Allow me to introduce Bijou, a darling little feline who was rescued from the harsh realities of street life and has now found a forever home with an adoring family. Despite her petite size, this furry ball of joy is overflowing with vitality and has a promising future ahead of her.
In Gainesville, VA, the National Kitten Coalition recently received a litter of five adorable kittens. One of these tiny babies was a cute tortie who was only two days old. Sadly, they were all in poor condition when they arrived, but thanks to the dedicated care of their foster parent, they stabilized. Tragically, one of the kittens did not survive, but the remaining four began to thrive. The smallest of them all, Bijou, weighed just 2.6 ounces at first and grew more slowly than her brothers. After she reached four ounces, her growth seemed to plateau. Despite this setback, Bijou has been receiving lots of love and care from the kind folks at the National Kitten Coalition.
Bijou went through ups and downs in terms of her weight, with fluctuations of a few grams here and there. Different solutions were explored to tackle this issue, but the foster parent stressed that as long as Bijou remained healthy and comfortable, they would stick by her side and support her through it all.
Bijou, the tiniest kitten, weighed a mere 8.2 ounces after nine weeks. Although Bijou was considered a “micro” kitten, her health was in great condition and she was happy. Some people may wonder why so much energy and time is spent on one kitten when there are many others in need of help. However, every life has value, and once a commitment is made, it will not be forsaken, no matter how challenging the road ahead may be, as long as the kitten’s quality of life is preserved.
Even though she’s petite, her personality is larger than life. When she was only four months old, she already weighed 1.6 pounds, exceeding the one-pound mark. Despite being small in size, she has managed to conquer every challenge that has come her way.
Bijou is a prime example of what fostering is all about- showering love and attention on animals in need and ultimately saving their lives. There are many kittens out there who aren’t as lucky as Bijou, but your time and effort can make a huge difference. So why not think about becoming a foster parent to an orphaned kitten like her?
Even though Bijou may be petite, its cuteness factor is off the charts! Don’t forget to share this lovable charm with your pals.
