A Canadian family discovered three kittens on their porch with no sign of their mother. They waited for the cat to return for her children, but there was no trace of her.
Unfortunately, one of the kittens died in the harsh outside air. The remaining two kittens were brought inside by the family, who attempted to bottle feed them as best they could.
When they realized they were in over their heads, they contacted Chatons Orphelins Montréal, a rescue organization in Montreal, Canada, and asked for assistance.
The kittens were around 5 weeks old at the time, and they were nothing but skin and bones. They had a hard time digesting and storing food due to their small size. The family traveled over an hour to Montreal to introduce the kittens to safe arms after the rescue agreed to take them in.
“When the brother and sister duo arrived in our care, they were typically in rough shape. Celine Crom of Chatons Orphelins Montréal stated, “We called them Maui (ginger) and Athena (grey) and started them on medication and around-the-clock feeding routine.”
The kittens were just half their size for their age and barely had the energy to keep their heads up. Despite their frailty and frailty, they never left each other’s side and hung in there with everything they had.
The two siblings had been inseparable, constantly encouraging one another. If they weren’t within sight of each other, they’d weep and seek each other out.
“It’s fantastic that they’ve gotten this far.” Despite being very starved, they continued to fight for survival.”
The kittens clung to their bottles like champs and gorged themselves on the food like there was no tomorrow. Despite the fact that they were still dealing with stomach issues, they didn’t allow anything stop them from eating to their hearts’ delight.
“To allow their bodies to mend and restore energy, the kittens spent a lot of time napping.” “The brother and sister were glued to one other and were on top of each other when they napped,” Celine added.
“Their foster mother fed them every 2-3 hours without fail, and after a few weeks, they started to gain weight.”
Maui, the younger brother, faced additional difficulties and required additional attention and time for his recovery. Athena stood by his side and was his biggest supporter and cheerleader.
The two did a complete 180 after two weeks of intensive treatment. They were bigger, stronger, and more active than they’d ever been.
“The kittens have developed a strong bond with their foster mother. They’ll climb up her arm for consideration and wail until meals are provided every time she comes in with a bottle.”
Since arriving at the rescue, Maui and Athena have completely rebuilt their home. “Without their foster mother’s tireless efforts, they would not have made it,” Celine said.
With the help of their loving foster family, the brother and sisters have surmounted each obstacle and are on their way to a bright future.
They’ve turned out to be the most adorable cuddle bugs, and their personalities are shining brightly.
“Maui, who was previously undeveloped, is finally coming up in size. “He’s still a little smaller, but he’s got a full tummy and a lot of energy,” Celine said.
The ginger lad adores being carried in his arms like a youngster and is always on the lookout for more hugs.
“Athena, the larger of the 2, can be the braver one. She shouldn’t be afraid of something and is pleasant and really adventurous.”
They are thriving in foster care without fear of the earth.
Every day, the two best friends are learning to consume large kitten food and becoming more lively and rowdy.
As spoilt indoor cats, Maui and Athena are having a ball. They will be able to find a family who will love and adore them for the rest of their lives in a matter of weeks.
