A tiny kitten’s story is going viral this week, after his shocking before and after photos were shared on the world wide web.
Forging out a miserable existence on the streets of Istanbul, this poor creature was missing an ear, had a deformed mouth, and numerous infections, scabs and wounds when he was found.
But when a 7-year-old girl spotted the unlucky kitten amongst rubbish on the streets, she knew she couldn’t leave him behind.
Bringing the kitten to her father, who is a doctor, the family began the process of treating the close-to-death creature, who was infested with maggots and mites.
Believed to have been attacked by other cats (how his mouth and ear was injured), the kitten was in a really bad way, as you can see from these shocking pictures.
But with some love, vetinary care and a safe place to sleep - the incredible happened - and just look at how healthy and happy this cat looks now.
Naming him Gulumser - which means ‘one who always smiles’ - the little girl and her cat are now absolutely inseparable.
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