A little girl was walking down the street when she heard a strange, hoarse cry.
It was weak but desperate, a sound that made her stop in her tracks. Following the noise, she found a tiny kitten, choking and struggling to breathe.
Something was clearly wrong. Its head shook uncontrollably, and its tiny chest heaved with each breath.
The girl crouched down, trying to get a better look. The kitten seemed scared but didn’t run.
It was as if it wanted help but couldn’t ask for it.
That was when she noticed something tight around its neck. Her heart pounded.
Was it choking on something? Had it gotten tangled in something dangerous?
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Panicked, she called out to her mother, who quickly rushed over.
But neither of them dared to touch the kitten just yet. If they pulled the object the wrong way, they could hurt it even more.
The little girl’s eyes welled up with tears. “It can’t breathe anymore,” she whispered.
When they finally got a closer look, they were horrified. A rubber band was digging into the kitten’s neck, cutting off its air supply.
But that was not all. As they carefully examined the poor creature, they discovered not one, not two, but five rubber bands wound tightly around its delicate throat!
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The little girl could not hold back her emotions.
“How can someone be so cruel?” she asked, her eyes filling with tears.
The kitten, sensing their kindness, did not resist. It stayed still, as if it knew these strangers were there to help.
Slowly and carefully, they removed each rubber band. The marks left behind were deep, the skin underneath raw and sore. How long had the kitten been suffering like this?
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Even though the rubber bands were gone, the kitten remained weak. It barely moved, its tiny body exhausted from the struggle. The little girl gently rubbed its fur, hoping to comfort it.
“Don’t hurt it if you don’t love it,” she whispered. “Why would anyone do this?”
Determined to protect the kitten, they threw the rubber bands away. They did not want anyone else finding them and using them to hurt another innocent animal.
For a moment, the little girl hesitated. She looked at the kitten, then at her mother. “Mom, can we take it home?” she pleaded.
Her mother sighed. It was not an easy decision. But something about the kitten’s helplessness, its missing leg, and now this cruel attack—it was clear the streets were not safe.
The decision was made. The kitten was coming home.
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At first, it was unsure, hesitant to follow them. But with gentle encouragement, it slowly trailed behind the little girl. Step by step, it left the cold, dangerous streets behind.
When they arrived home, the kitten seemed overwhelmed.
It curled up in a corner, wary but exhausted. But soon, it began to explore, sniffing around its new surroundings.
That night, at around 3 a.m., the family woke up to an unexpected noise.
The sound of rustling and tiny paws scurrying across the floor. The kitten had found a bag and it was desperately trying to get inside.
It was starving.
Without wasting a second, they gave it food. The little one devoured every bite, licking up every last drop of soup.
Seeing it eat so eagerly, they realized just how much it had suffered.
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In the following days, they made sure it had everything it needed. A soft bed, proper food, and even the name Fuqi.
Slowly, Fuqi started to recover. Despite its missing leg, it was strong.
It quickly learned to use a litter box and even started trusting the family, rolling over and letting them rub its belly.
But one thing still needed to be done; a visit to the vet.
Packing up snacks and essentials, they took Fuqi for a check-up.
The vet confirmed that he was about four months old. His broken leg was an old injury that had already healed, though it had left him permanently disabled.
But there was something else.
Fuqi had a genetic condition affecting his joints, making them more fragile. The vet assured them that with the right care, he could still live a happy life.
Hearing this, the family knew they had made the right choice. Fuqi was not just a stray anymore. He was family.
A few days later, he had his first proper bath.
At first, he was a little scared, but he quickly relaxed, trusting the hands that cared for him.
When he emerged from the water, clean and fluffy, it was like he had been given a fresh start.
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Just as he had started to settle in, another challenge appeared. His eyes seemed irritated.
Over the next three days, they treated him with eye drops and medicine. Fuqi, being the fighter that he was, recovered quickly.
Now, Fuqi was no longer just a helpless kitten on the streets. He had a warm home, a family that adored him, and even a growing fan base of people who followed his journey.
Strangers began sending supplies, wanting to help in any way they could.
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One month after his rescue, Fuqi was unrecognizable. He had gone from a scared, starving kitten to a playful, loving companion.
He followed the little girl everywhere, always by her side like a loyal guardian.
One morning, she woke up to find him waiting by her bedside, watching over her.
Fuqi had been through so much, but now, he was finally safe.
As the little girl hugged her furry best friend, she knew one thing for sure.
Some things are meant to be.
And Fuqi had finally found his forever home.➕
