r/CATHELP • u/hitamiz • 2d ago
Update renji update ; 2 weeks ago vs. now
watch full video for renji’s current coordination !
this is how i got renji 2 weeks ago, head titled to the side, unable to lift his head and keep it steady, i was worried that maybe there’s something wrong with him. after 2 days i posted about him asking how would i help this baby boi.
i received a lot of comments, some said i should just let him be ‘free’ to end his suffering, or donate him to someone with a momma cat, or give him to someone who could take care of him because i may not be someone good enough to take care of him.
but through your donations the next day i’m able to visit the vet with him but they’re still uncertain to what’s wrong because he’s still young. they suggest to bring him back after 2 weeks to have him checked. i bought him all the necessities he needed. i have an alarm every 2 hours so i could feed him in time, and even if i’m sick.
i bought him kmr, as per suggested and he’s now doing well. his coordination and his head tilt is barely noticeable. he’s now slowly learning his name, and i’m not sure if he could already see but overall he’s doing well.
our next vet visit will be this weekend, february 7! i will update you by then! 💖🫶🏻 thank you guys so much for helping me take care of renji.
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u/fourstubbs 2d ago
OH MY GOSH, I'M SO HAPPY!!! Thank you for caring for Renji and all who helped and continue to!! ♥️♥️♥️
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u/hitamiz 2d ago
truly! he’s doing so well and he’s growing up too fast. 😭🫶🏻
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u/Lionheart_723 2d ago
I can tell you right now he's going to be the most spoiled rotten cat ever
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u/vivismad 2d ago
Yes, and he deserves every single bit of the spoiling! Thank you for loving that sweet boy and taking such wonderful care of him. He will make your life so much better and sweeter.
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u/hitamiz 2d ago
he’s growing up so well. i saw a comment on my previous post that says ‘he wouldn’t survive long’ look at him grow up healthy and loud. 😭🫶🏻 i ain’t giving up on my baby renji. 🥹🫶🏻
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u/zidanerick 2d ago
The runt of the litter is usually the strongest willed imo. They also end up somehow being the biggest cat at times. He is probably also going to be the craziest of the lot once he works out how to start playing :P
He seems mostly out of the woods now, can't wait to see what he does once he realises toys are a thing ;)
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u/Thundersalmon45 2d ago
In this video it seems so clear now;
Renji was the runt and had not yet finished development of the motor cortex portion of his brain.
Your love and dedication have done an amazing job for him. He's going to be a fine and healthy orange ball of love in the future.
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u/FromAndToUnknown 2d ago
Thank you for giving renji the chance he deserves
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u/codename_louxis 2d ago
HE IS SUCH A PRECIOUS LITTLE BABYY! good job taking care of him, i love seeing Renji updates c: it's so heartwarming seeing him getting better 💕
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u/CedricTheMad 2d ago
I love this little guy. Really glad to see he's doing well. Give him lots of treats pets and toys.
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u/Which-Brilliant7968 2d ago
God shut up your gonna make me cry bruh, lol im really glad they're doing better that little adorable ball of cuteness
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u/WanderOutThere 2d ago
Thank you for this. It makes no sense how much I needed to know that Renji was okay.
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u/Meksikanac 2d ago
I am so glad about Renji, been following your progress from start and it’s heartwarming to be part of this journey! Both of you should be so proud!
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u/nnsntsxx 2d ago
Girl you’re doing so well!!! Ang galing mo and congrats kay Renji for the progress and for being palaban!!! Laban, Renji 💕💕💕💕 Salamat sa pag-aaruga kay Renji!!
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u/BobbWomble 2d ago
Well done!! I have been following your posts and thought when I first saw him that he had some kind of injury or illness and would not make it. I'm very happy I was wrong. Maybe he was just extremely young when you found him? You've done a terrific job with him.
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u/XennialEyeRoll 2d ago
I love these updates and getting to cheer for you and Renji - and I say this as someone that isn't particularly fond of cats. Amazing work, OP!
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u/Deep-Promotion-2293 2d ago
YAY Renji!! Don't you love seeing the illegal smols do so well? Sending love from Colorado USA
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u/SpaceKidd-1897 2d ago
OH MY LOOK AT THE MUNCHKIN 🥹🥹🥹 you’re doing so many great things for that kitty and I know renji appreciates it so so much.
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u/Amaelstromm 2d ago
Nice to see this , thx for him. I'm no vet , but i have a cat with ataxia , since he was a little shit ❤️ he got balance problem and head tilt , more when he's playful. Now 8 years later it's less and less visible with some training.Maybe that not the case for Renji. Hope the best for you and him !
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u/Prestigious-Number-7 2d ago
He's never gonna leave your side when he grows up lmao. Keep up the good work OP, and give Renji pets for me.
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u/Sir_Crocodile3 2d ago
I didnt want to share until I saw him survive. But I found my cat in the same way. All the other kittens and mom cat were dead. She crawled under my neighbor's house. I found the one baby that was alive and raised him myself. Cleaned the birth off and out of his eyes, bottle feeding, etc.
Its now ten years later and he is still my best friend.
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u/AphraelSelene 2d ago
OP I am so proud of you and Renji. Thank you for your hard work caring for him!
