A small kitten was found on the sidewalk and a kind person picked him up. The kitten was tiny and scared, but as soon as he felt the warmth of a human hand, he snuggled in it.

This little tuxedo kitten was lying on the ground, with his eyes crusted due to an upper respiratory infection. The rescuer contacted Kitty of Angels, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless cats and kittens, located in Los Angeles.

They hoped that the Kitty of Angels would provide the kitten with the medical attention it needs, and they were right. A few days later, they posted:

“Rocco says hi. This 11 oz of 100% pure adorbs is now on thyroid meds and hopefully on the road to recovery. First goal – pooping on his own and hitting one pound.”

“Because he was so small and ill, we rushed him to the vet for emergency medical care.”

He was then treated for the URI and taken home to his foster mommy. He was so tiny that he would lay in the palm of a hand and fall asleep. The kitten was recovering well, and they named him Rocco.

Later his rescuers shared:

“Rocco came to the vaccine clinic today and hit a HUGE milestone. He’s 2 lbs! He’s doing SO GREAT and we’re so excited for him! More excited than he is himself.”

This little fella showed what a cuddle bug he was as soon as he felt human touch. By showing his affectionate side he won the hearts of everyone around him.

“His foster mom has been showering him with love and attention, and we’ve all fallen in love.”