Black Kitten Rescued From Car Engine Joins Ginger Cat Family In Washington

Tails High, an animal rescue group in Washington, took in a litter of five tiny orange kittens. Born outdoors, they were underweight and in desperate need of immediate care and attention.

Thankfully, Penny Richards, a foster volunteer, stepped in to help, unaware that this ginger family would soon gain a black brother.

The moment the kittens reached Penny’s foster home, she got to work right away, starting their treatment without delay. She shared in an interview:

“Some of them had eyes that were stuck shut. They were much smaller than your typical five-week-old kittens, and the girls, in particular, were very bony. Thankfully, they were all great eaters, so within a few days, they had already started to fill out.”

With Penny’s devoted care, the five kittens soon began to make remarkable progress. As their personalities started to shine through, she lovingly gave each of them a name inspired by game consoles. She said:

“Vectrex immediately stood out as a very gentle, sweet boy who just wanted to be held. Atari (the sickest upon arrival) was the first to show her fun personality as she bounced around, and soon everyone followed suit. They are a playful group but are very sweet kittens with the most gentle souls.”

While the orange kitten crew was settling in and growing more confident in their new surroundings, Penny got an urgent call about a tiny black kitten discovered inside a car’s engine compartment.

Alone and in dire need of care — and perhaps a few friends — the little one seemed to have arrived at just the right time. Penny decided to bring him into the fold, welcoming him with open arms and naming him Subaru, after the car from which he had been rescued.

From the moment Subaru arrived at his foster home, he was energetic and loving. Penny described:

“He absolutely loves to run all over and pounce on everything as he plays. He’s only a little younger (than the console kittens), but the extra floof makes Subaru the same size as his friends.”

After ensuring Subaru was completely healthy, Penny decided it was time for him to meet the ginger gang. Seeing the ginger kittens embrace the black kitten as one of their own brought tears to her eyes.

They quickly bonded as if they had known each other forever. Penny shared:

“The console kittens immediately accepted him as their new brother, and Nintendo would follow him everywhere. Nintendo is a sweet little boy who just loves to make new friends. Little Subaru was so happy to have a new family.”

Subaru was overjoyed to finally have some friends with whom he could play for hours and snuggle up at the end of the day. Penny added:

“They love jumping on one another and wrestling each other. They also love nothing more than piling up on my lap together as they purr and nap. Just like the consoles they are named after, these kittens provide hours of fun and games.”

Today, all six kittens are healthy, playful, and thriving in the safety of their foster home. Their transformation is all thanks to Penny, whose compassion and quick action gave them the second chance they so desperately needed.

Each day is now filled with toys to chase, cozy spots to nap in, and the comfort of being cared for. It is only a matter of time before each of them finds a forever home with a loving family, where they can continue to grow, explore, and live the joyful lives they were meant to have.

After such a difficult start, these kittens are finally getting the happy future they deserve.