Undoubtedly, the internet’s cat lovers are drawn to chonky cats, but they also have a soft spot for cow cats. When you combine these two favorites, you get an irresistibly adorable feline, like Keith the Cat-Cow from the UK. At nine years old, Keith has proven to his family that he is not only cute but also loving and kind-hearted. His cat mom shared on Instagram that they rescued Keith when he was a sick and malnourished six-month-old cat. Despite his health problems, Keith had a lively and fun-loving personality. He became the best friend and constant companion of his cat mom’s daughter, who has autism and struggled to make friends. I reached out to Keith’s cat mom to feature his story, and she gladly agreed. Get ready to fall in love with this special feline.

Could you share the tale of how Keith became a part of your family? Back in 2013, my daughter and I were actively volunteering at a local cat rescue centre. One day, a small kitten was brought in after being found on the streets. Unfortunately, he was not in the best condition as he was suffering from cat flu and gastrointestinal issues which were probably caused by his unhygienic living conditions. Despite receiving treatment for almost a month, the kitten wasn’t showing any signs of improvement. However, my daughter, who is on the autism spectrum, fell in love with him. He would follow her around and climb on her shoulders while she worked. Concerned about his well-being, I decided to give him a chance to survive by taking him home. I didn’t mention to my daughter that I had taken him to a vet for testing due to fears of FIV and FeLV, both of which could affect our other cats. Coincidentally, it was Charlie’s birthday the following day, and she assumed that we were bringing something to the shelter, but instead, we went to the vet and collected the six-month-old kitten.