Two cats who were very close had been living under a porch their whole lives. But when they got a new home, it changed how they saw the world.

Bonded cats lived under the porch all their lives. Then, a home changed how they viewed the world.

For a long time, Ivy and Scarlett lived under a porch with two other stray cats. When the person who owned the house died, a family member found the cats under there.

One of the family members decided to give a loving home to one of the cats, and the Nashville Cat Rescue took care of the other three. Elaine Sylvester, who shared the story with Love Meow, decided to foster Ivy and Scarlett.

Ivy was seven years old, and Scarlett was six. They probably never spent time inside a house before. Elaine thinks they might be related, maybe mother and daughter.

Elaine Sylvester

Living on the streets had been hard on Ivy, especially. She had part of her ear missing, probably from frostbite, and two broken teeth that had to be taken out. Plus, she had FIV.

When they first got to their new home, Ivy and Scarlett were nervous. They found comfort in a tent bed. Scarlett hid her face in the shadows and leaned on Ivy for support.

Elaine Sylvester

Elaine started getting Ivy and Scarlett used to being around people by sitting calmly and blinking slowly at them. One night, Ivy blinked back at her.

She also gave them treats to show she was friendly and hoped they would trust her. After a month of spending time with them every day, both cats finally felt comfortable enough to eat while Elaine was there.

Scarlett Elaine Sylvester

“Scarlett was the first one to start liking me. One day, I heard her purring from the tent bed. I tempted her with treats and toys to come closer to me.”

Ivy was more careful and watched everything Scarlett did with me. Slowly, she started to trust me too. “Finally, she came out of the tent bed to try some of the treats I offered.”

Ivy Elaine Sylvester

Eventually, Ivy and Scarlett got comfortable enough to sit on Elaine’s lap and enjoy pets while they ate treats. As they got used to being touched, they started to like it and didn’t hide anymore.

It took Ivy 7.5 months to start purring and almost 11 months to feel brave enough to look out the window. “She’s made such progress. Every time she purrs, it’s special.”

They have a really strong connection. Elaine Sylvester

“Scarlett is curious and loves to see what’s going on. She’ll rub against your legs to show she likes you and always enjoys getting chin scratches. When you scratch under her ear, she purrs a lot and makes biscuits with her paws.

“Ivy is more independent. She likes sitting on her cat tree and watching the world outside. When you pet her, you’ll think she’s the softest cat ever.”

Elaine Sylvester

They have a very special bond, exchanging head bumps daily and taking comfort from each other.

“Scarlett was gone for a teeth cleaning. Ivy came right up to her when she came home from the vet. It was obvious Ivy missed Scarlett. The same thing happened in reverse when Ivy went to the vet and was gone for a few hours.”

They take comfort from each otherElaine Sylvester

While Ivy finds contentment gazing out the window, Scarlett burrows under the quilt nearby, practicing her invisibility. They have been in foster care for two years and are ready to embark on their new journey with a forever family.

Ivy enjoys her daily feline entertainmentElaine Sylvester

“They’d love a quiet home. It takes time to earn their trust, but once you do, they will love you forever, coming over for your pets and rubbing up against you.”

Elaine Sylvester

“The small quiet moments in life become that much more special when they lean in with head rubs and purrs as their way to tell you they love you.”

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