Animals, like their human counterparts, are all so unique.
But because we as a society have these ever-expanding standards of beauty, we sometimes turn a blind eye to anyone or anything that’s anything less than perfect. Case in point, a cat by the name of Maya.
Maya is barely a year old, but because of a chromosomal abnormality, she was abandoned behind a Chinese restaurant. When she was finally discovered, she was quickly whisked off to a kill shelter. This precious kitten was given a death sentence for being born a little different until a cat sanctuary saw something in her that no one else could.
The Odd Cat Sanctuary learned about Maya and quickly rescued her from the kill shelter.
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She may look and act a bit differently, but the staff knew she deserved the same love and attention as any other pet.
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They quickly posted her photos on their Facebook page, and people began going crazy for Maya’s cuteness.
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It was through their Facebook post that Maya eventually found her forever home!
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Maya was staying in a foster home when her new family first met the lovable cat.
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The family quickly welcomed Maya into their home and learned to appreciate the unique kitten, flaws and all.
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Maya often looks lost or confused, but she’s usually not.
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She also suffers from some vision problems, and her nose is scrunched up and flattened like a pancake.
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But with all that, she’s still just like any other cat.
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