Cute Kitten Found on the Side of the Road Has a Rare Fur Pattern That Makes Her Look Like a Raccoon
Janie’s story starts with a heartbreaking find and turns into one of the cutest rescue updates you’ll see all day. A tiny kitten was discovered on the side of the road, and what happened next gave her a real chance at survival.
She was taken in by Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue, where staff worked to help her gain strength after arriving at just 82 grams. Along the way, her unusual fur pattern made her stand out even more, giving her a look people could not stop talking about.
Now she is growing, thriving, and looking more like a little raccoon every day. Read on.
Meet Janie!
Janie was found on the side of the road.
She was taken to the Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue.
There, she was lovingly taken in to build up her strength.
When they got her, she weighed only 82 grams.
That is barely bigger than a snack-sized handful.
Have you ever seen a cat this small?
She was kept in an incubator for two weeks...
...and was bottle-fed.
She started to gain some strength!
Here she is, relaxing with a tummy full of milk!
These pictures show only a 6-day difference!
For reference, Janie is still the same size as a syringe!
Her progress was slow, but it was impossible not to root for her.
And if you think Janie’s rare look is wild, meet the “werewolf cat” seeking adoption: a unique feline in need of a home.
She was finally big enough to be allowed to join this mommy cat and her babies!
Janie just keeps getting bigger!
And cuter by the day!
Now, what is up with her fur?
She has what is described as a "fever coat."
This occurs when the mother cat is ill while pregnant.
Janie might grow out of the fur pattern when she is older.
Either way, the pattern makes her look extra distinctive right now.
Look at this transformation!
Janie is now loved by her new siblings!
They are quite the photogenic group!
What a beautiful story and such a unique cat!
Share your thoughts and any pictures you have of cats with rare fur patterns in the comments!
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