North Carolina Cat Shocks Everyone By Giving Birth To Weird Kitten That's Nothing Like The Rest

Some people can’t help but stare and cringe when they first meet Possum. Her scraggly gray fur, bald spots, and long, rat-like tail make her look… well, unusual.

People sometimes mutter things like “gross” or “what is that?” without thinking twice.

The kitten is sitting on the stairs — Credit: Stephanie

Others don’t mock her, but instead look at her with pity. Some assume she’s suffering from mange or recovering from burns.

But while their intentions may be softer, they still don’t know the truth. And that’s why it’s time to share Possum’s story, because once you hear it, you might just see her in a whole new light.

cat covered with a towel — Credit: Stephanie

Never judge a book by its cover, and the same goes for Possum and her appearance.

If it weren’t for Stephanie, Possum might not have found a loving home so quickly, and she wouldn’t have experienced what true love feels like.

The kitten is sleeping — Credit: Stephanie

Stephanie describes Possum as perfect. In fact, she believes Possum is the most beautiful cat in the world, both inside and out.

But why do people react this way? What happened to this sweet cat?

Possum was one of several kittens born in the backyard of Stephanie’s co-worker in central North Carolina.

cat sleeping leaning on hand — Credit: Stephanie

When Stephanie’s co-worker found out about the kittens, she soon realized that the mother cat was feral, so she did her best to take care of her and her newborn kittens.

When she examined the kittens closely, she immediately noticed something unusual. All the kittens looked just like their mother; they were short-haired with a calico pattern.

The cat is sitting in the closet — Credit: Stephanie

Among the kittens, there was a gray, almost entirely bald one, which turned out to be Possum.

No one could explain it, but it’s believed that Possum may have inherited recessive genes from a werewolf cat breed, like the Lykoi, or something similar. This unusual trait definitely shaped her future.

black and white cat sitting — Credit: Stephanie

Soon, all of the kittens from the litter were adopted into loving homes, except for one – Possum. No one wanted to adopt her.

Both Stephanie and her co-worker were concerned. They didn’t want to leave Possum at the shelter, fearing that she would either be euthanized right away or never find a home.

While thinking about what to do with Possum, Stephanie slowly began to fall in love with her.

Even though she had a full house at that time, she finally decided to adopt Possum and make her a part of her family. Stephanie said:

“I felt and still feel like she would have been euthanized if she went there. I live in the South, and a lot of people in this area don’t view cats as pets. I’ve heard a lot of stories about people using them as target practice. I’ve known some pretty horrible people who will speed up if they see a cat in the street. A lot of people in this area won’t or can’t afford to spay or neuter, so we have a huge feral problem.”

white cat with green eyes — Credit: Stephanie

I truly believe they were meant to find each other, and I’m so glad they did. If Stephanie hadn’t adopted Possum, who knows what might have become of her?

One thing’s certain – this “ugly” cat would never have known the love she deserved if it weren’t for Stephanie.

A woman has a white cat sitting on her shoulder — Credit: Stephanie

Stephanie admits:

“With her looking the way she does, I just didn’t feel like her chance of getting adopted was good.”

And so, she made a life-changing decision, one that turned out to be absolutely right.

Today, Possum is thriving in her loving forever home. Despite her unusual appearance, she’s just like any other cat: playful, affectionate, and full of personality.

She’s not just surviving, she’s truly flourishing, all thanks to someone who looked past the outside and saw her heart.