'He was diagnosed with ugly': Feline pawrent rescues malnourished stray cat, but vet convinces her the sweet kitten won't get adopted because of his looks

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Nov 12, 2025 11:00 AM EST

All cats are beautiful - even the tripods, the pirate cats, the scruffy ones, the long ones, and especially the chonky ones. The kitten in our story below certainly is, even though a "trusted" vet said that he would have difficulty getting adopted because he's not stereotypically beautiful. He was rescued by a local cat pawrent, whose house is already filled with felines and is unable to keep them for themselves. We have a sneaky suspicion this kitty will end up as part of the family in a few days if they can't find a loving home, though.

Sure, he may not be fluffy, but not everyone wants a floofy cat that looks like a cloud. He's purrfect for a family that doesn't like a lot of shedding, and with those awwdorable ears, he will come running every time you call him (especially if you have a treat bag to crinkle). But seriously, we're sure he'll find a family to love him, even if it was maybe staring him in the face from the beginning. 

We don't know about you, but we think the vet's comments were pawsitively uncalled for. Beauty is subjective, and most cat lovers don't care so much about the aesthetics of their cats. It's not like dogs that come with huge varieties of shapes, sizes, and purrsonalities. What matters is that the cat loves you and feels safe around you. It doesn't matter what they look like on the outside, but how they act from the inside. 

Let us know how you feel about this kitty in the comments below!

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    Recent rescue I brought to the vet. I'm planning to patch him. up and send him to his forever home. But the vet said I'm gonna have a hard time because he's "not that cute" Imao. It's been 3 days since I posted him on my local website, social media etc... and still no biters... What else can I do to get this cutie adopted? I already have 2 foster fails... I can't afford another troublemaker lol
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    Maleficent_Grand7797 1d ago • Get your vision checked and shush your mouth, he is nothing but handsome
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  • Who in their right mind would call this cat “ugly”? He looks like a little rascal. Sure, he could use a little meat on his bones, but that will come with a stable home, lots of love, and some good food. Cats really fluff up in the cutest way when they are surrounded by people who love them.

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    Nimblek 1d ago . He's not ugly! My rescue cat looks a lot like him.
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    And OneForMahler- 1d ago . Oh, hell no. That is a very cute cat.
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    effects_junkie 1d ago ACAB. All Cats are Beautiful.
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    ijak321 1d ago how is he "not that cute"?? he looks like a sweet orange baby with the cutest little face, your vet sounds mean ①.
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    just_a_girl109 · 1d ago American Shorthair Wrong diagnosis sorry he is quite cute
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  • We would be honored to add him to our family, and if we feel that way, we're sure there are plenty of others who will as well. If you want a fluffy Persian cat, go buy one of those! But the rest of us who are fine with adopting (or finding) our cats, he looks purrfectly lovable to us - and that's what meowtters the most.

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    sealosam 1d ago I've never seen a cat that wasn't cute in some way or another. That vet must be some kind of an asshole.
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    Prestigious_Bison707 1d ago • He's not ugly at all ..just a bit malnourished right now! Once he grows and fills out, he's gonna be all fluffy and adorable. It's just a rescue phase. And next time, tell the vet "look who's talking!" D
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    Spiritual_Cell_9719 1d ago "Not that cute" is insane. I need her license to practice animal medicine revoked. If I could have a cat right now, I would come get him in a heartbeat.
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    InspectorGadget76 • 1d ago With those ears, he could hear tomorrow
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    Cats-Pens-Bingo17 1d ago • Get a second opinion. Actually, no. Your vet is just wrong. I like the earlier idea of playing that up, because people do love an underdog, er, undercat?
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    No_Pattern_2819 · 1d ago Norwegian Fore... • Te
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    I almost thought I adopted "Bill the Cat" until I actually got to look at him. My family and I thought he'd be kinda ugly, but my dad insisted we checked him out anyway. 10/10 don't regret.
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    Beezus_Fuffoon18 · 1d ago That's what we call a misdiagnosis
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    DidelphisGinny 1d ago. Maybe whoever diagnosed him just has ugly eyes, you ever thought about that?
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    9-lives-Fritz • 1d ago . Play up the fact that the vet called him too ugly to be rehomed, people are suckers for an underdog. The only reason the wife let us take home our dog is because she was #11 of 11, all the other dogs got picked.
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    Real_Discount4989 · 1d ago THAT IS A HANDSOME YOUNG BOY YOU TAKE THAT BACK
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    Jezzamk2 20h ago . Slightly longer pointed face than 'normal'. Maybe a bit of Siamese in him, or maybe he just needs to put some weight on and be loved. If any Siamese in him he will be a real character. If I didn't already have 6 I would love to take him
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    home. I never intended to have 6, I took in a beautiful, but malnourished tortie, only to discover later that she was pregnant. Only suspected a few days before she gave birth. The kittens were too cute to trust with anyone else and I felt that she deserved to keep them as I think she had had and lost previous litters.
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    MethadonianMama 1d ago . I would love to have him! Where are you located?
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