An adorable little kitten found its way into the heart of a mother cat and her eight playful kittens, and their lives were forever enriched.
Buffy, the adorable little kitty, was born to a feral cat but sadly became the only one left of her litter. Her cat mom didn’t seem to care for her babies, so Buffy was left to fend for herself. Luckily, Courtney, a caring volunteer at Rescue Right in Bedford, NY, came to the rescue. Despite the odds, Courtney hand-raised Buffy, making sure she was fed and cared for round the clock. Thanks to Courtney’s dedication, Buffy was able to thrive and beat the odds.
Born to a streetwise feline momma and the lone survivor of her litter, Buffy’s story began with humble origins. Courtney, also known as @we_foster_kittens, had opened her home to a pregnant cat named Lola who was in need of a safe space to give birth.
Despite expectations, Lola gave birth to a whopping eight kittens. Lola wasted no time in embracing her role as a mother, tending to each kitten’s needs and ensuring they were well-fed and cared for.
Lola, the proud mama cat, welcomed a litter of eight adorable kittens into the world. Courtney, also known as @we_foster_kittens, marveled at Lola’s dedication as a mother, keeping her babies clean and showering them with love. Meanwhile, not too far away, Courtney and her boyfriend worked together to ensure that Buffy, the lone kitten, was thriving and reaching all of her developmental milestones.
Courtney, a foster kitten enthusiast known as @we_foster_kittens, had a hunch that Buffy would flourish with a feline mom and siblings. Taking a chance, they introduced Buffy to Lola, crossing their fingers that the mama cat would welcome the new addition.
Luckily, Lola wasted no time in accepting Buffy into her family. Courtney shared with Love Meow, “Lola immediately took Buffy under her wing, allowing her to nurse and essentially becoming her mother. It was at that moment I knew Buffy was going to be just fine with Lola by her side.”
Buffy was quickly embraced by her new family, including her adopted mom and siblings. Courtney from @we_foster_kittens shared that the eight kittens welcomed Buffy with open paws, playing and cuddling with her as if she had been with them all along. The couple made sure to give Buffy extra supplements while she nursed with her new brothers and sisters. According to Courtney, Buffy seamlessly integrated into the group, even mastering the litter box and enjoying food and water like a pro.
Courtney from @we_foster_kittens is thrilled to see Buffy enjoying the company of kittens her own age, as they play, nap, and explore together. They are all discovering the joys of eating solid food and practicing their cat skills in each other’s company.
When one of the kittens finds a cozy lap to snuggle in, the others are quick to join in, creating a heartwarming scene of shared comfort and camaraderie.
Courtney, also known as @we_foster_kittens, documents the close bond shared by Buffy and her littermates. Buffy loves causing trouble alongside her siblings, having a blast jumping and hopping around with them. After exhausting playtime, she snuggles up with her loving brothers and sisters, drifting off to sleep in the cozy warmth of a fluffy purr-pile.
Lola’s brood of eight kittens absolutely adore their youngest sister, Buffy. According to Courtney, who runs the @we_foster_kittens account, Buffy is a fan of perching up high or curling up on laps. However, her ultimate joy comes from snuggling with her siblings, especially with Babs, the smallest kitten in the bunch.
Courtney from @we_foster_kittens shared Buffy’s inspiring story of overcoming a challenging beginning as the sole survivor of her litter. Buffy now enjoys a joyful life filled with love from her caring mama and eight playful siblings who are always there to keep her company.
Excited Buffy
Courtney from @we_foster_kittens
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