In October of 2020, a new little chap joined the foster home of @beth_loves.the.littles. Only 11 days old at the time, the adorable little tuxedo kitten quickly won over everyone who laid eyes upon him. His splotchy black and white fur pattern resembled a cow, eventually earning him the name “Cowboy.” And so far, his life had been quite the ride!
Cowboy was found abandoned by his mother, scared and alone in a barn. His eyes were just beginning to open, the milestone usually reached around two weeks of age. But already, he was showing more signs of being a bucking bronco versus a suave rodeo man.
The Squirmy Start
“He’s a squirmer. I’m hoping once I get to love on him for a while he’ll relax,” Beth shared. “No official name yet, needs to start with C. Leaning towards Cowboy. Seeing how he looks like a cow and is a boy.”
Beth’s home is the perfect place to wrangle in his cuteness too, as she specializes in fostering singleton kittens. This focus allows her to provide the intense care required for these little ones, including feeding every 1-3 hours.
A Perfect Place for a Cowboy
Beth’s journey into fostering started when someone posted about finding a kitten on a local Facebook group. The person threatened to drop the kitten at the pound if no one took it. Beth stepped up, knowing the local pound wouldn’t be able to provide the care a tiny kitten needed.
Her experience with fostering singleton bottle babies led her to reach out to a rescue, where she began fostering other neonates. Eventually, she found a rescue that matched her dedication and passion for helping these vulnerable kittens.
Cowboy’s Adventures Begin
Only a couple of days later, Cowboy viewed his temporary homestead for the first time. His adventures have only gotten more and more wild with each passing day.
“Took my human kids to a pumpkin patch today with friends. 2 hr drive each way plus time there meant Cowboy had to come along. He did so good! I have a carrier for him but had to get him out for a pumpkin pic and selfie when we did the corn maze,” Beth shared.
Gaining Confidence
Once he conquered those wildlands, Cowboy’s new confidence exploded from beneath his moo-velously fluffy coat. His playful and charming nature meant he was ready for a photoshoot to increase his chances of finding a forever home.
“Cowboy working on his ‘how to get adopted quickly’ posing,” Beth joked.
Early Morning Snuggles
Cowboy’s bond with Beth made the early morning feedings all the more worth it. “2:45am feedings. Y’all please excuse my bed head, no makeup, looks like I have 4 chins video,” Beth laughed. “This is what I do with him after every feeding, no matter what time it is. Then he proceeds to kiss me back…or try to eat my face, haven’t figured out which it really is yet.”
Joining Beth’s Posse
Cowboy’s journey from a scared, abandoned kitten to a confident, loving little cowboy is heartwarming. Beth’s dedication and love have given him the chance to thrive and find a forever home.
