The Surprise Resident in the Chicken Coop

When Julia Davis moved into her new house, she got an unexpected welcome gift. The previous owners had left something behind - a fluffy cat living in the garden's chicken coop.

At first, Julia wondered if the cat was lost. But neighbors quickly filled her in. The cat had belonged to the previous owners who decided not to take him when they moved. The poor cat had been pacing around the driveway and yard ever since they left.

Without hesitation, Julia took in the abandoned feline. She was determined to give him the love and medical care he needed.

One Cat Leads to Another

The story didn't end with just one rescue. Only days after finding the first cat, Julia spotted a second one perched on top of the chicken coop. This newcomer was skinny and more shy than the first cat.

Julia welcomed this second cat into her home too. With help from social media followers, she named the original cat "Coop" and the second cat "Rufus" (or "Ruf" for short).

The Mini Coopers Join the Family

Just when Julia thought her unexpected pet adoption was complete, she discovered two kittens living under her shed. She playfully called this spot the "Mini Coop."

With patience, Julia managed to trap these tiny felines and bring them inside. Her goal was to help them become well-socialized members of her growing cat family.

Finding a New Purpose

Moving to a new home and starting a new job would be challenging enough for most people. Adding four cats to the mix certainly made Julia's life busier than expected.

But this sudden responsibility awakened something in her. Julia discovered a deep passion for helping cats in need. This newfound purpose inspired her to start fostering kittens in her home.

Today, Julia's house serves as a temporary haven for countless cats waiting for their forever homes. What started with an abandoned cat in a chicken coop has turned into a mission of compassion.

You can follow the adventures of Coop and his feline family on Julia's social media page, Coop Kitties.