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Kitten With Small Body But Strong Will To Live Undergoes A Life-Changing Transformation That Turns It Into A Gorgeous Calico Cat
When we think of cats, most of us have these vivid images of those super cute animals that are well-taken care of and who live happy lives being spoiled and loved by their families. Usually, this association comes from the fact that most of us have either had our own pets or seen others’ (friends, family members, etc.) doing a good job taking care of them. However, for some animals, that’s something that does not come easily, as nowadays we have a lot of animals, especially cats and dogs that are either born or left on the streets to fend for themselves.
However, we also know that there are a lot of wonderful people who take care of stray, abandoned animals no matter the struggles that come with it. They only have one single purpose in mind: to grant them a better life that will hopefully lead them to fully recover and find a loving home where they can stay for the rest of their lives.
Among those wonderful people are the staff and foster volunteers of Best Friends Felines, a rescue for cats and kittens all over Brisbane and coastal areas. Recently, Bored Panda reached out to the rescue to find out about the story of one particular kitten named Lulu.
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Recently, an an extremely malnourished kitten named Lulu was found and brought to a local vet hoping to get a second chance at life
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“A local vet nurse contacted me about a kitten in need of rescue after being surrendered to her clinic by her owners to be put to sleep. She arrived with all her siblings who were all deceased,” Kiki, of Best Friends Felines shared with Bored Panda.
“Lulu was riddled with fleas, loaded with hookworm, totally emaciated, and mostly bald as the babies were so hungry they ate each other’s fur to try and get some nutrition and sustenance into them”
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“Lulu was incredibly emaciated and her odds of surviving were not great as her organs had taken a beating being so starved, not to mention the flea and worm burden”
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“Then compare it to a photo of her eating at the food bowl showing how gaunt she is, with her spine and every bone protruding quite obviously. Lulu weighed less than 300 grams. She was about half the body weight she should be for her age and in a kitten, that’s massive.
Arriving at my home and seeing the tiny and fragile shell the vet nurse lifted out of the carrier just broke my heart as she was so failed by her owners to allow her to get to this state. She was tiny but mighty with such a will to fight to live.”
“Lulu was one of those kittens that captured your heart instantly, not just because of her condition, but because she has the biggest personality, boldly confident and super outgoing”
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“She was never ashamed to yell for your attention and demand cuddles! She adored everyone she met, from humans to other cats and dogs”
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“Lulu started to improve as soon as the flea and worm burden was under control”
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“She started to gain weight and her fur started to grow back. She moved to another of our foster carers who have a single kitten, Peach, who came in much like Lulu in body condition, and the two girls hit it off immediately”
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“It was almost a tear-worthy moment to see these two babies so failed by humans, the same age and so depleted from their start to life as they ran and greeted each other like long-lost friends and immediately started bopping each other and wrestling.”
“Lulu was in care for many months to recover from her rough start to life, but eventually, she was able to get her vet work done and go up for adoption”
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“She captured the heart of Reece (her current owner) and quickly found her forever human”
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Given the care the kitten received, it wasn’t surprising that as soon as Lulu got bigger, her energy levels climbed and her true personality shined through as well. In no time, Lulu seemed to turn into a full-time purr machine and insisted on soaking up all the love and attention from everyone around her, especially her new owner Reece, that took in the kitten after Lulu (now Ciri) went through a full rehabilitation.
Lulu, now Ciri, is doing wonderfully as an adult kitty, fully recovered from her start to life
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Rens 3 years ago
What a sweet success story. I will never understand the cruelty of human beings. Always neuter your pets; support catch-neuter-release programs for ferals. Love and respect all living things.
Jos Poisquet 3 years ago
Found an abandonned kitten under the hedge. Could take her with a slotted spoon. She is 19 years old now!
Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago
Years ago a pregnant stray adopted me. I found good forever homes for all of the little ones and had Ragamuffin (the mother) spayed. She was my companion for 17 wonderful years. Rest in peace, Rags.
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Catlady6000 3 years ago
As a 55 year old, my advice is always make time for cat stories!
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Zena Marsh 3 years ago
From a sad beginning to a lovely ending. Good Luck to Lulu and Reece. Beautiful in body and spirit.
Anni Fetzko 3 years ago
I swear kitten fever is a thing. People look at other cute babies and start to think they want to have a baby. I just see cute kitties and want a new kitty.
