The little kitten roamed around, craving attention from anyone she could find, until at last she discovered a companion to share her days with forever.
When contacted by a foster carer named Penny Richards in Arlington, Virginia, she was asked to take in a pair of 4-week-old kittens discovered on the side of the road. Unfortunately, one of the kittens had a congenital defect and was in dire condition, while the other stayed by his sibling’s side throughout the ordeal.
According to Penny, the surviving kitten seemed to sense her brother’s suffering and provided him with comfort. Despite the dedicated care given to the brother, he sadly did not make it, leaving the sister alone that night. Penny decided to name her Koa after losing her sibling, as Koa means warrior or brave one in Hawaiian.
Koa was saved along with her sibling, although unfortunately, he did not survive.
In the following weeks, Koa stuck by her foster family’s side, craving attention and affection constantly.
“She was full of energy and so friendly. A checkup confirmed she was in good health. She quickly formed strong bonds with us and everyone she met,” Penny recounted to Love Meow.
She formed strong bonds with her human companions, Penny Richards. When placed in the foster room with older children, she displayed her spirited nature and quickly established herself as the dominant one, despite being small in stature. Koa confidently approached Maggie the tuxedo cat and made it clear that she was the one calling the shots.
Koa, the fierce kitty warrior, wasn’t intimidated by Huey, the larger orange kitten. Despite his size, she matched him in playfulness and wrestling matches. Koa loved causing chaos as she dashed around the room, but she always stayed close to her foster mom’s side.
Although she was small in size, Penny Richards’s pet was full of energy and strength. Penny described how the pet would constantly play around her legs, using her sharp nails to climb up and down. The pet would dash off to chase after someone, only to quickly return and climb onto Penny’s lap. Recognizing Koa’s need for a companion, Penny made it a mission to find a friend of similar size for her furry companion.
Penny Richards shared with Love Meow that about three weeks after adopting Koa, her husband was at a construction site when he heard meowing along with his colleagues. They discovered a small kitten under a dumpster and attempted to lure it out, but the kitten was elusive and ended up hiding in a nearby drain, adding more challenges to the rescue mission.
Casper was found at a construction site by Penny Richards. She shared, “My husband and his colleagues went to great lengths to rescue the kitten. They dismantled the drain, entered it, and successfully retrieved him. They placed him in a box and my husband brought him to me at my workplace for me to look after and ultimately adopt him.”
At six weeks old, Casper was still cautious around humans, but deep down, he longed for affection and care.
Initially a reserved individual, he gradually became more sociable and open. Penny Richards recalls that as a young boy, he would often shy away and retreat when people entered the room. However, over time, he developed a deep affection for humans and transformed into a affectionate and friendly companion.
Once he overcame his upper respiratory problems, Casper was introduced into the foster room where he encountered Koa for the very first time.
Casper quickly bonded with Koa, who had distinctive white mittens, and their friendship blossomed. According to Penny, the two kittens were close in age, which helped them develop a strong connection right from the start. As time passed, their friendship only grew stronger, and they became inseparable. Penny expressed how heartwarming it was to witness Casper finding solace in his new foster brother after the loss of his biological sibling.
The pair of them nestled in Penny’s lap together. As they prepared to take flight and explore the world, Penny had a feeling that these two were destined to be inseparable for life. “They were adopted simultaneously at just four months old and now they live out their happily ever after, side by side!”
Their connection deepened as they matured. Penny Richards remarked, “Although Koa lost a sibling, she found a new brother in Casper.”
Feeling joyful and appreciated, Penny Richards invites you to spread the love by sharing her heartwarming tale. Keep up with Penny’s foster kitties by connecting with them on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram @fosterkittenhq.