A woman went to help a tiny shelter kitten, only to discover the kitten had a bigger sister. She couldn't separate them. CeCeNikkiWhen Nikki, an animal rescuer, heard about a tiny kitten in need at her local municipal shelter, she immediately offered to take her in."She was listed as weighing only 0.33 pounds. The shelter stated that she was not eating very well but seemed hungry," Nikki shared with Love Meow. They then mentioned that the kitten had a sister who, though small, was noticeably bigger."Absolutely (I could take her). I didn't want to separate them." Jess and CeCeNikkiOnce all the dirt and grime were washed away, the kittens, CeCe (black) and Jess (tabby), felt much better. They nestled comfortably into their new nursery and even started using the litter box. CeCe, who had trouble eating at the shelter, quickly revealed her strong will to live.With the kittens being so tiny, Nikki found them a snug ferret bed that was just their size. The little duo did everything together, always side by side. Nikki"This time of year, shelters and rescues across the country are flooded with motherless newborn kittens. It's not the easiest to bottle/syringe feed a newborn, but their life depends on it."When CeCe had her first taste of wet food, she dove right in, covering herself from nose to paws. Despite being the smaller of the two, she was eager to eat like a big kitty. NikkiThough CeCe faced a few setbacks and some tough battles, she conquered each one with incredible strength, thanks to the dedicated support of her foster mom."I have fought so hard for this girl since the day she came into my care at just 1/3 of a pound. I have tube-fed her and spent many nights up caring for her around the clock to get her to survive." NikkiEventually, CeCe's energy soared, and she regained her hearty appetite. "I knew she was going to be okay when I saw the light in her eyes starting to come back, and she began to eat on her own."One day, both kittens dug into their wet food, enthusiastically sharing one bowl even though they had their own. Nikki was so overjoyed that she did "a silent scream and a happy dance." CeCe was still the smaller of the two, but she more than made up for it with her fluffNikki"These girls are healthy and thriving, and seeing them play brings me so much joy."When Jess crossed the two-pound mark, CeCe was close behind her, catching up quickly. "I was so worried I was going to lose CeCe, and she came through. The girls bounce around playing all day and are full of energy." CeCe and Jess enjoyed exploring the house and hanging out with Bradley the dogNikkiAs CeCe grew, her coat developed a beautiful smokey hue and became fluffier each day. The bonded sisters roamed the house together, watching in fascination as the resident dog, Bradley, chewed her bone.Finally, they were big enough to use the baby gate without slipping through the slats. NikkiBut nothing could contain CeCe's grand adventures. She effortlessly scaled the baby gate like a nimble little ninja. "I was wondering why Jess was crying so much. She was alone in her room while CeCe was roaming the house.""The sisters have a really sweet bond. Although CeCe is a little more independent and adventurous, her sister Jess cries when she's not in her sight. She's always looking for her playmate." Nikki"They absolutely love people and are snuggly, affectionate babies."After two months in foster care, the best friends were finally ready for a family to call their own. "Having come to me as bottle babies, it's the day I looked forward to." NikkiThen, the perfect family came along and welcomed both into their loving home. "Jess and CeCe are in the arms of their new parents."When CeCe was at her lowest, Nikki lay beside her, wishing for the day she and her sister would be strong enough to be adopted. Now, "they are healthy, happy, confident girls, and I'm thrilled for them and their new family." Left: CeCe at her lowest. Right: CeCe and Jess adopted togetherNikkiShare this story with your friends. More on Nikki's fosters on Instagram@myfosterkittens and Facebook.Related story: Tiny Kitten Shows the Strong Will of a House Panther, Refusing to Give Up, When She's Found Outside