A Kind Person Discovers a Kitten in the Yard, and Though He’s Tiny, He’s Already a Fearless ‘Warrior’

A kind person discovered a kitten in their yard. Despite being tiny, he was already a fearless “warrior.”

Last month, a woman spotted a community cat carrying her kittens across her backyard. Later, to her surprise, she discovered one kitten had been left behind.

Hoping the mother cat would return for her lost kitten, the woman waited overnight while keeping an eye on the little one. Despite her efforts to locate the mother, she never reappeared.

Realizing it was time to step in, the woman reached out to her local rescue, Murphy’s Law Animal Rescue, for help.

Despite his small size, the kitten, named Cougar, was very vocal and had the heart of a big cat.

“Right away, we had a good feeling about his odds because he was in fairly good condition and took to the bottle without hesitation,” Sarah Kelly, founder of the rescue, shared with Love Meow.

Cougar quickly adjusted to round-the-clock bottle feeding. Wrapped in a warm towel before each meal, he felt secure, comfy, and loved. With his voracious appetite, he began gaining weight and strength.

As his legs grew stronger, he pushed himself up, eager to stand. Once he found his balance, there was no stopping him—he was on the move.

Though a bit wobbly, Cougar was determined to explore, taking one careful step at a time and steadying himself with his pointy tail. Encouraged by his foster mom’s voice, he squeaked and trilled in response as he toddled toward her.

“He has always had a tremendously bright personality and is so loving,” his foster mom shared.

As his ears unfurled, his hearing sharpened, sparking his curiosity. While he enjoyed his assortment of cat beds, he particularly delighted in the human bed, waddling across it and sinking his tiny paws into the soft fabric.

After each adventure, he’d plop onto the cozy blanket for a quick snooze, content and happy.

“He’s so outgoing—he loves our resident cats and our Great Dane. He’s so small but confidently runs around the whole house like he owns it. He’s such a happy little dude.”

With multiple meals a day, Cougar has grown an adorable, round belly, which he loves to flaunt, proudly showing off his newfound size.

“Cougar is wobbling his way into kitten-hood and excited to get the hang of walking, pouncing, and playing.”

In just a few weeks, he’s reached several milestones, mastering the litter box, playing with toys, and sampling his first solid food from a dish. He’s even perfected the “kitten look” to get what he wants, using his irresistible charm to win over everyone.

Whenever his foster mom walks in, Cougar dashes over, greeting her with a symphony of meows.

With steadier feet, he is fine-tuning his running, jumping, and climbing skills, gearing up to be a playful troublemaker. He keeps up with the older cats and his gentle canine pal, trying to appear twice his size during playtime, full of energy and enthusiasm.

Despite being left behind, Cougar always had a strong will to live, like a fearless little warrior. Now, he scampers around the house, commanding attention with every step, as if he’s the one in charge, radiating confidence and joy.