Most abandoned animals learn early on that the world isn’t a safe place. For kittens born into that reality, fear becomes a constant companion long before they ever understand what comfort feels like.
That was the life of one tiny kitten in San Bernardino, California, surviving day by day, never knowing kindness, and bracing for danger at every turn. Then, one ordinary moment changed everything.
When Jaina from Cats of San Bernardino noticed him, she didn’t just see a stray. She saw a scared baby who had already learned to expect the worst from people. And in that instant, she knew walking away wasn’t an option.
“I don’t think he’d ever had any contact with humans at all. He was very scared. He had a very bad eye infection, so I knew he couldn’t see me.”
That fear made things difficult. Every time she tried to reach out, the young cat panicked, pulling back and shuffling away as if the world itself was chasing him. Jaina didn’t give up…