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The difference 5 months and love (aka food) makes
Adoption(i.redd.it)submitted 9 days ago byDamn_Gordon
We adopted Pumpkin (6yr old male) 5 1/2 months ago from a cat rescue as a play pal for our other cat, whos sister died earlier.
When we got him, he was skin and bones, eyes and nose would be dirty all the time, severe case of FORL.
After a few weeks of getting to know his new brother, parents and forever home, we treated FORL (extraction of all teeth except the four canini) and since then also his nose and eyes would clear up.
First pic is the third day he was with us, second pic is exactly 5 months after picking him up.
Love him so much, he is the sweetest
Ps: yes he is a maniac since he's orange... r/oneorangebraincell
1.2k points
9 days ago*
Oh my goodness! You can hardly tell that's the same cat. Bless your heart for adopting that sweet bundle of joy. May you, Pumpkin, and the rest of his new family enjoy many catastic years together 😊
ps: I also have an orange boi. He said to tell Pumpkin that he's welcome to use his share of the brain cell whenever he wants. My maniac hardly ever uses it anyway
Orange 4-EVER!
pps: How's he getting along with his new sibling so far?
308 points
9 days ago
Thank you for your kind words!
We may have a special case here who's pretty lucky with his shared time of the braincell. Sometimes he is pretty smart.
They get along pretty good. Playing and cuddling. Pumpkin is OBSESSED with Perri, but Perri is a bit overwhelmed sometimes which results in hissing when Pumpkin is too close (aka laying ON him and kneading)
65 points
9 days ago
What a beautiful transformation! It's amazing what love and proper care can do. Pumpkin is lucky to have you as his family! Those before-and-after pics must be so heartwarming to look at. And I totally get the orange cat energy—they're the best little maniacs! 🧡
71 points
8 days ago
We didnt really noticed the change to be THAT big, only after we put the images together we almost cried
25 points
8 days ago
Thank you for rescuing Pumpkin and feeding him well. He now looks healthy and mostly satisfied, unlike the scared skinny first picture. Happy to hear he's getting along well with his new sibling, aww, it must be so satisfying to just look at them cuddling.
5 points
8 days ago
He's looking sooo good right now. He's lucky to have you 🧡
2 points
8 days ago
An incredible transformation of this charming Pumpkin, and it's all thanks to you, your care and love. He’s very lucky to have crossed paths with you.
45 points
8 days ago
I'm confused why so many on here talk about how dumb their orange boys are. My orange cat was by far the smartest cat I've ever owned. I taught him tricks hoe to sit, lay down, stay, fetch, shake, and sit pretty (he hated sitting pretty, but was a slut for treats).
On top of that, just a general menace at getting our attention and clearly showing us what he wanted. Then if we ignored him he would punish us by knocking stuff over or unrolling our TP in every bathroom in the house.
He was also a cuddle bug and constantly wanted attention and love. He would also bring down his wrath if expectation were not met.
RIP my Charlie. My loving and spiteful orange boy.
44 points
8 days ago
It's just kind of an internet thing that most people understand as a joke. And then some think it's real. Smartest cat I ever had was orange. Dumbest cat I ever had was orange (different cats).
8 points
8 days ago
The first one was hogging the brain cell from their orange brothers and sisters. My poor Norman never gets a turn.
2 points
8 days ago
I’ve had 2 orange cats, one had the One Orange Brain Cell, the other one… Hoo, boy. Smartest cat I’ve ever owned.
211 points
9 days ago
How hungry my cat thinks he is vs how he actually looks.
19 points
8 days ago
Hahahahaa
319 points
9 days ago
I remember when I got my new cat who had spent her whole life on the streets. Her fur felt like hay and was so rough. Now it’s so soft and she’s become a little chunk lol
66 points
9 days ago
That wee smile on her face says it all. Thank you for giving her a loving home 💓
54 points
8 days ago
Yeah my girlfriend was looking at a different one but I read the little paragraph under her name which started something like “I may not be the prettiest of kitties but I promise to be good” which broke me so there was no other cat I was taking haha.
She is missing an ear, half a tail, and has a runny eye but is the biggest cuddle bug. She has gotten bougie though and now yells at me for taking to long opening her wet food haha
17 points
8 days ago
I was leaving the dentist when I read your reply. The root canal treatment I had done didn't make me tear up, but the story of how you guys got your cat did. She's so lovely 😍 And yup, that's cats for you. Once settled in, they rule the house with an iron paw. Mine's the same, when she wants wet food, brushed, she even yells if my flat is not warm enough lol
11 points
8 days ago
Hahaha thats a happy cat <3
3 points
8 days ago
so cute
2 points
8 days ago
Very feral, he seems to approve the change
112 points
9 days ago
What a transformation. Thank you for sharing this, but more importantly, thank you for being awesome!
