14 Year Old Street Cat Helps Orphaned Kittens in Need

Posted in Cat Stories - On: July 12, 2023 - Author:  Jan Travell
Posted in Cat Stories 
Last Updated: July 12, 2023  
Author:  Jan Travell

Runt the tabby cat had been a stray most of his life, that was until Emily took him in.

When she found him he was in a terrible condition, he was also malnourished and had several wounds on his face and ears as well as having a respiratory infection.

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So he was in pretty bad shape when arrived at the Lake County Animal Shelter. The vet also told Emily something that took her by surprise, Runt was 14 years old!

So instead of leaving at the shelter, Emily volunteered to be his foster mom.

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Runt is an easygoing cat and gets on well with all the other pets in the house, even the puppies and the kittens.

One time, Emily brought home a foster kitten and Runt took it upon himself to the nurture the little one.

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At first Emily thought that the kitten wouldn’t pull through but he did, thanks to Runt. Now, every time Emily brings home a foster kitten, Runt becomes new dad.

He takes care of them all as if it’s his life calling.

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So now Runt lives with Sassy, Pixie and Petunia who was shot in the face but has bounced back and is now a beautiful cat.

Watch Runt in action with his foster kittens:

You can see more of Runt and his friends on Instagram

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Click here for the story of a shy tabby cat that completely opens up when he meets a rescued kitten!

About the author

Jan Travell is a lifelong cat owner and a feline expert. She's been the Cats and Kittens lead editor from the start. She lives in rural France with her two rescue cats, Tigerlily and Mr.Gee. Her senior kitty, Ducati, passed over the rainbow bridge recently at the ripe old age of 22.

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