From Trash Can to Family: A Kitten’s Journey to Trust
A tiny kitten named Church was found hiding under a trash can, terrified of people and biting when approached. After rescuers brought him indoors, he refused food and hissed at handling. To protect him, they used a cage and wrapped him in a blanket while hand-feeding with a small measuring cup for the first four or five days. After almost six days, Church began eating from a regular bowl without hand-feeding.
To help him feel more comfortable, the rescuer bought a hoodie with a pouch for cats. While Church rested in the pouch, he let out a genuine meow instead of hissing, signaling a shift in his behavior. He later played on the bed and allowed gentle petting.
Unable to keep him, the rescuers posted his story online. Hundreds of people expressed interest, and a woman and her family offered to drive hours to adopt him. When Church met his new family, he snuggled into their arms and fell asleep, showing a complete turnaround from his earlier fear.
Key takeaways
- Church was rescued from hiding under a trash can and initially terrified of humans.
- Hand-feeding with a blanket and small cup lasted four to five days before he ate from a bowl.
- A hoodie pouch helped Church vocalize a genuine meow, indicating growing trust.
- Hundreds of adopters reached out; a family drove hours to bring him home.
- In his new home, Church relaxed enough to sleep in his adopters’ arms.
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Originally reported by iHeartCats. Read the full article.
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