A domestic feline assumed the role of a caregiver for a forsaken kitten and remained by its side consistently.
Earlier this month, Amy was contacted by a concerned neighbor regarding an abandoned kitten that needed help. Given her history of rescuing cats, the neighbor sought her assistance when another feline was found in need. Amy responded right away and took in the orange tabby named Kurt, providing warmth and sustenance with a heating pad and bottle. When she had to leave town, her friend Melissa offered to foster Kurt, unaware of the warm reception he was about to receive at his new temporary home.
“When we first found him, he weighed only seven ounces and his ears weren’t fully perked up. He was severely dehydrated and relied on us entirely for everything,” Melissa shared with Love Meow. “But after giving him some kitten formula, he started to improve both physically and behaviorally the next morning.”
Upon discovering the new addition to the household, Quiin, the resident feline, wasted no time in expressing his interest in meeting the little newcomer. Similarly, Kurt, the lone cat of the family, was eagerly anticipating a constant companion. The family took extra care in introducing the kitten to Quiin, and were pleasantly surprised by what happened next. Quiin began by sniffing around Kurt’s carrier and circling it. Eventually, he even took up guard duty by sitting in front of it.
The domestic cat named Eve tried to rotate the carrier using her paw, just so she could have a clearer view of the new kitten. When Kurt was taken out of the carrier, Quien sat beside him and gave him a bath. From the beginning, Kurt felt comfortable with Quien’s presence. As Quien kept attempting to jump on top of the carrier, they ended up putting Kurt in a bigger box.
Without delay, they spotted Quiin nestled beside a small orange tabby with his arms wrapped around him. Kurt immediately relaxed in Quiin’s embrace and soon fell into a deep slumber. Quiin has always had a fondness for kittens in need. So, when Melissa brought home a rescued kitten to care for, Quiin was eager to lend a helping hand.
Our cat is quite the protective parent when it comes to the kittens. Whenever we try to pass by without letting him in to see them, he meows incessantly until we comply. Once inside, he diligently watches over them, standing guard by their box and even giving them baths. He’ll also sit next to them to keep them warm and cozy. It seems that Kurt has taken on a similar role as a parent figure now that Quinn has started grooming him and keeping a watchful eye on his activities. There’s no doubt that our furry family members take their caregiving duties seriously.
Kurt has a strong affection for his foster brother and will follow him around and meow at him when he can’t find him. Melissa, who shared the story with Love Meow, explained that the two cats have an incredible bond despite their differences in size and age. They spend most of their time together throughout the day.
Kurt experiences a sense of security and comfort whenever he is in the company of Quien, who assumes the role of a protector. It’s heartwarming to observe that Quien even keeps the kitten warm and waits for Kurt to return when the kitten is in another room. Quien shows his affection by placing his paw on the little one as if to signal that he shouldn’t stray too far.
“At times, when I allow Kurt to roam around outside his box, I return to find that Quiin has taken the initiative to place him back inside for a nap.”
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