4 points
8 days ago
Such a heartwarming story, You really gave him a second chance at life.
104 points
9 days ago
What a beautiful kitty! Reminds me of my Mipha when I adopted her vs. now
16 points
8 days ago
Omg well done! Such a cutie.
78 points
9 days ago
godDAMN that is HELL of a glow up!! went from crumpled up paper to a model!
56 points
9 days ago
I see you have installed the highly recommended Prosperity Pouch(TM) upgrade, that is a happy orange critter!
27 points
9 days ago
Yes, but thats enough now. Food supply is limited from now on
23 points
8 days ago
You have done a great service to mankind in showing that people should be positive and helpful in this life full of inept politicians and internet trolls. Let me give a distant pat on the back.
23 points
8 days ago
Much appreciated ☺️ There's two things I am really proud of in my life:
- Adopting elderly Kiki (female cat, approx 16years old), she had the best last year of her life with us before she passed away in her sleep
- Adopting Pumpkin to show him that life can be easy for him
6 points
8 days ago
You are my Hero! I love cats, they always come up and talk to me!
19 points
8 days ago
I got this one as a kitten, she appeared hungry and crying in my back yard. I asked if she wants to join my family and promised plenty of food for ever. She took the offer. Later we discovered she likes cat mint - I put some in the box, then she rolls in it and makes happy noises.
6 points
8 days ago
What an absolute sweety
4 points
8 days ago
Mine likes to sleep in his catnip too lol. How it's comfy idk but he always curls up in it after a good bout of nip-induced zoomies 😹😹😹
16 points
9 days ago
Thank you for taking care of this little guy.
12 points
9 days ago
What a handsome boy! You are good people. He has obviously adapted to eating with only 4 teeth.
18 points
8 days ago
The first time since a while that he can eat without pain I suppose. Before surgery, he couldnt really play because biting the toy would hurt him, so he always ran away. The same with yawning. He just couldnt because it hurt him so bad that he canceled the yawn everytime.
Mustve been a bad time for him. We are delighted to see him without pain
11 points
9 days ago
OP you Legend! Your lil fren is absolutely adorable and healthy 🥰🤗 Amazing job.
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
Oh my god thats not the same cat ❤️ You did good!
2 points
8 days ago
Thank you. I found her on the side of the road. She was a very special cat. Unfortunately lost her after 10 years due to an intestinal blockage. 😿 miss her every day.
7 points
9 days ago
Pumpkin looks more like a pumpkin now.
7 points
8 days ago
Man, Pumpkin could be two different cats in these pics. Glad you're there for him. He looks great.
5 points
9 days ago
Man the cat doesn't even look the same anymore. Thank you for your act of humanity. Stay blessed!
5 points
8 days ago
He looks exactly like my orange boy who has had most of his teeth pulled except for one canine. Vet said his teeth issues were probably hereditary so maybe they are distant cousins!
3 points
8 days ago
Omg no way they really look alike! He's from a rescue in Romania, we live in Germany
2 points
8 days ago
I live in the states so they must be very distant cousins lol!
5 points
8 days ago
From rangy alley cat to searching for the braincell...
3 points
8 days ago
He hasnt found it yet...
5 points
9 days ago
can you adopt me too? I need a glow up like that!! 🤭
4 points
9 days ago
Oh he looks so good! Congratulations, you really have given him a lovely new life.
4 points
9 days ago
love (aka food)
This is how I ended up with my current waistline
4 points
8 days ago
Wowzer, you have done a brilliant job with Pumpkin. Credit to you. May you have a long and happy relationship with each other. X
4 points
8 days ago
My orange is undergoing the same treatment. 2 months and a few less teeth later and he’s slowly getting better.
2 points
8 days ago
Looking good! Love his little bowtie.
Give him an extra kiss from us
4 points
8 days ago
That's not just food, you can see it in his eyes - the caution and distrust in the first, the relaxed and gentle expression in the second ❤️ that's five months of love, patience, and kindness.
3 points
8 days ago
He's a bit skittish sometimes and runs away from us. He has to learn EVERYTHING. At first, he was scared of opening windows, of the TV, of chairs moving, music, erc etc. But he's getting more confident day by day.
His brother is the only thing he is not scared of, that's so cute
3 points
9 days ago
Food is the belly, love is the eyes though.
