Someone found two abandoned orange cats in an abandoned farm. They looked very slovenly, skinny, and very hungry.
Despite this, they still cuddled together and never left each other's sight.
The finder issued a plea for help to get the cats the medical attention they needed. A shelter responded and offered to remove the brothers, while local animal rescuers worked together to get them to safety.
These cats tested positive for feline leukemia (FeLV). Shelters don't have the medical resources to care for them, so cat rescue group Chatons Orphelins Montreal steps up to help.
"We named them Tango and Mango. Tango (the one with the mouth injury) was very timid when he first arrived, but once his wounds started to heal, his true personality came out," the rescuer shared.
They need a foster home for rehabilitation and socialization.
A family that had previously adopted a FeLV cat (Feline Leukemia Virus), Kubrick from Chatons Orphelins Montreal, learned about the situation of the two brothers and opened their home without hesitation to raise them because they could only live with other FeLV cats.
Their cat Kubrick was rescued when he was just a few months old. With careful care, it was restored to health and truly grew.
Kubrick became a furry little "lion" with a greedy appetite and full of curiosity.
"Tango was very scared and spent the first three weeks hiding behind the toilet. His mouth was injured and he needed dental work," the foster family shared.
"Fortunately, Mango was there with it, giving it tenderness and hugs. They got used to us and the house, and now they are like the owners of the house.
Mango never left his brother's side during his recovery. He accompanied him and kept him company with his famous loud calls. Purring provided comfort
After medical treatment, delicious food, and lots of TLC, Tango's mouth healed well and he felt like a brand new cat. He became enthusiastic about his owners and even began to seek hugs from them.
"He would stand on his hind legs and ask to be petted. If we sit in front of the TV, it hugs us.
"Mango, who loved everyone, developed a wonderful friendship with Kubrick. They played together all the time and groomed each other. Mango was always happy and grunted like a tractor.
You could hear it from far away. As the head of the family" Kubrick adored both brothers. The three of them are often seen curled up on the couch together, napping for hours.
"Although they are FeLV carriers, they do not consider themselves any different from other cats. They are just as charming, playful and active," the family said.
"FeLV makes them more susceptible to infections and certain diseases, but since they stay indoors, the risk is lower. They live completely normal cat lives.
When Mango and Tango were ready to find their forever homes, their foster families knew they had found them.
" We adopted them. We cannot bring ourselves to give them up. They deserve all the love and attention and always give it back to us tenfold.
Two tethered brothers revel in the peace and quiet of indoor life, filling the house with a constant stream of purrs and snuggles with their loving human and feline brethren.