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Monday. Skip the bus by two seconds. lengthy queue at your preferred coffee establishment. After weather apps indicated sunny skies, a random raincloud appeared. snagging on a door handle, realizing they’ve run out of a certain pastry after daydreaming about it. These items all have the ability to make you a little irritable in some way.
We frequently attempt to bury the unfavorable emotions that are rising inside. Yes, it’s the standard. Why subject those around you to negativity when you don’t even want to deal with them? Grumpiness is only acceptable when the little dwarf kittens pout and scowl. I promise that these kitties will save the planet. Sadly, the beloved Grumpy Cat of the internet went away in 2019. However, a new, extremely little Grump has appeared, and the similarities are startling. The kitten in front of you is so incredibly gorgeous that it won’t matter if your day has gone to the bottom of the world to get a little sizzle. Let’s begin, and don’t forget to frown! Her owner graciously agreed to tell Bored Panda their story.
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Widget, the cutest cat that resembles Grumpy Cat, has been trending on Instagram because of her adorable little frown.
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Now, would you agree with me when I say that there’s no imperfect cat? Whether it’s got 3 legs instead of four, a banged-up tail instead of a straight one, three eyes instead of two, or the grumpiest scowl you ever did see, the little felines continue to charm and cast their spell of unconditional love.
A litter of 4- to 5-week-old kittens had one such different feline. Significantly smaller than the rest, she caught the attention of shelter workers of the Carroll County Humane Society in Tennessee. They had a dwarf cat on their hands and were faced with a dilemma – who’d be the best person to foster the little one and its siblings for the time being? Luckily, they had just the lady in mind!
At Carroll County Humane Society in Tennessee, a litter of kittens aged four to five weeks old arrived. One of the kittens was significantly smaller than her siblings.
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Michelle Roberts had always been an animal lover. She told Bored Panda that she started volunteering at a humane society in 2008, going by to help clean and take care of the animals. “That turned into fostering once I rescued my first kitten,” she said. “Her name was Lulu aka Lucky Lucy, and she was found in the middle of the road at the busiest intersection in my hometown.”
“She was about 4 weeks old and I had no idea what I was doing with a 4-week-old kitten. Her and I figured it out together and I instantly bonded with her. So, she was my first foster cat and my first failed foster,” Michelle laughed. “Over the years, I have rescued and fostered quite a few cats. My biggest weakness, however, are special needs kitties.”
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In 2020 she received a message from the rescue. Attached was a picture of the litter and a tiny white kitten with the grumpiest face she’d ever seen. “The first photo I ever received of her just made me laugh and smile.”
“She had the grumpiest look, like she was already sick and tired of this world after only being in it for 4 weeks.” Considering the rescue had no room for the kitties, they asked if she’d be interested, and Michelle immediately agreed.
They wanted someone with experience to foster the kittens because they had a dwarf kitten, and they already had the right person in mind – Jennifer Roberts
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The runt of the litter stole her heart. “I was instantly smitten with Widget,” she told Bored Panda. “I feel like every moment I had with her during the first few months was special.” The kitten was born with a form of dwarfism caused by genetic abnormalities, leading to stunted growth and unusual body proportions.
“It was very obvious that she was smaller than her siblings,” Michelle said. “She weighed less than the other cats and just really wasn’t growing. You could also tell that her legs were very short and ‘chonky’ and she certainly had that ‘Grumpy Cat’ look.”
“She obviously cannot maneuver around things like most cats,” Michelle explained. “So her trying to jump on the furniture or chase after my cats was just comical. In her mind, she is a normal-size cat and should have the capabilities of a normal-size cat… but that most certainly is not the case,” she laughed.
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Michelle, who has been helping with animal rescues since 2008 and is motivated by her love of animals, accepted right away to foster the kittens.
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Widget’s siblings would soon be leaving for their permanent homes, but the moment she entered Michelle’s home, she felt at home. The sly queen undoubtedly appeared as such. She has always had a snarky attitude, Michelle told The Dodo. “It’s as if she knew that everyone was watching her and that she could get away with doing whatever she wanted. She still acts that way today.
Michelle was Widget’s foster mother, therefore the rescue gave her preference when it came to adoption, and she subsequently became Widget’s human mother! Little Widget, who now weighs 7 pounds and enjoys her life with three other cat siblings, has been receiving good care from her. There is nothing cuter than a woman who is in love.
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“Widget loves playing with tissue paper and crinkle balls. She also enjoys picking fights with her siblings,” Michelle explained.
“She enjoys a good nap in a sunny spot followed by some stretching, and then more nap time. She has mastered running up and down the steps in my apartment. It’s pretty crazy how loud a dwarf cat can be when going up and down some stairs.”
“I was instantly smitten with Widget,” she said, loving each moment they spent together with the tiny yet sassy kitty
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She now updates their Instagram feed with images of Widget, keeping the 68.6K followers amused. Michelle said, “It’s amazing how one really frowny face can actually have 50 different emotions in under two minutes. The cat, despite her diminutive size, is just as animated and playful as any other animal.
Instead of making the decisions, Michelle thinks she was chosen. She told Love Meow, “I have always said that a dog or cat actually selects out their person instead of the other way around. “Because they thought I would like Widget, the Humane Society’s women made the decision to get in touch with me about her. They were confident that I would provide her with a lovely home and would keep them regularly updated.
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The rescue organisation permitted Michelle to be first in line to adopt Widget because she was her foster mother, and she did so after her siblings quickly found their new homes.
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But there is a slightly more serious side to this story and that is the health issues that come with feline dwarfism. “I feel like I need to knock on wood before I say this… but Widget is unbelievably healthy,” Michelle told the team “Now, I adopted her because I just absolutely love her. However, I also adopted her because I figured there was a really good chance she would have health issues.”
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“I couldn’t stand the thought of someone adopting her because they thought she was so adorable but then not being willing to take her to the vet if and when she did have issues from her dwarfism. From being in the rescue community, I can’t even start to tell you the absolutely horrendous excuses people will give for surrendering their animals.”
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Michelle loved the kitty too much to let her go but also was concerned that any other person would disregard the potential health risks that come with dwarfism
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Although dwarfism in cats may appear cute, it is nevertheless a genetic abnormality that calls for knowledge and understanding to properly care for a pet with this condition.
Three distinct types of dwarfism can affect cats, according to Catster: osteochondrodysplasia (short legs, normal body), pituitary dwarfism (generally slowed growth), and selective dwarfism (a genetic defect encouraged by breeders of Munchkin and Minskin cats).
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This disorder may result in a variety of health conditions, such as heart or lung troubles, neurological issues, movement problems, arthritis, and physically debilitating deformities that require constant veterinary care.
People are cautioned against supporting the reproduction of these cats because their lives may be painful. Even though the issue is still hotly contested, you might want to think twice before adopting a cat with dwarfism unless you have expertise caring for cats with specific requirements or are willing to put in the necessary time to provide the cat with the finest care.
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Michelle wants people to continue to grin when they see Widget’s grim expression. We’re excited to see what they come up with next and wish them the best of luck!
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