They gave four kittens a fresh start. The smallest of the bunch captured everyone’s heart with her unstoppable spirit.
Anna and ArendelleLori White
When Lori White, a volunteer with ARPO (The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership), learned about four kittens needing a foster home, she didn’t hesitate to help them.
Soon, the kittens were on their way to a comfy home, leaving behind the shelter’s noise and stress for peace and comfort. Three tabbies (Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff) and one little house panther (Arendelle) were ready for a new beginning.
Anna immediately stood out as the smallest of the bunch, weighing only 14 ounces.
Anna was the smallest of the bunchLori White
Shortly after arriving in foster care, Anna found her new favorite perch in the house.
“She likes to be tucked away in comfy, warm places. My husband called me into the foster room, saying he needed help getting safely out of his chair due to having a kitten in his hood,” Lori shared.
She found her favorite perchLori White
The kittens were warm and cozy in their foster home while a snowstorm swirled outside.
Kristoff, the only boy, was the most spirited, always hopping around and stirring up all sorts of mischief. Meanwhile, Arendelle, the little house panther, grew more confident each day, often joining her sisters, Anna and Elsa, for snuggle sessions with their humans.
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Though much smaller than her siblings, Anna held her own during playtime, even against the most boisterous littermates. What she lacked in size, she made up for with determination and spirit.
After a vet visit, they suspected her small size might be due to a congenital abnormality.
Kristoff and AnnaLori White
Despite her good appetite, Anna struggled with bathroom issues and maintaining steady gains.
To help with her tummy troubles, a veterinary nurse, who also fosters for ARPO, took her in. With specialized care and close attention, she ensured Anna had everything she needed to get better.
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The little warrior kitten never ceased to amaze everyone with her strong will and resilience. She took her treatments in stride, never letting them dampen her spirits.
After about two weeks of dedicated care, Anna was well enough to reunite with her siblings. Not only was she bright, active, and eating well, but she had also gained a healthy amount of weight.
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The moment she arrived home, her siblings eagerly greeted her at the carrier, which Kristoff promptly claimed as his own. Before long, Anna was back to chasing toys and wrestling with her siblings as if she’d never left.
Though tiny, she was unstoppable with her larger-than-life personality and unbridled energy.
Anna started playing and wrestling with her siblingsLori White
That night, Anna curled up with her feline crew on her foster mom’s lap. With Kristoff leading the cuddle, the kittens snuggled close, filling the room with a symphony of rumbling purrs.
Even as the smallest of her litter, Anna was making strides and starting to catch up.
Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and ArendelleLori White
About a week later, she reached 1.6 pounds, showing a hearty appetite and going to the bathroom on her own. Her progress made everyone incredibly proud.
Lori White
Anna continues to make steady gains and has even welcomed another kitten into her crew, whom she met during her stay with the vet nurse.
Now, she spends her days romping around like she owns the place.
Lori White
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