In a perfect world, there’d be no pets looking for a home. Like children, they all deserve to be loved, accepted, and given the chance to grow up and live their best lives. Thankfully, there are plenty of amazing fosters who take these angels in, offering something so much more than a chance—hope.
Baby Corn, a rescue cat with special needs, probably never thought about having kittens of his own. Once Mom brought in a crew of orphaned babies, the doting kitty stepped right up as the father figure they all needed, and it’s the sweetest sight.
Kittens napping on a blanket.Image via Unsplash
(Image via Unsplash)
Our little Baby Corn isn’t so little anymore! Once smaller than a soda can, runt kitten Corn has grown leaps and bounds in 10 months. He may be differently abled, but that doesn’t stop him from giving *his* kittens a real shot at this thing called life. Look at him!
“He’s just a single dad who works two jobs, who loves his kittens, and never stops. Thanks to him, Baby Corn’s babies are now available for adoption via @Meow Parlour,” the caption says. He was clearly made for the job!
I feel proud watching the way Corn took to the babies, and I’m sure I’m not alone. Mom Christine (@whiskstowhiskers) has shared Corn’s journey from the beginning, and we all fell in love with his adorable, wobbly ways.
‘Baby’ Corn Loves His Kittens
As a cat who is still very much a kitten himself, Corn knew right away what the little ones needed. Whether they’re cuddled up together for a warm nap or he’s teaching them how to play in the most awkward of ways, he did the best job!
Seeing how far Corn’s come in 10 months is pretty cool. He’s grown far past being “pepper bottle tall,” now weighing in at a whopping 3.3 pounds (compared to 0.44 pounds at 5 weeks), but he’s still the cutest, most wobbly feline who we can’t help but root for. No matter how big he gets, he’ll still be the most precious kernel on the cob.
To learn more about adopting one of Corn’s kitties, contact Meow Parlour, “NYC’s First Cat Cafe,” a nonprofit rescue.
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.