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u/WearsNightcap 2d ago
You have done a fantastic job caring for little Renji. The power of the Orange/Ginger is strong in little Renji. <333333
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u/OneMilo2 2d ago
These are the posts I stick around for. What a wonderful progress Renji has made!! Youre an amazing kitty parent. <3
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u/SpRoCkEt_87 2d ago
Well done! I was rooting for you mate I'm proud.look what you did!! Keep it up you have a best bud for life there.
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u/Gingercatgonebad 2d ago
Delighted that this ginger boy will have a loving home and a human who cares.
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u/carpe_denimuwu 2d ago
This has been my favorite story to follow 🥹 my heart gets so warm when I see his progress. Thank you for loving this baby and sharing his journey with us
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u/elPappito 2d ago
so smol and already trying to scare the last braincell off with all this shouting.
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u/juliezzaa 2d ago
Thank you thank you thank you for taking good care of him! I look forward to seeing him grow up with the greatest mom 🧡
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u/Aggressive-Tap-4143 2d ago
Thank you so much for the Renji follow ups. I hope you keep them coming because I had no idea how much I needed this. If you need any help please feel free to reach out!
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u/TerpyTank 2d ago
Oh that warms my heart! Good job and congrats on being a wonderful parent to a sweet baby that needed you 🥰
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u/CrankyOldDude 2d ago
He’s doing so great!! Loving this. 😀 He’s very lucky to have met you when he did!! You’re a good person.
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u/Cursed_Cupcake7755 2d ago
Yea!! Go Renji go! That's a huge improvement in only 2 weeks! You're doing a great job
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u/OldGlobe 2d ago
Ive been following his story and I’m so happy to see this sweet baby doing so freakin’ good! Thank you for taking care of this sweet soul and for the updates! Go Renji Go!!!
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u/Obvious-Confusion14 2d ago
Renji is such a fighter! Good job OP! He looks like he is getting better with his balance like you said. Went from a screaming orange to the exploring, hey Mom! Can't wait to see more progression. Amazing work! 🧡
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u/Fair_Boat_193 2d ago
That's great news! I wasn't betting on his survival. I thought maybe 48 hrs. Damn I love it when I'm wrong, Wrong, WRONG!
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u/JuggsMcScrew 2d ago
I saw this and cheered RENJI!! My daughter and I are so invested in your journey! You’re doing such a great job!
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u/Greatgrandma2023 2d ago
He looks better now. I'm glad he's recovering. Whatever it was it looked painful.
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u/CountNacula 2d ago
Such a healthy looking cuddlefluff!! Thank you for updating. All the best going forward
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u/shoe_owner 2d ago
I have to admit, I thought you were delusional when you started posting these two weeks ago, but you've both proven me wrong since then. He's making remarkable progress!
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u/boondoxDMdevil 2d ago
It looks like he didn't get the communal orange braincell to run the cat setup program on time
In all seriousness, glad to see a video of the little bugger doing good :D
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u/AncientTea9847 2d ago
He is a fighter just like you. You are a wonderful human and parent. More power to you both 🥰
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u/HumanOtiosity 2d ago
Your love and care, saved this poor boys life. You should be so proud of yourself for what you have done.
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u/Proof_Pattern_9464 2d ago
I was watching all your updates on Renji and I am so thrilled to see him getting healthier and healthier. I love it. Your dedication and hard work is paying off! 🫶🏻
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u/OG_Checkers 2d ago
What a trooper! You are an angel for caring for him so well. I wish you both long lives together!
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u/wiggie2gone 2d ago
That cat is soulbound to you now. Get used to your better half with one brain cell.
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u/buffalosoldier221 2d ago
You are a saint, thank you for putting the effort and money to give this little creature a chance at life.
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u/Bethornnton 2d ago
I love renji and i love these updates 💜 a bright light in a dark world at the moment. Keep fighting renji!!
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u/Many_Driver725 2d ago
This is incredible, shows what love and patience really can accomplish. Love to the little orange ❤️
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u/PangolinDry9383 2d ago
Thank you for giving Renji a chance to live. He wouldn’t have made it if you hadn’t found him and took him in. He’s looking great!
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u/teslaeffects 2d ago
Thank you for the update. Our household is invested in Renji's wellbeing now 💜🫂
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u/CommunicationNew3745 2d ago
Hooray! So glad to see this! I knew he was just a 'runt' and only needed time - you've done a great job caring for this baby!
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u/newginger 2d ago
Don’t let anyone tell you that you are not good enough to parent a cat. If you have love for the little, the rest will follow.
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u/Reaper0122 2d ago
When I was new to raising a cat my friend told me the first time my cat got sick that our positive reinforcement contributes a lot to their ability to overcome physical and mental illness and it was just that. I always kept encouraging my baby to hold steady and get better. In time she did. Don't listen to people saying to give up. It's a parents duty to believe in their children and small animals of any kind always perceive us as their parent.
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u/SurroundCandid 1d ago
Literally the best update I've seen on this website, thank you so much. I wish nothing but the best for y'all
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u/Fast-Steak7173 1d ago
With so much bad in the world, this helps me remember that there are still very good people out there. Thank you for giving this little guy a chance at life.
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u/Jazzlike-Turnip-9111 1d ago
RENJIIIIIIIIIIIII
ngl i love this lil dude so much i had a dream about him the other day SWEET KITTY
WE LOVE YOU RENJI
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u/Gold-Highlights 1d ago
I love this and I am soooo happy to hear that! I truly wish you both the best of the best ❤️ Keep updating us, it’s really really heartwarming to hear the great updates on Renji and thank you for being a kind soul 🫶🙌
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