A kitten clung to the people who came for him, after a week at the shelter. They ended up saving his life.

kitten snuggly paw @catasticalmeows

A black and white kitten was brought into an animal shelter, desperately needing foster care. He had a mild upper respiratory infection and was very small for his age.

Shelter staff sent out a plea for help, but after a week of waiting, no one showed up for him. Erin who fosters for Wrenn Rescues, learned about his plight and knew she had to help.

“His little face just called out to us. We worked with Mel Lamprey and her rescue, Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue, to pull him right away,” Erin told Love Meow.

He was rescued after a week at the shelter @catasticalmeows

The kitten named Owen was very vocal and adamant about never being alone again. He had a lot to say to his people with his adorable crunchy meow throughout the car ride home.

“He already has so much personality.”

Owen had a lot to say throughout his ride home @catasticalmeows

Owen felt right at home upon arrival and quickly started playing with toys. He found his human’s lap extremely cozy, curled up on it and purred himself to sleep.

All he wanted was someone to snuggle with and love on, as if he was trying to make up for lost time.

He was an instant cuddle-bug @catasticalmeows

“Immediately he was so sweet and loving, and he was eating well and playing. All was well, until it wasn’t,” Erin shared.

Erin woke up one day to Owen feeling lethargic, having no appetite and showing no interest in playing. “He just wanted to snuggle into your neck and sleep.”

kitten curled up sleeping @catasticalmeows

His weight began to drop rapidly. Since he was so tiny and underweight, Erin started syringe-feeding him and giving him fluids.

“We took him to the vet and were shocked to hear panleukopenia. While he was vaccinated in the shelter prior to us getting him, it is not a guarantee that he wouldn’t get it or have been exposed to it.”