Kittens Spotted Outside, One Walks in Special Way and the Other Cat Learns to Be Brave
Two kittens were found outside as a bonded pair. One walked in a special way, and the other learned to be brave. LadyJamieLast month, a Good Samaritan who cares for community cats noticed two tiny kittens following each other around.One walked a bit differently, with his front legs turned slightly inward. His sister trailed behind him, finding comfort in his presence. It was clear from the start that they shared an inseparable bond.When Jamie, a foster volunteer with Baby Kitten Rescue, heard about the pair, she didn't hesitate to take them both in. HersheyJamieEven with his slightly bent legs, the black-and-white kitten, Hershey, walked around with ease and never let anything hold him back.His sister, Lady, was timid and skittish, constantly backing away whenever she was approached. "Both Lady and Hershey are unsocialized. They aren't at all spicy, just shy, so I know it won't take long for us to become best friends," Jamie shared. JamieAfter a few days of adjusting to their indoor routine, they were treated to a well-deserved spa day to wash away the grime from the streets. Slowly but surely, they warmed up to the comforts of home, especially Hershey.He quickly realized that pets and cuddles were a balm for his soul, and that he could always find an endless supply of them in Jamie's lap. JamieLady, the more reserved of the two, needed gentle encouragement and extra time to help her build trust.When she fell sick, she lost her appetite and needed supportive care to get her health back on track. "This is exactly why we quarantine for two weeks, because we usually see illnesses present themselves during this time." JamieLady received round-the-clock care and was syringe-fed to help her regain strength.With all the extra attention and TLC, she bounced back and returned to her playful self. Soon enough, she realized that human touch was nothing to fear, especially when her foster mom came with tasty meals and irresistible treats. Gradually, her walls began to tumble down. JamieWith the help of a specialist, they found no abnormalities in the bone structure of Hershey's legs. "There seems to be a degree of rotation at the wrist joint, which is causing his wrists to bow outward."To strengthen his legs, Jamie incorporates exercises into his daily routine. "He walks, plays, and uses the litter box. He will live a perfectly normal life; his legs will just be a little wonky." Jamie"Lady has come a long way with her socialization. She's been lying next to me and even plays on and around me. Most of my socialization for the first week was just sitting with Hershey and Lady in the playpen and feeding them treats, which helps to build positive associations with humans."Lady now trots over to greet her foster mom when she walks in, and she's even found her charming little purr. JamieJamie invited her friends over to spend time with the kittens, giving them some extra affection."They need to have as many positive human interactions as possible. This will help them to be more confident and cuddly as they age. Some kittens take longer than others to trust, and that's okay." Jamie"When Hershey and Lady first came to me, they were scared and skittish. Within just a few weeks, they have completely come out of their shells. The best way to get their little purr motors going is with chin scratches.""Lady is shy at first, but it doesn't take long to earn her trust. Hershey loves to sit in laps and is more outgoing and social. Together, they are the sweetest pair of kittens." JamieShare this story with your friends. More on Hershey and Lady and Jamie's fosters on Instagram@thekittensfoster and Baby Kitten Rescue @babykittenrescue.Related story: Kitten Follows Other Cats to a Home for Some Food and Soon His Life Transforms
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