It is natural for some mother cats to abandon their kittens for various reasons. Sadly, such was the fate of this tiny but unusual-looking kitten.
But, despite being abandoned by his mother, the kitten got incredibly lucky when a kind-hearted girl found him and refused to leave him there all alone.
She gently scooped the kitten and took him to the local shelter, hoping he would receive all the help he needed, including a chance for a better life.
However, upon his arrival, everyone at the shelter was surprised by his unique silver-gray coat color.
The Dakin Humane Society in Massachusetts explains that a fever or stress coat is a rare phenomenon occurring when an adult cat experiences illness or stress during pregnancy, leading to a change in her body temperature. The experts shared:
“During feline gestation, the developing fetus goes through many changes as they grow. Prior to birth, the pigmentation of a kitten’s coat is very sensitive to heat. If a mom cat experiences a fever due to illness or prolonged stress, it has the potential to affect the developing pigment of her kittens’ fur.”
Importantly, this striking coat doesn’t negatively impact the kitten’s health. As they grow, kittens usually develop their true coat color, which is written in their DNA.
This unique silver kitten stayed at the shelter until Ashley and her boyfriend came to visit. The couple instantly fell in love with him. But what truly touched their hearts was the fact that the kitten liked them too.
It was as if they were destined to meet, so the couple decided to officially adopt the kitten and welcome him into their loving home.
On their way home, the kitten snuggled under Ashley’s shirt, patiently waiting to see his new fur-ever home.
It wasn’t surprising that the kitten quickly adjusted to his new home. He instantly began exploring his new surroundings but eventually, he chose Ashley’s shoulder as his favorite spot.
The kitten began revealing his true personality and brought endless joy and love to his humans, expressing gratitude for giving him a chance for a better life.
However, what happened after a few months left everyone surprised. This silver kitten with a black face transformed into a solid black feline with a tiny white patch on his chest.
The kitten slowly began losing his unique appearance, but thankfully, the couple didn’t care about his looks.
He might have changed his coat color to the one written in his DNA, but he remained a lovely and affectionate feline, ready to continue blossoming in his new life!
Every cat and kitten is unique in its own way. Their appearance may be the first thing that attracts us, but once they crawl under our skin, they will always be special in our hearts and minds.
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