After enduring months of eager anticipation, the cat, originally found in a bustling household with a look-alike kitten, is now relishing a fresh beginning.

A cat who was found in a crowded house with her look-alike kitten, now has a new lease on life after months of waiting.

Early this year, Stefany and Johanne, local animal rescuers from Montreal, Canada, came to the aid of a cat and a kitten from a hoarding situation.

Zara, a 7-year-old tortoiseshell, was found along with her kitten Zeeta, who was just four months old. They had been living in a house with over 40 other cats.

The mother and daughter were just skin and bones and in need of medical attention. Stefany and Johanne took them into their care and saved them just in time.

Their local rescue, Chatons Orphelins Montréal, stepped up to provide assistance. “Zara had lost two underdeveloped babies, and her third kitten, Zeeta, who shared a spitting image of her, survived thanks to their rescuers,” Chatons Orphelins Montréal shared with Love Meow.

“Zara also came with a head tilt due to an ear infection that had gone on without treatment for too long. Both mother and daughter were then treated for ringworm for several weeks.”

With proper care, good food, and a clean environment, Zeeta the kitten was putting on weight like a champ, and bursting with energy.

While the kitten was getting more playful by the day, Zara cherished every quiet moment she could get.

It was clear from the beginning that Zara was a people-cat. She preferred being the center of attention and was more than ready to retire from motherhood after having litter after litter for many years.

Zara followed her foster family around the house and insisted on being near them at all times.

“She will not hesitate to let you know when she needs your immediate attention, and she doesn’t tolerate closed doors,” the rescue shared.