A tiny kitten’s life took a beautiful turn when he was handed to a kind passerby on the street — and later met a feline friend who changed everything for him.
Dobby
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It all began when a 16-year-old passerby was stopped on the street and handed a fragile, eight-week-old tabby kitten — the “unwanted runt” of his litter. The young teen couldn’t just turn him away. Since their family couldn’t keep the kitten because of their dog, they reached out to a friend who knew volunteers from The Stray Cat Club. Within minutes, help arrived. The kitten was gently wrapped in a coat and taken to a safe foster home where his new life was about to begin.
He was wrapped in a coat and brought to a volunteer’s home
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The kitten was severely underweight, weak, and clearly hadn’t received much care. But despite everything, he was affectionate, sweet, and full of gratitude. That first night, he curled up in a warm bed with a full belly and finally slept soundly — perhaps for the first time in his life.
Dobby was very underweight when he arrived
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Named Dobby, the kitten soon began to thrive in foster care. With nutritious meals and loving attention, he gained weight, strength, and confidence. He adored gazing at his foster carer with wide, curious eyes — always eager for cuddles and affection. As days passed, his playful nature emerged, and soon he was dashing across the room, exploring every corner like a joyful little whirlwind.
He nestled on his carer’s lap, purring contentedly
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Though happy and healthy, something still felt missing for Dobby. “He was thriving, but we could tell he longed for companionship,” said a volunteer from The Stray Cat Club. Around the same time, another kitten named Macaroni needed the very same thing — a friend to help him grow.
Macaroni, an orange-and-white kitten, had always been the smallest of his litter. He was slow to wean and depended on his mother longer than his siblings. When they were all adopted, he struggled alone. That’s when rescuers decided to bring him and Dobby together — two kittens who had each faced their own battles but were ready for a second chance.
Macaroni
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From the moment they met, it was as if they recognized each other. Their bond was instant — sniffing, pouncing, and tumbling together within minutes. Having both been runts of their litters, they seemed to understand one another’s journey. Soon, they became inseparable best friends.
They became instant friends
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Their days are now filled with pure kitten joy — synchronized meals, playful chases, and shared naps in a cozy heap. “They eat, play, and nap together — just what growing kittens need to build confidence and learn from each other,” said their caretakers.
They do everything together, like two peas in a pod
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Dobby adores Macaroni — showering him with gentle love bites, hugs, and endless cuddles. In return, Macaroni thrives under Dobby’s warmth and companionship. Watching the two grow together has been pure joy for their foster family, who describe them as “brothers from another mother.”
Best of friends
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From being an abandoned kitten handed to a stranger to finding a loving foster home — and now a forever friend — Dobby’s journey is a heartwarming reminder of how kindness can change everything. Alongside Macaroni, he finally has the love, warmth, and friendship he always deserved.
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