On a chilly day in Indianapolis, just outside the bustling Lucas Oil Stadium, a heartbreaking discovery was made.
A tiny kitten, no more than two weeks old, was found all alone. She was shivering, crying softly, and clearly struggling to survive without her mother.
No one knew how she ended up there.
Had she been abandoned? Did she wander off from her mom and littermates?
The mystery remained, but one thing was certain: this kitten desperately needed help.
Thankfully, a group of compassionate people spotted her before it was too late.
They scooped her up and rushed her to IndyHumane, a rescue organization in the city.
The fragile kitten was named Colt, a fitting name for a little fighter discovered right outside the home of the Indianapolis Colts.
The staff quickly realized she needed specialized care, the kind only a foster with experience could provide.
That was when Belinda, a long-time volunteer with IndyHumane, stepped in.
Without hesitation, she agreed to take Colt home and give her the round-the-clock care that newborn kittens require.
“She was found all by herself in the parking lot at the Lucas Oil Stadium,” Belinda later explained.
The moment she saw the tiny kitten, she knew this would be no ordinary foster experience.
Colt was so small, so fragile, yet she already had a spark of determination in her.
On her first night home, Belinda prepared a bottle of kitten formula and placed it gently in Colt’s mouth. The reaction was immediate.
The starving little kitten latched on and began drinking as though her life depended on it, which, in a way, it did.
Belinda realized just how hungry she had been, and it broke her heart to think of the hours Colt had spent outside in the cold, waiting for someone to notice her.
Then something remarkable happened.
Within just 24 hours, Colt began to change.
She gained weight, her tiny body grew stronger, and her soft purrs filled the room. Belinda described it best:
“This little girl is so special. She goes to work with me and is adored by everyone who gets a chance to meet her.”
Colt quickly became Belinda’s tiny shadow. To keep up with her strict feeding schedule, Belinda brought her along everywhere, including her office.
Luckily, Colt didn’t mind one bit. She seemed to thrive in the company of people, happily purring in anyone’s arms.
Wherever Belinda went, Colt went too.
When she wasn’t bottle-feeding, she spent her time curled up in her soft nest, often snuggling with her favorite plush toy.
It was clear she felt safe for the first time in her short life.
After a week of careful feeding and constant supervision, Colt began to show her personality.
She started waddling around the living room, her little legs carrying her as fast as they could.
She spun in circles, arched her tiny back, and even tried to pounce on invisible targets. Belinda, amused by her antics, allowed her supervised playtime to build her confidence.
Her playful spirit was contagious.
Even though she had started life with nothing, she was already proving she had everything it took to survive and thrive.
And while she was curious about her surroundings, she never strayed too far from Belinda, always circling back for cuddles and reassurance.
Colt’s progress continued at lightning speed.
She transitioned to eating solid food sooner than expected and shocked everyone with her determination to grow strong.
The once fragile kitten who had been fighting to stay alive was now brimming with energy.
And as if she hadn’t stolen enough hearts already, Colt began charming the entire office where Belinda worked.
She would greet everyone with gentle purrs, paw at their hands for attention, and soak up all the love she could get.
Belinda explained that this constant socialization was helping Colt develop a people-oriented personality, something that would benefit her greatly in the future.
Eventually, it was time for Colt to meet another cat, Belinda’s resident kitty, Mia.
The moment they were introduced, a bond was formed. Mia instantly accepted Colt, almost as if she sensed the little one had been through so much.
She became a big sister figure, grooming Colt, watching over her, and even playing with her. For Colt, this was life-changing.
She finally had a feline friend of her own to grow and learn from.
With Belinda’s care and Mia’s companionship, Colt blossomed. She grew stronger, more confident, and full of life.
What had started as a desperate cry for help in a stadium parking lot had transformed into a story of hope, survival, and second chances.
Colt’s journey shows how one act of kindness can change everything.
From a lonely, vulnerable kitten shivering outside a stadium to a happy, playful cat surrounded by love, Colt has truly beaten the odds.
Thanks to the people who stopped to help and the dedication of her foster mom, this little fighter will never have to face the cold streets alone again.