This 8-Year-Old Cat Retains Her Kitten-Like Features Thanks to Her Abnormalities

Lil BUB is one of Instagram’s most popular feline faces and has appeared on talk shows, the front page of Reddit, and became the star of a Vice documentary. She has helped raise over $300,000 for fellow animals in need. But before she rose to stardom, BUB had a rough start.

According to her website, she was discovered as the runt of a feral litter in rural Indiana back in 2011.  She was only a few weeks old when she was taken in as a rescue since it was apparent that she needed special care.

She has a number of genetic abnormalities including dwarfism, extra toes, and big, bulging eyes. She’s a “perma-kitten,” meaning she will retain her kitten-like features even when she gets old.

Despite her unusual looks, her abnormalities became her asset and today, BUB has over 2 million followers on Instagram always looking forward to her daily adventures.

Scroll down to see her latest escapades.

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BUB's amped up for the weekend.

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End your workweek with BABY BUB. #lillilbub #babybub

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BUB is showing you her fuzzy paw. #lilbub #goodjobbub

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It's May.

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A VERY close look at how much BUB loves her @halopets

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BUB loves chin scratch.

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