A sweet orphaned kitten arrived at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) wanting to find a home and a better life. Volunteers at the shelter quickly noticed that the lonely kitty needed to connect with other cats.
Kolbe, a previous foster cat of Lauren, a shelter volunteer, was the finest option at the moment. The cat was now a contented inhabitant of the house. Kolbe has followed in the footsteps of the other rescue kittens, even assisting his mother in the care of additional kittens in need.
Lloyd was the name of the orphaned kitten; the tabby cat was a bit of a wild cat who had a lot to learn. Kitten Lloyd was showing indications of single kitten syndrome, a condition in which the kitten plays rough and has other behavioral difficulties. In situations like this, the best aid is always socialization with other cats.
When he was hungry or discovered something that really piqued his interest, the wild kitty had no qualms about displaying his adventurous attitude. He shouted out loudly and moved his tail from side to side.
Little Lloyd met Kolbe at that time, who came to play with him and, of course, to teach him about limits and assist him with his anxiety issues.
The tabby kitten quickly began to emulate Kolbe and would follow him around everywhere he went.
Lauren explains:
“Kittens learn limits and proper behaviors from one another spontaneously as they play and grow up together. Lloyd is a bit of a crazy youngster as a loner and orphan, and now as a kid with a strong blossoming personality.”
Lloyd seems to be eager to learn despite his tender age. He constantly kept an eye on Kolbe and performed what he was supposed to do; he was having a lot of fun with his new friend. Lauren used the diaper approach to soothe the scared feline while Kolbe walked her about the home and showed her the many areas and activities.
She affirms:
“It’s a fantastic way to socialize and relax kittens.”
Lloyd gradually grew to appreciate his humans’ presence and compassion. Checkers and Stripes, two ginger kittens of Lloyd’s age, arrived at Lauren’s house at the same time.
According to the volunteer:
“These lovely lads were being fostered by another foster family, but she graciously allowed them to be friends with Lloyd to help him tame his wild nature. Raising healthy, well-adjusted kittens truly does require a community.”
