The Viral Photobook That Touched Millions
The photo album, designed like a children’s book, first went viral back in 2020 when Grass shared it on TikTok. Now resurfacing again, it has reignited love and admiration from people worldwide. The book narrates moments like Ricky “helping Gramma do the dishes” and the story of “Cousin Jasper and Charlie eating most of the pancakes Gramma made for him.” Each entry was written with humor and love, highlighting just how much effort Gramma put into making Ricky feel like the most special kitten in the world. Audiences were charmed by how over-the-top yet adorable Gramma was, and the story spread rapidly online.
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Internet Reactions And Emotional Responses
Reactions to the photobook poured in quickly. People fell in love with Ricky and his doting grandparents, with one commenter saying, “I would die for Ricky, Gramma, and Grampa.” Others demanded sequels like “Ricky Learns to Drive,” while some humorously noted that their own parents never put this much effort into scrapbooks for them. Grass revealed to Newsweek that her mother often makes sentimental gifts, which explained why she went above and beyond for Ricky. Interestingly, this book almost never existed—because Ricky himself almost didn’t make it as a kitten. His journey from near tragedy to living a loved and cherished life makes the photobook even more precious.
Ricky’s Tough Start In Life
Ricky was first brought into the veterinary clinic where Grass worked when he was just 9 weeks old, intended to be euthanized due to severe health problems. The people who found him reported that the kitten had broken legs and could not keep food down. However, Grass stepped in, determined to give him a chance at life. Although Ricky was born with birth defects and required specialized care, he did not need to be put down. Grass took him home and prepared to care for him, with her mom stepping in to help by watching him temporarily. During this period, Gramma poured her heart into making the whimsical photo album that captured Ricky’s journey.
A Bright Future For A Special Kitten
With ongoing care, Ricky made remarkable progress. According to Grass, his esophagus began working significantly better, he learned how to walk, climb, and run, and he even began helping raise other foster kittens. His story is a reminder of resilience, compassion, and the extraordinary bond between pets and their families. Ricky is now a symbol of survival and love, adored not just by his family but by countless people online who followed his journey. With a mom and grandparents like his, Ricky is living the joyful life he was always meant to have. Fans can continue to see updates about Ricky and other foster kittens on Grass’ TikTok channel, @goldfishclub.There are kitten lovers…and then there are Ricky’s grandparents. When Izzie Grass left her kitten, Ricky, with her parents for two weeks, she never imagined the surprise waiting for her. Ricky was not only cared for with love and attention, but his adventures at his grandparents’ house were beautifully captured in a full photobook created by Grass’ mother. The book, titled “Ricky Goes to Gramma’s and Grampa’s”, documented every sweet moment and quickly became a heartwarming story on the internet. Each page of the album told the tale of Ricky being treated like a cherished family member, proving just how much effort his grandparents put into making his stay memorable.
