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I was volunteering at the city animal shelter when I saw her, curled up into a little ball. A ticked tabby Abyssinian mix, no more than 4 months old.

I opened the cage and noticed how emaciated she was. Just fur on bone, no muscle. It was so bad, I would touch only her face softly so as not to hurt her. She didn't move at first, but then she looked up at me with teary eyes and stuffed nose, signs on a bad URI. Her ears and paws were filthy.

I talked sweetly to her for a few minutes and, despite the wretched shape she was in, she curled her head into my hand. This girl was so sick, yet nothing was being done to help her. I asked the supervisor about her treatment and was told that no treatment was planned; she would be euthanized the next morning.

I had two cats at home in a one-bedroom apartment and did not want a third, but I had to get her out of there. I just knew in my heart that she wanted to live and would be a loving and affectionate companion, so I decided to foster this little girl.

The supervisor tried to discourage me by telling me she wasn't worth the trouble, that she would probably die that night. I was willing to take that chance and left with her in my arms.

I named her Karma. It took five months to get her back to health with meds, good food and lots of love. She quickly bonded with my Himalayan girl. Sasha mothered Karma and taught her how to play with toys.

Karma has continuing gastrointestinal problems and asthma, but they are minor compared to the love and affection she gives every day. I love all three of my girls, but Karma has become my little love. I am so grateful that I was in the shelter that day. No case is hopeless.

Here is Karma cuddled with her best buddy, Sasha. Karma is on the right.

Story submitted by Kathryn from New York. New York.

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