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This Unique-Looking Cat Almost Didn’t Survive, But Was Taken Care Of By Owners And Adoptive Father Cat
Interview With Owner
Every animal in the world has something unique about them, be it their character, looks, or poise. While some features may not be as typical as others, they’re no less beautiful. Today’s story is about Fedya, who, against all odds, survived his infancy, and has become an internet phenomenon thanks to his unique-looking face and other goofy features.
Fedya had a tough childhood. He was born as one of two kittens to a stray mother that found shelter in the backyard of Natalya, a cat lover from Rostov, Russia. Fedya was born underdeveloped, weak and sick, and the owner speculates that he’d been dropped quite a few times while he was carried over fences, which might have caused him to look the way he does. Soon after being born, he and his sibling lost their mother. The future looked bleak.
But his fortunes turned. Natalya nursed Fedya back to health and took care of him, as she suspected people wouldn’t want to adopt a sick cat. After a few weeks, Natalya’s other cat named Handsome (Krasavchik) adopted Fedya as his son, and cleaned and licked him. From that point onwards, Krasavchik became a fatherly figure to the poor cat.
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Here’s Fedya, a cat with a silly face and a story that will move your heart
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Here’s Lisa, who was a stray that ended up living in Natalya’s backyard. Lisa gave birth to Fedya and another cat
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Of the two cats, one was born healthy, but Fedya was weak and sick
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Unfortunately, Lisa passed away soon after she gave birth
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Fedya was very ill. Natalya and the family nursed the dying cat back to health
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Natalya and her family worried that no one would want to adopt Fedya due to some of his features
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Fedya developed slowly but surely
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After the mother’s death, five-month-old Handsome (Krasavchik) took him under his wing
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He licked him and cleaned him as if he was his own
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Handsome became an adoptive father to Fedya
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As for Krasavchik, which means handsome in Russian, he also has an interesting story of why he’s living with Natalya’s family. “Handsome was our neighbors’ cat, he came to visit us. When he noticed Fedya, he began to look after him, and we realized that our kitten really needed him. We have good neighbors, they allowed Handsome to live with us. This is how this little touching cat family was created!”
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They’ve become inseparable ever since
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Fedya’s face is very unique and easy to recognize
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Natalya has given an exclusive interview to Bored Panda regarding Fedya how he’s been doing as of late. “Fedya has been suffering from allergies for six months now. His eyes are watery and his nose is congested. So far there is no way to find out what is causing it. But we are doing everything to keep him healthy.”
As for Fedya’s peculiar look, Natalya is puzzled, as there might’ve been many reasons for it. “We do not know why Fedya looks like this and is a little behind in development. We assume that these are complications of his condition after birth, he was very weak and was dying. Either that, or it’s a genetic disorder. The analysis for genetics was not done.”
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The owners of Fedya have also been following closely how his sister is doing, and “Fedya’s sister is doing well! We have followed what happened to her. She grew up, became a beautiful cat, her name is Elsa. She has already had two litters of kittens, striped just like her! We’ve seen pictures of her.
Fedya has a quirk where he sits in an unusual manner
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However, his movements while he plays or walks are perfectly normal
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He used to always stick his tongue out, but he stopped doing it as he matured
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The owner describes him as a kind, affectionate, and intelligent cat
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The owner shared what Fedya’s qualities she likes the most: “I like Fedya’s kindness, spontaneity, slowness, and naivety. I experience the most emotions when he is very happy to see me. He does not know how to caress like an ordinary cat, he just cuddles with his whole body, like a dear one, closes his eyes and purrs, it’s wonderful!” On one of the posts, Natalya also said that Fedya purrs very loudly, just like his mother.
Fedya, despite all odds, now enjoys life and popularity on TikTok and Instagram
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The owners didn’t expect that Fedya would receive so much attention online. “We were very surprised by the popularity of Fedya! For us, he is an ordinary, simple cat, with a unique appearance, no more. It is very nice, of course, that so many people love Fedya, this is so encouraging for us!”
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Butternut DerpFarts 3 years ago
That cat… will become the new internet craze. Move over lil bub. We still miss you, grumpy cat. But fedya is here and goofy looking as ever.
Susan Green 3 years ago
He is beautiful. How could you not fall in love with that sweet face!!
Easily Excitable Panda 3 years ago
The ultimate derp cat, and I am a derp cat lover! (My husband claims it's because I *am* a derp cat, and he's probably right.)
Debra Robinson 3 years ago (edited)
So many people are shallow assholes! This awesome boy is adorable!
Tara 3 years ago
That's what I was going to say! Not that it matters, he's a great little guy living a good life. But he does look like he might me missing a chromosome or something. It does bear resemblance to Down syndrome. Please don't downvote! It's not anything negative.
