A ten-year-old cat with a heart of gold helped another cat be brave in the most heart-melting way.
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After a long trip through rush hour traffic, an orange cat with a cleft nose and thick mats on his back arrived at Tails High, ready for a fresh start.
For many years, Cosmic Cowboy, the cat, was severely neglected. When he was found, he was covered in fleas and dirt, desperately in need of love and care. "His matted fur was like nothing we have seen before," Tails High shared.
When they brought him to the vet, the staff went the extra mile, staying late to ensure he was comfortable and on his way to recovery.
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"The masses of filthy hair clumped together with dandruff and flea dirt were weighing him down so much that his balance was off, falling over on his side when attempting to walk and even make biscuits."
Cowboy was a champ throughout his initial vet visit. Despite everything he'd endured, he was in good spirits, kneading his blanket as the staff tended to him. They also discovered he had a mild case of cerebellar hypoplasia, but he didn't let that slow him down.
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After carrying massive knots that pulled on his skin for years, he felt so relieved to finally be free of them. He even sported a cozy new shirt that kept him warm.
"Cosmic Cowboy got an awesome haircut and is feeling brand new. This adorable guy will make air biscuits wherever he goes and put a smile on your face. We just adore him."
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Over the months, he saddled up to the good life. His luxurious orange coat grew back, and he blossomed into his own. Then, one day, he met another cat named Bo Peep, who was very shy and could use some of his courage.
From that moment on, something beautiful began to unfold.
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Peep came to Tails High with her kittens in tow. While she was a devoted mother, she remained extremely shy around people, often hiding from human contact. "After several months of letting Peep settle, we introduced her to confident friends."
Soon, they realized what she needed all along was a big feline brother.
Bo Peep and her kittensTailsHigh
Though all her kittens had found their forever homes, Peep was still on her journey of socialization. Despite her wariness of people, the presence of another cat who adored human companionship gave her the reassurance she needed.
"She most recently moved in with Cosmic Cowboy, and the two hit it off right away."
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"10-year-old Cosmic Cowboy and 2-year-old Bo Peep are certainly a unique duo. They get so much joy out of each other's company, cuddling and playing, with Peep finding so much confidence in the big orange wobbly protector she has in Cowboy."
She showers him with snuggles and purrs and can now hold her head much higher around people as long as he's close by.
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Cowboy has been showing Peep that humans aren't so bad by demonstrating how much he enjoys affection from his foster mom. Slowly but surely, his confidence is rubbing off on her.
With no more hiding, Peep now follows Cowboy everywhere, joining him on all his adventures.
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"Unexpected friendships are so fun to experience in fostering. It's truly heartwarming to see how kitties from different backgrounds and experiences come together and find each other in a foster home."
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