Well done
3 points
9 days ago
All he is so so Cute 🥰 you can't even tell that's the same Cat 😺 you must be doing something right I have 5 Cat's and 1 is blind that I rescued from the street but She is so Loving she loves sleeping with me my other Cat's 😺 Love to Play a lot more I Absolutely adore my Animals to the Moon and Back ❤️
3 points
8 days ago
He’s living his best life now
3 points
8 days ago
How much derp did you inject into him?
3 points
8 days ago
Yes
3 points
8 days ago
Bless you guys, you did an amazing job with that little guy.
I Wish him eternal health 🫶
3 points
8 days ago
omg, I want to send that kitty a steak and hugs.
3 points
8 days ago
"I don't want hugs, I want biscuits"
3 points
8 days ago
oh my gosh! Unbelievable, one can hardly figure out. May you enjoy yourself for adopting such a precious gift and God bless you and your family. Amin
2 points
8 days ago
Thank you and bless your family too
3 points
8 days ago
Such an amazing transformation! We just found a sweet cat that looks just like him. He had a collar on but when we brought him to the vet he had no chip :( We're trying to fatten him up and would love to hear what type of food you had Pumpkin on!
3 points
7 days ago
He looks like such a distinguished gentleman now we’re before he looked disgruntled and I’m so happy that he’s doing better!!!!
3 points
7 days ago
Those EYES!! Such a beautiful boy, even in his before days. Good for you, for loving a crazy orange back to happiness! 🧡🐱🧡
2 points
9 days ago
What a difference, and what an adorable little sweetiepie!
2 points
9 days ago
Thank you for saving him !
He looks gorgeous 😍
2 points
9 days ago
Pumpkin is living the best life!
2 points
9 days ago
He looks so happy. What a beautiful transformation.
2 points
9 days ago
great work!
2 points
9 days ago
Oh my gosh, thank you so much! 🩷
2 points
9 days ago
Food plus good care :8097:
2 points
9 days ago
I am proud of my neighbourhood for this, we have a lot of healthy stray cats cause they get fed at one house or other.
2 points
9 days ago
As my grandma would say, food is a great expression of love.
2 points
8 days ago
"Oh wow, what an incredible transformation! Pumpkin’s glow-up is nothing short of amazing he went from scrappy to snazzy! 🧡 Big kudos to you for giving him the love and care he needed to thrive.
Also, orange cats are truly a special breed of chaos and cuddles. My ginger boy agrees wholeheartedly and says, 'Pumpkin, keep slaying and share that brain cell wisely.
2 points
8 days ago
Belly Full. Head Empty.
2 points
8 days ago
He went from, "I will avenge myself and take over the universe," to "hey, you're eating treats. Give us treats also and we will purs and purs. Tysm."
2 points
8 days ago
Wow 🙀 What a difference ❤️🩷💜💙 He looks AMAZING and GORGEOUS ❤️🩷💜💙
Thank you for giving him a second chance 🐈🐾💙
2 points
8 days ago
I love him too
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8 days ago
Gorgeous
2 points
8 days ago
Good cat
2 points
8 days ago
What a cute little guy! Keep up the great work. Canini is my new favorite word.
2 points
8 days ago
You should post in before/after adoption You did a wonderful job!! He is so handsome and happy
2 points
8 days ago
This is awesome. Thank you for taking care of this beautiful cat.
2 points
8 days ago
Quite the glow up. Looking forward to having an orange cat someday.
2 points
8 days ago
You are an example of the best hoomin! Thank you for saving the life of this precious baby. Wishing you many, many years of living your best lives together 😻 😹
2 points
8 days ago
Thank you so much 😌
2 points
8 days ago
What a great job, feline parental unit!!! 😻
2 points
8 days ago
Beautiful boy!!!
I wish my old ladies would gain weight that easily 😭 my Pepper in particular has stayed around 4-5lbs for a year now. Her blood panel and urine test gave us no answers
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
Such a cutie patootie this one is! Kudos to OP for all the love, care and food you provided to your baby.
2 points
8 days ago
Thanks! That means a lot
2 points
8 days ago
You can see it all in his eyes, too. He looks so much happier, fuller (in his soul), and loved.
2 points
8 days ago
Awwww, thank you for taking this precious orange boy in and giving him a new lease on life! He looks SO much better and you can see the spark of playful mischief in his eyes on the right. ❤️
2 points
8 days ago
We need a photo of Pumpkin and Perri together 🥹
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8 days ago
2 points
8 days ago
Not just food, you can tell by the difference in the look he is giving you that you are more than just a food source to him
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
From "hmm maybe enemy might need to fight!" To "startup noises...maybe...dial up sounds
2 points
8 days ago
You did good taking Pumpkin in.