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KombatBunni 3 years ago
I’d adopt a kitty like him in a heartbeat. He’s so floofy and adorable :)
°𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕞𝕪° 3 years ago
This story was the most beautiful one I’ve ever heard! #weloveyoufedya
Dorothy Parker 3 years ago
Adorable, not really odd. Many cats have eyes like that, Siamese in particular. As long as kitty is happy.
Mauve Mouse 3 years ago
How dare you people accuse me of crying over some lousy cats! How dare you! I'll let it go this time but don't let it happen again!
Cindy Bryson 3 years ago
The Handsome & Fedya are perfect for one another! So sorry that Fedya's mother passed so soon after he was born. Fedya is a lovely boy, such a cutie! 😊🐱❤🤗
Znaya 3 years ago (edited)
Fedya is a normal cat. Whatever is going on with him this is his normal either genetic or medical, this is all he knows. I think he is beautiful. Nothing can take away from that and that is a fact. He also displays a great personality as another person said goofy and all that! 😀
Just_Another_Hooman 3 years ago
he's so goofy looking! I'm not really a cat person but this little guy is adorable
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Fedya is criminally adorable with his permanently "suprised eyes." I would adopt this cute boy in a heartbeat.
Allan Breum 3 years ago
Hmm, kinda looks like he has Downs syndrome. Cats and dogs Can have that.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I believe that cats can have genetic mutations that are typically associated with Down Syndrome in humans, but they cannot actually have Downs Syndrome due to their number of chromosomes. Humans have 23 chromosomes, and Down Syndrome occurs in humans when a fetuses' genetic material is copied incorrectly , resulting in an extra chromosome-- this conditions is also called trisomy 21. However, cats only have 19 chromosomes. Correct me if I am wrong though, as I am certainly not a veterinarian.
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-Loki's_favorite_kid- 3 years ago
GoOgLe PaId FoR aLl OnLiNe WoRk Please go away
Load More Replies... Butternut DerpFarts 3 years ago
That cat… will become the new internet craze. Move over lil bub. We still miss you, grumpy cat. But fedya is here and goofy looking as ever.
Susan Green 3 years ago
He is beautiful. How could you not fall in love with that sweet face!!
Easily Excitable Panda 3 years ago
The ultimate derp cat, and I am a derp cat lover! (My husband claims it's because I *am* a derp cat, and he's probably right.)
Debra Robinson 3 years ago (edited)
So many people are shallow assholes! This awesome boy is adorable!
Tara 3 years ago
That's what I was going to say! Not that it matters, he's a great little guy living a good life. But he does look like he might me missing a chromosome or something. It does bear resemblance to Down syndrome. Please don't downvote! It's not anything negative.
Load More Replies... KombatBunni 3 years ago
I’d adopt a kitty like him in a heartbeat. He’s so floofy and adorable :)
°𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕞𝕪° 3 years ago
This story was the most beautiful one I’ve ever heard! #weloveyoufedya
Dorothy Parker 3 years ago
Adorable, not really odd. Many cats have eyes like that, Siamese in particular. As long as kitty is happy.
Mauve Mouse 3 years ago
How dare you people accuse me of crying over some lousy cats! How dare you! I'll let it go this time but don't let it happen again!
Cindy Bryson 3 years ago
The Handsome & Fedya are perfect for one another! So sorry that Fedya's mother passed so soon after he was born. Fedya is a lovely boy, such a cutie! 😊🐱❤🤗
Znaya 3 years ago (edited)
Fedya is a normal cat. Whatever is going on with him this is his normal either genetic or medical, this is all he knows. I think he is beautiful. Nothing can take away from that and that is a fact. He also displays a great personality as another person said goofy and all that! 😀
Just_Another_Hooman 3 years ago
he's so goofy looking! I'm not really a cat person but this little guy is adorable
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Fedya is criminally adorable with his permanently "suprised eyes." I would adopt this cute boy in a heartbeat.
Allan Breum 3 years ago
Hmm, kinda looks like he has Downs syndrome. Cats and dogs Can have that.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I believe that cats can have genetic mutations that are typically associated with Down Syndrome in humans, but they cannot actually have Downs Syndrome due to their number of chromosomes. Humans have 23 chromosomes, and Down Syndrome occurs in humans when a fetuses' genetic material is copied incorrectly , resulting in an extra chromosome-- this conditions is also called trisomy 21. However, cats only have 19 chromosomes. Correct me if I am wrong though, as I am certainly not a veterinarian.
Load More Replies... -Loki's_favorite_kid- 3 years ago
GoOgLe PaId FoR aLl OnLiNe WoRk Please go away
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