Kittens Go From Huddling in a Corner to Bouncing Around When They Live as Indoor Cats for the First Time
Four kittens went from huddling in a corner to joyfully bouncing around when they experienced life as indoor cats for the first time. AshleyFour tiny kittens were found outside and brought to the county shelter. At around five weeks old, they required the dedicated care of a volunteer to help them thrive."There aren't staff at the shelter overnight, so they look for fosters. Kittens also have weaker immune systems and are more susceptible to illness in the shelter environment," Ashley, director of Liberation Cat House, an all-volunteer rescue, told Love Meow.When the shelter reached out for help, Ashley and her team didn't hesitate to step in. Jalapeño, Cinnamon, Pepe, and RosemaryAshleyConfused and frightened, the kittens huddled together in a corner, clinging to each other for comfort. "I just wanted to scoop them all up and cuddle them, but I knew I had to go slowly and earn their trust."Jalapeño, a timid little tabby, hid behind his siblings, shying away from human touch. But that fear began to fade when he experienced his first blanket cuddle. AshleyOne by one, Ashley wrapped each kitten in a cozy blanket, gently petting and reassuring them that they were safe. Gradually, their tiny bodies relaxed, and their little purr engines started to rumble."Cinnamon (one of the tabbies) was the first to warm up to me. She's the smallest but the bravest. She purred after only a couple of days. Jalapeño was a little reluctant, but even he came around after a little while." JalapeñoAshley"Pepe (the tuxedo with a mustache) also warmed up pretty quickly because he's very food motivated. The moment he saw treats, he was all in. Rosemary (the other tuxedo) was my holdout. She's very skeptical and still a bit wary."Even Rosemary's walls began to crumble. What started as squirming away from being picked up turned into melting into snuggles in Ashley's arms. AshleyWithin two weeks, the once-timid kittens began to blossom. Though they still startled at unfamiliar sounds, their curiosity soon overtook their fear. "I have been playing them videos on my phone to get them used to different sounds."Now, when Ashley entered the room, the kittens no longer scattered. Instead, they watched her curiously with wide eyes. Ashley"Every evening I take each kitten out for one-on-one time to help them get used to me and learn to be comfortable being held and petted."Cinnamon, the boldest of the bunch, quickly became a lap snuggler, purring the moment she was picked up. The hisses had vanished, replaced by a room filled with soft purrs and squeaky meows. CinnamonAshley"Pepe is a character, always rolling on his back and trying to get his siblings to play with him. Jalapeño is starting to show his curious side now that he's come out of his shell. Rosemary is still the shy one, but she'll probably really bond with her person once she knows she can trust them."Pepe can light up any room with his big personality and goofy antics. PepeAshleyNo longer huddled in a corner, the kittens race across the room like a whirlwind. They chase and tumble over one another as the pitter-patter of their tiny paws fills the air. When playtime is over, they curl up in a pile, recharging for the next round of kitten chaos."Once they realized they were safe, they blossomed into the sweetest, most playful bunch." AshleyThanks to the compassionate volunteers, these four kittens are thriving as happy, confident indoor cats with adorable personalities and an abundance of love to give.They're ready for their next chapter: finding their forever families who will cherish and spoil them endlessly. AshleyShare this story with your friends. More on the kittens and Liberation Cat House (in FL) on Instagram@liberationcathouse and Facebook. Thanks to Ashley @foster.love.repeat.Related story: Kitten Stepped Indoors for the First Time, and the Moment She was Held, Her Walls Came Tumbling Down
