A cat gave the sweetest "thank you" when she was let inside to have kittens. Now, she and her kittens have the happy ending she dreamed of. PenelopeFoster Kitten MamaA few months, Heidi Shoemaker, founder of Foster Kitten Mama, welcomed a tabby cat who had been rescued from the streets.The cat, named Penelope, was pregnant with a second litter. "Thankfully, this cycle ends here," Heidi shared. "I'll find them all homes and their happily ever after. I wish I could do this for every mistreated cat in the world, but at least this little family will have their world changed."Penelope quickly settled into her new space, complete with soft beds, toys, and an all-you-can-eat buffet. She was rescued from the streetsFoster Kitten MamaSafe indoors where she belonged, Penelope's playful side began to shine. She batted at every toy Heidi placed in her nest, her inner kitten coming alive again.Whenever Heidi entered the room, Penelope would crawl into her lap, purring contentedly as if to thank her for letting her in. For two weeks, she kept everyone guessing when the kittens would finally arrive. Penelope cuddled with Heidi when she entered the roomFoster Kitten MamaThen one day, Heidi came home to find Penelope in labor. She gently helped the mama cat into the cozy birthing box she'd prepared, and before the night was over, Penelope had all her kittens nestled beside her, nursing happily.After the long day, the devoted mama finally ate her fill, enjoying a well-deserved feast from the comfort of her bed. Foster Kitten Mama"Penelope has done an absolutely wonderful job, and I'm so proud to have been with her during her last ever delivery."The kittens grew stronger each day, their bellies round and healthy. Heidi was told that in Penelope's previous litter, only two kittens had survived. "I'm determined this time will be different. They will be raised in our home and loved dearly." Foster Kitten MamaThe kittensPrescott, Polly, Paxton, Price, and Pipergrew by leaps and bounds. Once their little legs were strong enough to climb, they graduated to a bigger playpen. Surrounded by new toys and scratching posts, their curiosity and adventurous spirit bloomed."Penelope is truly a wonderful mama. She's always with them, making sure they are clean and fed." Foster Kitten MamaSoon, the kittens turned into whirlwinds of energy, wrestling, chasing toys, and zooming in every direction. If one kitten climbed a cat post, the others quickly followed. They were always on the lookout for fun and mischief."They loved the cat tree with the hammock. Add a feather wand, and everyone had a blast." Foster Kitten MamaWhen the kittens were ready for their next chapter, Heidi hoped they'd be adopted in pairs so no one would ever be lonely, especially Penelope. Mother cats are often overlooked when their kittens steal the spotlight, but Heidi knew Penelope deserved a happy ending, too.Piper, a little house panther, was small but full of spirit and ready to take on the world. Foster Kitten MamaThree months after Penelope arrived, her happily ever after came true. A longtime supporter of the rescue, who had recently lost her beloved cat, was ready to open her heart again. The moment she met Penelope, she knew it was meant to be.Wanting to give her the best life possible, she decided to adopt both Penelope and her little girl, Piper. Penelope and PiperFoster Kitten MamaThe rest of the litter soon found their own happy endings. Paxton and Prescott were adopted together by a family with a cat-friendly Golden Retriever, while Price and Polly joined a loving home with two young human siblings who adore them endlessly."I'm so thankful for their little lives, and I know they will be such a blessing to their new families." Foster Kitten MamaShare this story with your friends. More cats and kittens at Foster Kitten Mama on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Woman Bought a House and Inherited a Cat, Shortly After Bringing Her Inside, She Found Kittens