They took in two barn kittens in desperate need of help. Though not from the same litter, the cats were destined to be together.
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About two months ago, Karly from Salty Animal Rescue welcomed two kittens who urgently needed a safe place to land.
They were rescued along with 10 other kittens from a farm in a joint effort between Salty Animal Rescue and Bark at the Moon. "I believe these two girls are from different litters," Karly shared. "The smokey one was especially tiny, weighing just 215 grams at around three weeks old."
Within two days in foster care, the smaller kitten perked up and began to gain weight.
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The two were affectionately named Jelly (a tiny house panther) and Bean (a smokey fluffball). They took to bottle-feeding like pros, and after just a week of round-the-clock care, they plumped up, especially Jelly.
"I wasn't sure Bean would make it when we first got her. She was so tiny and underweight for her age."
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Bean was treated for a case of the sniffles and poured every bit of strength into eating. As she grew stronger, fluffier, and more alert, she started to resemble a tiny Ewok with her round face and wispy fur.
Before long, both kittens were sporting healthy, round bellies, and they flaunted them after every meal. "They are finally eating on their own and starting to bounce around, play, and enjoy all the fun kitten things."
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With their newfound strength came their voices and purrs, filling the room with constant squeaks and rumbling. "They are slowly starting to learn that they don't need to swim in their food, and they've mastered the litter box."
Bean surprised everyone by pulling through that first critical week. Now, she storms around the room like a tiny tornado.
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With plenty of space to zoom around, toys to chase, and cat trees to climb, the kittens are thriving. "They may not be from the same litter, but they've been inseparable since their rescue."
Each day, their bond grows stronger, showing how much they're meant to stay together.
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"Jelly is easygoing, always bouncing around and playing. She may be shy at first, but she adores snuggles. She also has these tiny white hairs over one eye that make her extra cute."
Jelly finds comfort in Bean, her "sister from another mister," as they explore the world together.
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Bean's funny faces and expressive personality always put a smile on people's faces. She's a little diva—big on drama but even bigger on love.
With her plush silver coat and signature ear tufts, Bean has grown into a striking little cat. She's also a total lap kitten, happiest when curled up beside Jelly or in a warm set of arms. She looks magical next to her sleek, panther-like sister.
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Though not from the same litter, their bond is undeniable. If one hops up onto a cat tree, the other is right behind her. If they lose sight of one another, they'll immediately seek each other out.
To date, many rescuers have come together to help more than 30 cats and kittens from that farm, including the inseparable Jelly and Bean.
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Thanks to the compassion and tireless work of the rescuers, Jelly and Bean—and many others—got a second chance they deserved.
They've grown stronger, braver, and more affectionate with each passing day. Now, they're ready for the next chapter: a forever home where they'll never have to be apart.
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