The Tale of a Delightful Cat Rescue with a Captivating Expression That Won Over the Web.

An adorable cat, whose facial condition makes him look permanently startled, has taken the internet by storm. The cat, named Fedya, was discovered by Natalia Zhdanova in her backyard in Rostov, Russia almost two years ago. The abandoned kitten was weak and ill and just a few days old at the time. Despite Fedya’s misaligned eyes and wonky back legs, Natalia decided to take him in and nurse him back to health. She often relied on the help of her neighbor’s cat, Handsome, who became a father figure to Fedya and even features with him on his Instagram page. The page has amassed over 4,000 followers since its launch.

Adorable cat Fedya with a facial condition which makes him appear permanently-startled has taken the internet by storm. Pictured, Fedya as a kitten after being taken in by his owner

The online world has been smitten by the adorable Fedya, the cat with an unusual facial feature that leaves him with a constant look of surprise. His owner rescued him when he was just a tiny kitten and now he’s stolen the hearts of many.

Natalia Zhdanova, 40, from Rostov, Russia, found weak and sickly stray cat Fedya abandoned in her back garden when he was a few days old. Pictured, Natalia and Fedya at home

In Rostov, Russia, a woman named Natalia Zhdanova discovered a weak and sickly stray kitten named Fedya in her backyard when he was just a few days old. Natalia believes that the reason for Fedya’s distinct looks could be due to genetics or being abandoned by his mother while scaling fences. When Natalia found Fedya, he was on the brink of death, but through her love and attention, he has now grown into a healthy and content cat. Natalia, who is an author of educational books for children, has taken on the role of a surrogate mother to Fedya and finds great joy in tending to him. The cause of Fedya’s unusual appearance remains a mystery.

Natalia decided to take in the orphaned animal, gradually nursing him back to health with the help of her neighbour's cat, Handsome. Fedya is pictured with Handsome

Natalia’s heart was filled with kindness as she took it upon herself to look after a tiny creature that had nobody else to turn to. With great care and the help of her neighbor’s friendly cat, Handsome, Natalia nursed the little orphan back to full health. The picture depicts Fedya, the orphan, joyfully posing with his new pal, Handsome.

Natalia says the cat was 'very weak and was dying' before she nursed him back to health as a kitten

Feyda at home after being nursed back to health

Natalia shared that the cat she rescued, Feyda, was in a very weak and critical condition before she nursed him back to health as a little kitten. A photo on the left shows Feyda looking frail after being rescued, but on the right, he is seen looking fit and healthy again thanks to Natalia’s care.

The reason for Fedya's unusual appearance is still unclear, but Natalia suspects that it's the result of a genetic condition or being dropped by his mother as a kitten while climbing over fences

Natalia remains uncertain about the reason that caused Fedya’s unique appearance. She speculates that it could be a genetic disorder or an accident that occurred during his kitten days, like falling off fences while playing with his mother. Regardless of the cause, Natalia assures that Fedya is now much healthier and has developed into an intelligent and loving cat who is known for his loud purring. At almost two years old, Fedya has grown into a healthy adult cat and has formed a close bond with Handsome, the neighbor’s feline. Natalia reports that the two cats are inseparable and share a strong friendship.

Fedya is now a healthy adult at one year and nine months and can be seen venturing outside and playing on Natalia's Instagram

In Natalia’s Instagram feed, we can catch glimpses of Fedya, a lively and energetic young adult who just turned 21 months old. He seems to love exploring the outdoors and having fun playtime with his mom. It’s heartwarming to see him thriving and looking perfectly healthy.

Natalia posts pictures of Fedya's wonky expression on his Instagram page

She's happily surprised by the reaction his facial condition has had online

Natalia has recently started an Instagram account showcasing the amusing facial expressions of her friend Fedya. To her surprise, the page has already amassed over 4,000 followers in a matter of weeks.

Natalia says she's been pleasantly surprised by the reaction her cat has had online, and says she values her pet's 'kindness and spontaneity' the most. Fedya is pictured at home

Natalia is delighted by the unexpected fame that her feline companion has gained on the internet. She takes pride in her cat’s innate kindness and spontaneity, and loves having him as a cherished member of the family. In an interview with Bored Panda, Natalia confessed that she was taken aback by the popularity that her pet has garnered, as they never expected him to become such a sensation. Despite Fedya’s unique appearance, Natalia sees him as a simple and unexceptional cat who has managed to capture the hearts of many. She is touched by the outpouring of affection for her furry friend and is motivated to continue sharing his escapades online.

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