The stray Utah kitten, Tater Tot, whose heartwarming story captured the attention of social media users worldwide, passed away on Wednesday, the 2nd of August, 2023. The kitten who went famous and was recognized for his unruly hair and casts of contrasting colors
After experiencing various symptoms for around a week, Tater Tot departed. His adoptive mother, Ash Houghton, said he was losing energy and showing symptoms of pneumonia. Tater Tot passed away while receiving antibiotic treatment.
Everybody becomes sad and devastated after learning about the tragic demise of the lovely kitten.
“Poor little Tater Tot lost his battle today. For a brief moment, the internet shared pure joy over this precious baby.”
“Poor little Tater Tot and His Spudbuds has passed away. In a few short weeks, he captured everyone’s hearts online. He was full of attitude and became an online sensation spreading the word about fostering and adopting. #RIP little tot.”
Tater Tot was an example of resilience and determination. Sadly he’s also an example that sometimes, no matter how hard you fight, the outcome isn’t always what you wanted. The little bonker stole a piece of everyone’s heart.
This remarkable kitten, sporting little casts endearingly called ‘bonkers,’ captured the internet’s affection during the summer, highlighting special needs animals and their remarkable recovery journeys.
Rescuers discovered Tater Tot, with all four of his legs malformed and a cleft palate. Houghton said his front legs were stuck at a 90-degree bend while his back legs were adorably curled.
“Special needs kitties or special needs animals in general have a much harder time finding humans who are willing to put in the time and sometimes the financial expense of caring for them, but they’re everywhere,” Houghton had previously shared.
While Tater Tot’s physical presence may no longer grace our lives, Houghton hopes his indomitable spirit will continue inspiring people everywhere.
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