A scruffy, frail cat was wandering along the side of a busy road, her head tilted slightly as she moved, like she was unsure where to go. She looked completely out of place, with no one to help her.
This poor soul didn’t belong out there, exposed to the dangers of cars speeding by and the harshness of street life. But thankfully, someone happened to spot her just in time.
The kind passerby couldn’t ignore this kitty’s plight, so they gently picked her up, not knowing that by saving her, they were also rescuing six tiny lives about to come.
The cat, later named Kiffin, was so skinny and shaky, but even then, she was super sweet and friendly, like she knew she’d found her life savior.
They took her straight to the vet, who said she needed a foster home because the kittens in her belly were coming soon.
That’s when Best Friends Felines stepped up. A volunteer drove for hours to get Kiffin to her foster family, where everything was ready for her – plenty of food, fresh water, and lots of love.
As soon as Kiffin settled into her cozy foster home, she looked so relieved. She curled up next to her foster mom and started purring. Her foster family shared in an interview:
“Despite everything, Kiffin is incredibly sweet. She has the purest purr and the gruffest yet squeaky meows. She doesn’t stop purring, and her little paws are always ‘making biscuits.’”
With lots of high-quality food and care, Kiffin started gaining weight, and her rough coat began to look so much better.
Not long after, Kiffin gave birth to six healthy kittens. She jumped right into her new role as a mom, purring away while she cleaned and fed her babies.
It was exhausting, though, so her foster mom, Stacey, stepped in to help, sharing:
“We were with her to give her a hand, making sure the kittens were kept clean and rotating them through their feeds to ensure the smaller kittens didn’t miss out. After a few days, we could tell she was getting the hang of things and got her strength back.”
Kiffin’s kittens were thriving. They gained weight quickly and opened their eyes early, which probably meant they were a little overdue.
There were five boys and one girl, and they were full of energy, already starting to explore their little space, as Stacey shared:
“They are already actively seeking out belly rubs and tickles.”
Their mama stayed close, watching Stacey as she weighed and cuddled each kitten. Kiffin was also getting stronger and healthier by the day.
Her fur started growing back and her head tilt improved a lot, as Stacey explained:
“While feeding six babies, their beautiful mom has managed to regrow a lot of her missing fur and gain some weight. Her once very noticeable head tilt has improved dramatically.”
She even started to play with toys for the first time. She had so much fun chasing her little wand and pouncing on a toy mouse.
For Stacey, it was pure joy to watch this sweet cat blossom finally, adding:
“She has adjusted to her new indoor life with gratitude and grace and continues to awe us with her ever-so-loving personality.”
The kittens quickly turned into chubby, playful fluffballs. Every time their foster mom walked into the room, they’d run to her, meowing for cuddles.
Kiffin had her own routine too – she’d have breakfast, then hop into her foster mom’s lap while the kittens got their health checks. Stacey enjoyed helping Kiffin out, sharing:
“It is such a tender moment, where I feel she is so happy to have someone working with her to keep the babies safe.”
The kittens are full of personalities, asking for belly rubs and playing non-stop. Even Kiffin has joined in their fun, showing off her playful side while keeping a close eye on her babies.
This little family has come so far, thanks to the kindness of strangers and the love of their foster family. Now that they all have had time to grow and thrive, they’re almost ready for the next chapter of their lives – finding forever homes.
Soon, they’ll bring joy to the lucky people who adopt them, completing the happy ending they deserve.
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