The story of CB the kitten begins over two months ago when she was brought to ACCT Philly as a single kitten. Despite her small size, CB’s love for people and cuddles made her stand out to staff and volunteers at the shelter. After recognizing that CB needed constant attention, the search for a foster volunteer began. Fortunately, Erica Whitsell, a vet tech, came forward to offer her help. However, the first night was challenging as CB refused to eat from a bottle, making it exhausting and lengthy.

Erica, who goes by the handle @phillykittylady_fosters, shared how she had to feed the kitten through a tube and even gave her an enema to alleviate her swollen tummy. Despite the challenges, Erica tirelessly attended to the tiny feline’s needs and was ecstatic to see CB’s condition improve the following day after a sleepless night of nursing.

Erica at phillykittylady_fosters was overjoyed to see the kitten perk up and eagerly latch onto her bottle like a champ. The little one quickly got the hang of drinking milk and became quite the efficient milk-drinking machine. Erica couldn’t help but share how much she loved being held and how easy she was to take care of. As she grew stronger, CB began using her legs more and improving her coordination with each passing day.

As she matured, CB’s hunger intensified according to Erica @phillykittylady_fosters. With each passing day, her meows got louder and more demanding, matching her growth spurt. If the bottle wasn’t provided quickly enough, she would gently nip Erica’s hand. During the following 14 days, CB became skilled at using the litter box and started to adapt to solid food. Gradually, she moved away from relying solely on her trusty bottle.