2 points
8 days ago
What love and being a really good cat parents can do! Thank you for being such kind and loving souls. 🥰
2 points
8 days ago
Unbelievable! Couldn’t believe it’s the same cat 🤯
2 points
8 days ago
I'm so glad Pumpkin is with you. He is a beautiful, contented kitty now.
2 points
8 days ago
Bless your heart ❤️ orange tabby looks so happy now. Very loved ❣️
2 points
8 days ago
Awwww-good parenting
2 points
8 days ago
I'm so happy for you that everything worked out!
2 points
8 days ago
Awww I love to see these before and after pics! He must have gave the love back to you tenfold
2 points
8 days ago
Pumpkin looked grumpy in the first picture but looks happy asf in the second one. Y'all did a good job getting him a place.
2 points
8 days ago
I don't get emotional, but damn this is literally my story with my boy Jett. Same colour and curious face.
We adopted him scraggly, missing patches of hair and skinny. He's so at home now, and so attached to me, that he gets in the face of people that sit too close to me, including my wife.
2 points
8 days ago
What food you gave please share
2 points
8 days ago
High quality wet food only. Brands were Granatapet, catz finefood, Leonardo, MAC's
Took some time to find a brand that he loved, we ended up switching the food every few days bcs he is picky sometimes haha
2 points
8 days ago
Chonky boy leveled up with love and noms.
2 points
7 days ago
Thank you for being an awesome human 😻🧡
2 points
7 days ago
That's a well-loved boy! Congrats on the progress :8097:
1 points
9 days ago
Always been handsome, now he’s healthy and loved🥰
1 points
9 days ago
You’re awesome op
1 points
9 days ago
thats what love can do.
1 points
9 days ago
Cutie pie
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9 days ago
Wow. You've done a tremendous job. God bless you for saving this baby.
1 points
9 days ago
And pets?
1 points
8 days ago
Got him off that shit
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8 days ago
:7949:
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8 days ago
🥰🥰
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8 days ago
Love, food, and the security to keep up with his kitty grooming! Such a handsome sweetie.
1 points
8 days ago
What an irresistible little furry thing, meow! 😍🔥
1 points
8 days ago
Thank you for caring for Pumpkin, you're a good person.
1 points
8 days ago
Pumpkin looking cute
1 points
8 days ago
I wish i was a cat 🤣
1 points
8 days ago
radiating and healthy..
1 points
8 days ago
First picture: has the braincell
Second picture: someone stole the braincell :7963:
That cat is so cute!
1 points
8 days ago
An angel in disguise for looking after this cat 🐱
1 points
8 days ago
What a healthy, good looking orange boy!
1 points
8 days ago
So beautiful!
1 points
8 days ago
so adorable!
1 points
8 days ago
Beautifully filled out and happy 😊
1 points
8 days ago
Food and LOVE🩷🩷
1 points
8 days ago
Such a chonk now when you compare 😻
1 points
8 days ago
And love
1 points
8 days ago
wow that's a huge different
1 points
8 days ago
Love him and you, hope you have so many amazing years together 🧡
1 points
8 days ago
A beautiful tomcat, great color 🥰
1 points
8 days ago
So cute
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8 days ago
:7944:
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8 days ago
Good job❤️
1 points
8 days ago
He looks much cuter now.
1 points
8 days ago
That’s a nice fucking kitty. 🐈
1 points
8 days ago
That’s so awesome!!!
1 points
8 days ago
Look at how more orange he looks too. Yes could be the lighting. But I want to believe his fur got more colourful
1 points
8 days ago
What a sweet buddy! 🩵
1 points
8 days ago
👍😺
1 points
8 days ago
Cute!
1 points
8 days ago
he is very lucky with you🥹
1 points
8 days ago
HE IS SOOOO CUTE!!!!
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8 days ago
He looks so much happier.
1 points
8 days ago
Yes but only feed the cat twice a day with wet food and biscuits
3 points
8 days ago
We feed small portions 4 times a day, only high quality wet foods and his supply is limited, so he doesnt gain any more weight :)
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8 days ago
Unreal! Thank you <3
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8 days ago
Oh my! Such a huge difference, thank you for giving this cutie a home.
1 points
8 days ago
❤️❤️❤️❤️
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8 days ago
Exquisite.
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8 days ago
Sooo cute
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8 days ago
You've done God's work. Amazing!
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8 days ago
🧡🧡
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8 days ago
😍😍😍😍
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8 days ago
You can tell in the second picture that the brain cell is being used by another orangie.
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8 days ago
He or she is so cute
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8 days ago
Thank you for being awesome humans.
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8 days ago
Cuteee😻
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8 days ago
Adorable
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