A heartwarming story unfolded when a caring homeowner stumbled upon a lone tabby kitten in her front yard. Little did she know, this discovery would lead to a beautiful feline family reunion.
The tale began when the homeowner noticed a tabby kitten all by himself in her front yard. Despite waiting and hoping for the cat mother to return, she never did. Concerned for the little one’s well-being, she decided to scoop him up and seek assistance.
Later that day, as she let her dog out, she heard a commotion beneath her deck. To her surprise, a cat and four kittens had made themselves at home there. What struck her was that these kittens were the same age as the singleton she had found earlier. It was evident they were one big family, and the lone kitten had been accidentally left behind.
Efforts were made to reunite the baby with his mom, but the cat mother’s hisses signaled a less-than-warm welcome. The homeowner began bottle-feeding the little one and reached out to Coastal Bend Cat Rescue Officer, Mary Huckabee, for assistance.
While preparations were made to find a foster home, the homeowner continued to care for the bottle baby, ensuring his well-being, while also looking out for the mom and her four kittens.
Upon arriving at their foster home, the kittens received a thorough bath. The possibility of sending one to a bottle feeder was considered, but then something wonderful happened. After their bath, Mama Casino’s attitude towards the bottle baby, named Blackjack, began to shift.
As Blackjack approached his mom, she lovingly cleaned his face and embraced him. With everything smelling alike, Mom accepted all five babies, and the family was joyfully reunited.
Blackjack was overjoyed to be back with his siblings, snuggling up for cuddly nap sessions. He was determined to figure out how to nurse alongside his littermates, becoming a part of the feeding crew.
“Blackjack required some continued bottle supplementation for a few days before he got the hang of fully nursing again, but only for a short time,” Mary shared. Now, he eagerly joins his brothers and sisters at the milk bar every chance he gets.
The family of six is thriving in their foster care. Despite initially being the odd one out, Blackjack has emerged as the leader of the clowder. He adores human cuddles and scratches, and his siblings have learned that belly rubs are pure bliss.
These kittens, at around four weeks old, are discovering the world around them. They’ve been exploring their playpen and honing their climbing skills with their loving foster mom.
Mama Casino, a bit shy with newcomers, warms up quickly with some treats and affection. She’s delighted to have a safe haven to raise her kittens, doting on her five little bundles of joy.
This heartwarming story of feline love and reunion is one for the books. Keep up with this adorable cat family and Coastal Bend Cat Rescue on Facebook and Instagram @coastalbendcats. Share this touching tale with your friends to spread the warmth!
