Watch the Moment a Giant Maine Coon Falls in Love With a Tiny Foster Kitten
You never know how it'll go if you have a cat and decide to foster other felines in need. It takes a cool, calm, and collected resident kitty who's open to new friendships and has no issue sharing Mom's attention.
For one Maine Coon, a tiny foster kitten came around, and something exciting happened: He fell head over heels. Watch the exact moment the two form the bond of a lifetime.
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Meowscles, the Maine Coon, is a total natural at this stepdad thing, and it shows. His cat mom fosters all ages, shapes, sizes, and breeds of cat, so he's used to making new friends. Still, there's something about this itty-bitty kitten that seems to make Meowscles go to mush!
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It helps having such a good boy like Meowscles around. Maybe it's because he's a Maine Coon, or because he was born with a lot of love to give, but he makes the best bud, step-parent, and big brother to everyone he meets.
He especially loves cuddling with his humans, as seen here:
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He can't help it! This is one sweetheart of a cat, and everyone in his path is truly lucky.
How To Introduce New Kittens to Resident Cats
Not all resident cats love the idea of new kitties hanging around, but if you take the proper precautions and plan a solid strategy, they'll be fast friends in no time. It should be a slow, gradual intro over the span of one to two weeks, so each has time to get used to the other's scents.
Here are a few tips to introduce a cat to a new kitty:
- Keep the kitten in their own room (ideally), with food, water, and a litter box.
- After they're adjusted, swap scents by offering each a blanket or item from the other.
- Swap rooms, letting the kitten into the main area and the cat into the kitten's room.
- After this, change the space from a closed door to a gate so the two can see each other.
- Place food and treats near the other side of the barrier so they associate good things with their new friend.
- Supervise interactions, keep them short initially, and reward them with treats.
Experts say hissing and growling are normal at first, but if one gets aggressive, start the process over. Patience is key, but so is a lot of love and reassurance for your resident baby. One day, they'll fall in love with the newbie-in their own time, in their own way.
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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 7:20 AM.