After saving two kittens from an animal shelter, they soon saw how much the young cats depended on one another.
A call was placed to Frankie, a volunteer at Best Friends Animal Society, asking if she could adopt two kittens that had been saved from a city shelter. She said “yes” without hesitation.
She created a comfortable playpen for her first foster kittens of the year. The feline sisters required special attention to help them grow because they were underweight at four weeks of age. “When they arrived, they were only weaning age and still learning how to eat independently. Frankie told Love Meow that the first week was both messy and delightful.
The kittens’ constant clinging to one another was the first thing that caught my attention.
Their foster mother was kept on edge by Poppy (the calico) and Panther (the black kitten), who appeared more interested in playing in their food than actually eating it. “To make sure they were getting enough nutrition, I supplemented with syringe feedings for a few days.”
Frankie cleaned them up and wrapped them in a soft towel after every meal. The kittens instantly calmed down and fell asleep, purring together.
Frankie changed their diet until she discovered what suited their sensitive stomachs the best. The kittens started to improve with the right care and assistance from the medical staff. They were gradually gaining weight after a few weeks. They became animated, playful, and inquisitive. I realized they would be alright at that point.
Their relationship was evident from the start.
Poppy and Panther worked together on everything, just like two peas in a pod. The sisters spent the day together, whether it was during mealtime, playtime, or naps. They groomed one another, cuddled up to each other, and appeared to be at their happiest when they touched.
The kittens were frequently curled up around one another when Frankie entered the room. They let out a chorus of joyful squeaks and purrs as soon as they saw their foster mother.”Some of their favorite things included dramatic wrestling matches that would seamlessly turn into grooming sessions, climbing their playpen as they grew more adventurous, and of course, cuddling,” said Frankie @frankies_fosters.
“Whether it was cuddling or climbing into my lap, they both loved to be close.”
When Panther first arrived, she wasn’t feeling well, but as she healed and regained her strength, her true self emerged.
Nothing made her happier than being with her sister, but she grew into a fierce bundle of energy who enjoyed exploring, climbing, and flying around the room. Poppy, on the other hand, had the cute habit of meowing herself to sleep and was a constant purr machine. “She always insists on sleeping on or right beside Panther.”
When a family saw the two, they were immediately enamored with their endearing personalities. The family immediately realized that the kittens couldn’t be separated after witnessing their strong bond. Poppy and Panther left for their forever home together a week after Valentine’s Day.
The two curled up in a comfortable pile and filled the room with a symphony of purrs after thoroughly exploring their new home.
“Today, Panther and Poppy—now Boo and Barry—are a part of a big, devoted family that loves and spoils them. The best possible conclusion was witnessing them depart together for their forever home.
