Hadley, a tiny kitten only a few days old, was found abandoned in a yard. Hadley was left behind while her mother had relocated the rest of her litter.

A kind couple came across the helpless kitten and, after searching the area with no sign of her mother or siblings, decided to rescue her.

They brought her to Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions, hoping someone could provide her with the care she needed.

The staff at the adoption center immediately started looking after Hadley, ensuring she was warm and alert. “Without her mother, Hadley, at just five days old, wouldn’t have survived,” the organization explained.

Ellen Richter, an experienced foster caregiver, stepped in to help by bottle-feeding the kitten and offering her round-the-clock care.

Once Hadley showed signs of improving, Ellen introduced her to Liberty, a nursing cat abandoned outside the adoption center just a month earlier.

Liberty, a friendly tabby, had recently given birth to six healthy kittens in the comfort of her foster home.

When Hadley met her new family, she was instantly drawn to them, finding warmth and comfort in Liberty’s care. She nursed alongside her bigger, new siblings, quickly adapting to her surroundings.

In addition to Liberty’s nurturing, Ellen continued to supplement Hadley with feedings every two hours, ensuring she gained strength and weight.

Hadley, now comforted by her new mother, would stretch out her little legs and fall asleep, content and cozy.

“It’s wonderful she’s getting both Mama’s milk and time with the other kittens. The milk is packed with nutrition, which is great for her health,” Ellen shared.

As Hadley grew, her eyes opened, and she became more curious and playful, no longer the lonely kitten she had once been.

Her new siblings were fascinated by the tiny “house panther,” often pausing to touch or stare at her in wonder.

Hadley, like Liberty, soon developed the adorable habit of “making biscuits” (kneading), and her growing appetite helped her gain strength as she practiced walking around her nest.

While the older kittens began weaning, learning to eat on their own under Liberty’s guidance, Ellen fed Hadley until Liberty could get some rest from her six demanding kittens.

Hadley’s progress in just one week was remarkable, thanks to the dedication of her foster family and Liberty’s affectionate care.

At every mealtime, Hadley proudly shows off her “bear” claws and big, doe-like eyes, capturing the hearts of everyone around her.

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