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The 'Broken' Kitten Who Taught a Family What Love Really Is

When a vet dad brings home a disabled kitten for his daughter's birthday, she doesn't see 'broken' — just the perfect friend. Ru adapts, thrives, and transforms their home.

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Feb 2, 2026

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Ru arrived as the kitten no one expected to thrive, yet she instantly became the heart of her new family. Violet never saw her as different, and Ru proved she wasn't — climbing, exploring, and caring for everyone in the house her own way.

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