26-07-2025
Shelter Cat Born With a 'Fluffy' Nose Finally Meets Her Family After Appeal
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A rescue cat with very quirky features has finally found a loving home, as internet users praise her for giving "Nanny McPhee vibes."
Winifred the rescue feline, who is thought to be around 3 years old, was discovered outside by a cat caregiver in Chicago, Illinois. That individual, who works on Trap-Neuter-Return efforts in the local area, fostered Winifred until she could be added to the PAWS Chicago adoption program.
Allison Wunder, the senior digital media manager at PAWS Chicago, a no-kill humane organization, told Newsweek that Winifred is "very affectionate and loving." However, the cat certainly has some distinctive features that make her stand out from the crowd.
Winifred isn't like other felines, as she has "a fluffy nose" due to a dermoid on that part of her face, and she also has an extra canine tooth right in the middle of her upper gums that protrudes out. They are certainly adorable features and simply add to Winifred's individuality.
From left: Winifred the rescue cat rests at PAWS Chicago.
From left: Winifred the rescue cat rests at PAWS Chicago.
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Indeed, Winifred bears a strong resemblance to Nanny McPhee, played by actress Emma Thompson in the 2005 children's movie.
Wunder said: "She has a benign lump on top of her nose that is growing hair and even a couple of whiskers. This is cosmetic only and doesn't cause her any problems. Similar to her tooth, removing it would put her through unnecessary surgery and recovery.
"She will roll around for pets, and her favorite toys are Ping-Pong balls. She is a really sweet, calm companion," Wunder added.
The dermoid and the extra tooth don't impact Winifred in any way. She can still eat like normal, and she has a strong sense of smell.
A video of the 'Nanny McPheeline' was shared on the PAWS Chicago TikTok account (@pawschicago) and it went viral with over 1.3 million views and more than 219,000 likes at the time of writing. The clip encouraged people to consider rescuing Winifred and to give her a second chance at life.
In the days since the video was shared online, Winifred's furry nose and extra tooth have melted plenty of hearts. Internet users have become so obsessed with her, and the appeal has even helped her get adopted.
Winifred is now in her forever home, and it is delightful that her quirky features didn't get in the way of her being truly loved.
"The response on social was incredible; so many people commented to express their love for Winifred. A lot of people compared her to Nanny McPhee, too," Wunder said.
The social-media attention has led to more than 2,100 comments on the viral TikTok post already.
One comment reads: "she's giving Nanny McPhee, I'm sobbing."
Another TikTok user wrote: "she's perfect & I hope her future family treats her like the queen she is."
A third person replied: "extra tooth for extra treats."
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