They Offer to Take in Lonely Shelter Kitten, But When 2 More Arrive, They Know They Have to Help Them too

They provided to absorb a lonely shelter kitten, however when two extra arrived the subsequent day, they knew that they had to assist them, too.

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Jen Marder, a volunteer with Kitty of Angels, acquired a message about Bungee, a two-day-old kitten who had simply arrived on the municipal shelter.

She instantly agreed to assist the calico who desperately wanted a foster dwelling. Even with round the clock care and TLC, Bungee longed for fixed companionship. Figuring out she’d profit from different kittens, Jen stored an eye fixed out for different similar-aged fosters.

“I did not have to attend lengthy. Slinky and Pogo (two feline sisters) confirmed up on the similar shelter the subsequent day,” Jen shared with Love Meow.

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Slinky and Pogo arrived on the shelter, bursting with power. They appeared wholesome, with hearty appetites and a zest for all times. Jen did not hesitate to welcome them, understanding Bungee can be over the moon to have some buddies.

Earlier than the kittens might meet, they have been positioned in separate incubators till they have been medically cleared, a step which proved essential.

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Shortly after Jen took in Bungee, the tiny calico fell ailing (new child kittens are particularly weak with out their mom). “She gave me fairly the scare. I wasn’t certain if she would make it, however I acted shortly, and that helped.”

Bungee was too frail to eat, so Jen started tube-feeding her, together with offering remedies and medicine to assist her breathe.

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“I used to be actually frightened, however she was at all times a fighter. She by no means gave up and had a lot spirit. I lastly thought she can be okay when she was capable of take the bottle once more.”

As Bungee bounced again and caught up on weight, Slinky and Pogo thrived of their “condo.” Slinky proudly wore the title of the plumpest kitten with a powerful purr engine, whereas Pogo boasted the loudest set of pipes.

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After about two weeks in foster care, their eyes sparkled with pleasure, and so they have been able to mingle. “Pogo and Slinky are at all times connected to one another. I actually hope they settle for Bungee.”

When the day lastly got here, the 2 tabbies joined Bungee in her incubator and immediately made themselves at dwelling. “Bungee was not sure at first, however by the point I checked on them an hour later, she had curled up with them.”

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Earlier than lengthy, the three have been cuddling and taking part in as if Bungee had at all times been a part of the crew.

“They purr on a regular basis and like to snuggle. It has been so enjoyable watching them play collectively since they have been mixed and given a much bigger space. They run and chase one another across the pen and wrestle—they have been quick builders.”

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“Slinky is the extra laid-back one. She is mild and quiet, besides once I’m late with meals. Pogo is the spokesperson of the group. She tells me all the pieces. And Bungee is my little shadow.”

“Their absolute obsession is the bread mattress. Each time I are available in, they’re all piled in there. They’ve a complete large pen, however all of them need in that mattress.”

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With more room to romp round, the kittens’ personalities are blossoming. As soon as they grasp the litter field, they are going to graduate to a bigger room the place they’ll zip round each horizontally and vertically.

“Within the meantime, they’re loving their new large house. Slinky and Pogo have performed such an excellent job of welcoming Bungee into their sisterhood, however they’re nonetheless at all times linked.”

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Bungee is the happiest she’s ever been now that she has Slinky and Pogo to share her world with. She’s flourishing alongside them, prepared for the numerous adventures forward.

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