A quintet of adorable feline babies were rescued and brought to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, which is an animal shelter and rescue organization located in Virginia, USA. The creatures were welcomed with warm hospitality and provided with necessary care. They were in dire health, exhibiting signs of illness such as swollen eyes, clogged nasal passages, and emaciated bodies. Fortunately, they were taken in by Penny Richards, a devoted foster parent who volunteers at AWLA’s Kitten College initiative.
The litter of five kittens, consisting of Weston, Walker, Margaret, Dorothea, and Ansel, were all named after famous black-and-white photographers due to their grey coloration. However, Maggie, a small kitten with gray and white fur, was facing difficulties feeding due to congestion and dehydration. Penny had to take care of Maggie by giving liquids and feeding her through a syringe multiple times a day during the initial days.
All of the kittens were experiencing symptoms of an upper respiratory illness (URI), but Penny provided them with various services to help alleviate their discomfort. This included administering crucial medication and nebulizer treatments, which significantly improved their breathing. As a result, the kittens’ investigations in their host house became more lively and active. However, Maggie, who was the runt of the litter, took slightly longer to recover and catch up with her siblings. Once their eye and nose problems had completely resolved, these furry little creatures doubled their food intake and demanded even more attention than before!
Penny shared, “Ansel was always there to give me company whenever I had a meal. He would come over and snuggle with me, sitting on my lap before he got ready to play.” On the other hand, Maggie may be the tiniest, but she had a big personality. During mealtimes, Penny noted that she was the chattiest among the group. Penny added, “As soon as she finishes eating, she confidently walks up to you, jumps onto your lap, and starts purring while grooming herself.”
Penny expressed that Weston has always been a cuddly and affectionate cat. He loves to snuggle and purrs loudly whenever he is touched. On the other hand, Thea is more adventurous than her siblings. According to Penny, she enjoys climbing onto one’s shoulder and plotting her escape from the room. However, she also likes to snuggle on one’s lap and be picked up.
The connection between Thea and Ansel was incredibly strong – they were always together, playing and chasing each other around. Our little Walker was a bit of an oddball, being weaned later than his siblings and still preferring wet food. As for Weston, he had a quirky habit of rubbing his face on anyone he could get close to, and he absolutely loved it.
After spending 11 weeks with Penny, these charming kittens were finally ready to find their forever homes. Despite their growth, they still longed for Penny’s comforting lap. According to Penny, the kittens were always snuggled up on top of each other, despite not fitting perfectly. Check out this heartwarming video to see them in action!
