Kittens Arrive at a Shelter, Little Do They Know a Family Will Drive Hours to Keep All 3 Cats Together
Three kittens were brought to a shelter. Little did they know that one day, a family would drive many hours to keep them all together. Masha, Irina, and OlgaMollyThree feline sisters, Olga, Masha, and Irina, began their lives outdoors, relying on instinct and luck to survive before being taken in by the SPCA of Tompkins County.At seven to eight weeks old, they were understandably wary of people, tucking their heads into the carrier or scrambling for the nearest hiding place. But with patience and a few tasty treats, there was hope for them. Molly, a dedicated SPCA fosterer, stepped up to socialize them.She set up a cozy playpen for the kittens, but the trio had other plans. Molly"When they first arrived, they immediately jumped out of the playpen area, which made it more challenging," Molly told Love Meow.They hid anywhere they could squeeze into. For the first few days, the sisters vanished under the bed, beneath the covers, or behind the pillows. "I spent every spare minute I could sitting in there, talking to them, playing with them. Slowly, they started to trust me." MollyDetermined to earn their trust, Molly even slept in their room. "In the middle of the night, I felt a kitten jump up and curl against my body, and in the morning, I woke up to all three kittens in the bed."Once they realized their foster parents meant well, their true personalities began to shine. MollyIrina, a dilute tortie, was the first to warm up to people and melt into their gentle petting. Olga, a dilute tortico (a tortoiseshell calico) with her distinctive white socks, belly, and chin, was the first to venture out of the playpen, making a quick dash under the bed.Masha, a classic tortico, was more cautious. But after a few days of quietly observing her surroundings and her braver sisters, she, too, began to relax. MollyMolly gave each kitten daily one-on-one cuddle time to help them build confidence at their own pace. After just one week of socialization, the once-fearful trio began seeking affection."It's hard to believe they're the same kittens who were so afraid when they arrived. They squeezed into the space between the wall and the filing cabinet, bodies stacked on top of each other, staying that way for hours." MollyNow, all three kittens loved being petted, keeping Molly's hands busy whenever she was in the room."They leap off whatever surface they're on and run to me as soon as I enter. They've all transformed into lap cats, even Masha, who was a little more skeptical than her sisters. It's been lovely seeing them relax and settle into the good life." MollyAs the first snow flurries of the season arrived, Molly felt so relieved knowing the kittens were safe and warm indoors instead of facing the cold.When they were finally up for adoption, a family from another state had been eagerly waiting to bring them home. "They lost their beloved elderly rescue cat earlier this year and fell in love with these kittens over Instagram." MollyWhen the family felt ready to rescue and adopt again, they opened their hearts and their home to all three sisters. "Both adopters teared up as they spoke about how empty their home has been without cats."They prepared a cat room filled with cat trees, toys, beds, and everything the kittens could ever want. MollyLast weekend, they drove seven hours each way to welcome the trio home. "One of the adopters works from home, so the kittens will almost always have a warm lap to cozy up in. I couldn't think of a better outcome for these three.""They'll spend their first Thanksgiving together this week. I think we can all agree the kittens and humans alike have a lot to be thankful for." MollyShare this story with your friends. More on Molly's fosters on Instagram @nyfosterkittens and the SPCA of Tompkins County @spcaoftompkinscounty.Related story: Cat Turns on 'Dad' Mode and Starts Caring for Kittens in Need After Moving Indoors
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