hoshi

Hoshi ● The shyest and most cautious of the three, whose transformation has been wonderful to watch. ● It took her close to two weeks to really begin opening up. She now recognizes me, accepts petting, purrs, and has become comfortable enough to lie with her tummy exposed. ● She is an excellent little huntress and absolutely loves to play, especially with toys she can stalk and chase. ● Underneath the cautious exterior is a very sweet, gentle, playful kitten who has shown in a short time she is capable of trusting and forming a strong bond with those she trusts.

They seem to do best with gentle voices, slow movements, consistency, and routine while they settle into a calm environment. New people may not immediately see the kittens I came to know. Once they feel safe, they blossom. They happily accept pets, purr, and become much more engaged with both their people and their surroundings. Watching that trust develop has been one of the most rewarding parts of fostering them. Once comfortable, they are also playful and will chase each other around for hours. They enjoy wand toys, strings, wire toys, balls, lasers...pretty much anything they can hunt or chase. Their current favorite is a simple wire-and-cardboard toy. They've also clearly benefited from having one another for confidence, play, and companionship. They have been excellent with their litter boxes throughout their stay. I provided one litter box per kitten, and keeping them clean seemed to encourage those good habits. All three consistently use the vertical scratching post rather than furniture. They also really love climbing, playing, and napping on their cat tree.