To her surprise, the senior black-and-white cat immediately formed a bond with its new feline sibling.
Bethany captured the heartwarming moment in a video, showing the older cat napping on a windowsill with the kitten snuggled closely by its side.
Feline friends
She wrote in the caption, "This is your cue to get your old cat her own baby."
The video quickly attracted over 4 million views and showed the older cat wrapping its paw protectively around the brown kitten.
Bethany describes their relationship as extraordinary, noting how the kitten has brought new energy into their home and rekindled the family's love for their senior pet.
Your sign to adopt!
Viewers shared similar experiences of how introducing a kitten had transformed their elderly cats.
One user humorously recalled their cat "stealing" a kitten, while another shared how gifting their 18-year-old cat a kitten seemed to save her life, giving her a new lease on life.
The viral video has sparked conversations among pet owners, with many wondering if this is a sign to adopt a second cat! Are you tempted?
