A family brought home two little kittens in need of motherly love. Their older cat took them under his wing and decided to become their new dad.
Meet Amelie and Canele!
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This brother and sister duo came to their new home after they were rescued from a shelter at two months old. Once they settled in, they were introduced to the 3-year-old feline resident, Sora.
Right away, the kittens wanted his attention and would run up to him when he was drinking water or just napping in a cat bed.
"Sora was a bit cautious at first, but soon he began to take care of them," Rie told Love Meow.
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The older cat started grooming the kittens several times a day, and even carried them like a cat mother would from one spot to another for more cuddles and bath time.
Sora took on the role of a mother cat. [Scroll down for full video]
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"Amelie and Canele trusted Sora from the day they met. They loved him before I even knew it," Rie said.
The kittens became very attached to their new dad.
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Cuddle time with Papa Sora!
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Papa Sora taught the kittens how to drink water from a bowl and many other feline skills.
The kittens looked up to him and followed him around the house.
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Mimicking their papa.
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They play together, and Papa Sora watches over them every step of the way.
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By the end of the day, they are always snuggling in a cuddle puddle.
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Sora is also a rescue that the family took in when he was just a kitten. Now he is giving the same love that he received to these two siblings and raising them as his own.
Eight months later, their bond is stronger than ever!
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