A kitten was handed to a young passerby on the street. Later, he met a cat buddy he never knew he needed. DobbyTheStrayCatClubA tiny tabby kitten was unexpectedly handed to a 16-year-old passerby who couldn't just turn him away.The only information given was that the kitten was eight weeks old and the "unwanted runt" of his litter. Unable to keep the kitten because of their dog, the young person's family reached out to a friend who knew about The Stray Cat Club.Their friend swiftly arrived, gently bundled the kitten in her coat, and rushed him to a volunteer's home where he could finally be safe. He was wrapped in a coat and brought to a volunteer's homeTheStrayCatClubThe kitten was fragile, severely underweight, and clearly hadn't received the care he needed. But despite his rough start, he was full of affection and seemed grateful to have someone looking after him.That first night, he curled up in a warm, cozy bed with a full belly and drifted off to sleep, feeling secure. Dobby was very underweight when he arrivedTheStrayCatClubThe kitten, now named Dobby, adjusted quickly to life in foster care. With nurturing meals and attentive care, he began to gain weight and strength.He loved gazing up at his foster carer with his big, expressive eyes, always ready to soak up affection. As his energy returned, so did his playful spirit. Soon, he was darting around the room, getting into typical kitten mischief. He nestled on his carer's lap, purring contentedlyTheStrayCatClubWith his health restored, Dobby blossomed into a lively, curious kitten. But something was still missing. "Dobby came into our care underweight and struggling. Although he was thriving with us, it was clear he wanted more," The Stray Cat Club shared.As fate would have it, another kitten was looking for the same thing. TheStrayCatClubMacaroni, a sweet orange-and-white kitten, had always been the smallest of his litter. While his siblings moved on to solid food, he clung to his mom a little longer, needing extra time to grow. "Once his littermates were adopted, he struggled being on his own."That's when the team decided to bring Dobby and Macaroni together. MacaroniTheStrayCatClub"From the moment Dobby and Macaroni met, everything changed."Their connection was instant, like recognizing a kindred spirit. They approached each other with curiosity, then burst into play as if they'd always been littermates. Both had started life as the runts of their litters and had fought their own battles to survive. They became instant friendsTheStrayCatClub"They eat, play, and nap togetherexactly what young cats need to build confidence and learn those essential social skills that only another kitten can teach."Every morning, they march to breakfast side by side, eating in sync. Playtime is a whirlwind of zoomies, wrestling matches, and chasing games, until they finally collapse into a warm, purring heap. They do everything together, like two peas in a podTheStrayCatClubDobby absolutely adores his "brother from another mother." He showers Macaroni with love nips, snuggles, and paw hugs. In return, Macaroni thrives on the constant companionship, eager to explore his world with his best friend."Watching Dobby and Macaroni grow together is the sweetest reminder of why we love seeing bonded kittens find homes in pairs." Best of friendsTheStrayCatClubDobby has come a long way, from being handed to a stranger on the street to thriving in foster care with the best friend he never knew he needed. TheStrayCatClubShare this story with your friends. More on Dobby, Macaroni, and The Stray Cat Club on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Cat Shows Joy for the First Time When He Experiences Kindness After Years of Hard Knock Life