My name is Matilda!

Matilda & