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While in a vet clinic one day, a good friend of mine encountered a woman trying desperately to find a home for a very friendly stray. With no room at the clinic, the only remaining option became a high kill shelter. Not wanting to see this cat put down, my friend volunteered to foster her until they could get her in better shape and ready for a home. At only four pounds, this stray needed some serious TLC. About two days into fostering, my friend woke up to find that the four-pound cat had somehow managed to pop out four kittens.
I went out to see them out of curiosity, since I had never seen newborn kittens before. The mama cat was very trusting of us and had no problem with us hanging out by her babies. Out of the pile, I immediately noticed a little girl who had a deformed tail. I scooped her up in my hand, and she let out the tiniest meow I had ever heard. My heart began to melt right there. However, I kept telling myself that I could not commit to having a cat at that time in my life.
Nonetheless, I continued to visit her and soon picked out the name Pepper. As time passed, I realized that Pepper was my cat whether I liked it or not. Finally, the day came for me to take her home, and it was the best choice I’ve ever made. I look forward to her coos when I open the door and her purring as my alarm clock. Of course, I’ve also become one of those people who has way too many cat pictures.
She’s rambunctious, and her cork-screw tail makes her a bit off balance so she is constantly keeping me on my toes – but I wouldn’t trade her for the world.
In the end, all four kittens and the mom found their forever homes.
Story submitted by Kate Porter from Las Vegas, Nevada.
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