Woman Went to Shelter to Look at Kittens in Need, But Brought Home Young Cat that Stole the Show
A woman went to the shelter to look at kittens in need, but she ended up bringing home a young cat that stole the show. LavenderLori WhiteLori White, a volunteer with ARPO (The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership), thought she was just making a routine visit to her local shelter, but she ended up bringing home a kitten who instantly turned up the energy level in her home."I went to look at the kittens in need for other fosters, and this little girl (Lavender) was marked as 'immediate' due to lack of space. Single kittens are hard on shelters because they have one small kitten taking up an entire cage," Lori shared."I reached my hand in her cage to pet her, and she immediately started purring." Lori WhiteLori hadn't planned to take in more foster kittens, but when she learned about Lavender's situation, she stepped up to help. "She's about seven weeks old and weighs a little over two pounds."Before Lavender was ready to mingle with other cats, Lori set up a cozy corner for her in the office, and Lavender quickly appointed herself as the four-legged assistant. Lori White"Lavender probably has the bluest eyes of any kitten I have seen. She is having a great time being my office assistant, hanging out in her bed, and playing in my office during her quarantine time. She purrs at all times and is quite the hopper."Before long, she leaped into Lori's lap and gazed up at her, making sure all the attention was on her. Lori WhiteShe wrapped her paws around her foster mom's arm, her idea of "helping." Though Lori didn't get much work done, the boisterous little troublemaker brightened her day with constant entertainment.She'd inspect every item on the desk with boundless energy, as if she had batteries that never ran out of juice. Lori WhiteOnce she left the shelter, she quickly came into her own, zooming around her spacious room, tackling every toy in her path, and scaling cat posts like an acrobat. She turned up the energy in the house to eleven with her endless antics.When she finally had free rein of the house, she was determined to be at the heart of every action. Lori WhiteWhile Lori and her family were busy working on their puzzle, Lavender decided to lend a paw by diving into the pile of pieces. She then casually strolled across the table, channeling her inner Godzilla, as she mischievously nudged a few pieces out of place.Lavender might not have been the most conventional helper, but she always managed to bring a smile to everyone's face. Lori White"Lavender also has a very sweet and snuggly side and is not afraid of large dogs."When she met one of the resident dogs, she greeted him with gentle nose taps and even attempted a playful wrestle. While she was wreaking havoc in the kitchen, the gentle giant stayed nearby, enjoying her chaotic presence. Lori WhiteWhen a family came to visit her, she turned on the charm, determined to win them over. They fell head over heels for the little bundle of energy, especially their boy. "He has his room all set up for her, a beautiful sunroom full of cat trees and window perches."After nearly a month in foster care, Lavender's dream came true. Lori WhiteNow, she has a big family, with two feline siblings to show her the ropes and help keep her in line. "Her name is officially Kellyn Lavender. Despite all of her craziness, she is very sweet and always brings a laugh." Lori WhiteShare this story with your friends. More on Lori's fosters on Instagram@dreaming_of_foster_kittens and ARPO @arporescue.Related story: Kitten, Hard of Hearing, Decides to Follow Hearing Cat Everywhere, Even Showing Him Courage Along the Way
