I’ve completely fallen in love with four little kittens, two of which are currently available for adoption at the Tri-County Humane Society, and it’s hard not to fall in love with them. They look like tiny quadruplets and would truly love nothing more than to go home together.

These kittens are especially close to my heart because I know their story. Their mama is a feral cat who has been living near my aunt’s home for quite some time.

THE STORY OF FOUR IDENTICAL BLACK KITTENS

Over the years, she has had several litters of kittens, and my aunt has done an incredible job taming them, caring for them, and helping each one find a safe and loving home. It’s been a true labour of love, and every kitten placed has been a small victory.

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This time around, however, family and friends have pretty much reached their kitten capacity. Every couch, lap, and sunny window seems to already be claimed by a furry family member.

LOOKING FOR A FAMILY THAT WILL TAKE THEM TOGETHER

Knowing these kittens deserved the best possible chance at finding a forever home, we reached out to Tri-County Humane Society for help, and they stepped in with open arms.

All four kittens are black and look almost like carbon copies of one another.


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WHERE ARE THE OTHER TWO KITTENS?

The reason the other two are still with us is that we’re actively trying to capture their mama so she can be spayed and safely returned to her outdoor life.

Until that happens, we’ve kept one kitten with her so she’ll continue coming into the garage and stay warm during these brutally cold winter days. We recently brought the other kitten into the house to be tamed, so the remaining two kittens are living the high life together. We are hoping to catch the mama cat, have her fixed, and bring the two remaining kittens in all at the same time.

MAYBE SOMEONE WILL TAKE ALL FOUR KITTENS

Originally, we dreamed of finding one magical home willing to take all four kittens together. I’ll admit, four kittens might be a lot, but for the right family with the space and the love, they would be endlessly entertaining and incredibly bonded. Can you imagine? Four identical black cats around every corner! I love it. That said, reality sometimes asks us to compromise.

For now, our biggest hope is that these two sweet boys can be adopted together, and when the time comes, their other two siblings will also find a home as a pair. My aunt has lovingly named them all after Charlie Brown characters. Snoopy and Schroeder are the two you see here.

THESE ARE TRULY SPECIAL KITTENS

If you’re a fan of black cats, these kittens are truly something special. They’re both male, around 3–4 pounds, and full of personality.

Snoopy is the curious, outgoing explorer, while Schroeder is more laid back. They adore people, but their bond with each other is unmistakable. Watching them play, nap, and comfort one another makes it clear they’d be happiest as lifelong buddies.

If you’re looking to add not just one, but two loving companions to your home, I can’t think of a better pair. To inquire about these beautiful boys, please contact the Tri-County Humane Society and ask about Snoopy and Schroeder. They’re ready to write the next chapter of their story...together.

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