Rescue:

The H kittens were only about five days old when Pet Patrol received a call about a mama cat who
had chosen a window well beneath a deck to raise her babies. The woman who found them had
reached out to other organizations for help and had even been told to stop feeding the mother, but
she knew this tiny family needed somewhere safer to go. The window well was a small space, only
about two feet deep and surrounded by bricks and debris—not a safe place for seven newborn
kittens to grow up. Two Pet Patrol volunteers headed to the property with a humane trap and
carrier, and thankfully, hungry mama went into the trap almost immediately for food. With her safely
secured, the volunteers carefully checked the window well and discovered seven tiny fivedayold
kittens nestled inside. Each baby was gently gathered and placed safely into a carrier, and soon the
entire family was on their way to Pet Patrol. Instead of growing up surrounded by debris and
exposed to the dangers of outdoor life, the H kittens now have a warm, safe place to grow
alongside their mama.

Personality:

Hickory is an active, energetic boy who doesn’t let his balance challenges get in the way of having
fun. He is suspected to have cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), a condition that affects his balance and
coordination, so he will need a safe home where everything he needs is available on one floor.
Hickory loves racing through tunnels, chasing little pompom balls, and snuggling and playing with
crinkly stuffies. He even enjoys batting at small toys while being held, combining playtime with
some special attention from his people. Playful, determined, and full of energy, Hickory is ready to
be adopted into his forever home—one that will welcome him into the family and keep him safely
indoors.