The Purr-fect Poser: Adorable Blossom the Foster Kitten Melts Hearts with Her Smile in Viral Photo

The adorable smile of a foster kitten has brought joy to many, capturing hearts with her own unique grin that went viral thanks to her caretaker’s camera skills.
Passionate cat lover Lauren Boutz, a 41-year-old student from New Mexico, introduced her three new foster kittens – named Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup like The Powerpuff Girls – and was able to capture a precious moment when one of the five-week-old furballs flashed a smile for the camera.
Since then, Lauren’s new furry additions have become internet sensations, especially smiling Blossom, who has garnered over a million likes on Twitter.

Cutie: A foster kitten called Blossom has become a viral sensation after images of the feline 'smiling' during a photo shoot were shared online

Adorable: Blossom, a foster kitten, has captured the hearts of the internet with her charming smile showcased in a series of viral photos from a photo session.

'It cured my depression!' Twitter users couldn't get over the adorable kitten, claiming it had 'made their day' and 'cured [their] depression'

Twitter users were raving about how the cute kitten had lifted their spirits, with some even saying it helped with their depression. They gushed about how the kitten had really made their day brighter.

Loving the attention: The picture of Blossom smiling for the camera racked up 1.2 million likes when shared to Twitter

Enjoying the spotlight: The photo of Blossom beaming for the camera gained popularity with 1.2 million likes after being posted on Twitter.

Loving mom: Lauren regularly fosters cats from the local welfare department

Compassionate mother: Lauren is a devoted caregiver who frequently fosters cats from the local animal shelter. The heartwarming images of the adorable kittens, particularly ‘precious little baby’ Blossom, went viral on Facebook with over 200,000 shares. With pride, Lauren shared that she regularly takes in kittens for the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department, referring to them as her “Powerpurr Girls” – Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, who are currently around five weeks old. She passionately encourages others to “adopt don’t shop” and emphasizes that fostering can make a significant difference in saving lives. The charming fur babies strike poses for Lauren’s partner, Gary Sanchez, in the delightful photos.

Spotlight: The picture upload came accompanied with an adorable behind-the-scenes shot of Blossom from the photographer's perspective along with Bubbles and Buttercup

Highlight: The photo was shared along with a cute behind-the-scenes glimpse of Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup as seen through the photographer’s lens.

Photo shoot: Blossom's owner, New Mexico-based student Lauren Boutz, was praised for giving the kitty a foster home and sharing the sweet pictures of the cat's progress

Photo shoot: Blossom's owner, New Mexico-based student Lauren Boutz, was praised for giving the kitty a foster home and sharing the sweet pictures of the cat's progress

Photo session: Blossom’s guardian, a student named Lauren Boutz from New Mexico, received recognition for providing a temporary home for the cat and sharing adorable photos showcasing the feline’s journey.

Tiny: The five-week-old kitten was fostered by Lauren from the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department

Tiny: The five-week-old kitten was fostered by Lauren from the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department

Tiny, a five-week-old kitten, was taken in by Lauren from the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department. When a cute photo of Blossom was shared on Twitter, people playfully commented that she must have her own ‘Instagram boyfriend’. The post started to gain traction after Michelle, a 21-year-old cat enthusiast, shared it. Michelle, who is from Las Vegas, captioned the photo with ‘I’m melting’ and humorously added, ‘No, this isn’t my cat, but I wish it was (don’t tell my cats I said that)’. It was noted that the picture of Blossom received more likes than Bernie Sanders’ tweet advocating for the legalization of marijuana, which was posted on the same day.

Fan club: Hundreds of thousands of people chimed in with comments on the viral picture of Blossom

The fan club for Blossom went wild as hundreds of thousands of people flooded the comments section of the viral picture. One person gushed, “I’m falling in love,” while another admitted, “I’m not usually a cat person, but this is too adorable!” Surprisingly, the picture even garnered double the likes as Bernie’s tweet about marijuana legalization on the same day. One person praised Michelle for spreading something sweet and pure during these difficult times. Others marveled at the couple’s talent for capturing such a perfect shot with their cat. “How do people manage to take such nice pics with their cats? I’m struggling,” one commenter lamented.

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