Three shy kittens from an animal shelter met two home cats. They have been instantly curious and demanded their consideration.
Melon, Mandarin, MangoJennifer
Three kittens (two gingers and one tabby) got here into Humane Society for Hamilton County as timid strays. Jennifer, a volunteer for the shelter, checked in on them and was met with many hisses. “They have been having some tummy points and have been under-socialized,” Jennifer shared with Love Meow.
When Jennifer’s fosters graduated, she returned to the shelter and observed the trio was nonetheless there after three weeks. With room in her dwelling, she supplied to take them and socialize them.
The feline sisters have been cautious after they first arrived, however Jennifer simply distracted them with toys.
Mango was the spiciest; Mandarin was the shyest; Melon was the primary to open upJennifer
They hissed and shied away from their foster mother, however as soon as she began petting them, they could not resist it. And earlier than lengthy, all three started to let down their guard.
Melon (tabby) got here round as she received used to human contact. She set free her purrs earlier than her sisters and grew keen on petting. Mango (long-haired ginger), a hissy spitfire on the shelter, slowly warmed as much as her human. When Jennifer stroked her, she did not chunk or swat however leaned into her.
They warmed as much as their foster mother by way of playJennifer
Mandarin (short-haired ginger), the shyest of the trio, was probably the most reluctant to come back out and play. She tried hiding however caved when she smelled treats. Ultimately, she labored up the braveness to method her foster mother.
A couple of days later, Jennifer’s resident cats, Bodie and Bear, swung by for a fast go to with the brand new fosters by way of the playpen. Through the years, the 2 have assisted Jennifer in fostering quite a few kittens.
Jennifer
The trio was immediately enthralled by their presence and stopped in the midst of their meal to chirp and demand consideration. “The kittens hadn’t ever meowed like this till they noticed Bodie.”
Whereas getting extra snug with Jennifer, they have been simply spooked by sudden noises and actions. The resident cats magically put them relaxed and piqued their curiosity.
The kittens met Bodie for the primary timeJennifer
Jennifer continued successful them over with play and lured them into her lap with a feather wand. “Mandarin has immediately turn into my greatest buddy. She is consistently purring loud purrs.”
When the trio and the home cats had their correct meet-and-greet, the kittens have been over the moon, following the cats on their heels and vying for his or her consideration.
They have been fully smitten with the resident catsJennifer
“They like Bodie and Bear greater than me from the beginning. They’ve by no means actually proven any worry in direction of both of them. They at all times greet them warmly and like to play with their tails,” Jennifer advised Love Meow.
The second the cats strut into the foster room, the trio swarms them affectionately.
They adopted Bodie round, vying for his considerationJennifer
Bodie tries to cater to all three kittens, whereas Bear gives snuggle classes, one kitten at a time.
“My boys have taken proper to those women. No hesitation. They’re fully unfazed by their consideration and excessive power. They’ve been an enormous assist with getting these women socialized and extra assured.”
Bear snuggled with Mandarin, instructing her to be courageousJennifer
Mango has turned down the spice meter as she’s turn into enamored with the cats, particularly Bodie, shadowing him and rubbing her face towards his.
The trio has grown braver and extra assured by watching and interacting with the home cats. They are going to be spayed this week and prepared for adoption.
Bear and MangoJennifer
“Mandarin has was a lap cat. Melon would not thoughts being dealt with anymore. Mango may be very playful and would not draw back whenever you attain for her. They’re all very playful, climbing and chasing and wrestling with one another.”
Jennifer
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