Woman Planned to Get a Pair of Kittens but Left with Three in Her Arms, the Best Outcome Ever

A woman planned to adopt a pair of kittens but ended up leaving with three in her arms—the best outcome ever.

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A woman was set on adopting two kittens from her local rescue, Foster Kitten Mama, but a third playful kitten caught her eye.

It all began when Heidi Shoemaker, the founder of the rescue, took in a heavily pregnant cat who had spent days hiding at an animal shelter. Shortly after arriving in foster care, she went into labor.

“She got here just in time. I’m so thankful I was able to get those fleas off her (before the babies were born),” Heidi shared.

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The cat, Eden, gave birth to three healthy kittens, two with adorable cow markings and one solid black. They quickly latched on and nursed contentedly. Away from the constant noise of the shelter, Eden relaxed with her little ones by her side.

The kittens soon gained weight and strength. Even before their eyes opened, they were a tight-knit trio, often cuddling with their arms around each other as they nursed.

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With the loving support of her foster mom, Eden became more confident in raising her babies. The trio reached many milestones and blossomed into active, plump young cats.

“Eden is still a timid girl, but I know she’s going to be amazing, given enough time to decompress from her hardships of the past.”

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With a spring in their step, the kittens zipped around the playpen, getting into all sorts of antics. Their mama watched from the sidelines, enjoying some peace and quiet.

Noticing she was a bit shy around people, the kittens would snuggle up to her, purring as if to comfort her. Heidi knew that behind those wary eyes lay a sweet soul longing for love.

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The trio (Everette, Evan, and Elysse) was a happy, lively crew. They darted around like tiny whirlwinds, scaling cat posts, swiping at toys with fierce energy, and enjoying every playful moment together.

Whenever their foster mom used the scratcher to socialize with the mama, the kittens would immediately pounce on it, treating it like their new toy.

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When the family of four became available for pre-adoption, two of the kittens, Elysse and Evan, quickly caught an adopter’s eye. She fell head over heels for them and planned to welcome the pair into her home.

A few days later, as Heidi continued to find homes for the remaining two, she heard back from the adopter.

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The adopter couldn’t stop thinking about Everette. Seeing the three happily bouncing around together and noticing their close bond, she couldn’t separate them and decided to welcome one more into her home.

“She was going to just adopt the two. Then, she ended up saying she wanted all three,” Heidi told Love Meow.

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When the adopter arrived to pick up the kittens, the trio cuddled into her arms, purring with delight. “The adopter already has two young cats, so they are all going to have a blast together.”

“It’s so wonderful knowing they will always be together.”

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After the kittens left for their forever home, Eden continued to make progress with socialization. About a week later, her wish came true: Eden found the perfect home.

“Her adopter has adopted two other of my feral mamas who are both thriving now. One is even a lap kitty. Eden will now be forever safe and loved, and able to adapt at her own speed.”

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