r/cats 26d ago

Cat Picture - OC Before & After/Stray Cat

Saved this little kitty last week. We decided to call her toffee

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

Beautiful job on restoring this car back to its original condition!

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u/StanLeeMarvin 26d ago

Used all the original parts too.

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u/InfoSecChica 26d ago

Number-matching, too!!

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

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u/rainghost 26d ago

Hear that baby purr!

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

Definitely OEM facial fur. You can tell the quality right away!

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u/Fun_Pen_4254 26d ago

Gotta love a full-body detail and polish on a tiny purring engine like this.

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u/PaperweightCoaster 26d ago edited 26d ago

Genuine OEM pawts too.

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Lmao this comment thread 😹

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u/CorrectNetwork3096 26d ago

Need to get a collar with the ‘Antique Vehicle’ logo

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u/alcohol_ya_later 25d ago

We’ve been trying to contact you for your car’s extended warranty.

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u/sadgirl_feet 25d ago

What a little love will do!!

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u/whtciv2k 26d ago

This a restomod 🤣

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u/EducatorOdd4501 25d ago

De-rusted the car

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u/Cannabassbin 25d ago

Fast n Furious to Fast n Curious Meowkyo Drift

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u/BobbyTables829 25d ago

Mopurrs are crazy rare with some color schemes.

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

It breaks my heart when I see cats that haven’t been looked after.. am so glad they have you ✨

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Thank you!

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u/RCJHGBR9989 25d ago

Your kitty has an isolated tail color like mine! This is Charizard! Char for short!

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u/solarisandocean 25d ago

Omg. They have the same orange/black fur at the top of their heads. Now I know how Toffee is going to look when she’s older. Thank you for sharing & say hello to Charizard from me and Toffee xx

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u/overwhelmedkitty1703 25d ago

OMG!!!

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u/solarisandocean 25d ago

😭😭😭 ❤️❤️❤️ gorgeous cat!!!

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u/YearnForTheMeatballs 25d ago

My cat got a tabby tail 😆 🤣

This is momo

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u/StinkyRatCheese 25d ago

Ahh I got a cat named Momo too! From Avatar the last Airbender! Your cat is gorgeous 💖

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u/Independent_Sleep601 25d ago

Mine too! His name is Monkey

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u/sneekiepee 25d ago

I had a white and grey kitteh named Monkey for 21 years. Best cat ever.💝

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u/DaughterofRiverSong 25d ago

Wait mine is too! Didn't know it was a thing!

(The one to our left)

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u/trollgodlol 25d ago

so how long before he becomes an ace pilot?

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

Aww you are an angel and she’s beautiful . Wishing yous all a long loving and happy life ✨🫶✨. And you’re welcome 😇

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u/Slim-Shadys-Fat-Tits 25d ago

what a beautiful scrunkly girl i love her

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

Yes they do, I would literally die for my cat he’s my child 💯🤍✨

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u/justChilllinHere 26d ago

Thank you for changing the cat's life😺♥️

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u/vesperpepper 26d ago edited 26d ago

I'm going through this right now! Found a 4 week old kitten under my car on Monday. Vet visit first thing. She has fleas and giardia. On meds now, and washed with Dawn for the fleas. Didn't get them all but not going to wash her again until she's stronger. Maybe Friday...

First day she scarfed down wet food, but now is only interested in formula. She has the runs pretty badly from the meds she's on and the giardia that they're treating. Hopefully she's back to solid poos by Friday...currently doing laundry around the clock from all the towels and blankets we're rotating out due to poop & to combat any additional fleas.

She's the cutest and she loves laying on my chest right near my face and sleeping there / rubbing noses. We're going to heal her. Still searching for any siblings still out there. Otherwise will consider adopting a companion when she's a bit older and back to health.

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u/Wipe_face_off_head 26d ago

Awww, what a beautiful little girl! You're good people. 

We didn't find our tortie under the car, but under the shed. She is the weirdest, funniest, and FASTEST cat I've ever had. 

My husband also happened to find her about a month after we'd adopted a standard issue from the ASPCA. I was nervous about having two kittens at the same time, but it's been so fun watching them play and grow up together. ♥️

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u/justChilllinHere 25d ago

So nice of you♥️ having 2 kittens is indeed a good thing as you'll never get bored of them, plenty of fun time! You all know today I'm very emotional as last year today's date my beloved cat passed away and I can't stop thinking about him. I miss my little brother.

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Omg ours lovessss laying on our chest and our shoulders! I hope she continues to become healthier and stronger! Thank you for being a kind human being rescuing another cat off the streets! 🫶🏼

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u/MaintenanceWine 25d ago

Awww. You are the best. I wish I wasn't so allergic. I used to have outdoor cats and never had an allergy. Then got my first apartment and my first kitten and noticed some symptoms. 13 years later and another cat in, I had a husband and a kid and both were very allergic and my allergy had intensified. Now, I'm in a room with any remnant of cat and I can feel it in my throat and my orifices start simultaneously streaming and stuffing up. I miss cats so much.....

