A cat has tended to many kittens, including orphaned babies from a yard, while awaiting her happily ever after.
Poppy and her kittensWendy and AJ
Poppy, a beautiful tortoiseshell, and her litter of three were found in a hoarding situation, in need of placement. Wendy and AJ, volunteers for Puppy Kitty NY City, stepped up to foster them.
The mother cat was immediately friendly and grateful to have a clean, comfy space to raise her trio (two tabbies and a ginger). She quickly settled in and nestled in a cozy bed with her kittens nursing on her.
Shortly after their arrival, Wendy and AJ were notified about two orphaned kittens who needed a mother's love.
Wendy and AJ
"She took in two other babies found in someone's yard without a mom," Wendy and AJ shared with Love Meow.
When they placed the new kittens, Alfalfa (ginger) and Juniper (torbie), with Poppy, she cleaned their faces and lay down on her side to let them nurse and cuddle. At about the same age as Poppy's kittens, Alfalfa and Juniper fit right into her litter.
Poppy took in two orphaned kittens found in a yardWendy and AJ
Poppy gave the newcomers equal attention as her own kittens, keeping them fed and clean and tending to their every whim. The two were overjoyed to have a mom, nuzzling into her fur and melting into a puddle of purrs.
Alfalfa and Juniper quickly blended in with the rest of the kitten crew, wrestling and snuggling like one big family.
Alfalfa and Juniper fit right into the kitten crewWendy and AJ
Alfalfa became the most vocal of the bunch, meowing for attention whenever his foster parents entered the room. He was brave and adventurous, keeping Poppy on her toes and learning about boundaries through play with his siblings.
Being in a comfortable, safe environment, these kittens grew by leaps and bounds and never lacked an ounce of love.
Wendy and AJ
Poppy watched as they blossomed into playful bundles of energy. She tolerated their rough play and boisterous antics, kept them out of trouble, gave them mandatory baths, and showered them with love.
When all the kittens were ready to spread their wings and fly, they quickly found their forever homes.
Wendy and AJ
One by one, the kittens left with their new families, leaving Poppy as the only one still waiting for her happily ever after.
A little while later, a pair of tuxedo kittens arrived needing extra TLC, and Poppy jumped at the chance to help.
All Poppy's kittens quickly found good homesWendy and AJ
"Once a mama, always a mama. Now that Poppy's babies have all been adopted, she took no time in getting the little ones acclimated to their new foster home."
Both tuxedoes received welcoming baths from Poppy and felt right at home in their new playpen.
Poppy helped two tuxedo kittens acclimate to their new foster homeWendy and AJ
Poppy has a heart of gold and is eager to befriend everyone she meets. She follows her foster parents around the house, always ready for treats or cuddles.
"She is very friendly and affectionate with humans."
She adores her people and follows them around the houseWendy and AJ
While waiting for her dream home, Poppy continues to dote on new kittens that come through the door. "We currently have another litter of kittens, which she treats as her own and gives them affection."
She is a ray of sunshine and a beautiful companion cat with so much love to give.
Wendy and AJ
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