Three stray little cats were delivered to the animal refuge in California this winter. The kids were shy, antisocial, they sibilated and hid in the corners. “These are small children who wanted that someone take care of them,” says volunteer Jamie.
The kittens were about six weeks old. They were given the names Wasabi, Ginger and Pepper. The most “daring” of them was the boy Wasabi. “He immediately took on the role of protector,” the shelter says. So, from the first days they began to stick together.
To socialize the cubs, volunteers communicated with them every day, stroked them, and rewarded them with treats for their friendliness. After a few days, Wasabi stopped throwing himself at the hands of volunteers and biting them.
Step by step, the kittens learned to trust people. They became calmer, the fear in their eyes almost disappeared. It wasn’t until two weeks later that they finally began to purr when someone petted them.
“There was a time when it seemed to me that Wasabi would never stop hissing at me,” shares Jamie, “I am proud of him. He overcame his fears. Now it is a sociable and warmhearted cat.
Now all the cats are ready for a different life. Wasabi and Ginger will go to the same family, and Pepper has other owners.