Twin kittens who were found on the streets, learned to be brave with the help of family cats.

Big and LittleErica @phillykittylady_fosters

Two tabby kittens were spotted on the streets of Philadelphia, scrounging around for food and shelter. A couple of animal rescuers @kolonykats set out a humane trap and were able to bring the pair to safety.

The feline brothers walked into the trap together. They were a bit timid and confused, and needed a foster home. Erica, who volunteers for Charlie’s Army Animal Rescue, stepped up to help.

“They weren’t socialized when they were brought to me. They hadn’t had very much human interaction,” Erica told Love Meow.

They were rescued from the streetsErica @phillykittylady_fosters

The kittens stayed in their hideout after they arrived in foster care. Slowly but surely, their attitude began to change.

“They were barely five weeks old. For the first day or so they wouldn’t come out of their carrier, or they’d run back in whenever I came in their room.”

Erica @phillykittylady_fosters

Within 48 hours, the feline brothers warmed up to their foster mom and even switched on their purr motors upon touch.

They no longer wanted to hide and instead, they found themselves lounging on Erica’s laundry, embracing the comfort of indoor life. The kittens named Big and Little came out of their shells as an inseparable pair.

They came out of their shells in foster careErica @phillykittylady_fosters

Before the kittens were medically clear to meet other cats, Erica’s resident kitty, Forest, was already anxiously waiting outside the kitten room, trying to “talk” to his new friends.

“When he started singing, one of the kittens ran up to the door and started meowing.”

Sloane the resident cat took to the kittens right awayErica @phillykittylady_fosters

When the two littles were ready for a meet-and-greet with the rest of the feline crew, they hit it off right away with the resident cats.

“My two adult cats, Forest and Sloane, love kittens, and they have helped Big and Little with their confidence and learning kitten manners,” Erica shared with Love Meow.