“I was originally just adopting Jack,” Ellie explains, “but his foster mom offered me Beauty, the mom of the litter!

“Having grown up with cats, Jack and Beauty were the first ones I’ve had since I moved out of my parents’ house. I had wanted some company in my new place since I was living alone then, and when I saw Jack, I thought he was the cutest thing. Beauty was having a hard time seeing her babies leave (she was such a good mama), and little Jack was still trying to nurse from her when I brought them home.

“Kit Kat is our first kitty,” Emma says. “And the reason we chose her was because she was adorable! We loved her markings.

“It took a couple of days for her to get used to living with us. She hid most of the first night, then spent some time walking around meowing like she was looking for something the next day. We adore her. She has brought us so much joy, laughter and comfort. She is such a good kitty.

“Nomu, originally named Jameson, isn’t my first kitty,” Ella explains. “When we got the litter to foster, I picked him up and this precious little mini-panther immediately fell asleep in my arms. Even his adjustment to our home was immediate. He ADORES being petted and cuddled and has the loudest purr. He loves lying on top of me and if there’s a blanket covering me, he’ll ‘nurse’ on it.