The Tiny Kitten With a Tremendous Will to Live
Akindi’s story began with a faint, desperate meow. A friend of one of our volunteers kept hearing the sound, soft but persistent, and was determined to find the source. What they eventually discovered was a tiny, fragile kitten — alone, distressed, and fighting for his life.
When he was brought to us, we assumed he must only be a few weeks old because of his size. But after a quick examination from our onsite veterinary team, we learned the truth: Akindi was actually around nine weeks old, but severely malnourished, weak, and suffering from a painfully swollen stomach filled with parasites. His condition was so delicate that we weren’t sure if he would survive. He was so little that he moved into Emma’s bedroom where he could receive constant care, warmth, and reassurance. It was there that he formed an instant bond with Iggy, Emma & Edo’s son. Iggy’s gentle nature and patient affection showed Akindi a kind of love and safety he had never felt before and it gave him the strength he needed to keep fighting.
Fast forward three months, and Akindi has transformed. He is now a strong, social, spirited young cat — still the smallest of his little group, but full of life and confidence. He plays endlessly with Iggy and their two other kitties, proving every day just how far a bit of love, safety, and determined care can go.
Akindi may have started as the tiniest and most fragile kitten we’ve seen, but today he is a joyful reminder of resilience and second chances.
