Rescued Tabby Kitten Was Given The Name "Steven Tyler" Due To A Facial Injury
A tiny rescue story in Richmond, Virginia, took an unexpected turn when a gray tabby kitten arrived at the shelter with a serious facial injury and no name of his own.
A concerned neighbor rushed the weeks-old stray to RACC after noticing his condition, and veterinarians quickly treated what was described as a degloved chin. As he heals, the shelter staff have been getting to know his personality, and one playful naming idea ended up sticking.
Now the little kitten is recovering fast, and his new identity is already getting attention. Read on.
A tiny grey tabby cat was found as a stray in Richmond, Virginia
Because the kitten's sutures resemble Steven Tyler's wide smile just a little bit, one of the staff members at the shelter suggested naming the cat after the rock star. However, the eight-week-old kitten named Steven Tyler lacks the showman demeanor of his famous namesake.
That name definitely gave the rescue story a little extra personality.
Veterinarians determined that the weeks-old kitten suffered a "degloved chin"
As a more recent addition to the RACC family, the diminutive grey tabby is quite reserved and shy.
"It's where they've fallen and hit their chin really hard, and it [the skin] separates."
!["It's where they've fallen and hit their chin really hard, and it [the skin] separates."](https://static.pupperish.com/posts/30c9100b49a36eabb83bb928c75f2e80_17488_700.jpg)
When Mr. Tyler grows up to be an adult cat, he hopes to find a family who will spend time with him. Although he had a brief history in the urban wild, he would like to put that behind him.
Carpets would be excellent for this indoor-only kitten because he may need extra attention if his explorations lead him back to the ground.
And if you think “Steven Tyler” is a wild name, check out how Aslan became “King Aslan” after eye surgeries.
Rescued Maine Coon Dubbed "King Aslan" After Enduring Several Intricate Eye Surgeries.He is already looking like a kitten with a much brighter future.
Veterinarians had him stitched up quickly, and he's healing fast to get back on his feet
However, there shouldn't be any long-term concerns regarding Steven Tyler's injury. His stitches will soon dissolve, and he has already received approval to be adopted.
The small grey tabby is rather shy as a newer addition to the RACC family
It’s absolutely wonderful to see stories like this, where animals like Mr. Tyler get a chance to live the life they deserve. We’re glad to know that his facial injury is now a thing of the past, and he can be like other kitties.
What are your thoughts about this rescued grey tabby cat? Drop your comments below and share this post with your loved ones too.
This little tabby is already winning people over.
Wait until you see how the stepdaughter reacted to the rescued cat name prank. Man Upsets Stepdaughter With The Funny Name He Gave A Rescued Cat.
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