Three shy kittens from an animal shelter met two home cats. They had been instantly curious and demanded their consideration.

Melon, Mandarin, MangoJennifer

Three kittens (two gingers and one tabby) got here into Humane Society for Hamilton County as timid strays. Jennifer, a volunteer for the shelter, checked in on them and was met with many hisses. “They had been having some tummy points and had been under-socialized,” Jennifer shared with Love Meow.

When Jennifer’s fosters graduated, she returned to the shelter and seen the trio was nonetheless there after three weeks. With room in her residence, she supplied to take them and socialize them.

The feline sisters had been cautious after they first arrived, however Jennifer simply distracted them with toys.

Mango was the spiciest; Mandarin was the shyest; Melon was the primary to open upJennifer

They hissed and shied away from their foster mother, however as soon as she began petting them, they could not resist it. And earlier than lengthy, all three started to let down their guard.

Melon (tabby) got here round as she bought used to human contact. She let loose her purrs earlier than her sisters and grew keen on petting. Mango (long-haired ginger), a hissy spitfire on the shelter, slowly warmed as much as her human. When Jennifer stroked her, she did not chew or swat however leaned into her.

They warmed as much as their foster mother by playJennifer

Mandarin (short-haired ginger), the shyest of the trio, was probably the most reluctant to come back out and play. She tried hiding however caved when she smelled treats. Ultimately, she labored up the braveness to method her foster mother.

Just a few days later, Jennifer’s resident cats, Bodie and Bear, swung by for a fast go to with the brand new fosters by the playpen. Through the years, the 2 have assisted Jennifer in fostering quite a few kittens.

Jennifer

The trio was immediately enthralled by their presence and stopped in the midst of their meal to chirp and demand consideration. “The kittens hadn’t ever meowed like this till they noticed Bodie.”

Whereas getting extra snug with Jennifer, they had been simply spooked by sudden noises and actions. The resident cats magically put them comfy and piqued their curiosity.

The kittens met Bodie for the primary timeJennifer

Jennifer continued successful them over with play and lured them into her lap with a feather wand. “Mandarin has all of the sudden develop into my finest buddy. She is consistently purring loud purrs.”

When the trio and the home cats had their correct meet-and-greet, the kittens had been over the moon, following the cats on their heels and vying for his or her consideration.

They had been utterly smitten with the resident catsJennifer

“They like Bodie and Bear greater than me from the beginning. They’ve by no means actually proven any concern in the direction of both of them. They all the time greet them warmly and like to play with their tails,” Jennifer informed Love Meow.

The second the cats strut into the foster room, the trio swarms them affectionately.

They adopted Bodie round, vying for his considerationJennifer

Bodie tries to cater to all three kittens, whereas Bear gives snuggle classes, one kitten at a time.

“My boys have taken proper to those women. No hesitation. They’re utterly unfazed by their consideration and excessive power. They’ve been an enormous assist with getting these women socialized and extra assured.”

Bear snuggled with Mandarin, educating her to be courageousJennifer

Mango has turned down the spice meter as she’s develop into enamored with the cats, particularly Bodie, shadowing him and rubbing her face in opposition to his.

The trio has grown braver and extra assured by watching and interacting with the home cats. They are going to be spayed this week and prepared for adoption.

Bear and MangoJennifer

“Mandarin has was a lap cat. Melon would not thoughts being dealt with anymore. Mango may be very playful and would not shrink back while you attain for her. They’re all very playful, climbing and chasing and wrestling with one another.”

Jennifer

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