Welcome Home, Milton | #WobblyWednesday
Dear Milton,
I knew the moment your foster mom (who was also Sophie’s foster mom) texted me a picture of you a few weeks ago with the message, “We have a kitten with Down Syndrome” that you would eventually join our family. I think Rebecca knew exactly what she was doing when she sent me that message 😉 . Here we are three weeks later, and you are home with us. You have been here three days now, and I am already so in love with you.
While cats can’t technically have Down Syndrome, you definitely have a handful of congenital defects going on. At nine weeks of age, you weigh just half a pound and are the size of a 2-3 week old kitten. You only have one eye that has very limited vision, and there is a good possibility you will eventually lose that eye. Your head has a mouse or possum-like shape to it, and you have no tail. Because of your Manx Syndrome, you sometimes can’t control your bowels. Some would probably look at you and think, “What’s the point?”
That’s exactly what someone thought, because you and your two siblings were found in a dumpster. Someone then brought you into Animal Welfare, where you were all put on Death Row because you were so sickly – especially you, little boy. Thankfully someone from Circle of Friends Animal Society picked the three of you up on the day you were to be euthanized. While your siblings’ conditions have improved and they have grown and gained weight, you haven’t been so lucky.
When I look at you though, I don’t see your funny-shaped head, your tailless backend, or the fact that you barely have even just one eye. I see nothing but pure love in tiny kitten form. I see a sweet, sweet soul that deserves a chance; a soul that deserves nothing but the best, nothing but unconditional love. And that is exactly what you are going to get.
While I may not know how long we have with you, what I do know is that you will be more loved than you could possibly imagine. You will be well-cared for. You will want for nothing. You will have a place to call home, forever.
You have a family who are all betting their hearts on you.
Welcome home, Milton.
Love,
Mom
Summer says
OMC… what a special little guy. I know he is here for a reason, and I am so excited to see it unfold! I do hope his journey here is longer rather than shorter.
Madi says
Milton…you have landed in the lap of love there. Our money is on the fact that you will thrive. TLC
works wonders
Hugs madi and mom
nichole says
OMD – what a cutie patootie you are Milton! Welcome to your forever home!
Three Chatty Cats says
Aww, this is so sweet. Little Milton is so lucky to call you mommy! Hugs and purrs to both you and the sweet, little guy.
Melissa & Mudpie says
I’m sitting here in tears. I love him already too, and you, my friends, are angels on earth. Purring and praying for you all. {{{HUGS}}}
Connie says
May you defy the odds and have a long amazing life… My best wishes and strongest purrs for you Milton
The Florida Furkids says
Beautiful boy and sweet post. Welcome home Milton!
The Florida Furkids
Tamago says
Oh my goodness, Milton, what a sweet baby you are! Poeple may think you are unlucky to be a “special needs” kitty, but you are the luckiest kitty to have the very best forever home and family! I’m so happy for you, sweetheart. Looking forward to reading more about you 🙂
Christy Paws says
OMC! He is so cute and precious. What a lucky kitty to have come to live with you. Mom’s eyes got a little leaky. She said this reminded her of so many sad stories from when she was a foster mom.
Ann Staub says
Aw! What a cutie. He totally lucked out finding his forever home.
Kitties Blue says
Emily, that was so beautifully written. Mom got all choked up and almost started crying. As she said in her e-mail, she knows that with your generous spirit and loving heart you will give Milton every opportunity to live a happy and long life. We fell in love the moment we saw you, Milton, just like Mom Emily did. We send you love, purrs, prayers and the POTP. Astrid sends Sampy all her love and a kiss for every star in the sky. XOCK,, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Rhonda says
Sweet, sweet baby. Thank you.
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Brian Frum says
That is just the best thing ever and y’all rock! Welcome home Milton, you are as cute as can be sweet boy!
Silver from the Dash Kitten Crew says
Ohhh Welcome Milton! Welcome indeed little lad – you have the Best. Home. Ever. unless you want to come and visit us in New Zealand……. 🙂 Fight hard – grow strong and we look forward to seeing you grow bigger, taller and stronger!!!
Tenacious Little Terrier says
He looks so sweet and he’s landed in a great home! Welcome little guy.
Christine Caplan says
Thank you for saving this sweet little munchkin – every animals deserves a second chance and thanks to people like you, they get them. What a sweet little face!! I’m sure a lot of joy has entered your house since bringing Milton home!
The Swiss Cats says
What a cute special guy ! He couldn’t have found a better home ! Purrs
prancer pie says
Welcome Milton! You certainly won the lottery when you got your new furever family!
Sweet Purrfections says
Milton – you’ve found the purrfect forever home!
Sometimes Cats Herd You says
Oh, Milton, you really are a special little kitty, and you have the purrfect family to care for you!
Scout Charles says
Bless you mom Emily for your loving heart. Milton is such lucky fur baby to have you to care for him. He could not have found a better family to give him the best chance at life.
Thank you for all you do .
Hugs…Charles and his mom
The Feline Contingent says
Mrrp? Meow! PurrPurrPurrPurr…
My clowdermates and I are furry happy to hear Milton got a onetruehome.
I am a senior nurse cat and very clean. Does Milton need a wash?
Lilith Kitten Mahoney, Age 15
Nurse Cat
The Feline Contingent
Cathy Keisha says
Dear Milton, you don’t know yet how lucky you are. You’ve survived the worst of your life and now things will be looking up for you. You will grow bigger and stronger and will learn love like no other kitty before you. Welcome home, little dood.
Dusty Desert Dogs says
aww such a sweet tiny baby kitten he looks like he is going to have a wonderful life with you.
The Island Cats says
Oh Milton! You’re in such good hands now. We’re purring for you.
ATCAD - Socks, Scylla,Chimera,Yin,Yang, Fenris & Tuiren says
Milton, you have found a wonderful family and you are going to be so LOVED. We are sending tons of healing purrs and lots of love your way so you can enjoy each and every day you have with them.
The Daily Pip says
Oh Milton is such a cutie. Before BlogPaws we volunteered at Best Friends with some special needs kitties, including Connor who has Manx Syndrome, too. I had never heard of the condition before. Conner kind of hopped sideways instead of walking and was such a sweetheart. Glad Milton is safe and sound with you.
Ellen Pilch says
Welcome home Milton. I am sure with your love, he will thrive.
PAWESOME CATS says
Welcome home Milton – the power of love is strong and you couldn’t have found a more loving home. We’re purring for a happy and healthy life for you!
The DIY Dog Mom says
Congratulations! And Welcome Milton!
LP says
We fell in love with you the moment we saw you too Milton.! We are so happy you are with such a special and loving family. Now all you need to do is keep thriving and eating and growing and thriving and eating and growing because the love part is all taken care of 🙂
the critters in the cottage xo
FiveSibesMom says
Milton is such a sweetie! Welcome home!
meowmeowmans says
We already love little Milton. Bless you for adopting this special dude. We can’t think of a better forever home. 🙂
Carol Bryant says
My heart is so happy. What a wonderful adoption and congrats on your new baby!
Sam says
Emily bless your heart……Milton is the luckiest little guy in the world to be part of your loving family. No matter where his little road takes him, he will be surrounded with love. I hope he rallies and thrives and knows the joy of being WANTED and loved instead of thrown away and discarded. I shed some happy tears reading about Milton and I’m looking forward to updates and seeing him grow big and strong…….
Love, Pam (and Sammy too)
Beth Patterson says
I’m glad that Milton found a great home! Congratulations to all of you and thanks to the person who found him in a dumpster and took him to a shelter, the rescue group and his foster mom!
Sadie says
He is a lucky kitten. What a beautiful welcome for him.
Annabelle says
We tried to comment yesterday but got a message error (500) so it didn’t take.
WE are so happy : bless you bless you bless you and welcome dear Milton.
Talent Hounds says
Crying here. Milton is one lucky little fellow now after such a rough start. He has found the perfect home full of love.
Dolly the Doxie says
Lucky for Milton what short life he may have will be filled with love and affection. Love Dolly
Cathy Armato says
What a beautiful post! I’m so happy for Milton that he found someone with such an enormous heart. People like you are the diamond gems of animal welfare! Wishing Milton all the love & happiness he can hold.
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
Lola The Rescued Cat says
Oh hi, Milton! Aren’t you the cutest little thing! You sure did adopt the right family, because you will get lots of love and the best care. We are sending purrs to you.
Kwee Cats and Art says
Awww, welcome home for sure, Milton! We send you hugs and love and kitty kisses – to you and your wonderful Mom and family.