A kitten got help to fix his chest and returned the favor by helping other cats in need.

Sky the kittenAlley Cat Rescue

Sky the kitten was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles with a chin injury. Alley Cat Rescue took him into their care and got him medical attention right away.

The kitten underwent surgery to repair his chin and during that time, Sky had trouble breathing. Through X-rays, they discovered that he had an inward deviation of the sternum consistent with Pectus Excavatum, also known as funnel chest.

While his chin was healing and his upper respiratory infection was clearing up, Sky was preparing for yet another surgery to mend his chest. Despite all the challenges, the blue-eyed kitten was always in good spirits.

Alley Cat Rescue

He constantly craved attention from people and filled the room with his happy rumbling purrs. “He is the sweetest little boy and purrs the moment you pet him,” Alley Cat Rescue shared with Love Meow.

He’d climb on his foster mom, look at her with those beautiful blues, and melt into her lap.

The surgery to treat his Pectus Excavatum was a success. After getting a full night of sleep post operation, Sky perked up with newfound strength and a voracious appetite. He even attempted to venture out of his playpen for an escapade.

“He just wants to climb on laps and cuddle. He has always been incredibly loving and sweet with everyone,” Alley Cat Rescue told Love Meow.

He is always in good spirits and loves to be pettedAlley Cat Rescue

Sky donned a vest to keep his chest plate clean and secure while he was recovering. He was a champion wearing wraps around his body and continued to seek affection whenever his foster mom was present.

He had multiple snuggle sessions throughout the day, and in exchange, he provided the most soothing purrs.

Sky is a major lap catAlley Cat Rescue

“Sky is just full of purrs and wants to cuddle the minute you sit next to him. He purred throughout bandage changes, and would just love to clean himself.”

After a month of recovery, Sky was officially chest-plate free. He climbed to the top of a cat tree to celebrate.