A tiny kitten named Piper, who is noticeably smaller than other kittens his age, is showing remarkable determination by embracing life to the fullest.
The journey for Piper began when a group of kittens, abandoned by their mother, was brought to FosterBabyCats, a kitten rescue organization in Columbus, Ohio.
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A Good Samaritan had discovered them and waited for a week, hoping the mother would come back, but she never did. Piper, one of these kittens, was strikingly smaller than his siblings.
Jillian, a caregiver at FosterBabyCats, told Love Meow, “Piper arrived with aspiration pneumonia and we began antibiotics straight away.
I also noticed his paws were swollen.” Jillian specializes in caring for orphaned neonatal kittens, a group she notes is often overlooked in shelters.
She immediately began providing round-the-clock bottle feedings and additional care to improve the kittens’ health and get them on their feet.
Despite the challenges they faced, Jillian remained steadfast in her commitment to saving them. During the first three weeks, Piper remained exceptionally small and fit easily in a palm, unlike his siblings.
The kittens spent most of their time resting in a cozy incubator, which helped maintain their necessary body temperatures. Thanks to Jillian’s dedication and countless sleepless nights, four out of the five kittens pulled through and began to flourish.
Tiny and behind in his development, Piper was given extra feedings and loads of affection from Jillian, which he enjoyed, often rolling onto his back after eating for some belly rubs. This affectionate little kitten quickly bonded with his foster family.
Piper, the smallest of the litter, faced a mild eye infection and paw swelling, but he showed great resilience and made significant progress.
Once he mastered using his legs, he didn’t hesitate to join his siblings in playtime and could hold his own in their playful wrestling sessions. Though he is still smaller, Jillian proudly mentioned that “he’s a tough little dude.”
As the days went by, Piper began to thrive under foster care and reached a noticeable growth spurt. Within two weeks, he not only gained weight but developed a big appetite.
This cheerful kitten is cherishing every moment with Jillian, learning to eat independently, and growing more playful and energetic each day.
Jillian shared more with Love Meow, saying, “He has always been super sweet and a little clingy—he definitely loves his humans.”
Now, Piper loves to hop around, playfully wrestle with his siblings, and although still on the smaller side, he’s keeping up with no problem.
The once tiny runt has blossomed into an adorable, plump kitten, full of energy and personality, proving size doesn’t limit his potential. Piper enjoys exploring his foster home, creating playful mischief, and living each day exuberantly.
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