Philly Bob Squires 3 years ago
Cat lover here but I absolutely adore calicoes! (I have 2 currently) and have had them all my life. To say that the are big on personality is an understatement! LOL! They are totally wired wrong! So glad this poor kitten got a second chance at life!
SiimplyLuna 3 years ago
she grew into a beautiful cat! people like this are so nice there should be more humans like this :) <3
Christina Uhlir 3 years ago
All creatures - all animals, just like human animals want to live, all those billions upon billions of farm animals who are murdered for "food" are not different.
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 3 years ago
Go LuLu/Ciri! Whoever left her in her state was a McDonald's-trash-can Head!
Michelle Geiger 3 years ago
She was so little that her eyes hadn’t changed colors yet. The first pictures, her eyes were blue and in the final picture, her eyes are a green/gold combo.:)
Jay Weigel 3 years ago
What a lovely girl! I adore calicos and torties. I work with the strays at our local shelter and see so many sad ones. I adopted two formerly feral ladies from the "barn cat" program as I'm unable to have indoor cats due to spousal allergies. One is a one-eyed tortie who was in pretty sad shape when she came in . She is now sassy and chic with lovely silky fur.
Kimberley McMillan 3 years ago
Calicos are so pretty. She reminds me of my Zara who I had to say goodbye to before Christmas last year.
Corinne Garrett 3 months ago
There are good people in this world in spite of the bad ones getting all the press.
Corinne Garrett 3 months ago
There ARE good people in the world, in spite of all the bad ones who seem to get all the press. Thanks for posting.
Janet C 3 years ago
We rescued one of those skinny-necked, starving babies. She turned out to be part Main c00n (Bored Panda actually censored this word!). Liona-befo...f7fd74.jpg 
Janet C 3 years ago (edited)
We rescued one of those skinny-necked, starving kittens too. Turns out Liona is part Main C**n! Liona-befo...c0ad76.jpg 
Janelle Collard 3 years ago
Those 1st 4 pix hurt my heart. So glad she's healthy now + has her forever home. :)
Polly Culberson 3 years ago
The owners obviously didn't feed the kittens or let the mother nurse them, let them get covered in fleas and full of worms. How awful!
sharron lynn parsons 3 years ago
A sad story with a happy ending, I would have made sure the women who dropped off Lulu, and dead siblings, called the police, she should have been charged, Bless all who helped Lulu, and all other stray or neglected fur babies, but I believe in Karma !!!
Reece Burton 3 years ago
I do! I'm the owner of Lulu (Now Ciri) and I also followed little Peach as I was just as smitten with her as I was with Ciri. Peach thankfully found a home with a woman about a month after I adopted Ciri, from what I've seen she has found the perfect home for her and is getting a ton of love. I got to meet Peach when I went for a meet and greet with Ciri, and she was adorable! I sat on the floor and was playing with Ciri and all of a sudden Peach came walking up and climbed into my lap, minutes later she was fast asleep and purring
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SiimplyLuna 3 years ago
hi, i hate to self promo, but i just put out 3 new posts, and one of them is showing my photography photos of my dog! if you could go check it out, give it a thumbs up and/or comment 1/10 how much you liked the photos! thank you for reading this sincerly, siimplyluna
vesna antonic 3 years ago
And this little beautiful baby had previous owners? More like an excuse for human beings, awful, disgusting monsters. No one in the right mind could be so cruel to such innocent souls. I'm so glad that Lulu beat all the odds and now has a loving, caring family
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
At first I thought I really enjoyed these stories, to see how far an animal has come with love and care, then I remembered why they were like it in the first place.
aromantic avocado 3 years ago
She's so fabulous and those eyes are stunning! She even looks like a fluffier version of my calico!
Nothanks L. Walk 3 years ago
Lulu always starts slow. Just wait until she learns Firaja and Thundaja. Yuna and Lulu together is a thing to behold.
Rannveig Ess 3 years ago
That sweet little face, on the edge of death, had such a fierce will to live behind them. What an old soul. Thank you to all who save these angels
Rens 3 years ago
What a sweet success story. I will never understand the cruelty of human beings. Always neuter your pets; support catch-neuter-release programs for ferals. Love and respect all living things.
Jos Poisquet 3 years ago
Found an abandonned kitten under the hedge. Could take her with a slotted spoon. She is 19 years old now!
Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago
Years ago a pregnant stray adopted me. I found good forever homes for all of the little ones and had Ragamuffin (the mother) spayed. She was my companion for 17 wonderful years. Rest in peace, Rags.
