She Chose The Weakest Kitten In The Room — And Never Looked Back

A close-up of an orange-and-white cat’s face with green eyes staring directly at the viewer.

Photo: Jill

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I wanted to adopt a small female kitten when I made the rounds at the shelters 5 years ago.

While all the others kittens were meowing and jumping for attention, my eyes fell on a very quiet, barely 12 week old orange kitten who was flea-ridden and so skinny that his bones were protruding. I knew right then that he deserved all the love and the best life I could give him. 

A close-up of an orange-and-white cat’s face with green eyes staring directly at the viewer.
Photo: Jill

I was so worried the he might not live through that night or the required neutering the next day. Today he's a long, sleek, very healthy 20 pound kitty.

A relaxed orange and white cat stretches out on a soft gray blanket.

This is my sweet boy, Gringo - the love of my life. (He & I were the only two 'blondes' that day at the San Diego shelter... hence, his name.)


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Story submitted by Jill from Mission Viejo, CA.

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