Kitten Shows Up in Front Yard, Hoping for Food, But Ends Up Getting More Than He Expected
A kitten showed up in a front yard, hoping for some food, but ended up getting more than he'd expected. Harold (aka Hubert)Andrea ChristianA stray tabby wandered into a family's front yard. He was very shy and all alone, yet chose to stay.The homeowner offered him some food and water, and the kitten lingered as if he knew he'd found a safe place. When no one came to claim him, the homeowner contacted Andrea Christian, an animal rescuer, for help."I asked if they could bring the kitten inside and see how 'friendly' he was," Andrea shared. He wandered into a family's front yard, looking for foodAndrea ChristianThe kitten wasn't thrilled about being captured at first, but he soon realized that life indoors was better than he'd expected.With the support of A Kitten Place (a cat rescue), Andrea brought him home to foster. Behind those timid eyes lay a sweet soul eager for affection. "He immediately hissed at me but then asked for head scritches." He stayed with the finder until his foster home was readyAndrea ChristianThe kitten named Harold needed treatment for his skin and plenty of reassurance that he was safe. Within a few hours, he relaxed and began to seek Andrea's attention. He nuzzled her hand and even gave it a gentle lick as if to thank her for taking him in."I have a feeling that by the time he is healed, he will be the sweetest little fella." Within hours of being in his foster home, he warmed up to AndreaAndrea ChristianWhen Harold was ready to socialize, Andrea introduced him to another foster named Katara, who also needed a friend. After a few days of sizing each other up and testing the waters, their playful interactions turned them into fast friends."They are both super curious about one another.... Both are brave and both timid in their own ways." Katara and HaroldAndrea ChristianHarold's shyness was just a facade. Once he overcame his initial fears, he transformed into an affectionate cuddle bug. "He pretends to be shy, but I know how many times a day he needs to have cuddle time."He loved chasing and playfully pouncing on his feline friend. When he finally wore himself out, he'd curl up on his foster mom's lap and drift off to sleep. Andrea ChristianFor weeks, Harold didn't receive a single adoption inquiry. He patiently waited, growing more confident in his foster home. Then, about two months after his rescue, Andrea heard from a friend about a woman searching for a companion for her cat."She had to say goodbye to their dog, and their cat was so lonesome." Andrea ChristianWhen Andrea contacted her, she was surprised to learn that the woman had adopted a cat Andrea had fostered for a week a few years earlier.Perhaps good things just take time. Harold, now known as Hubert, has become an integral part of his new family. He has claimed a sunny spot by the window, where he watches the world go by, keeping an eye on little critters and neighbors alike. Harold, now Hubert, has found his forever homeAndrea ChristianAfter a spirited round of play, he cozies up in his mom's lap for a nap.Having a feline sibling who can match his playful energy makes him the happiest cat around. "He has been with his forever family for three weeks now and is growing more handsome each day." He has a feline sibling to spend his life withAndrea ChristianHubert showed up in that front yard, scrounging for food, but ended up finding so much more than he could have ever hoped for. "There is nothing better than the perfect happily ever after rescue story." Andrea ChristianShare this story with your friends. More on Andrea's fosters on Instagram@turtlecatfoster and A Kitten Place @akittenplace.Related story: Man Goes to Adopt Kitten But Ends Up Bringing Home Another Cat Too, Turns Out It's the Best Decision
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