Most domestic cats are descended from the African Wildcat, a solitary predator used to being on its own. That being the case, if you’re a cat, it’s pretty hard to shake what’s in your genes, the need and or desire for more alone time.
We humans love to hug our cats, but do our cats always want to be hugged?
If they don’t want to be hugged or cuddled by us all the time, what about each other?
Yes, you can find cats living in the same home, often curled up together sleeping or taking a nap. However, is this a need for inter-feline affection, or is it just for warmth?
For two kittens surrendered to the RSPCA, UK, Marlow, and Mittens, cuddling was primarily for comfort. These two brothers were and still are utterly and completely inseparable.
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However, RSPCA staff had agreed the two brothers could be separated to make it easier to find them forever homes. Marlow and Mittens though had other ideas regarding this plan.
So when Grace and her partner decided wanted they wanted to adopt a cat they decided to check out the RSPCA website and soon came across Marlow. Standing out from the other cats on the site, they wanted to meed him.
The day they arrived at the shelter they fully expected to be returning with one furry bundle in their arms.
When they went to meet Marlow for the very first time they came across a site that made a huge impression on them.
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Without hesitation, the couple approached her!
She proved difficult for shelter staff to handle.
A team of volunteers swiftly mobilized to assist.
With newfound courage, they began to emit soothing purrs.
"They were a third of the size they should have been because they were so…
Another litter of kittens, orphaned and in need of care, was brought to safety.
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