A lone kitten appeared outside a sports stadium. Within 24 hours of being indoors, she became quite a charmer.
ColtBelinda
Last month, a tiny tuxedo kitten was brought to IndyHumane (an animal rescue) for a chance at a better life.
At about two weeks old, the kitten urgently needed round-the-clock care and bottle feeding. Belinda, a volunteer with IndyHumane, immediately offered to help and brought the kitten home the same day she was rescued.
"She was found all by herself in the parking lot at the Lucas Oil Stadium," Belinda shared with Love Meow.
She was found in a parking lot at a sports stadiumIndyHumane
The tiny tuxedo was so hungry that she latched onto the bottle, gulping down the formula like a champ. No one knew how she ended up in the parking lot alone, but her foster mom was determined to turn her life around.
Within 24 hours, the kitten named Colt (originally thought to be a boy, but the name stuck) gained weight and strength, making her even more eager at mealtime.
Belinda
After finishing a full bottle, she was ready for seconds in just thirty minutes. Despite her tiny size, she had one of the loudest purr engines around.
"This little girl is so special. She goes to work with me and is adored by everyone who gets a chance to meet her."
Belinda
To keep up with Colt's feeding schedule, Belinda brought her along everywhere she went, ensuring the little one never missed a meal. Colt stayed snug in her cozy nest, comforted by a faux mama with a heartbeat.
She often nestled underneath the plush toy, drifting off to the soothing sound of the heartbeat.
Colt and her faux mamaBelinda
At three weeks old, her tiny teeth started to come in. As her curiosity grew, she began waddling around, eagerly exploring her world. "Since she is single, I have allowed her to run around the living room when supervised."
"She runs as fast as her little legs will take her, spins around, and arches her back."
She runs as fast as her little legs will take herBelinda
The little furball paraded around the place with her little tail held high, as if she was in charge. She insisted on staying close to her foster mom, always within arm's reach for a quick cuddle.
As Colt discovered her playful side, her spirited personality started to shine, bringing joy to everyone around her.
Belinda
At five weeks old, Colt is still a bottle baby, slowly learning to nibble on solid food. She adores each staff member at Belinda's office, greeting them with her adorable baby blues and gentle rumbling purrs.
"This will help socialize her since she does not have any littermates. Colt has a strong will to live and so far a people personality."
Belinda
When Colt met the resident cat, Mia, it was love at first sight. The tabby cat took the tuxedo under her wing, happily sharing her favorite perch. Colt was overjoyed to have a feline companion to snuggle with, purring contentedly by her side.
After playing to her heart's content, Colt enjoys lounging on the couch with Mia, always resting a paw on her for that comforting connection.
Mia and ColtBelinda
Despite a rough start, with the help of a dedicated foster mom, Colt has blossomed into a vibrant, joyful young cat.
She'll never have to face another day on the street now that she has a loving foster home, plenty of food, and kind people to lean on whenever she needs a cuddle.
Belinda
Share this story with your friends. More on Colt and Belinda's fosters on Instagram@littlefostermeows and IndyHumane on Instagram@indyhumane.
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