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By Lucy Notarantonio
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A social-media post about a tiny kitten once rejected for being "a bit ugly" has struck a chord online, after one user shared how choosing the most-overlooked animal turned into an unexpectedly deep bond.
The Reddit post, shared by user u/thefinalpeanut, features a slideshow of images showing a very small dilute tortoiseshell kitten—named Crinkle—who looked different to her litter mates that had "solid black and silky" fur.
According to the post, Crinkle had already been reserved by another family, but their interest quickly faded. The user said: "Once they saw her litter mates, the foster said the family deemed Crinkle ‘a bit ugly’ and wanted a ‘different one.’"
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Crinkle was noticeably smaller and had already seen a vet for bowel movement issues, according to the post, which has racked up over 30,000 upvotes, at the time of writing.
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Before meeting the foster, the user said their partner had offered simple advice: "Pick the one who needed the most love."
The months that followed, however, were not easy. The owner explained that Crinkle has a long list of sensitivities and health challenges.
"She is allergic to every single can of wet food sold in a store, even the prescription stuff. She’s allergic to PLASTIC and has anxiety that we believe stems from her tummy issues," the user wrote.
Because of that, Crinkle requires a slower, more patient approach to daily life.
"Crinkle is a sensitive cat, you have to move slower with her, hold more patience," the user wrote. "Sometimes that looks like laying on the ground until she feels comfortable to come out and lay next to you."
"Despite her anxiety, with the recent help of anxiety meds and calming collars, Crinkle has been more confident and independent during her days," the user said.
Looking back, the Redditor said they have no regrets and they are glad they "picked the 'ugly' baby" two years.
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So far, the March 17 post has received over 1,200 comments.
"No such thing as an ugly cat," one commenter wrote.
"I’d take that cat and love him. [She’s] not ugly, just unique. In an odd adorable kind of way," said another.
A third added: "She is adorable. I think kittens are like babies, there is no such thing as an ugly one. She is just taking a little more time to grow up. I love sensitive cats. I believe that they value their humans even more."
Newsweek reached out to u/thefinalpeanut for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
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