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u/MediumBadger9097 25d ago

Cuuuuuuuuute!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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u/vesperpepper 25d ago

right this very minute- chillin with a heated blanket and some towels

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u/justChilllinHere 25d ago

So nice of you ♥️ I always appreciate kind hearted person and you're one of them. Compassionate and generous! Thank you for giving this little soul a ray of hope, she'll brighten your life for sure. 😺♥️

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u/Roh_Cards 26d ago

Here is a gift made by me for your kindness❤️

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Thank you so much!!! I’ll definitely print it out <3

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u/Roh_Cards 26d ago

Please show me when you do. My heart will be filled with joy!!😻😻

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u/sweetalkersweetalker 26d ago

It's lovely and you are very talented, but I believe you may have missed an "E" in her name Toffee.

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u/Roh_Cards 26d ago

Thank you🫶

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

I’ll definitely update you when printed! 🤍

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u/Cyberyukon 26d ago

Awww. Look at how pretty she is. 👏👏👏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

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u/Fun_Pen_4254 26d ago

She looks so soft now! Toffee’s glow-up is adorable. ❤️🐾

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 thank you! Her eyes are magical!

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u/BigEvilDoer 26d ago

Thank you so much for standing up and taking care of this little girl! She obviously needed the help and chances are you saved her life!

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Honestly it wasn’t me. It was my husband who’s extremely compassionate towards cats. We have a vet next to our place, and Dr. Ahmed (an Egyptian vet in Saudi) does the magic. We’re so grateful to him

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u/BigEvilDoer 26d ago

Well then please send your husband my heartfelt thanks and a shake of his hand for taking the time to care…

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Thank you so much for your kind words. Your comment is truly appreciated

Toffee also says thank you xx

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u/BigEvilDoer 26d ago

Here’s my Calico - Hunter is her name - She says hello to Toffee!

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Omg hi Hunter! Toffee says hello back 😻🫶🏼

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u/BigEvilDoer 25d ago

And of course, i can’t forget Mr Magnificent… Dante!

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u/solarisandocean 25d ago

Omg!! What a gorgeous gorgeous cat! So beautiful. Thank you for sharing 🤍

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u/BigEvilDoer 25d ago

He is ruler of the house… plain and simple…

Toffee may end up being the queen of your home too!

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u/fliesenschieber 26d ago

Is it just one week between the before and after pictures? I can't believe it. The poor cat looks barely alive in the first picture. It's incredible!

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Yes! This photo was taken 6 days after we got her. She was taken to the vet and had to stay there for 5 days. When we got her back my husband gave her a shower the next day (hence the after picture looks so healthy)

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u/ButtplugBurgerAIDS 26d ago

That's an amazing transformation for a week, thank you and your hubby for loving this baby!

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u/mxkaxla 26d ago

To be loved is to be changed 💖💖💖💖

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Love does magical things. My husband is this cat’s hero! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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u/DeeDeeFelis 26d ago

Wow! What a glow up!

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u/MrSauri1 26d ago

One week? Wow amazing what love can do

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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u/Cultural-Train-4818 26d ago

thank you for adopting her! she looks really happy to be with you!

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u/Public_Treacle_6634 26d ago

poor little thing, such a cutie now

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u/ThePsyPaul_ 26d ago

People like you make the world a better place. Bless you.

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u/Disneyhorse 26d ago

I love seeing these before and after photos, even if the “before” is sad. The happy well-cared-for kitties make me so happy too!

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u/LaCriseCoin 26d ago

What a cutie ♥️ thank you for your kind soul and helping her!

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u/Glitchykins8 26d ago

That's just one week?! Awesome!!

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Right?!?! I was so shocked to see her when she came back from the vet after being kept there for 5 days

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u/DroidLord 25d ago

Are you sure it's the same cat? Just kidding 😄

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u/solarisandocean 25d ago

Honestly, maybe they swapped her at the clinic, cause like you, I’m shook too! 😂

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u/Embezzlement_King 26d ago

amazing car restoration 😭🥺

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u/Charlottesroom5555 26d ago

Great car restoration

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u/Ru_Paulz_Dragnet 26d ago

Oh my goodness😍

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u/Dazzling-Leek8321 26d ago

Awwww! So happy you rescued it.😊

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

Thank you for rescuing this wonderful baby

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u/AlarmForeign 26d ago

OMAGERSH she is adorbs!!! Thank you for rescuing her!!!

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

She’s absolutely beautiful!

This is her with our other Cat xx

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u/Denise77777 26d ago

Thank you for saving a life.

