A cat had nowhere to settle until neighbors noticed her. Now, she has two kittens and a new chapter.
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An orange tabby, Honey, found herself back on the streets when the people who had previously taken her in no longer wanted her.
A few concerned neighbors noticed her rather round belly, suspected she was pregnant, and contacted their local rescue for help. "Honey came to us covered in flea bites and scabs, heavily pregnant, but sweet as can be," Aimee, the president of Catz 4 Life, shared with Love Meow.
Despite what she'd endured, she continued to trust and showed affection to everyone she met.
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"She settled in with her foster mom quickly and relaxed in the good life, knowing she was safe and would be well cared for."
Honey cozied up in her new bed, joyfully kneading it. "Now, we turn her sad story around. She will be able to care for her babies in a happy, healthy environment and eventually find a family who will love and care for her the way she deserves."
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When Honey showed obvious signs of labor, no kittens arrived, and everything seemed fine at the vet. But two days later, she gave birth in the middle of the night. Two kittens survived, though one had a rocky start.
"After having his lungs cleared, he joined his brother in nursing."
Honey and her two kittens, Manuka and WildflowerCatz4Life
Honey dove right into motherly duties, cleaning her newborns and ensuring they were well cared for and loved.
"The first boy was named Manuka, and the second was Wildflower in homage to their mother (types of honey). Miss Honey was over the moon to finally have her kittens, as can be seen in her over-enthusiastic grooming."
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"She loves her two boys and is an incredibly attentive mama cat. She also loves to snuggle and be as close to her human companions as possible. She enjoys being carried, rolling in catnip, and kicker toys."
This isn't Honey's first litter. "We are very happy that she will never have to do this again and that we have two healthy orange babies."
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When Honey's mini-mes opened their eyes, their curiosity sparked, eager to explore beyond the nest and snuggle with their humans.
"Manuka is very talkative and will have his opinion known. He loves his brother and mom and is most confident with them by his side. Once he's tired himself out, he will happily fall asleep in any lap he can find."
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As the kittens grew bigger and more active, Honey began taking more breaks to do what she loved.
Her ravenous appetite matches her zest for life. She has never missed a meal in her new life as a spoiled indoor cat. Honey rubs her face against catnip-infused toys, completely lost in bliss.
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"Wildflower, though far quieter than his brother, is quite the little adventurer. He will brave the world with a cautious paw tap and a hearty sniff. Once he has decided he is safe, all he wants to do is play with anything he can."
"Both boys are curious and sweet, just like their loving mom."
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No longer roaming the streets or fending for herself, Honey is savoring every second of her new life as a pampered queen.
Once her kittens are big enough to spread their wings, she'll be ready to find a loving family that will cherish her forever.
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