When foster volunteer Asa of Kitten Rescue Life took in three playful kittens—Nick, Clementine, and Holly—she had no idea they’d soon form an eight-kitten cuddle squad with five resident tabbies.
The 10-week-old trio, full of energy and curiosity, quickly settled into their new space—only to discover they weren’t the only fosters in the room. Just a few feet away, five tabby kittens, born to a rescued stray, were busy perfecting their lap-cuddling skills.
From Hissing to Hugs
Initially kept in separate enclosures, the kittens cautiously observed one another. But within days, hisses turned into playful paw-swipes through the divider.
“They kept trying to interact, so I did a trial run with all eight together,” Asa said. By the next day, they were fully integrated—zooming around, wrestling, and even copying the tabbies’ signature move: swarming their foster mom’s lap.
The Great Lap Takeover
The tabbies, already expert snugglers, wasted no time climbing onto Asa at every opportunity. The trio, taking notes, soon joined in—transforming her lap into a purring kitten blanket.
“They’ve all become lap cats,” Asa laughed. “As soon as I sit down, it’s a meowing, purring pile-up.” The eight kittens now nap together for hours, forcing Asa to multitask: “My legs go numb, but it’s worth it.”
Playtime and Parkour
When not cuddling, the group races around the room, tackles toys, and practices “kitten parkour.” But their favorite pastime remains grooming each other before dozing off in a warm heap.
Nick, Clementine, and Holly have seamlessly blended into the tabby crew, proving that foster life isn’t just about finding homes—it’s about finding family, even if temporarily.
With adoption on the horizon, these eight are making the most of their time together—and ensuring their foster mom never sits alone.
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