They took in kittens needing help and watched the young cats bond in ways that charmed everyone.
Charlie and PollyFrankie
Two kittens, Polly and Charlie, were brought to Best Friends Animal Society (in LA) for a chance at a better life.
When Frankie, a volunteer, heard the kittens needed a foster home, she immediately stepped up to take them in. “When I picked them up, they were incredibly frail, and both had URIs. At five weeks old, they weighed what a two-week-old bottle baby should weigh,” Frankie shared with Love Meow.
“They were also covered in the most amount of flea dirt I have ever seen and were very scared.”
Frankie
The gray kitten, Charlie, was particularly skittish and wouldn’t let anyone pick him up. “He would hiss and moan and didn’t trust me. The silver lining is that they had a great appetite and good energy.”
Frankie set up a comfortable playpen for the pair, with a large bed, plenty of snuggly toys, and ample nourishing food.
They chose the tiny box over the big bedFrankie
The kittens were clearly bonded from the start. They nestled together in a little cardboard box to decompress. “When you’ve got a big oversized comfy bed, but the itty bitty box fits just right.”
They ate side by side and often napped with their arms wrapped around each other. While Charlie hid behind the bed from his foster mom, Polly stayed by his side, comforting him.
Frankie
“I knew they were going to be okay when I would see them play with each other. Thank goodness they had each other, as that really helped build their confidence and let them relax. Every day, bit by bit, they started to gain weight and feel better.”
Polly grabbed a tiny plush bunny, practicing her wrestling, kicking, and cuddling skills.
Frankie
Charlie, who was terrified when he first arrived, slowly warmed up to his foster mom. Watching Polly play and interact with people reassured him and encouraged him to try new things. Eventually, he mustered the courage to accept pets.
“By the end of the week, they were both purring and cuddling on my lap once they knew they could trust me.”
Charlie was very timid, but with Polly’s help, he began to trustFrankie
“They both have big personalities now, are very playful, and have come out of their shells. They need each other to stay social and active.”
“Charlie, in particular, would never have relaxed if he didn’t have his sister there to play with. It really helped him settle and be less anxious. They love to wrestle and cuddle and have learned to love human affection.”
They share a beautiful bondFrankie
“Amazing what just a couple of days in a peaceful environment with lots of love will do.”
With Polly by his side, Charlie’s walls have come down. Feeling more confident, he is no longer afraid, knowing his human means well. “I am so proud and amazed at how far he’s come.”
Frankie
Charlie has turned into a snuggly lap cat, just like his sister. He feels completely at ease, letting his belly hang out for rubs and stretching his paws blissfully in the air.
“It has been a really special transformation to witness and be a part of.”
Charlie enjoys lap time with his sisterFrankie
The bonded siblings have made incredible strides. Their eyes are clearing up, their coats are soft and gleaming, and they are becoming more playful and energetic each day.
They have been each other’s rock from the start. Their beautiful bond melts every heart they encounter.
Charlie, Polly, and their Easter bunniesFrankie
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