Not so long ago, there were two kittens living in a garden of an abandoned villa. The whole compound was scheduled for demolition and the kittens needed to be rescued. On top of it all, one of them had a really bad eye that needed attending to.
Surely enough, 38Smiles rescued the kittens, provided the necessary veterinary care that they needed and soon enough, found them a foster home.
Introducing Sophie Rey and Asoka, named by their little foster brother Laith. Anisa, their foster mum, talks about Sophie Rey and Asoka and the whole experience of being a foster home for two scared little kittens.
She said: “When these two lovely, little cats arrived on our doorstep, they were both extremely nervous and timid. They were born on the streets and not used to human company. Over the past two months, with a lot of care and patience, they have come out of their shells to the point where they will stick their noses into almost anything.”
Sophie Rey is the most confident of the two and by far the most sensible, whilst Asoka is the most playful and really loves a fuss. Asoka can still be easily startled, but with a calm approach, she is an extremely affectionate cat.
Anisa said: “In the morning, they greet us by rubbing up against our legs and with loud purring. They love to play together and will happily chase a mouse on a string for ages. Both girls are very chatty and always have something to say to one another. It has been a very rewarding challenge to foster Sophie Rey and Asoka but they are now ready to move to their forever home.”
Ideally, they will always stay together as they find a lot of comfort and happiness in each other’s company. The pair is nine months old now. If you think you’re ready to bring them into your home, get in touch with us at info@38smiles.com.
— The reader is a founder of 38Smiles, a non-profit animal rescue group based in Dubai.
