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feline groovy — Wed, 10 May 2017 04:55:10 GMT

I dare you to try gazing at her without wincing from the cuteness quotient.

Shelter Kitten Stars in Adorable ‘Newborn’ Photo Shoot

People.com 5/9/17

Kitty Schaub of Kitty Lee Photography knew her photos of Luna the kitten would be cute — but she didn’t expect them to become an international sensation.

The professional photographer recently had the inspired/amazing/adorable idea of doing a photo shoot with her daughter’s newly adopted black kitten in the style of the newborn shoots she had done with dozens of human babies.

“I take newborn photos pretty frequently, and had my props out for and upcoming shoot. We thought it would just be a cute little joke for my followers,” Schaub told PEOPLE.

A headband here, a blanket there and soon the photographer had a series of shots sweet enough to make your heart ache.

Luna, Schaub’s smallest and furriest model ever, handled the shoot like a pro — meaning she slept through the whole thing.

“She was totally asleep,” the photographer said. “She sleeps a lot, so it was easy to just pick her up and place her.”

After finishing the photos, Schaub posted them to Facebook, where they went far beyond the small joke she expected.

“So many people have reached out from all over the world, it’s been an incredibly positive experience!” she said.

So positive, that Schaub has turned this attention into a chance to help other kittens like Luna find forever homes. Using the newborn kitty shots, including never-before-seen photos, she created a calendar that is for sale on her website, and will donate all the proceeds to Save-A-Stray in St. Joseph, Michigan.

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Noel7 — Wed, 10 May 2017 05:06:00 GMT

Wonderful 😍

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LTlove — Wed, 10 May 2017 05:12:17 GMT

How precious. She loves it

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 10 May 2017 06:00:38 GMT

Oh my ..... what a little beauty ..... a supermodel is born!

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Preds — Wed, 10 May 2017 09:28:19 GMT

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SaRina — Wed, 10 May 2017 10:51:04 GMT

This is a great idea, especially for black cats, who are more difficult to adopt out.

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meallen616 — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:05:01 GMT

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151949 — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:20:50 GMT

I do not find dressing animals up in clothing and pretending they are babies to be cute. I find it to be sick!

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Poodlepet2 — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:24:32 GMT

I love it: the Anne Geddes of kittens! I want more! And let's not forget puppies!

Poodlepet2

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:34:37 GMT

@151949 wrote:
I do not find dressing animals up in clothing and pretending they are babies to be cute. I find it to be sick!

Why ? They are furbabies in need of homes. How is that sick? Your response is a bit overboard imo.

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Mominohio — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:02:15 GMT

@151949 wrote:
I do not find dressing animals up in clothing and pretending they are babies to be cute. I find it to be sick!

I don't think anyone here expected any different.

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Preds — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:17:03 GMT

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
I love it: the Anne Geddes of kittens! I want more! And let's not forget puppies!
Poodlepet2

How about Rescue Dogs for adoption @Poodlepet2?

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Poodlepet2 — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:19:53 GMT

@Preds, that's adorable! Do you ever see "From Bow to Wow" on the Today Show? It's not an everyday segment, but I love what they do.....

Hugs,

Poodlepet2

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:20:19 GMT

@SaRina wrote:
This is a great idea, especially for black cats, who are more difficult to adopt out.

My daughter adopted a black cat that had spent his life at the shelter. He was 2 when he decided she was the one he was waiting for and was going home with her.

He's the sweetest, goofiest cat ever.

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:27:17 GMT

My little man is a black cat I think this is wonderful. As well as for all homeless animals.

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sidsmom — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:28:19 GMT

The Cuteness Meter is so incredibly high right now.

T.h.i.s. is why the Interweb was born.

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Libbylady — Wed, 10 May 2017 13:44:05 GMT

Wonderful idea for encouraging pet adoption.

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WenGirl42 — Wed, 10 May 2017 14:04:48 GMT

@feline groovy wrote:
I dare you to try gazing at her without wincing from the cuteness quotient.

@feline groovy I fail

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jaxs mom — Wed, 10 May 2017 14:18:25 GMT

I'm especially glad it was a black kitten as black cats are harder to get adopted. I hope this opens some peoples hearts to black kitties.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 10 May 2017 14:35:52 GMT

@feline groovy

Did it say whether little Luna got her forever home? I can't imagine she is still in the shelter!