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Woman Rescues A Kitty With A Rare Vitiligo Condition And Her Coat Turns Into Beautiful Snowflake-Like Markings
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Woman Rescues A Kitty With A Rare Vitiligo Condition And Her Coat Turns Into Beautiful Snowflake-Like Markings

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A German woman named Nicole always dreamed of having a cat, but she never thought that one day fate would bring her two at the same time! During her visit to a local farm, she accidentally spotted two little kittens hiding in the corner of a barn. At that time, they were only four-months-old. They were in bad shape and Nicole knew that they desperately needed medical attention. She was certain that without her help the kitties wouldn’t last long.

More info: Instagram (h/t: LoveMeow)

Image credits: Elli

“They were in a desolate condition with mites and infections in their ears. It hurt me to see them suffer, so I took both home,” Nicole told Love Meow. They both were incredibly beautiful with black and white coats and had wonderful and warm personalities. Therefore, Nicole decided to name them ‘Elli’ and ‘Rosie’. With lots of love and care, the sisters have been nursed and quickly enough became two strong and healthy kitties.

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From the very beginning, Elli was a bit different compared to other cats as she showed her honest affection and was extremely cuddly. “She was very playful and sometimes acted more like a dog than a cat,” Nicole said.

Image credits: Elli

9 months later, Nicole noticed a small white patch on Elli’s black coat. “It wasn’t there at the beginning. I thought it was lint and tried to remove it, but it turned out to be her fur,” Nicole explained.

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Image credits: Elli

Since then, her appearance started to change as more patches continued to form all over her coat. Unsure and scared about Elli’s condition, Nicole took her to the vet to find out what might be causing these marks.

Image credits: Elli

The vet calmed her down and explained that Elli has a very rare condition called vitiligo. Vitiligo occurs when patches of the skin/fur lose their pigment. This rare condition affects 0.5-2% of the general population in humans and is even more uncommon in animals as every animal from cat to horse can develop this condition.

Image credits: Elli

Image credits: Elli

The condition didn’t cause any physical harm to Elli but only gave her more unique features and added more adorableness.

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Image credits: Elli

Some may say that these unique featured looks like snowflakes but Nicole confirms that it makes her look like a little cute owl. “She looks like a little snow owl,” Nicole said. “She is so cute and her fur continues to change every day.”

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Image credits: Elli

Image credits: Elli

Elli loves her sister’s – Rosie’s – company!

Image credits: Elli

Now Elli is a little unique kitty that enjoys her life without a care in the world!

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maoamdose avatar
Pumbaa
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

0.5-2%! Didn't know that.. So I'm a collectors edition now? :D

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glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In all honesty, I think vitiligo is a really intriguing condition. It doesn't hurt anyone, just changes the texture of the body. Eli looks super cute!

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Katrina B.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone with the disorder, it doesn't change texture. It feels the same as regular skin

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Benjamin Boysley
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat is beautiful and the story is nice, but the sentence: "From the very beginning, Elli was a bit different compared to other cats as she showed her honest affection and was extremely cuddly." annoys me, cats are affectionate and do enjoy cuddling, they are very loving creatures and this stigma of selfish, loner cats is ridiculous.

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Liam Walsh
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do cat lovers see it as stigma? I don't and being genuinely honest I have known several cats who just are more standoffish. I think the problem is that some people see this as a devaluing characteristic when it isn't. I've known some that want to curl up on my lap and others that want to sleep behind the sofa. The ones behind the sofa might share their affection in a different way - that early morning mouse-gift perhaps! All are wonderful in their own way.

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Isa
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

awwww I was reading this and I was ahhh so cute..so beautiful...my cat was looking at me like*what's wrong with you hooomaaann?*

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Valerie Fawn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kitty is beautiful. It would be very interesting to see new patterns every day.

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KarmaQueen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat is beautiful and amazing that you were able to experience this. Once in a life-time

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Grivzyrn Novarn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like a Pokémon. From CatElli to CatOwli ^^ I'll throw myself out. But the next stage would be interesting. Will she ever be completely white?

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Meowton Mewsk
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well. That’s the cutest cat I’ve ever seen! Job well done. Lol

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Meeow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's a pretty cat, no matter what color her fur is. I hope she stay health and live a longer life.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That cat is so beautiful! That is so interesting as well, I have never heard it. Probably worth the google.

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Monika Soffronow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@ƒιѕн -> Those 0,5-2% refer to living, feeling fellow human beings. Many of whom probably suffer daily from insensitive comments. Your comment has a rather degrading tone to it. Words can hurt, you know.

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Teri Campisi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both are beautiful cats! I love cats especially "different" ones. Thank you for saving them both.

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Phil Boswell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That last picture <3 that is the opposite of an unhappy cat! When they can snooze like that, it's proof that you're doing at least something very, very right ;-)

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

0.5-2%! Didn't know that.. So I'm a collectors edition now? :D

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glowworm2
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In all honesty, I think vitiligo is a really intriguing condition. It doesn't hurt anyone, just changes the texture of the body. Eli looks super cute!

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Katrina B.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone with the disorder, it doesn't change texture. It feels the same as regular skin

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Benjamin Boysley
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat is beautiful and the story is nice, but the sentence: "From the very beginning, Elli was a bit different compared to other cats as she showed her honest affection and was extremely cuddly." annoys me, cats are affectionate and do enjoy cuddling, they are very loving creatures and this stigma of selfish, loner cats is ridiculous.

orders_4 avatar
Liam Walsh
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do cat lovers see it as stigma? I don't and being genuinely honest I have known several cats who just are more standoffish. I think the problem is that some people see this as a devaluing characteristic when it isn't. I've known some that want to curl up on my lap and others that want to sleep behind the sofa. The ones behind the sofa might share their affection in a different way - that early morning mouse-gift perhaps! All are wonderful in their own way.

Load More Replies...
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Isa
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

awwww I was reading this and I was ahhh so cute..so beautiful...my cat was looking at me like*what's wrong with you hooomaaann?*

severedreflections avatar
Valerie Fawn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This kitty is beautiful. It would be very interesting to see new patterns every day.

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KarmaQueen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat is beautiful and amazing that you were able to experience this. Once in a life-time

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Grivzyrn Novarn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like a Pokémon. From CatElli to CatOwli ^^ I'll throw myself out. But the next stage would be interesting. Will she ever be completely white?

Load More Replies...
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Meowton Mewsk
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well. That’s the cutest cat I’ve ever seen! Job well done. Lol

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Meeow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's a pretty cat, no matter what color her fur is. I hope she stay health and live a longer life.

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Purple Space Cow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That cat is so beautiful! That is so interesting as well, I have never heard it. Probably worth the google.

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Monika Soffronow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@ƒιѕн -> Those 0,5-2% refer to living, feeling fellow human beings. Many of whom probably suffer daily from insensitive comments. Your comment has a rather degrading tone to it. Words can hurt, you know.

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Teri Campisi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both are beautiful cats! I love cats especially "different" ones. Thank you for saving them both.

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Phil Boswell
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That last picture <3 that is the opposite of an unhappy cat! When they can snooze like that, it's proof that you're doing at least something very, very right ;-)

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