Tennessee Mechanic Opens Box Of Kittens And Finds One Unlike The Others
In Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, a mechanic recently arrived at his shop expecting another routine day. But what he found waiting outside his doors was anything but ordinary.
Sitting at the entrance was a duct-taped cardboard box. Curious and a little concerned, the man carefully opened it, only to be met by four tiny kittens staring back at him with wide, innocent eyes.
It quickly became clear that the litter had been abandoned. Someone had left them with no food, no water, and no way to escape.
Without hesitation, the mechanic rushed the fragile kittens to True Rescue, a local animal rescue organization known for stepping in to help vulnerable animals.
The staff at True Rescue welcomed the kittens right away, checking them for any health issues and making sure they were safe.
At first glance, they seemed like any other litter of strays in need of love and care. But upon closer inspection, one little kitten stood out from the rest.
An adorable ginger boy had something no one at the shelter had ever seen before: four ears.
True Rescue later shared their amazement on TikTok, writing:
“This 8-9 wk. old kitten, who was dumped at a mechanic’s shop duct-taped inside a box with his siblings, gave us quite the surprise today! He has four ears!”
The unique kitten’s appearance is the result of a rare genetic mutation. Fortunately, it doesn’t cause him pain or health problems.
The “extra” set of ears is smaller and tucked right behind his main pair. While they don’t function as additional ears, they add to his quirky and unforgettable look.
Naturally, his unusual feature sparked an outpouring of attention online. Thousands of people fell in love with his one-of-a-kind charm, and the rescue’s followers began flooding the comments section with playful name ideas.
One commenter suggested:
“Radar if he’s a super alert and interactive kitty. Clover if he’s more quiet and laid back. I’m betting Radar cuz he’s an orange cat.”
Another offered a clever twist:
“Dolby as in Dolby surround sound.”
The shelter staff had a hard time choosing among the creative suggestions, but one name stood out from the rest: Audio.
On their Facebook page, True Rescue announced the decision with humor and affection:
“We have named him Audio, and he is 8-9 weeks old, weighing just over 2 pounds. We’ll videotape him soon and share his cuteness with everyone because this baby is simply ear-resistible (sorry, can’t stop)! Welcome to True Rescue, Audio, where love has no boundaries!”
Thanks to the mechanic who stepped in and refused to ignore the kittens, Audio and his siblings are now safe at True Rescue. They’ll remain in foster care until they’re old enough and healthy enough to be adopted.
With his unique look and lovable personality, the shelter staff has no doubt that Audio will find a forever home in no time. And his siblings, equally adorable, are sure to capture hearts too.
What started as a heartbreaking act of abandonment turned into a second chance for four kittens, one of whom is destined to be unforgettable.
