Tiny Kitten With Broken Leg Found At Hotel Was Moments From Death Before A Famous Country Music Star Rescued Her
When people imagine the life of a touring musician, they often picture late nights, flashing lights, and an endless loop of gigs and travel. But for country music star Sunny Sweeney, one tour stop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, turned into something very different — a rescue mission she never expected.
It was around 2:00 AM on a Saturday when Sunny and her band pulled into their hotel parking lot after a show. The night was quiet until she heard the desperate cries of a kitten. Following the sound, she found a tiny ginger cat hobbling toward her, his back right leg badly broken. He was alone, starving, and in obvious pain.
Sunny didn’t hesitate. She gave the kitten leftover food and water, which he devoured, and learned from hotel staff that he’d been there for days. Suspecting his mother had died, she went on Facebook the next morning to ask fans for help, knowing she couldn’t leave him there.
Her post described the little cat’s condition and pleaded for someone nearby to take him to a vet. The response was overwhelming. Among those who reached out was Randall, better known as “Cat Rescue Guy” — a retired animal lover from Baton Rouge who spends his days rescuing cats from dangerous situations.
That afternoon, Randall arrived at the hotel. The kitten didn’t resist when he picked him up, not just because of his injured leg, but because he was still sweet and affectionate despite his pain. Randall promised Sunny he’d keep her updated and took the kitten straight to Sherwood South Vet Clinic.
The vet’s assessment brought tough news: the leg was too damaged to save. His only option was amputation. The surgery would cost at least $1,000, but without it, he faced euthanasia.
Sunny wasn’t about to let that happen. She donated herself and rallied her fans, sharing photos and videos of the gentle kitten licking her fingers and purring. Her followers responded immediately, sending donations to cover the cost.
The kitten — now named “Little Sunny” after his rescuer — was taken to Associated Veterinary Services for monitoring before surgery. He received morphine for the pain and quickly charmed everyone who met him.
While Sunny continued her tour, she kept fans updated. By Monday, she had good news: donations had more than covered the surgery, and Little Sunny had come through it well. The vets discovered a small infection at the amputation site, but started him on antibiotics and kept him at the clinic for a week to ensure recovery.
Meanwhile, Margaret from AVS volunteered to foster him until he could be placed in a permanent home. Sunny Sweeney thanked everyone who donated and credited Randall (Cat Rescue Guy), Dr. Ashley who performed the surgery, and Angela from PURRS of HOPE Rescue, all of whom helped find him an adoptive home.
She requested that whoever adopted Little Sunny agree to send regular photos and updates.
In just a few days, a starving, injured kitten alone in a parking lot had been given a second chance — thanks to a kindhearted musician, a devoted rescuer, and a community of animal lovers who stepped in to help.
As Sunny wrote to her fans:
“This cat was definitely good as gone if we hadn’t been able to make this happen… You seriously blow my mind every day.”
Little Sunny’s future now holds love, safety, and a forever home — a far cry from the hotel parking lot where his story began. And for everyone who helped save him, it’s a reminder that the most meaningful encore doesn’t always happen on stage.
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