Sick ‘Smushed Face’ Kitten Will Get The Death Needle If She Can’t Find A Home…

Many times, children with health issues that affect their appearance as well as their lives, have no idea they’re different from other kids.

They may know they eat differently or move differently or look different, but they are quick to see the differences in others, so they don’t think their differences matter.

It’s the same with animals.

A dog or cat doesn’t give much thought to the fact that maybe they are an unusual color, or have strange hair texture or other possible differences.

Hypothetically speaking, a kitten with a smushed face most likely would have no idea that they don’t look exactly like everyone else.

Actually, this isn’t a hypothetical statement.

We know it’s the truth because of a tiny orphaned kitten that started life with all sorts of strikes against her. Yet, those strikes never stopped her!

The kitten they began to call “Smush” was born with a cleft palate and had congenital conditions.

But aside from cosmetic problems, she was also suffering from health issues: She had an upper respiratory infection, severe ringworm, and wouldn’t even eat.

Smush needed round-the-clock care, so a vet student named Lindsey Hidenrite, who is the cat coordinator for Helping Hands Pet Rescue, volunteered to take her home.

For the next month, she syringe-fed her, gave her baths for her ringworm, and made sure she got the best care. If Lindsey hadn’t taken her home, she would have been euthanized.

In just a few weeks, Smush was past all of her illnesses and was well on her way to being a happy, well-adjusted little kitten.

Smush the cat
Credit: Courtesy Shannon Jax Productions

She was certainly lucky that she had been found and brought to such wonderful people! But, her luck was about to get even better…

Hidenrite’s friend, Shannon Jackson, a photographer who takes photos of shelter pets to attract potential adopters, saw her post a picture of Smush on Facebook and it was love at first sight.

After meeting Smush in person, Jackson knew that Smush needed to be added to her family. And Smush was just tickled pink at the prospect.

Jackson says Smush is as playful and feisty as any other cat; she seems to have no idea that she is even slightly different than other cats.

Smush the cat
Credit: Courtesy Shannon Jax Productions

Now, Smush is loving her new life with Jackson and three new doggy siblings, three kitty siblings, and even a hedgehog!

She got a second chance thanks to Hidenrite, Jackson, and every kind-hearted soul along the way who helped her live.

Thanks for not judging a book by its cover.

Thanks for looking beyond one little kitten’s smushed face to see the heart and soul that lay beneath.

Thanks to you Smush will lead a (hopefully) long and healthy life. As happy as any other cat could be!

Who cares what you look like, when you’ve got someone to love who loves you back?

Source: The Animal Rescue Site