A few months ago, a Tampa, FL resident noticed a group of kittens hanging around her house. Despite being skittish around people, they would come and go as a clowder. However, the resident later noticed that only one kitten remained in the yard. The calico kitten appeared sickly and lethargic, and didn’t move when approached. Concerned for its wellbeing, the finder reached out to AnimalLuvr’s Dream Rescue for assistance.
Upon arriving at the rescue, a foster volunteer named Nadija took in a frail kitten named Natalie. At just eight weeks old, Natalie weighed a mere pound and was suffering from an upper respiratory infection and other ailments. Despite her condition, she continued to knead and purr, showing a resilient spirit. Nadija shared this heartwarming story with Love Meow.
The calico kitty was filled with gratitude as she savored her clean, nourished body and cozy bed. She let herself take a long nap to rejuvenate and heal her once scrawny frame. With her belly full and energy restored, she snuggled up in her warm bed, purring contentedly.
After a short period, the person who found the first kitten contacted me again and informed me that Natalie’s three other siblings had arrived. Our primary goal was to ensure that they were also placed in foster care. We used humane traps and tempting tuna to capture the remaining kittens and brought them to safety. After rehabilitating and healing them, it was time for the three siblings to reunite with their calico sister.
Upon seeing Natalie, Richie, Carmy, and Sydney recognized her right away and were thrilled to welcome her back into their group. Natalie wasted no time cozying up with her friends, and they even took a nap together. Over the next few days, they enjoyed lots of snuggling as a foursome and did many activities together.
Although Natalie was the smallest of her siblings, she was the cuddliest one. Once they regained their playful kitten spirit, all of them started running around the room, play-fighting with each other and scaling any object in sight.
Natalie transformed into a social butterfly in no time at all. She was always kneading her little paws with joy, and would eagerly jump onto anyone’s lap for some warmth and affection. Among the group of four, Richie stood out as the most extroverted and friendly.
According to Nadija, whenever Richie catches sight of you, he can’t help but start making biscuits – even if he’s on the move, resting, or dozing off. Along with that, he’ll also let out a meow or chirp in sheer excitement. As for Carmy, he’s a sweet and mild-mannered feline who adores getting his back scratched, and will promptly raise his rear end for optimal access.
Carmy has a deep affection for his brother Richie and tends to stick to him like glue wherever he goes in the house. It’s not uncommon to see Carmy wrapping his tail around Richie while they walk together.
Sydney is a lovable creature with a calm disposition. She adores being pampered with gentle cuddles, tender back rubs, and even belly tickles, all the while happily purring away. In her free time, she loves curling up under a cozy blanket for a peaceful slumber.
Despite initially struggling with adapting to the outdoors, these feline youngsters blossomed into stunning creatures under the care of their foster parents, and were now eager to embark on a journey to find their forever homes.
Natalie has finally settled down with a new furry companion named Archie, who was also under foster care. After forming a close bond during their time together, they now reside in their forever home and are enjoying the good life.
Sydney, Carmy, and Richie are three adorable cats who are patiently waiting for their forever families to come and take them home. In the meantime, they are spending their days lounging around indoors with their furry friends, snuggling up in warm beds, or chasing each other around the house in playful abandon. These cute kitties are making the most of their current situation and living life to the fullest, even as they eagerly await the day when they can find their loving forever homes.
