A hungry little stray kitten wandered into a taco truck searching for food. Unfortunately, drawn in by the enticing aroma, this little girl was blinded by the dangers surrounding her.
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She ended up stepping right onto the hot grill!
All 4 of her paws and her baby belly were burned. We all know that kittens can pop up out of nowhere; pouncing on you like they just teleported through space. Seeing a kitten only a few months old while working in the confined space of a food truck was the last thing the workers expected!
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They contacted The Cat House On The Kings (CHOTK), who stepped in to help the tiny baby.
She was appropriately named “Burnadette”.
After a visit to the vet today, her fosters received some saddening news.
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Although Burnadette is healing as best as possible under foster care, she may have some permanent damage.
The vet states that she has 2nd & 3rd degree burns on all 4 paws and her stomach. Her front paw may also have nerve damage as a result of the incident.
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This has not stopped Burnadette from being the sweetest kitten though.
Volunteers and fosterers at CHOTK love taking turns snuggling the cute girl.
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Eventually “taco truck kitten” Burnadette will be up for adoption through the sanctuary, but for now they are going to keep a close eye on her as she heals.
Be sure to follow The Cat House On The Kings on Facebook to support Burnadette and all the other felines they save!
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I so hope and pray that this precious kitten will be adopted into a wonderful home, and that she will heal quickly.
oh my, that’s one of my greatest fears – cat stepping on a stove (or grill here)!
glad she received medical help straight away.. Get well, soon, Burnadette! ♥
I sure hope the permanent damage doesn’t impair Burnadette in any way. Hopefully she heals quickly too. Poor little girl.
Bless her heart ♥️