It was 6 AM in Japan, 2 tiny kittens' crying alerted a person who found them in the garbage of a Pachinko parlor. Knowing Kurt and his wife have cared for many rescue cats, "the neighbor brought both (kittens) to us," said Kurt.

Though one of the kittens didn't make it, the little tabby is thriving under the care of his new human parents and several other new furry friends in the house. One of them who is also a tabby has taken to the little kitten and showered him with lots of love and TLC.

Photos courtesy of ©Kurt Rimkus (flickr: Tante Kaehte). Tabby taking a big stride in his new home: