Meet Mirage, a Maine coon kitten in Austin, Texas, who is on a mission to travel across the world!
Mirage was a shy and timid cat before she became an aspiring adventure cat.
Mirage was adopted by her forever family, Carl and Ashley, a couple of months ago.
She was given a warm welcome by their Australian Shepard, Holly, who wanted to take Mirage under her wing.
However, Mirage didn’t know what to make of Holly at first.
She arrived at her new home curious but cautious.
Despite Holly’s happy-go-lucky demeanor, Mirage was terrified by her.
Mirage would hiss, swat, and hide when Holly tried to pleasure her.
Holly, on the other hand, was not easily defeated.
She was adamant about winning Mirage over!
Holly respected Mirage’s space despite her want to befriend her new kitten sister.
Holly remained at a safe distance, allowing Mirage to approach her on her own terms.
Holly’s perseverance paid off quickly!
Mirage began to warm up to Holly gradually, inching closer and darting between her legs.
Mirage was lovingly chewing on Holly’s paw on day 5 in her new home.
When Holly presented Mirage a tennis ball as she was playing in her cat tunnel, it was the moment of truth.
She tossed the tennis ball in front of Mirage, hoping that the peace offering would be accepted.
It was successful! Mirage welcomed the tennis ball as a gift and began to use it.
Holly was overjoyed since she’d finally made Mirage happy by bringing her a toy she like!
It’s been a piece of cake since then.
“Their bond is endearing– like something out of a Pixar film,” Carl, their human father, remarked.
This dog and cat pair is a match made in heaven!
Since becoming best friends with Holly, Mirage has truly come out of her shell.
Now she’s bouncing off the walls with energy and excitement!
With a little help from Holly, Mirage’s confidence is growing right along with her body.
“She’s becoming so big!” ” Carl said. “She’ll be outgrowing all of her accouterments in no time.”
Mirage’s paws and ears, like those of most Maine coon kittens, are still enormous in comparison to her little frame!
As she becomes older, she’ll mature into her features.
Meanwhile, Carl and Ashley are enjoying watching her develop in front of their eyes.
Carl and Ashley recently went out of town for a few days, leaving Mirage in the care of a sitter.
Mirage was allowed to go for a stroll in a pet backpack by the petsitter.
Mirage had mixed thoughts about backpack treks up to that point.
She would frequently cry and appear sad quickly after putting her bag on.
Mirage, on the other hand, was far less afraid and shy this time!
Once she settled in and went into adventure mode, all of her fears vanished.
During her stroll, she flourished, taking in all of the new sights, scents, and noises.
When she came across dogs on the route, she didn’t scream or feel terrified.
Rather, she sat back and enjoyed the journey.
Carl and Ashley were overjoyed to learn the news, and they are looking forward to taking their precious daughter on many more trips!
Kittens aren’t the only ones who can learn to enjoy backpack walks!
Adult cats can enjoy backpack adventures too!
