A mother's sacrifice
A ginger cat was recently taken in by Welcome to the Zoo, a foster-based rescue network in Florida. As reported by the website LoveMeow, the feline weighed just over 6 pounds and was nothing but skin and bone.
Yet, despite her hunger and exhaustion, the cat, named Violet, was accompanied by three kittens.
A genetic rarity
Beyond her extraordinary maternal instinct, Violet is also intriguing because of her genetics. In the feline world, the vast majority of ginger cats are male; only one in five is female.
Thanks to the constant care from her foster family and plenty of food, the little family regained their strength. The kittens all managed to find their own homes.
Sadly, Violet was the only one left behind. Now fully recovered, she is waiting for someone who can see beyond her being an adult cat and give her the home she deserves.