They helped a kitten, only to discover another cat of the same age in the same place the following day.
SallyAP Miller
While volunteers were helping local cats in a neighborhood, they noticed a small orange kitten living among the adults.
He was crooked and tried to run from people, but hunger got the best of him. Two volunteers coordinated to safely pluck him from the deck, giving him a fresh start in a cozy home.
Tails High, an animal rescue, was quick to accept the kitten thanks to AP Miller, a volunteer who stepped forward to care for him.
AP Miller
Despite being shy after the ordeal, the kitten tolerated a bath to rid him of fleas and dirt. He let his foster mother wrap him in a soft towel and shower him with gentle hugs.
“He’s a skeletal little boy of only one pound and two ounces. He’s been named Jack Skellington.”
JackAP Miller
When the kitten settled safely indoors, they thought their work was done, only to discover another kitten of the same size in the same place the next day. A tiny thin turtle emerged from the yard and dashed toward the road.
She was scared and adapted from life on the streets to her nursing home. Wide-eyed, she soldiered through the flea bath.
AP Miller
“They were rescued from the same colony of cats a day apart, with only a weight difference of 0.2 ounces. We feel pretty confident that they are from the same litter,” Miller shared with Love Meow.
With a clean coat, a full belly and lots of soft blankets to snuggle up with, the turtle, Sally, was finally comfortable.
Jack was overjoyed and followed Sally everywhereAP Miller
When Sally was reunited with Jack, he was thrilled as he followed her everywhere and eagerly tried to get her to play.
Before long, the two were fighting and sharing the same bed as if they had never been apart. Although they were still a bit shy around people, they found comfort in each other’s company and always stuck together.
AP Miller
Like two peas in a pod, they hopped onto the sofa by the window and basked in the warm sun.
“It took them a few days to feel comfortable in front of me, but now they know I’m the food lady and the hug lady. In the last two days, their appetites have exploded, which is another sign of feeling safe.”
AP Miller
“Jack is a playful little instigator. He is curious but cautious about new things and is obsessed with his toys. Sally is the ultimate snuggler, a bit shy at first but her walls come down as soon as she starts purring.”
“She’s surprisingly braver than her brother when it comes to the vacuum.”
AP Miller
“Jack loves to run off with his prized catch (a feather wand with a bell) and Sally is deeply invested in attacking the cat tunnel.”
One minute they’re zooming around chasing each other’s tails; the next enjoys the quiet moments together. They have even caught the attention of the resident cats and have started playing “pawsies” (the feline version of footsies) with them.
AP Miller
“Jack and Sally both love to snooze on the sunny windowsill, cuddle with each other or me and eat lots of goodies.”
Jack, the fiery ball of energy, and Sally, the sweet, gentle soul, thrive indoors. Jack is never shy about asking for what he wants, while Sally loves to snuggle close to him for reassurance.
AP Miller
Thanks to many compassionate volunteers, the couple will never spend a day outside. Together they are whole and fill their days with play, hearty meals and blissful napkins.
AP Miller
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