Just before the holidays, a couple of kittens were seen hanging around an apartment complex in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, searching for scraps in the cold weather. Two kind-hearted individuals noticed the duo and immediately decided to find them a cozy, safe place to stay. Introducing Morela (a torby) and Daktyl (a ginger) – their names translate to apricot and date in Polish.
Endless Hope, a rescue organization based in Brooklyn, New York, received a call about two inseparable kittens discovered roaming the streets of Brooklyn.
“The kittens were quite shy around people, so another TNR volunteer and I set up humane traps to capture them. It was only after we caught them that we noticed their distinctive facial features,” shared Michelle from Endless Hope in an interview with Love Meow.
After a visit to the veterinarian, it was determined that the kittens were around 4 – 5 months old and both were born with a chromosomal abnormality that gave their faces a unique appearance. Fortunately, this abnormality was not expected to have an impact on their overall health.
“Daktyl, the orange male kitten, also has a condition called entropion, where the eyelid folds inward against the eye.”
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Daktyl endured relentless discomfort and annoyance in his eye. While navigating the streets, the siblings leaned on each other for support, with Morela becoming fiercely protective of her brother.
To alleviate Daktyl’s pain, the red-haired boy underwent a procedure to secure his eyelid in place. Upon returning to their temporary home, Morela tenderly snuggled up to her brother to provide comfort and affection.
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“He’s been sporting a custom-made cone lovingly crafted by his foster family.”
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Morela is the courageous cat of the duo, while Daktyl is a bit more timid and takes some time to come out of his shell around new people. Michelle shared with Love Meow, “Their calm demeanor hints that they might have originally been indoor cats before being abandoned on the streets.”
Whenever Daktyl needs reassurance, Morela is there to comfort him with snuggles, showing him that they are safe together. These two felines are inseparable companions, sticking together like two peas in a pod.
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Michelle shared with Love Meow that Daktyl finds comfort in his sister’s presence, leading them to decide on adopting the duo together. An adorable moment captured Daktyl as he drifted off to sleep snuggled up with his sister.
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Following the surgery on his eye, Daktyl is experiencing increased ease and joy.
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The cute pair is no longer concerned about having a roof over their heads and enough to eat. Their biggest wish now is to be adopted by a loving family who will cherish their affectionate nature. Morela remains vigilant in watching over her brother, showing her unwavering love and protection as his sister.
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Recent News:
Exciting news – Morela and Daktyl have found their forever homes!
“We couldn’t be happier to witness these kittens transition from searching for scraps to basking in affection.”
Instagram page @theparsonspets provides updates on the well-being of Morela and Daktyl in their new environment, sharing that the two pets are settling in nicely.
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