Best Friends Felines, a renowned rescue group in Brisbane, Australia, welcomed Cassie, a pregnant cat, into their care. As time passed, her abdomen grew, leading to her labor on a Friday morning.
“Right after her second baby was born, we received news about a 48-gram, 3-day-old kitten in need of a caregiver or a surrogate mother cat. Despite the odds stacked against him, if we were open to introducing him to Cassie and she welcomed him, he might have a fighting chance.”
Without wasting a moment, the volunteers from the rescue team embarked on a 90-minute round-trip to collect the premature baby. By the time they arrived, Cassie had successfully given birth to her third kitten.
They gently put the orphan baby next to the cat’s mom, hoping for the best. “To our relief, Cassie instantly liked him and started cleaning him. The little guy was strong, but he needed a lot of help to nurse properly.”
Best Friends Felines reported that Cassie’s day was quite lengthy, and she didn’t deliver her 6th and final baby until shortly before 10 PM.
With the support of his six new littermate brothers, Sirius, the adopted baby, excelled in nursing and grew stronger. We diligently checked on the family every 2-3 hours to ensure the little guy was nursing well and gaining weight. His determination and weight gain continued to astonish us.
Sirius, who entered the world as a premature infant, diligently progressed along his growth curve and ultimately weighed 101 grams when he turned nine days old.
The small individual was determined not to be left behind by his brothers, persistently moving forward with his insatiable appetite. By the end of the second week, he successfully achieved his milestones and began to explore his nest, finding his footing.
As the clowder of kittens became more active and mobile, their energy had a contagious effect on Sirius. Among them, he stood out as the most insistent, constantly seeking belly rubs and enjoying being cradled in our hands for kisses.
He experienced an astonishing fourfold increase in weight in less than three weeks, accompanied by a phenomenon known as a “fever coat” that resulted in his fur turning silver. Fever coat kittens are usually born with silvery coats due to their mothers being sick during pregnancy, but occasionally, kittens can develop it after overcoming challenging circumstances.
Sirius’s coat exhibits the appearance of smokey silver highlights, creating a striking visual effect. With the passage of time, his fur will gradually revert to its original black color.
Sirius forged a strong connection with his foster carers as a result of requiring extra attention to stay on the right path.
Right from the start, we could tell he was a people-oriented kitty. He absolutely adores coming over for cuddles and, in fact, he was the first one to master the art of climbing into laps.
At seven weeks old, the kittens are flourishing and experiencing significant growth. Mama Cassie has shifted her attention and is now prioritizing self-care, including rest, weight gain, and personal focus.
Sirius may be the littlest of the bunch, but his personality makes up for it. The rescue mentioned how he always pays attention to us when we come into the room, sometimes accidentally getting in our way or snuggling up to us when we sit down.
“With an automatic knack for purring, rolling, and flopping for belly tickles, he isn’t shy about using his voice to get your attention.”
Sirius, the charming mini panther kitty, has transformed into a stunning creature with captivating silver highlights. His remarkable growth and robust health have impressed onlookers, as he now stands at a similar size to some of his siblings.
“All the extra love and care Sirius received during his first few weeks of life have turned him into the most lovable and adorable little guy.”
Sirius may be small, but he’s full of sass. He plays as if he were much bigger, fearlessly tackling even his larger counterparts. He fearlessly play-fights with the sweet, gentle giant resident dog.
After an amazing adventure, Sirius, the adorable little wonder cat, is now looking for his forever home, where he can be treated like royalty and showered with love.
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