A cat blossomed alongside her kittens after a household opened their door to them and helped them thrive.
Mars the cat mother and Hershey the kittenLaura @fosterkittyfamily
A cat mom and her litter of 4 had been delivered to a metropolis shelter in San Jose, California in want of rescue. Mini Cat Town, a cat rescue, noticed their plea and stepped as much as assist. All 4 kittens had been born with a uncommon chocolate brown coat.
On the primary evening in foster care, Mars the cat mother was nervous and really protecting of her kittens (Reese, Hershey, Ruth and Twix). She would growl at each noise and motion and stood defensively, safeguarding her valuable litter.
It did not take lengthy for the foster household to see that beneath that spicy exterior, there was a candy cat longing for human interplay and pets.
They had been rescued by Mini Cat Town from a metropolis shelterLaura @fosterkittyfamily
Laura Malone, director of Mini Cat Town, sat with the momma cat and tried to reassure her that she was secure. The subsequent day, Laura woke as much as a pleasant feline greeting her by the door as Mars warmed as much as her and was a snuggly marshmallow.
Mars switched on her purr motor and began to demand consideration. “She is so affectionate and completely loves human companionship,” Laura shared with Love Meow.
Mars loves consideration and petsLaura @fosterkittyfamily
All of her kittens put on a fantastic chocolate brown coat — a genetic mutation of the black shade gene. “Brown cats do exist as a coloration, however they’re fairly uncommon.”
As the kittens grew, they mimicked their mother’s each transfer whereas they tried to determine the right way to cat. After hitting many milestones, the tiny balls of fur flourished into rambunctious, mischievous teenage cats.
Laura @fosterkittyfamily
Mars is a doting mom to all her infants, showering them with unconditional love.
When Laura enters the foster room, Mars involves greet her by doing somewhat dance along with her entrance paws kneading away.
“She waits by the door for me. I do know this as a result of I see her little face the minute I open the door! She’s very content material in her area and waits for me to return. And she’s at all times tremendous blissful to see me – rubs my legs and chirps affectionately.”
Mars and her cute kittensLaura @fosterkittyfamily
Hershey the fluffy strong brown kitten is somewhat mischief-maker. She is rarely far-off from Mama Mars and likes to snuggle along with her after they nap, and wrestle along with her tail.
“She is essentially the most social and cuddly of the kittens. She is tremendous playful, loves toys of every kind, but in addition likes to cuddle in a pleasant cozy lap,” Laura shared with Love Meow.
Hershey the kittenLaura @fosterkittyfamily
Mars is mellow and sweet-natured, who loves companionship and a focus. Hershey is somewhat heart-stealer, who’s at all times on lookout for cuddles.
They make the proper duo and might be discovering a ceaselessly house collectively.
Mama Mars and her kitten Hershey hope to discover a house collectivelyLaura @fosterkittyfamily
Mars is unbelievably affected person along with her little younglings. She places up with their unbridled vitality and tough play and grooms them attentively regardless of the resistance.
The little household of 5 are nicely on their option to their fortunately ever afters.
Laura @fosterkittyfamily
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