Load More Replies... Catlady6000 3 years ago
As a 55 year old, my advice is always make time for cat stories!
Load More Replies... Zena Marsh 3 years ago
From a sad beginning to a lovely ending. Good Luck to Lulu and Reece. Beautiful in body and spirit.
Anni Fetzko 3 years ago
I swear kitten fever is a thing. People look at other cute babies and start to think they want to have a baby. I just see cute kitties and want a new kitty.
Philly Bob Squires 3 years ago
Cat lover here but I absolutely adore calicoes! (I have 2 currently) and have had them all my life. To say that the are big on personality is an understatement! LOL! They are totally wired wrong! So glad this poor kitten got a second chance at life!
SiimplyLuna 3 years ago
she grew into a beautiful cat! people like this are so nice there should be more humans like this :) <3
Christina Uhlir 3 years ago
All creatures - all animals, just like human animals want to live, all those billions upon billions of farm animals who are murdered for "food" are not different.
BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 3 years ago
Go LuLu/Ciri! Whoever left her in her state was a McDonald's-trash-can Head!
Michelle Geiger 3 years ago
She was so little that her eyes hadn’t changed colors yet. The first pictures, her eyes were blue and in the final picture, her eyes are a green/gold combo.:)
Jay Weigel 3 years ago
What a lovely girl! I adore calicos and torties. I work with the strays at our local shelter and see so many sad ones. I adopted two formerly feral ladies from the "barn cat" program as I'm unable to have indoor cats due to spousal allergies. One is a one-eyed tortie who was in pretty sad shape when she came in . She is now sassy and chic with lovely silky fur.
Kimberley McMillan 3 years ago
Calicos are so pretty. She reminds me of my Zara who I had to say goodbye to before Christmas last year.
Corinne Garrett 3 months ago
There are good people in this world in spite of the bad ones getting all the press.
Corinne Garrett 3 months ago
There ARE good people in the world, in spite of all the bad ones who seem to get all the press. Thanks for posting.
Janet C 3 years ago
We rescued one of those skinny-necked, starving babies. She turned out to be part Main c00n (Bored Panda actually censored this word!). Liona-befo...f7fd74.jpg
Janet C 3 years ago (edited)
We rescued one of those skinny-necked, starving kittens too. Turns out Liona is part Main C**n! Liona-befo...c0ad76.jpg
Janelle Collard 3 years ago
Those 1st 4 pix hurt my heart. So glad she's healthy now + has her forever home. :)
Polly Culberson 3 years ago
The owners obviously didn't feed the kittens or let the mother nurse them, let them get covered in fleas and full of worms. How awful!
sharron lynn parsons 3 years ago
A sad story with a happy ending, I would have made sure the women who dropped off Lulu, and dead siblings, called the police, she should have been charged, Bless all who helped Lulu, and all other stray or neglected fur babies, but I believe in Karma !!!
Reece Burton 3 years ago
I do! I'm the owner of Lulu (Now Ciri) and I also followed little Peach as I was just as smitten with her as I was with Ciri. Peach thankfully found a home with a woman about a month after I adopted Ciri, from what I've seen she has found the perfect home for her and is getting a ton of love. I got to meet Peach when I went for a meet and greet with Ciri, and she was adorable! I sat on the floor and was playing with Ciri and all of a sudden Peach came walking up and climbed into my lap, minutes later she was fast asleep and purring
Load More Replies... SiimplyLuna 3 years ago
hi, i hate to self promo, but i just put out 3 new posts, and one of them is showing my photography photos of my dog! if you could go check it out, give it a thumbs up and/or comment 1/10 how much you liked the photos! thank you for reading this sincerly, siimplyluna
vesna antonic 3 years ago
And this little beautiful baby had previous owners? More like an excuse for human beings, awful, disgusting monsters. No one in the right mind could be so cruel to such innocent souls. I'm so glad that Lulu beat all the odds and now has a loving, caring family
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
At first I thought I really enjoyed these stories, to see how far an animal has come with love and care, then I remembered why they were like it in the first place.
aromantic avocado 3 years ago
She's so fabulous and those eyes are stunning! She even looks like a fluffier version of my calico!
Nothanks L. Walk 3 years ago
Lulu always starts slow. Just wait until she learns Firaja and Thundaja. Yuna and Lulu together is a thing to behold.
Rannveig Ess 3 years ago
That sweet little face, on the edge of death, had such a fierce will to live behind them. What an old soul. Thank you to all who save these angels
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