Kansas City woman adopts sick stray cat with unique chirpy purrs

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A woman in Kansas City found a sick stray cat, later named Birdie, who makes unique "chirpy purrs." After no one claimed her, the woman decided to keep Birdie, who is now living happily indoors despite her health issues. Birdie, about 15 years old, is partially blind and deaf, and has a heart murmur. The woman shared a video of Birdie enjoying her new life, which has gone viral, receiving over 30,000 views on TikTok. The article highlights the importance of reporting stray animals to local shelters, as many pets enter U.S. shelters each year, with a significant number facing euthanasia due to overcrowding.


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