A family set out to adopt three kittens, but when they met a cat crew of four, they knew they couldn’t separate them.
Asa
Asa, a dedicated volunteer with Kitten Rescue Life, has fostered numerous mother cats and their kittens.
While adopting them out in pairs is encouraged so the kittens can have a playmate to grow up with, it’s not always easy. When Asa took in a heavily pregnant cat three months ago, she quietly hoped for something truly special.
The cat, named Goldie, had been living outside for some time. Despite her rough start, she was incredibly affectionate and trusting.
She had been living outside before being rescuedKitten Rescue Life
Once she was safe in foster care, she blossomed into a nonstop purr machine, thrilled to have shelter, food, and companionship. Not long after settling in, she gave birth to a litter of adorable tabbies.
With her unconditional love, her three beautiful kittens thrived.
She was heavily pregnant when she arrived in foster care. Soon after, she went into laborAsa
The trio grew healthy, round bellies, soft and gleaming coats, and were constantly swaddled in love. After nursing, Goldie would wrap her paws around them and lull them to sleep with soothing purrs.
Asa made sure the family had everything they needed—nourishing food for the mom, clean space, and daily weigh-ins to ensure the kittens were growing strong.
Asa
The bond between Goldie and her babies was extraordinary. As the kittens began to explore the world around them, their mom never let them out of her sight, showering them with cuddles and purrs.
Even during mealtimes, she’d pause to check on her little ones before returning to eat.
Asa
The kittens hit every milestone and grew plump and lively. They learned to walk on wobbly legs and took in their surroundings with wide-eyed wonder.
From learning how to eat from a dish to conquering the tallest cat tree, they followed their mom’s lead every step of the way.
Asa
As their energy surged, they entered the playful, mischievous kitten stage, keeping their mom on her toes.
Goldie hovered over them during playtime, often joining them in their games. Play sessions usually ended with Goldie wrestling with the kittens, followed by a round of thorough baths.
Asa
Whenever Asa entered the room, the entire family would rush to greet her, meowing in perfect harmony like a tiny choir. Watching the four move in sync brought pure joy to the household.
When the kittens were old enough to be adopted, Asa hoped Goldie would find a home with at least one of her babies.
She’s a doting mom who loves to play with her kittensAsa
Mother cats are often overlooked in favor of their kittens—but Goldie deserved her happy ending just as much as her babies. Then, one day, a family reached out to the rescue, interested in adopting three kittens.
When they learned about Goldie and her trio, they were eager to meet the whole crew.
She follows her kittens everywhereAsa
“After meeting them in person last week, the family fell in love with the entire crew and decided to adopt all four. With Goldie still being a kitten herself and seeing how close she is with her littles, I am so happy that they all get to stay together forever,” Asa shared.
“Goldie had a rough start to life, but a series of fortunate events eventually led to this happy ending, and a beautiful new beginning with her.”
The four have been adopted togetherAsa
Share this story with your friends. More on Asa’s fosters on Instagram@shibuyarollcall and Kitten Rescue Life @kittenrescuelife.
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