A woman from Florida, Lori Farris, rescued a homeless kitten with a condition that resembled Down Syndrome. She found the feisty feline, Willow, wandering the streets at just five weeks old, with a bloody nose and covered in fleas. After taking Willow to the vet for care, Lori was cautioned that a shelter may not deem her “pretty enough” and euthanize her. Despite having physical features similar to those with Down Syndrome, such as low muscle tone in the face and a flat nasal bridge, Willow cannot actually have Down Syndrome as cats and humans have different numbers of chromosomes. Willow has since become an Instagram sensation, gaining fame with her unique appearance and story.
Lori Farris, a 50-year-old teacher who works with special needs students in Florida, discovered Willow, who is now two years old, roaming the streets with a bloody nose and infested with fleas when she was just five weeks old.
Inspired by the tiny, dirty kitten she found on a doorstep named Willow, Lori decided to take her in and provide a loving home. After cleaning her up and addressing health issues, Willow now lives happily alongside her canine best friend, Ella the boxer dog. With an impressive online following of 130,000, Lori has created a heartwarming bond between her furry companions.
Recalling the moment she found Willow, Lori shared, “One day, as I was leaving a student’s house, this tiny kitten was waiting on the doorstep and ended up following me to my car.” After discovering Willow’s age and health concerns at the vet, Lori made the decision to give her a forever home to save her from euthanasia at a shelter.
Ella and Willow’s friendship blossomed from the start, with Ella showing curiosity and eventually building the courage to approach her new feline companion. The bond between these two furry friends is evident in the joy and happiness they bring to Lori’s life every day.
After bringing her to the veterinarian for grooming, she was informed that an animal shelter might euthanize her because she doesn’t meet their standards of beauty due to being a kitten.
Two-year-old Willow has amassed an impressive 130,000 followers online, captivating fans with her cute photos. She formed a close bond with her playful feline friend after a little swipe and a playful bite, and they have been inseparable ever since. They do everything together, from eating and playing to even sleeping side by side. Willow’s Instagram page, where she can be seen sporting a variety of hats made out of flowers, has attracted a substantial 136,000 followers.
Now residing in Lori’s home, the animal has found true happiness alongside her loyal boxer dog, Ella. These two have quickly become inseparable best buddies.
When Lori, a teacher specializing in special needs, discovered the animal at just five weeks old, she was dealing with eye infections, fleas, and intestinal parasites.
Willow and boxer dog Ella are inseparable buddies now, often seen twinning in matching outfits. According to Lori, Willow’s love for her various flower hats has garnered a positive response on Instagram. Lori believes that Willow’s charm lies in her embodiment of love, kindness, and beauty despite her unique appearance. While Lori is fine with people labeling Willow as eccentric, she strongly disapproves of any negative comments calling her ugly, retarded, or gross. To Lori, Willow is a delightful feline companion in every sense, and she feels grateful to have her in her life.
Willow the Magnificent Kitty has amassed an impressive following of 136,000 fans on her Instagram account, known as “Willow the Beautiful Cat.”
Lori mentioned how Willow absolutely adores showing off her collection of hats and outfits on her Instagram page.