Kittens were left in a shoebox without their mother but their journey ended with a heartwarming adoption. (Asheville Humane Society)
Asheville, N.C.
Three kittens that were found without their mother in a shoebox after Hurricane Helene have found their new forever homes.
According to the Asheville Humane Society, the heartwarming adoption story had a “truly perfect ending.”
The 3-week-old kittens were left at the humane society’s doorstep a few months back. The animal care team said they required intensive care due to their age which included bottle feeding, temperature regulation and medication.
The kittens were taken in by a woman named Laurie, an experienced neonatal kitten foster, according to the shelter.
She ended up building a special bond with one of the kittens, and the two made it a permanent match.
The kittens were given the names of Ugg, Serra and Timberland – thanks to their shoebox story.
Laurie adopted Timberland as he would crawl onto her lap whenever she sat down and would also snuggle up to her, just wanting to be together.
“I couldn’t let him go,” Laurie shared.
The animal care team said Ugg and Serra have also both found new homes.
“We are elated. They are all happy, healthy and loved,” the team said.