When Seattle, Washington resident and animal rights activist Ashley Morrison discovered that the owner was giving away a litter of kittens, she knew she had to step in and assist.
They were given away unneutered, immunized, and parasite-free, according to Ashley. After speaking with the owner, I volunteered to pay for the kittens’ shots and some necessary medical supplies because I recognized that he would not be able to afford them on his own.
She thought that the final kitten needed to be attached, but as she got there, she noticed another one twitching in the box’s inside. The fur ball was just half as big as its siblings.
The man allowed Ashley to take the second kitten on the condition that she provide him with all the necessary medical services. They also gave the mother cat for sterilization in order to stop producing cubs.
The tiny kitten named Munchkin was incredibly small for his age. While his brother Losyash was fully developing, Zhevun lagged behind him on many points.
Munchkin visited the vet for the first time and was diagnosed with mild anemia plus several neurological conditions.
By almost 3 months of age, he weighed only 1.5 kg. Ashley looked after him around the clock and made sure that he was doing well.
He was less energetic than other kittens and occasionally had eyes that were as small as the bridge of his nose, but once he started playing, nothing could stop him.
He sleeps right close to me and whimpers when he can’t find me. He enjoys taking naps on the couch before waking up and playing with the others, Ashley posted on Instagram.
When his brother was ready for adoption, Munchkin still had to grow and grow. So that he would not be lonely when his brother found his owners, Ashley paired him with a brand new kitten.
He met the striped Betty, and the two quickly became inseparable friends. They were the same size, even though he was two months older.
Ashley entered the room after Betty had been sterilized and discovered her in the Munchkin’s arms.
A few weeks later, the Munchkin reached the 3-kg threshold (nearly 3.2 kg), signaling him readiness for castration and the quest for a long-term home.
On August 24, his dream came true. Munchkin, along with Betty, was adopted by a wonderful family with several cats in the house.
After a couple of hours on the road, the duo arrived at their new abode.
Betty quickly settled down to take a nap on the cat’s climbing frame while Munchkin rubbed affectionately and lovingly against Mom and Dad.
Despite being half his age, Betty is almost the same size as him. Although they are not biological relatives, they are close, much like a brother and sister, according to David and Erica, the kittens’ foster parents.
“Betty weighs 4.6 kg, while Munchkin is around 5.5 kg. According to Erica, he is a robust boy, but Betty is a little more frail. He is very loving and enjoys cuddling. He also enjoys playing. He follows his elder siblings around the home and down the corridor.
The kitten develops by leaps and bounds and his legs are becoming stronger because to the little guy’s amazing hunger.
“Munchkin has turned into a wonderfully affectionate guy, with no signs of timidity or anxiety,” the family rejoices.
“At night he sleeps in our bed, at the feet. At some point, he decides that he must ride the knees of both of us at the same time. This results in a very happy purr and a lot of forehead poking in our faces.”
