A cute little kitten was brought to Emilie (@emiliexfosters) one day, who later grew up into a friendly young cat with unique salt-and-pepper fur. Emilie, who is an animal rescuer and fosterer, received a request from another rescuer about assisting a premature litter of kittens about a month ago.

A feline, estimated to be between seven to eight months old, was rescued as part of a mission and was found out to be pregnant. The rescue team believed that the cat experienced early labor due to stress, resulting in the birth of five kittens. Unfortunately, the mother cat abandoned her litter by the next day, and despite the intensive care provided by the rescuers, only one kitten named Fievel managed to survive.

Emilie received Fievel in a dire situation as he was in a precarious state. He was experiencing breathing difficulties, and his body temperature was low. His condition was so severe that he was not able to move his head. To keep his blood sugar up, Emilie had to feed him through the tube hourly for five days.

Fievel faced many challenges as a premature baby. One of his difficulties was not being able to feed from a bottle and requiring assistance to eat. He also needed to be kept warm in an incubator that helped regulate his body temperature. The writer felt anxious every time they opened the incubator, fearing that Fievel had passed away. However, every time they opened it, Fievel was there, crying for food.

Fievel was a small creature who could easily fit in the palm of one’s hand with some extra space left. Despite his size, he had an incredible determination and energy that was packed into his tiny body. His name was inspired by a character from the movie An American Tail, where he shared many qualities with the mouse character. Fievel was known for never giving up and utilizing his small size and agility to his advantage.

Emilie shared with Love Meow that after five days, Fievel finally managed to drink from a bottle, which gave her hope that he would pull through. Fievel displayed newfound energy and movement in his nest. At one week old, he caught up to kittens that were 3-4 days old in terms of development and size. Despite the challenges he faced, Fievel remained in good health, eating well, gaining weight, and meeting all the expected milestones. Each day, Fievel grew stronger, surpassing all the odds stacked against him.

As Fievel progresses, his coat has changed, with some patches of darker grey and black fur. He now has a stunning salt-and-pepper appearance that matches perfectly with his large ears. Fievel’s vibrant energy and growth have allowed his personality to shine through, and he is becoming more vocal and commanding attention as he goes.

According to Emilie, the kitten has an adorable and playful personality. She describes him as one of the most affectionate kittens she has ever come across. He loves to snuggle and eat, and is particularly skilled at kneading. Emilie also expects him to become more playful as he settles into his new home. This information was sourced from lovemeow.com.