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A kitten learned to trust with encouragement from her cat siblings. Now, she has the happiest ending she ever hoped for. AndreLori WhiteLori White, a foster volunteer with Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership (ARPO), opened her home to a feline trio in need of a safe place to land. Among them was an exceptionally shy kitten named Venus.Found outdoors in the cold, Venus clung to her siblings for comfort and was too scared to move. Later, she bolted into a recliner and refused to come out. Lori and her husband carefully retrieved her and placed her in a playpen filled with soft beds and blankets.With all three finally settled, Lori made it her mission to help them learn that humans could be trusted. Andre, Serena, and VenusLori WhiteVenus's siblings, Serena and Andre, began exploring their surroundings, curious about all the new sights and smells. They were cautious around people at first , but hearty meals and a calm environment slowly chipped away at their fears.Before long, Serena blossomed into a little snuggle bug, and with some encouragement, her brother Andre followed in her paw steps. Venus, Serena, and AndreLori WhiteVenus, the shyest of the trio, began mandatory cuddle sessions several times a day. Wrapped in a soft blanket, she sat on her foster mom's lap, learning that gentle touch wasn't something to fear. With each stroke, her airplane ears softened.Though timid, Venus never showed an ounce of aggression. Watching her siblings seek out affection helped her realize that maybe she could do the same. VenusLori WhiteOver time, Venus's body language changed. Her flattened ears lifted. Her wary eyes relaxed. She started lounging in her playpen instead of frantically searching for a hiding spot. Being picked up still frightened her, but she was moving in the right direction.Daily cuddle sessions continued, along with a front-row seat to her siblings' positive interactions with people, reassuring her more each day. VenusLori WhiteLori later brought Venus upstairs, where she met the resident cats and dogs. After a quick tour of the bathroom, Venus approached Lori, who was working at the computer, and hopped onto her lap for affection.She finally let her guard down and revealed her true self. "Being my office assistant was her favorite activity," Lori shared. Lori WhiteJust two weeks after arriving, the once-fearful kitten now greeted her foster mom alongside her siblings, demanding dinner with a joyful kitty chorus. "This transformation makes me so happy. I'm so proud of how much they have improved.""Look at them being brave and hanging out in the open on our comfy chair. No more hiding." Serena and VenusLori White"Serena is the most outgoing of her litter and gets so excited for pets that you can hear her purring from across the room. Sitting still isn't really her style. She shows her love with happy wiggles and full-body rubs. Andre has chubby cheeks, a plush marbled coat with soft tan-peach accents, and the loudest purr once he settles in.""Just like her champion namesake, Venus is a gentle star in the making. Once shy, she's now a purring office assistant who loves lap time and making biscuits." Lori WhiteWith patience and plenty of love, the kittens were ready for their next chapter: finding their forever homes.When Andre met a family at a meet-and-greet, it was love at first sight. He quickly warmed up to them, rubbing against them as if to say, You've been chosen. Just hours later, he left with his forever humans, a dream come true. AndreLori WhiteVenus and Serena found their happily-ever-after together. The once-timid kitten will always have her outgoing sister by her side, encouraging her to play, explore, and be brave."Look at the difference in Venus's face, posture, and overall disposition," Lori said. "It wasn't hard. It just took patience, understanding, and love. Cases like this show the importance of fostering." Serena and VenusLori WhiteShare this story with your friends. More on Lori's fosters on Instagram @dreaming_of_foster_kittens and ARPO @arporescue.Related story: Cat Shows Up Outside a House and Waits Until He's Safe Indoors, He Shows His Joy in the Sweetest Way

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