Kitten Found Outside, Insists on Sitting on Warm Lap, Watching Her People and Won’t Leave Their Side
A tabby kitten insisted on sitting on a warm lap, watching her people, and wouldn’t leave their side.
A litter of five newborn kittens were brought to Animal Welfare League of Arlington in Virginia after they were found outside without a mom. Penny Richards, a foster volunteer of the rescue, didn’t hesitate to take them in.
The kittens, about two days old, still had their umbilical cords attached. They were just pint-sized and constantly seeking heat and comfort. Penny set them up in a cozy nest with heated blankets, a cuddle toy and started feeding them around the clock.
Without the presence of a mom, the kittens began suckling on each other, which can be dangerous and damaging. They wore tiny protective onesies for the first week until they grew out of the habit.
The runt of the kitten, Piccadilly or Dilly, stood out at a young age. She was the smallest of the bunch and a dainty little eater. Penny had to put in extra effort to encourage her to eat.
“I always started the feeds with her because she was the noisiest, and then went back and offered her more when everyone else was done.”
Dilly was the last one to open her eyes. She gravitated towards her humans as soon as she took her first peek into the world. “She loves people. When she was tiny and developed her sight, she would just sit and watch everyone around her,” Penny told Love Meow.
The little bundle of fur was already full of character. “She was noisy when awake, but when asleep she was always in such funny positions. She could be found snuggling with her lamb (cuddle toy) more often than not, even on top of it.”
The tabby girl was not shy of voicing her many opinions. She was tiny but had a mighty personality to make up for. “She found her voice early, and she’s not afraid to tell you what she thinks.”
At three weeks old, Dilly and her siblings began to find their footing by waddling about. In no time, they started to wrestle with each other in slow motion.
