A street kitten was found hiding behind window bars, hissing at everyone. Once he was safe, he realized he was always meant to be a lap cat.
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A volunteer for PuppyKittyNYCity came across a street kitten who had camouflaged himself behind window bars at a building.
The tuxedo was alone, without a mother or siblings. Despite being tiny and sick, he was feisty and tried his utmost to protect himself. The finder jumped into action and brought him to the rescue to get him help.
"A foster (volunteer) found him and brought him to us. He had an upper respiratory infection and was very hissy," PuppyKittyNYCity shared with Love Meow.
He was found hiding behind window barsPuppyKittyNYCity
The kitten was in poor shape with watery eyes, a congested nose, and a dirty coat, but he hung in there with all his might. With a makeshift carrier made of a cardboard box and a pair of pants, he was securely transported to the rescue.
They gently cleaned his face, warmed and dried him with a towel, and gave him food and water to refuel and rehydrate his tiny body.
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Named Brat, the little one didn't hold back his spicy attitude, hissing and spitting when volunteers tended to him. His fighting spirit had carried him through the harsh street life and into the hands of his rescuers.
Despite having an "angry baby" on their hands, they were determined to turn those "hisses into kisses."
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Hannah, a foster volunteer, welcomed the hissy tuxedo into her care. She provided Brat with a cozy space where he could heal and socialize.
Soon, the tuxedo realized he no longer had to fight and began to relax and enjoy the luxuries of indoor life.
He was very spicy when he first arrivedPuppyKittyNYCity
With proper care and good food, his eyes cleared up, appetite improved, and energy level soared.
Brat was a little spitfire, living up to his name. His hisses gradually turned into purrs as he leaned into his foster mom for affection and melted into her lap.
Brat was hissy during cuddle sessions but eventually melted into his foster mom's lapHannah @thefurballfactory
He grew fond of cuddle sessions with his people, basking in all the love.
With his newfound confidence, Brat blossomed into a playful and mischievous kitty. He hopped and pounced, always on the lookout for trouble. He often stuck his tongue out as if he forgot to put it away, only adding to his cuteness.
He likes to stick his tongue outHannah @thefurballfactory
He befriended the resident cats and a cat-adoring dog, Red, and charmed everyone with his unbridled energy and endearing personality.
Nothing seemed to hold him back as Brat wrestled his gentle canine friend who towered over him. He waved his mittens in the air while sticking out his tongue like a little warrior.
Brat and his canine friend, RedHannah @thefurballfactory
A few weeks after he was rescued, Brat transformed into a full-fledged lap cat. A lovely family saw him on social media and fell head over heels for him.
When they met the little tuxedo, it was clear they were a match made in heaven.
Brat has found his forever homeHannah @thefurballfactory
"Little Brat is officially home. From a hissy street kitten to his own amazing family."
Brat is living out his dreams as a spoiled love bug, holding hands with his forever people, snuggling in their lap, and purring nonstop.
Hannah and PuppyKittyNYCity
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