They went to a rescue to give a cat and her kittens the best gift right before Christmas.
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About two months ago, Heidi Shoemaker, founder of Foster Kitten Mama, was contacted about a tortoiseshell and her two kittens. They were several states away and desperately in need of a foster home.
Without hesitation, Heidi said yes. Through a compassionate network of volunteers, the little family was safely transported to the rescue. From the moment they arrived, the mother cat, Cinnamon, was friendly and chatty, as if eager to share all the stories of their journey.
Thanks to the timely rescue, the trio avoided the confines of a shelter kennel and settled into the comfort of a loving home.
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One of the kittens, a tortie, looked like a miniature version of her mom. Her brother, a little house panther, was endlessly curious. Before long, they were upgraded to a spacious playpen filled with toys and scratching posts.
Cinnamon explored every corner of her surroundings, but the moment her kittens let out a peep, she chirped back and hurried to their side, soothing them with gentle grooming.
Cinnamon is a very loving mother to her kittens, Sage and CloveFosterKittenMama
As the kittens grew, they began learning to eat from a dish and use the litter box, watching and mimicking their mom's every move. Sage, the mini tortie, joined Cinnamon at mealtime and bravely took her first bites.
Cinnamon watched proudly as her kittens reached one milestone after another.
She showed her kittens how to eat from a dishFosterKittenMama
With a dedicated foster family caring for them, Cinnamon was finally able to relax. Soon, she rediscovered her playful, youthful spirit, chasing feather toys, scaling cat posts, and bounding around with kitten-like energy.
Her little ones looked on in awe, eagerly trying to follow in her pawsteps.
She taught her kittens how to play with toysFosterKittenMama
Though Clove, the little house panther, was small, he carried himself like a much bigger cat, with a bold personality to match.
The second he spotted a moving toy, he became laser-focused, tracking it until the perfect moment to pounce. He turned into Cinnamon's constant shadow, trailing her everywhere and filling the playpen with kitten chaos.
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Sage was the sweet, gentle soul who enjoyed playful bursts just as much as quiet moments.
She loved watching her mom and brother go wild over a toy before stepping in to try it herself. Together, the trio formed a tight-knit clowder, with the little ones following their mom everywhere.
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Cinnamon taught her kittens how to eat independently and play appropriately, passing along all her feline wisdom. She watched over them every step of the way, making sure they always felt safe and loved.
"Mama Cinnamon is such a beautiful girl, but more than that, she's so loving and friendly," Heidi shared.
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Their adorable bond was impossible to miss, and as adoption time approached, Heidi hoped to give them the happily-ever-after they truly deserved. "I would love to keep these three together."
Then one day, the perfect application arrived for Cinnamon and both of her kittens.
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A family fell head over heels for the trio and knew they couldn't be separated.
Right before Christmas, Cinnamon, Sage, and Clove were welcomed into their forever home, filled with love, treats, and holiday cheer. It was the best gift they could have received, and a dream come true.
Cinnamon, Sage, and Clove have found their forever home togetherFosterKittenMama
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