sweetie Holland.
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He remained smaller than his siblings, but he didn’t let that stop him from living his life to the fullest. Tatiana added:
“While most of us would be recuperating very slowly, this tiny kitten barely noticed he only had three legs.”
Tatiana and Andrew weren’t the only ones helping Holland during his recovery. His siblings were always by his side, helping him heal, especially Little Garfield.
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Holland was constantly surrounded by love, care, and affection that he blossomed into a lovely and energetic feline in the blink of an eye.
After receiving the necessary care, the furry family was finally ready for a new start in life. However, Tatiana and Andrew had grown so attached to Little Garfield and his tiny brother Holland that they couldn’t let them go.
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So, while the mother cat and two kittens found happiness next to loving families, Holland and Little Garfield ended up adopted by Tatiana and Andrew. Tatiana explained:
“Fostering Little Garfield, Holland, and their two siblings brought me back to life, and it all made sense again. Little Garfield looks exactly like my angel Garfield, and even his behavior is very similar.”
The couple is now thrilled to continue their lives with these two furry members, expressing immense gratitude to Little Wanderers NYC for rescuing the kittens.
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If it weren’t for the rescue, the couple probably wouldn’t have crossed paths with these kittens. Fortunately, they were destined to be together, and now they can all live their lives to the fullest.
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