Polenta

May 21, 2011

Marilena says: Polenta's mother disappeared when she was about 25 days old (she was an outdoors cat, and for not going back to her litter we’re guessing something bad must have happened to her). For about a week her kittens were ‘cared for’ by this person who actually couldn’t care less… he would feed them three times a day with cow milk, and they didn’t even have a blanket or something warm to sleep on! It was a litter of four, but when we heard about them and went to their rescue, one was already gone. :(

They arrived at the vet clinic in really bad shape, and even though we did all we could, on the next day the second one crossed the bridge as well, and so I decided to bring the remaining two to my house, where I could keep an eye on them full time.

Now Polenta and her brother are thriving, each day growing stronger, and couldn’t be more loving and delicious kittens! She is available for adoption through our adoption organization resGatinhos in Sao Paolo, Brazil -- if I can stand to let her go that is. ;-)

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Marilena / resGatinhos

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agmcsorley - 12 years, 12 months ago

8 points

what a sweet baby kitty!

AnneFlat1 - 12 years, 12 months ago

49 points

So sweet and playful. I'm sure she will find a home.

marianne - 12 years, 12 months ago

61 points

Good job in taking them in and taking care of them! They are adorable!

MomcatSooma - 12 years, 12 months ago

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930 points

What a sweet little girl! Bless you for taking such good care of Polenta and her brother. Such a teeny-tiny little girl. :-)

girl cat's mom - 12 years, 12 months ago

reminds of the Girl Cat when she was the Girl Kitten rescued under similar circumstances. How lucky all of you are!!

CarolB57 - 12 years, 12 months ago

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542 points

Polenta is a pretty little girl and looks very comfortable with your group ;-) as I bet all of them are. Thank you cat lovers in Brazil!

wokkawokka - 12 years, 12 months ago

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229 points

I want to hug her!!!!!! She's a perfect little button!!!

Starlinha - 12 years, 12 months ago

Se fosse eu acho que já não me conseguiria separar dela. A Polenta é adorável! Obrigada pelo que fez por estes gatinhos! :)

amalbici - 12 years, 12 months ago

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189 points

wow she's sweet ....

CareAboutCats - 12 years, 12 months ago

326 points

What a sad story. That first picture makes me want to cry. I'm so glad the last two were rescued by you. God bless.

Natthecat - 12 years, 12 months ago

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∞ points

Polenta is a heartbreaker! I love her. So much spirit in such a tiny waif. The video was beautifully done. Keep up the good work--much appreciated.

mma - 12 years, 12 months ago

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1405 points

Please, please love me, Polenta seems to ask. So cute and enjoyed the video, thanks.

kaede - 12 years, 12 months ago

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Huuuug meeee! so cute!

BirmanMama - 12 years, 12 months ago

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951 points

Polenta is so sweet! Sad start to her life but you are making up for it. Surrender now ... you won't be able to let her go. Love her video, too.

jtsagen - 12 years, 12 months ago

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59 points

God Bless You!

Shirley - 12 years, 12 months ago

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267 points

Poor babies!! Thank you so much for saving the ones you could. Oh such a sweet little one, don't let her go.

Cris - 12 years, 12 months ago

Muito linda! Polenta and her brother are very lucky to have found you and your organization. Blessings to you.

agent107 - 12 years, 12 months ago

17 points

What a sweet little baby!

MissyofMissylandia - 12 years, 12 months ago

780 points

I am deeply touched by the story, the pictures and the video. How lovely that you cour save at least two out of the four.

Snowysmom - 12 years, 12 months ago

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395 points

This sweet baby had a rough start to life, but thanks to you, she's now thriving! She's adorable, I love the video! I wouldn't be able to let her go - will you?

eaglesrule6743 - 12 years, 12 months ago

2 points

aw how adorable. so glad her and her brother got saved. that story was so sad. Hopefully someone will adopt her

lovinkat - 12 years, 12 months ago

Wow! What a darling little orange baby. She looks like she feels so safe and happy. And, the video is so sweet.

danimeow - 12 years, 12 months ago

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7 points

omg those eyes are sooooo cute *_*

kibblegirl - 12 years, 12 months ago

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1057 points

Polenta is so adorable, Ginger girls are kind of rare so I think that you should keep her. She seems to really love you, Marilena. as seen in the marvelous video that you made.

rileymama - 12 years, 12 months ago

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47 points

Thank God for you! What a sweet, helpless little girl. Thank God for anyone who helps save our fellow creatures!

Ash1Rose - 12 years, 12 months ago

66 points

Precious beyond words. The video breaks my heart in all the right places.

lisaboese - 12 years, 12 months ago

674 points

Oh, what a precious little baby!!! Hope, hope, hope that you can keep her, because there seems to be a bond between you!!!!

amycats - 12 years, 12 months ago

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641 points

Polenta is so precious! Like many of the comments above, I, too, want to shed a tear when I read the story, but watching the video was really, really special!

docsquid - 12 years, 11 months ago

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642 points

I Love You Momma! Oh my, she is such a precious little girl. How wonderful that you could care for her, and I am sure she will find a wonderful home.

kittycatluvr - 12 years, 11 months ago

125 points

Love the video! Bless you for taking care of them!

CatLoverLady - 12 years, 11 months ago

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36 points

what s sweet, sweet little kitten!
I wish I could give the little cutie-pie a hug.
oxox to Polenta

CatLoverLady - 12 years, 11 months ago

36 points

How are you ever going to give her up?
I know I wouldn't be able to. Polenta got my heart as soon as I saw the pictures and video! Bless you for saving the little ones you could.

Smooch - 12 years, 11 months ago

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736 points

Thank you so much for caring and giving at least these two kitties a chance of a happy life. Polenta is adorable and I would not be able to give her up! I bet she won't have any trouble finding a forever home, she's soooo sweet!

Smooch - 12 years, 11 months ago

736 points

Adorable video too, such a sweet, sweet face! Feisty too!

girl404 - 12 years, 11 months ago