(PHOTOS) They Thought A Mouse Died On Their Doorstep. It Broke My Heart When I Found Out The Truth!

A couple living in Bali, Indonesia, have a big soft spot for animals. In the past, we told the story of an abandoned, dying dog that they had rescued back to health and now love forever (Click here to read about Ruby). So when a tiny animal showed up on their doorstep in need of help, they knew what they needed to do.

The little creature was so small and frail, Shayna and Brandon thought it was a mouse. As it turns out, it was one of the smallest kittens they had ever seen… and she was abandoned and completely alone. Please look at the photos below of this sweet animal and SHARE to spread awareness about abandoned and homeless babies like Lilu.

The kitten was the sole survivor of her litter.

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Even the kitten's mother had died. She was all alone.

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They fell in love with the sweet baby and named her Lilu.

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They took her everywhere over the next few days, including a fishing trip...

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... and even a trip out for ice cream, even though she slept the entire time!

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She loved being around the couple's rescue dogs...

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But they weren't sure what to make of the tiny kitten.

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They bottle fed her hourly and gave her tons of cuddles and kisses.

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They had grown very close to the little girl.

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After about a week, she hadn't gained any weight, so they took her to the vet.

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Since there was no back story on her, the Vet said keep up the good work and come back if there were any problems...

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By the second week, she still hadn't grown. However, she was energetic and wanted to learn how to walk.

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Three weeks in, the couple woke in the middle of the night for her feeding and found her body lifeless. They were heartbroken.

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In only three short weeks, the tiny kitten taught them about life and love. The couple cherishes the time they got to spend with the sick baby and will be remembered forever.

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