'Found him injured on the side of the road while working': Gentle man adopts an abandoned kitten in need, wholesomeness ensues when the online feline family shares their own rescue stories

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Aug 22, 2025 11:00 AM EDT

Hello, cat lovers and cheerful cheezers! We got up on the right side this meowrning (especially because our cat was our fluffy alarm clock, opening his biscuit factory right on our sleeping bodies at 6 AM) - so we wanted to share some true, pure, and purrecious happiness with you all. You know, to have all the online feline family be happy together in this lovely, summery day.

We know the way to a fellow feline fanatic's heart - it's through daring and wholesome adoption stories. Reading about a bunch of hearty hoomans who rescue cute cats can be the highest of highlights in a cat lover's day - and this is exactly what this next story was to us. You see, it's not only that this road worker found an injured kitten, promptly took him to the vet to nurse him back to health, and adopted the little fluffball to heal with him - it's the response of the global cat community, who shared their own daring adoption stories, that made our hearts explode with happiness.

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    Found him injured on the side of the road while working. Now he's healing with me. Kitten
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  • This fluffy baby may seem scared in this picture, but you already know he's in good hands - literally. The hands that will save his life and nurse him back to health. What a happy thought. We wish this awesome man a pawsome life with his new fur baby.

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    CjBoomstick OP • 1d ago It was either come home with me or bring him to the humane society. Vet says he's about 3 months old,
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    and he's got a broken pelvis but surgery isn't recommended. He's doing great now, just frustrated with being locked up to heal. 752 ○ Reply
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    • miti3144 1d ago I fostered a cat with a break up by her shoulder on front left paw. Had to be caged for a month. Vet estimated she was 8 months old. Turned into the love of my life for 18 years. You will be paid back for your kindness. 240 ○ Reply
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    Johannes Keppler • 1d ago We found a cat like that, broken shoulder too. We called her Hinkie in Dutch which translates to something like Limpy or hopscotch in English.
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    Took her in, she healed up and we had to explain for 15 years why a healthy cat had such a silly name, lol. 103 > Reply
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    miti3144 22h ago What a lovely story. 303 Reply Johannes Keppler • 21h ago She was the sweetest. Never had a bigger cuddle addict. 25 > Reply ...
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    Deep Dayze 1d ago Hopefully the broken bones were set properly. Props for saving this little baby! 190 > Reply ...
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    Far_Lengthiness_9514 • 1d ago Years ago my friend's cat got hit by a car & suffered a fractured pelvis. Same thing-no surgery just limited activity in a cage! He did wonderfully! Thank you SO much for rescuing this precious baby & saving him from probable euthanasia! You're an angel! ON❤ 13 13 > Reply ...
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    Master-Expression879 • 1d ago My kitty was also a stray we found with a broken pelvis. We had the same experience with no surgery recommended. I was amazed how much cats can heal on their own! A few months later she was barely limping and now (1.5 years later) she's good as new. Best wishes to you and your new kitty 323 > Reply
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    SLOOT APOCALYPSE ⚫ 1d ago he can heal on his own just fine I seen a cat get run over in the vet said he had a broken spine and the cat was dragging its back legs everywhere it took many months but 6 months later the cat was walking in a year later it was definitely running 12 > Reply
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    Much_Importance_5900 • 21h ago There is someone over here who doesn't know you but is rooting for you no end. You are a good human, and I hope things go well for you (and your cat!) 8 9 ♡ > Reply
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    Missmoneysterling ⚫ 20h ago I have a cat where something similar happened (likely hit by car). By the age of 8 he was bone on bone and needs injections for pain once a week but he handles it like a champ. I made him ramps everywhere to help him get on beds, etc. 873 ۵۶ > Reply
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    auberrypearl ⚫ 1d ago Thank you for saving and protecting him 86 ♡ ◇ Reply ...
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    Munchie77 1d ago On behalf of animal/cat lovers everywhere, thank you!! ↑ 71 ○ Reply
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    lunatikdeity 1d ago Awe. You rock for taking care of that little one. Can't wait to see an update 49 Reply
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    AltruisticExit2366 • 1d ago You're a good human. I hope you both have a happy long healthy fun life! 36 ◇ Reply
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    Shar950 1d ago Top 1% Commenter Thanks f helping this sweet baby ↑ 17 ○ Reply ...
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