This Permanently Surprised Cat Wasn’t Supposed To Survive, Now He’s 4 Years Old
Kevin the Russian Blue cat was found in a car park and brought to a vet clinic when he was just 4 weeks old. He was not like the other kittens, though; he had a serious condition and the vets didn’t believe he’d live.
“His outlook when he first arrived at the clinic was not good at all,” his owner Tailah told Bored Panda. “The first night I brought him home and tried him on solids, he would peck at the food so hard that he would literally bang his head on the floor.”
Kevin has Hydrocephalus. “Hydrocephalus is a condition involving fluid on the brain,” Taliah explained. “The biggest concern was that it would cause Kevin to seizure but 4 years later and he’s never had one! He is strictly an indoor cat though he has an enclosed balcony with a castle and toys and he also has access to our side courtyard.
“I always had a gut feeling that he was going to be a miracle kitten but I didn’t know whether that was because I got attached within 5 seconds of meeting him and knew I wouldn’t be able to let him go!” Happy 4th birthday, Kev!
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Meet Kevin, the cat who always looks surprised
He was found in a car park and brought to a vet clinic when he was just 4 weeks old
He was not like the other kittens, though; he had a serious condition
“His outlook when he first arrived at the clinic was not good at all,” Kevin’s owner Tailah told Bored Panda
“He would peck at the food so hard that he would literally bang his head on the floor”
“I was worried that his sight was much worse than we initially thought but he continued to improve!”
Kevin has Hydrocephalus: “a condition involving fluid on the brain”
“The biggest concern was that it would cause Kevin to seizure”
“But 4 years later and he’s never had one”
“He is strictly an indoor cat”
“Though he has an enclosed balcony with a castle and toys and he also has access to our side courtyard”
“He is so playful!”
“He does laps of the house at 2am in the morning like any other cat and is so affectionate!”
“I always had a gut feeling that he was going to be a miracle kitten”
“…but I didn’t know whether that was because I got attached within 5 seconds of meeting him…”
“…and knew I wouldn’t be able to let him go!”
Happy 4th birthday, Kev!
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He is gorgeous! Happy Birthday Kev!!!! And a big thank you to his human for posting wonderful pictures!!!!
As a man I was crying,my daughter died of a similar condition,thank you and God Bless you for taking Kevin in,he look's such a precious character :) xx
Kevin looks absolutely adorable. You did right by him. He is so cute. And, I think it's safe to say, he knows he's loved. You are a very good person.
I'm so happy he is well and has a great Mum. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEV* you're a real cutie-pe!
I gave a Russian Blue mix and they are so much fun. Bless you for being his mommy and hope he has many more Happy Birthdays!!❤❤
Happy birthday to your big fluffy ball of fury cuteness!!! I'm very curious about this balcony enclosure you created ? How did you block it around the top so he doesn't jump off after a bird or God knows what!? And how did you give him a cat flap? Our balcony doors are all glass :( Ideas & imagination welcomed :) Lots of love to you (but mainly Kev) ;) :P Jen xxx
Awww amazin wot a bit of lovein does ... So happy Kevin has someone like u to love an care f him .. Happy birthday Kevin big up fella :)
in some pictures he looks more "full in the face and his eyes look mostly forced shut. I am curious does it get worse? Does he receive treatments to keep it in check? He is super cute!
What a wonderful story. Animals with "disabilities" (Including human animals) often surprise us.
Happy b' day Kevin...my best prayer for you, your owner and Bored Panda for sharing this wonderful news
I think Kevin, is the best a d a very brave Boy ????????????????????????
I love people who love animals and are prepared to show it like Kev's owners. I am sure they have made Kev the happiest kitty ever.
He is gorgeous! Happy Birthday Kev!!!! And a big thank you to his human for posting wonderful pictures!!!!
As a man I was crying,my daughter died of a similar condition,thank you and God Bless you for taking Kevin in,he look's such a precious character :) xx
Kevin looks absolutely adorable. You did right by him. He is so cute. And, I think it's safe to say, he knows he's loved. You are a very good person.
I'm so happy he is well and has a great Mum. *HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEV* you're a real cutie-pe!
I gave a Russian Blue mix and they are so much fun. Bless you for being his mommy and hope he has many more Happy Birthdays!!❤❤
Happy birthday to your big fluffy ball of fury cuteness!!! I'm very curious about this balcony enclosure you created ? How did you block it around the top so he doesn't jump off after a bird or God knows what!? And how did you give him a cat flap? Our balcony doors are all glass :( Ideas & imagination welcomed :) Lots of love to you (but mainly Kev) ;) :P Jen xxx
Awww amazin wot a bit of lovein does ... So happy Kevin has someone like u to love an care f him .. Happy birthday Kevin big up fella :)
in some pictures he looks more "full in the face and his eyes look mostly forced shut. I am curious does it get worse? Does he receive treatments to keep it in check? He is super cute!
What a wonderful story. Animals with "disabilities" (Including human animals) often surprise us.
Happy b' day Kevin...my best prayer for you, your owner and Bored Panda for sharing this wonderful news
I think Kevin, is the best a d a very brave Boy ????????????????????????
I love people who love animals and are prepared to show it like Kev's owners. I am sure they have made Kev the happiest kitty ever.
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