Marissa already shares her home with a dog but wanted to add one feline friend to her family.
However, her plans took an unexpected turn when she encountered two inseparable tomcats.
One became two
Unable to separate the bonded brothers, Marissa decided to bring both cats home.
Five days later, Marissa shared a heartwarming video on TikTok showcasing the cats curled up together, holding paws while they slept.
The clip, which has touched the hearts of 264,000 viewers, is captioned: "POV: You went to a shelter looking for a cat and left with two brothers so they wouldn't be separated."
Double feline joy
The post received numerous comments praising Marissa's decision, with many expressing admiration for adopting animal pairs. "People who adopt animal pairs are angels. I plan on adopting a bonded pair very soon," one viewer wrote.
Another commented, "The rescuers go straight to heaven, no questions asked. Thank you very much!"
Marissa's choice to adopt the brothers has brought her double the joy and affection, proving that sometimes the best decisions come from following the heart.