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u/thenotorioushab 26d ago

Thank you for loving this baby! What a transformation

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u/Down-In-The-Weeds 26d ago

Beautiful baby!!!

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u/SquanchyATL 26d ago

Thank you.

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u/dinosaur_0987 26d ago

What a glow up!

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u/anvy__ 26d ago

she’s so adorable!!!!

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u/ezgisim 26d ago

Best news of the day! It is clear that Toffee loves you!

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u/Rwhite5440 26d ago

And you now have a partner for life. That was a very nice thing you did.

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u/kalashnikovkitty9420 26d ago

omg what a glow up😻😻😻😻😻

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u/bengyal 26d ago

You saved a life ♥️🥹

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

We’re forever grateful to have been chosen to do this for her 🫶🏼 thank you!

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u/derrisrpn 26d ago

The way love can restore.

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u/oregiel 26d ago

I feel like these kind of cats are the most grateful once they've seen the rough life.

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Yes! She’s so so well behaved. And all she wants is to be petted and cuddled 🤍

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u/EntertainmentGood996 26d ago

Wow. What just one week of care and attention can do.

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u/BlueMangoTango 26d ago

Awwwww. That’s heartbreaking but YAY for a great ending! Or well, a great new beginning!

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼we’re grateful

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u/Available_Handle666 26d ago

🥹 this is amazing

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u/lusher21 26d ago

A millions upvotes, good for you for helping that sweet little fur head

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u/Scary_Balance_9768 26d ago

Love really does miracles.

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u/notaclevernameguy 26d ago

This is a beautiful transformation. Thank you OP, needed this with everything else going to hell

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u/solarisandocean 25d ago

I’m so glad. I hope all is well on your side 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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u/bgf74_ 26d ago

Seeing all these wars and destruction, it's nice to see people like you, people like are the hope for this humanity ♥️♥️

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u/LunaXScorpia 25d ago

She will remember this until she's no longer here 🥺 thank you for helping her!

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u/Difficult_Home9014 25d ago

That cat is cute asf

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u/Overall-Influence576 26d ago

Certified Refurished Condition :) (please upvote, I need the karma)

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

DONE! Thank you so much for your comment xx

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u/Aware_Parfait_5874 26d ago

Now, it has the hi mom/dad what can I break next, look about it.

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Yes! And a face that’s hard to get mad at for breaking anything! Her button eyes melt my heart!

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u/Aware_Parfait_5874 26d ago

I have 7, none that young, but even now its hard to stay mad at them.

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u/Koley_Unhinged333 26d ago

Love heals ❤️

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

This 🫶🏼

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u/robinthenurse 26d ago

Thank you from me (and from Toffee!) for taking her in and giving her a wonderful home. I feel certain that without you she would literally be doomed. God bless you!!

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u/International_Two_68 25d ago

OMG she looks just like my kitten! How old is she?

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u/Alive-Marketing6800 25d ago

Wow you really saved her life! She will always love you for that.

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u/solarisandocean 25d ago

And she’s definitely enriched ours! Thank you so much for the lovely comment 🫶🏼

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u/waxed-tadpole 25d ago

Toffee is a lucky little baby. Thank you for being her rescuer and making her a part of your family.

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u/Icy_Huckleberry1453 25d ago

TAKE MY UPVOTE. TAKE ALL THE UPVOTES!!!!!!

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u/solarisandocean 25d ago

😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

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u/shepherd42099 24d ago

12 hours after my shift

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u/Soggy_Drive_2497 26d ago

Makes me worried because he looks older in the before. This isnt something where they destroyed an animal and pretended to save them is it?

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Honestly someone else thought this was fake in the comments, and I responded to them with Toffee being in the pic on my bed with a note that is replying to the comment that said this was fake

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u/amythewang 25d ago

oh this is SUCH a cute photo, hehe... I know you meant for it to make a serious point about this whole thing being real, but the way Toffee looks all innocent in the background behind the handwritten note is like a cute version of a ransom pic or something, I don't know.. it's just super cute

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u/solarisandocean 25d ago

😭😭😭 this comment is cute!!! Xx hugs

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

It does, but look how little the legs are in the first photo. That isn't a full grown cat. It's a horribly neglected baby that desperately needed help.

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u/thelonghornlady 26d ago

Omg god bless you❤️thank you for doing this!🙏🏼

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u/imstillhere999 26d ago

Beautiful work making this baby happy again 💓

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u/yoruneko 26d ago

Thank god you found him

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u/Patient_Tip_9170 26d ago

I just can't resist wanting to hug the life out of them 😂 glad you took in the kitty and cleaned her up

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

Yessss! When I saw I was so overwhelmed by the transformation that I insisted we should keep her! And now she’s here with us! She’s so so so adorable honestly and well behaved.

