18-Pound Cat In LA Meets A Tiny Kitten And Becomes The Sweetest Foster Dad
When a tiny shelter kitten met a giant foster cat, they formed a bond so strong their caretaker knew they could never be separated.
Answering The Call
When a local shelter sent out a plea for a kitten in need, a dedicated foster mom knew she had to step in.
She brought the tiny, fragile animal home, hoping to give her a safe place to grow and heal.
The kitten, named Dora, weighed just one pound.
But the foster mom wasn’t the only one who would have to adjust to the new arrival in the house.
The Terrified Giant
Waiting at home was Arnold, a massive 18-pound cat.
Given his size, one might expect Arnold to be the boss of the house.
Instead, the giant feline was absolutely terrified of the tiny one-pound kitten.
It was a hilarious and unexpected reaction to the new foster baby.
Hide And Seek
Despite her small stature, Dora was incredibly confident.
She had no fear of the giant cat and would march right up to him.
They would play hide-and-seek, with Arnold desperately trying to hide from the tiny intruder.
Dora was outgoing and always in his face, determined to win him over.
A Paternal Shift
Slowly, Arnold began to get used to Dora’s vibrant personality.
His fear melted away, replaced by curiosity and gentle sniffs.
The foster mom noticed a beautiful, paternal shift within the large cat.
He realized she was just a little, tiny girl who needed a friend.
Making Biscuits
Once the ice was broken, the two became completely inseparable.
Dora found immense comfort in her giant new friend.
She was constantly making biscuits on Arnold, kneading his fur with her tiny paws.
For the foster mom, watching them cuddle was the cutest thing in the world.
A Scary Surgery
Their bond was soon put to the test when Dora faced a medical hurdle.
The tiny kitten had to undergo reconstructive surgery on her eye.
During her recovery, Arnold refused to leave her side.
He seemed to just know that she was hurting and needed his comforting presence.
A Package Deal
Seeing them together, the foster mom made a firm decision.
They had a very special bond, and she knew she needed to do everything she could to get them adopted together.
But finding a home for a bonded pair can be incredibly difficult.
Days turned into weeks, and the applications simply weren’t coming in.
Almost Giving Up
With zero applications for the pair, the foster mom started to lose hope.
She almost gave up on the idea of keeping them together.
And then, out of nowhere, an email arrived in her inbox.
It was an adoption application from someone willing to take them both.
The Perfect Match
The applicant came to meet the unlikely duo and immediately fell in love.
She knew right away that they belonged in her home, saying, "Let’s do this."
When it was time to say goodbye, the foster mom couldn’t hold back her tears.
It was the first time she had ever cried when letting a foster go.
Staying Together
Through her tears, the foster mom found immense joy in their happy ending.
She whispered to Arnold, "You guys get to stay together. You get to stay with your baby."
Today, she stays in contact with the adopter and receives regular updates on the duo.
In their new forever home, the giant cat and his tiny best friend are still as close as ever.
