A family was startled to find a tiny ball of fur outside their home, only to realize it was a fragile kitten with the courage of a wild panther. Earlier this month, faint cries led them to their front door, where a palm-sized kitten lay alone and vulnerable. Hoping his mother might return, they searched the area and even spotted her nearby. They decided to wait, thinking she would come back for her baby. But despite the kitten’s desperate meows, the mother never approached, leaving the little one to fend for himself.
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After waiting nearly 24 hours without any sign of maternal care, the family finally decided to rescue the kitten. They gently scooped him up and took him inside, only to notice his tiny eyes were crusted shut and his frail body was in desperate need of help. Believing the mother may have abandoned him due to illness, the family cared for him through the night before driving an hour to deliver him to Chatons Orphelins Montreal, a dedicated volunteer rescue group. “He must have been left because he was sick,” said Celine from the rescue. “But this little one had a powerful will to live.”
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At just three weeks old, the kitten, now named Regliss, weighed only 227 grams—far below the healthy weight for his age. His bones were visible beneath his soft fur, showing clear signs of starvation. Yet despite his fragile body, he displayed a fierce determination. He meowed loudly for food, refusing to give up, and eagerly latched onto the bottle when offered. “He was hungry. He wanted to live,” Celine recalled. That night, for the first time in his young life, Regliss slept with a full belly, safe, warm, and cared for.
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Under Celine’s watchful eye, Regliss was bottle-fed around the clock, gaining strength day by day. His cries softened into tiny purrs as he grew stronger, his weight slowly increasing. Once he was healthy enough, Celine gave him a gentle bath to wash away flea dirt, wrapping him in a warm towel like a little “purrito.” Regliss bonded deeply with his foster mom, often traveling with her and snuggling against a plush toy for comfort during naps. Each meal left him rolling happily on his back, paws clutching Celine’s hand as if offering the smallest, sweetest hug.
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Soon, another special companion stepped in—Marscha, the elderly resident cat. Having fostered many kittens before, she instinctively offered warmth and comfort, letting Regliss curl into her fur. With Marscha’s guidance and Celine’s dedication, the once-frail kitten thrived, gaining over 10 grams each day. Now, at four weeks old, Regliss has blossomed into a lively little “house panther,” full of curiosity, energy, and affection. Though still small, his fearless heart beats strong, proving that with love and care, even the tiniest fighter can grow into something mighty.
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