Before the summer of 2020, Klarieke believed having three cats was enough to fill her farmhouse with fluff. Stavros, a rescured ginger and white tabby, had taken on the role of the trio’s streetwise leader. However, fate had different plans when a stray kitten showed up in the backyard looking for food. To Klarieke’s surprise, Stavros had taken a liking to the little kitten, bonding over their shared history. This unexpected addition to the feline family proved that sometimes, the heart wants what it wants. For more heartwarming updates, check out Klarieke’s Instagram.
Credit for the image goes to la_riek. After that, Stavros, the head of the household’s group of cats, spotted him.
Stavros has displayed compassion towards a kitten who has faced similar challenges and experiences as he has.
Klarieke went door to door in the neighborhood, hoping to find the owner of a stray kitten. Despite her efforts, no one claimed the little feline. The kitten, however, seemed to have found a friend in Stavros. The two quickly bonded, with Stavros even sharing his own food with the lovable creature. It was obvious that they had formed a special connection and neither one wanted to say goodbye.
Photo courtesy of la_riek: The kitten has been officially adopted and named Charlie.
The owner realized that the cat was homeless, and after Stavros took the kitten in, she began feeding him herself. The little kitten was officially adopted and named Charlie. From then on, Klarieke’s household had a balanced total of four cats.
Photo courtesy of la_riek
Photo courtesy of la_riek
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Stavros has given the cat a tour of his new home.
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After a couple of days, Charlie started to settle into his new life in a caring household. Stavros, the resident cat, guided him on how to be a model house cat. Slowly but surely, Charlie became more comfortable and even allowed the owners to cuddle him as he effortlessly transformed into a lap cat.
Photo courtesy of la_riek
Photo credit: la_riek
Klarieke shared with Bored Panda her perspective on the adorable pair, referring to Stavros as the ‘godfather’ of Charlie. She notes that while Stavros may be the ‘leader,’ Charlie’s affection for him is evident as they are inseparable whether indoors or outdoors. Describing Charlie as a bit untidy yet incredibly gentle and affectionate, Klarieke mentions that the household now boasts a quartet of cats: Charlie, Jack, Stavros, and Louis.
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Adding a little extra insight into the feline companions who play a supporting role in the tale of Jack and Louis: Jack, the elder statesman at 10.5 years old, is a gentle giant loved by his own but wary of strangers, reigning supreme in the household. Louis, at 8.5 years old, survived a car accident 1.5 years ago thanks to surgery and care from his devoted humans. While he may now be a tad slower and grumpier when it comes to playtime with Stavros and Charlie, he remains a sweetheart to his people, even welcoming young visitors with open paws. Both furry friends were taken in at a tender age of around 8 weeks old.
The owner understandably downplayed the story’s viral status, attributing its popularity to the simple charm of adorable cats. “It’s just a feel-good story about cute kitties,” they humbly remarked, acknowledging that the internet’s attention spans are fleeting. “I’m no one special; I just couldn’t bear to see that little kitten suffer.”
Over time, Charlie has transformed into a cozy lap cat, completing the purr-fect picture of a happy feline family.
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“Charlie spends the majority of his day playing and gets along well with the other felines in the household. Since being welcomed into our home, he has become quite fond of us and now enjoys snuggling up in our laps for some love and attention. Despite only being with us for a short time, he is already treated just like any other cat in the family, receiving all the care and adoration he deserves. As he is still a young kitten, we are in the process of teaching him the ropes, with the assistance of Stavros, of course.”
Photo credits go to la_riek, capturing the perfect moment where they lived in eternal happiness.
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