Kitten Born into Neglect Defied Every Odd, Now This Forever Kitten Is Looking for a Place to Call Home

Among the cats pulled from the home was a mama cat named Lizzie and her six newborn kittens. Lizzie was thin and bony, with barely enough milk to feed her babies. The smallest of the six was a tiny cream girl named Bliss.Bliss weighed just 595 grams, could not eat on her own, and her eyes were clouded white. Rescuers rushed her to the vet while her foster family watched over her around the clock. She wouldn't be alive without the support of her FA (or Foster-Adoptive) and all the care she's received, the rescue shared. Chatons Orphelins MontrealSlowly, Bliss began to turn a corner. She was helped along at mealtimes until she found her footing, and within weeks, she was eating on her own. She crossed the 760 gram mark and kept going. She was still far smaller than any kitten her age should be, but she was here, and she was not giving up.As the weeks passed, more of her story came into focus. At five months old, Bliss was still the size of a two month old kitten. Her adult teeth were not coming in. Tests sent to specialists revealed that her airways are permanently affected, causing her to breathe a little faster than most. At six months old, she weighed just 900 grams. She will remain this size for life. Chatons Orphelins MontrealThen came a severe respiratory infection that put her back on antibiotics. Bliss pulled through, and her condition stayed stable. Breathing at her own rhythm is simply part of her daily routine now, and remarkably, it does not cause her any pain or distress. She takes it all in stride, just as she has taken everything else.Because what no test could ever show was Bliss's personality. Chatons Orphelins MontrealThis little one has the spirit of someone twice her size. She wants to be in your arms at all times, purring softly against your neck. She seeks out the warmest spot in every room, loves soft blankets and sunny windowsills, and needs her pate placed right under her nose to make sure she gets enough to eat. Her foster family tends to her carefully at every meal, making sure this tiny girl has everything she needs to stay strong.She follows her person everywhere, greets everyone she meets with complete openness, and fills whatever space she is in with a steady, contented purr. She has never once let her size or her needs slow her down. Chatons Orphelins MontréalBliss is the only one of her six siblings to remain this small. All the others have grown normally. She is a kitten for life, a permanent pint-sized presence in whatever home is lucky enough to have her. Her condition requires gentle monitoring, but for Bliss, none of that registers as hardship.She is looking for a calm, loving home with plenty of presence. A quiet environment, where someone is around often, would suit her best. Someone experienced with medically fragile cats would be an ideal match, though above all, Bliss is simply looking for someone with a warm neck and an open heart. Chatons Orphelins MontréalShe came into the world with the odds stacked against her. She survived neglect, malnutrition, and health challenges that would have stopped most in their tracks. Through all of it, she never stopped purring.Bliss is not asking for much. Just a warm blanket, a sunny spot by the window, and someone to call her own. Chatons Orphelins MontréalShare this story with your friends. For more information on Bliss and Chatons Orphelins Montreal reach out on Facebook.Related Story: Rescuer Went to Shelter for Kittens But Saw Cat with Her Seven Come Through the Door, She Couldn't Leave Them