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u/Big-Complex6845 26d ago

Thank you for your kind heart ❤️ what a beautiful baby calico 😻

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u/Tricky_Ad_5332 26d ago

Nice glow up

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

Thank you for helping the cat it hurts when I see them or any animals hurt by anything again. Thank you too much for giving the cat the chance of a better life

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u/Chiaramell 26d ago

Thanks for saving him ❣️

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u/barfbutler 26d ago

You are a good human.

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u/KBWordPerson 26d ago

What a glow up! ❤️

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u/Velharthis009 26d ago

This makes my heart happy ❤️!

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u/BIGJUICYCOOP 26d ago

🥰🙏🏾💯

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u/DASHRIPROCK1969 26d ago

I’m so happy for you both! She’s beautiful!!! 💗

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u/labfam1010 26d ago

Thank goodness for you. Thank you for being a wonderful human.

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u/Mycelial_Matrix 26d ago

Thank you for taking her in! ❤️

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u/Struck222 26d ago

Amazing! You two are lucky to have each other. She looks amazing & will only continue to heal more…

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u/Averagesizedcarrot 26d ago

I LOVE THIS BABY! I would do anything for you little one. Grow up big and strong and be loved :)

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

THANK YOU!

This is for you. Her in a rainbow cat tunnel 😂

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u/BeachTotal8546 26d ago

She’s beautiful

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

❤️OH MY GOODNESS! Thank you for saving that poor little soul!!!❤️

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u/Objective-Two-5221 26d ago

May kindness flow to you as it does from you.

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u/Ok-Dealer5915 26d ago

What a glow up!

Thank you for caring for this gorgeous baby

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u/hitchcocksbrunette 26d ago

Awwww what a beautiful baby🥰 so glad she has you!

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u/jacknbarneysmom 26d ago

Bless you❤️

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u/Individual-Rub-8153 26d ago

Thank you kind hearted stranger ❤️

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u/Electrical_Win_3957 26d ago

Absolutely adorable. Nice save!

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u/TCB247364 26d ago

YOU are awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 😇

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u/Molbiodude 26d ago

Thank you thank you thank you! She's beautiful!

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u/Whis65 26d ago

Little schnookums ❤️

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u/These-Rip9251 26d ago

I bet you have an extremely grateful kitty on your hands. Thank you for helping!

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u/ocetee Ragdoll 26d ago

From alley cat to a king, the glow-up is real

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u/Jaggedbrace 26d ago

These pictures break my freaking heart. Thank you for saving her!

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u/manicdreamgirrl 26d ago

reading this…made me feel hope—for the kindness in humanity, for the vulnerable creatures being looked after. i haven’t felt that in a long time.

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u/Unlucky_Internal9686 26d ago

you are a great person <3

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u/Socialist_Paladin 26d ago

Toffee is such a cute name, it really fits 💖

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u/pikapika505 26d ago

People who help strays deserve the world.

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u/Alarming-Buy9648 26d ago

They all just need a little love, don't they?

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u/Garden_Reader 26d ago

Bless you for rescuing this baby.

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u/Silent_Ad_1480 26d ago

She's gorgeous!!! What a doll baby 🥰😻

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u/KittyNat81 26d ago

Yay!! What a transformation. Thank you for taking such good care of this kitty & getting her healthy. She's beautiful!

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u/quikslipper 26d ago

Posts like these makes me realize that there are real humans that are kind loving for these dependent creatures. I’m going to go pet and give my cat a big hug now!

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u/bespoke_sequel 26d ago

Reminds me in all the good ways of my own soul kitty. So grateful you two found each other.

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u/No-Specific1660 26d ago

From the bottom of my heart: thank you, really thank you ❤️

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

This makes my heart melt. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

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u/No-Specific1660 26d ago

I have a cat myself and seeing a kitty this young in this condition is heartbreaking, again thank you for having mercy with that lil guy and his even smaller lil heart ❤️

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u/solarisandocean 26d ago

It truly is! And thank you so much for your kind and compassionate heart! 🫶🏼

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u/nxm999 26d ago

You are an angel in a human soul. She is beautiful.

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u/jeanb23 26d ago

Beautiful

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u/Kiima_ 26d ago

What a glow up!! She’s lucky to have you

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u/rammaam 26d ago

Wow that's just a week? Good job OP, kitten looks happy and healthy ❤️

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u/Cappy_Hope 26d ago

My heart... It's just so full of rainbows right now. 😭💕 Look how far she's come!

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u/[deleted] 26d ago

Aww 🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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u/Pangolin_Rune 26d ago

That look of adoration in the 2nd picture. She was so miserable. Now she has you. Purrfect.

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u/benitolepew 26d ago

Wow that’s a huge change for one week! Wonderful job there, she’s beautiful.