Abandoned Three-Week-Old Kitten Becomes Miracle Friend For Special Needs Cat!

Last Updated: January 6, 2025

Author: Jan Travell

In a dark back lane, a tiny three-week-old kitten now named Mariya was discovered all alone, with no mother in sight.

Fortune smiled upon her when Jill, a dedicated foster volunteer for Tails of Freedom, brought her into the warmth and safety of her home.

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Despite the inherent fragility of bottle-fed kittens, Mariya showed remarkable resilience from the start.

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“Bottle babies are very fragile, and things can go south quickly,” Jill shared, “but Mariya seemed strong from the beginning.”

As the little one gradually transitioned to solid food, Jill could finally breathe easier, confident in her survival.

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Though small in size, Mariya’s spirit was mighty. Her bright eyes sparkled with life, and her heart yearned for love.

Under Jill’s careful attention, she quickly adapted to bottle feeding, growing stronger with each passing day. To comfort her through the lonely nights, Jill provided a special heartbeat snuggle toy.

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After two weeks of dedicated care, Mariya graduated to a larger space where she could explore and master the basics of being a cat.

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It was then that she met Gracie, Jill’s resident cat who happened to have cerebellar hypoplasia, requiring her to use a cart for mobility.

The connection between them was instantaneous and magical.

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Their bond blossomed in unique and endearing ways. Mariya, fascinated by Gracie’s cart, would hop onto her back for impromptu rides around the house.

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Gracie, showing remarkable patience, seemed to delight in her tiny passenger’s company. The pair could often be found side by side, legs stretched out in perfect contentment.

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As Mariya grew, her personality flourished. She developed adorable quirks, like strutting sideways with a puffed-up tail to appear larger than life.

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She’d entertain herself for hours, wrestling with her own feet until exhaustion overtook her.

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But her favorite pastime remained playing with Gracie, especially batting at her friend’s constantly moving tail.

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Their relationship proved mutually enriching. Gracie, who had lost her previous companion Oliver, found renewed joy in life through Mariya’s playful energy.

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The kitten seemed to possess an innate understanding of Gracie’s needs, responding to her cues with remarkable sensitivity.

Even in sleep, their connection was evident – Mariya would remain perfectly still when Gracie needed to adjust positions, never disturbing their shared rest.

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And then a puppy named Nova stepped into the home and Mariya wasn’t so sure about this new housemate.

Eventually, they became friends and little Mariya discovered a new toy, the puppy’s ears.

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She also made it clear that Jill’s lap was her territory first! “Someone has become much more clingy with the pup’s arrival,” wrote Jill.

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As the days passed, it became increasingly clear that what had started as a foster situation had evolved into something more profound.

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The bond between Mariya and Gracie deepened, with the older cat grooming her young friend and Mariya seeking out Gracie’s company for comfort and companionship.

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Jill, watching their relationship blossom, realized that Mariya had already found her forever home.

“Mariya is home. She has been all along,” Jill reflected, adding with tender emotion, “It took a bit, but Oliver sent the perfect little girl to love.”

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In this touching tale of rescue and friendship, a tiny abandoned kitten not only found salvation but also brought renewed purpose to a special cat’s life, proving that sometimes the most beautiful relationships come in unexpected packages.

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Jan Travell is a lifelong cat owner and a feline expert. She’s been the Cats and Kittens lead editor from the start. She lives in rural France with her two rescue cats, Tigerlily and Mr.Gee. Her senior kitty, Ducati, passed over the rainbow bridge recently at the ripe old age of 22.

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