Upon learning that a litter of kittens was being given away in Seattle, Washington, Ashley Morrison, an animal rights advocate, felt compelled to intervene and provide assistance. According to Ashley, the kittens were not neutered, immunized, or parasite-free when they were given away. After speaking with the owner, Ashley offered to pay for the kittens’ essential medical supplies and vaccinations since she recognized that the owner would not be able to afford them alone. Initially, Ashley believed that only one kitten needed attention, but upon arriving, she noticed another small kitten trembling inside the box. This tiny fur ball was half the size of its siblings.
Ashley was granted permission by the man to adopt a second kitten, but she had to commit to providing all the required medical attention. Additionally, the mother cat was given for sterilization to prevent further offspring. Munchkin, the smaller of the two kittens, struggled to catch up with his fully-developed brother Losyash in terms of growth and development.
Munchkin paid a visit to the veterinarian for the very first time and was informed of his mild anemia and some neurological issues. At barely 90 days old, he weighed just 1.5 kg, but Ashley took excellent care of him, keeping a watchful eye on him day and night to ensure he was in good health.
Compared to the other kittens, he seemed to have less energy and sometimes his eyes would be tiny like the bridge of his nose. However, when he began to play, he was unstoppable. He loved to sleep near Ashley and would whine if he couldn’t find her. According to an Instagram post by Ashley, he liked to take naps on the couch before joining in on playtime with his siblings.
Upon his brother’s adoption, Munchkin still had some growing up to do. To make sure he didn’t feel lonely, Ashley introduced him to a new kitten – Betty. Despite being two months older, Munchkin and Betty hit it off right away and became the best of friends. They were both of equal size and inseparable from then on.
Upon entering the room, Ashley stumbled upon Betty who had just undergone sterilization and was being cradled by Munchkin. A few weeks later, Munchkin hit the weight threshold of 3 kg, indicating that he was ready for castration and could begin his search for a permanent home. On August 24th, his wish came true as Munchkin and Betty were adopted by a loving family who already had several feline friends. The pair made the journey to their new home and upon arrival, Betty immediately took a nap on a cat climbing frame while Munchkin showed affection to his new parents by rubbing against them.
Betty and Munchkin may not be related by blood, but they have a close bond similar to that of siblings, as described by their foster parents, David and Erica. Despite being half Munchkin’s age, Betty is almost the same size as him, weighing in at 4.6 kg, while Munchkin is a robust 5.5 kg. Betty may be a bit more frail, but she is just as loving as Munchkin, enjoying cuddles and playtime. In fact, she follows her older brother around the house and down the corridor. As the young kitten continues to grow, his legs are getting stronger due to his remarkable appetite.
The family is overjoyed that Munchkin has transformed into an incredibly loving and friendly companion, showing no signs of fear or nervousness.
During the night, our furry friend likes to snuggle up at the end of our bed. However, there are moments when he thinks it’s a good idea to climb up on both our knees simultaneously. This leads to a contented purr and a lot of adorable nose boops in our faces.