A litter of kittens were found without a mother, crying desperately for someone to care and love them. A young woman took them in and became their new mom.

"For 10 weeks I fostered 4 kittens. It was legitimately the hardest thing I ever did but knowing that I saved their lives and found them loving homes makes it all worth it," imgur user misskelliekel said.

On day one, after a full meal, the kittens snuggled up for a nap.

Four babies - three girls and one boy.

The tiny runt (left) cuddling with the biggest baby from the litter (right).

She likes to be held after feeding.

Fell asleep after getting full belly.

Nothing is more comfortable than snuggling in a cuddle puddle.

If they are not eating, they are napping.

Mattie the dog is very protective, watching over her feline babies while they sleep.

Starting to explore!

Tiny purrito wearing a milk-stache.

Getting bigger and stronger.

Rocky the dog offers some help to care for the babies.

Kittensitting for the human. Rocky takes his job very seriously.

Their eyes were barely opened when they came to their foster home, and now they have grown into healthy, happy kitties with a forever family that loves them to pieces.

Fostering is hard work, but extremely rewarding.

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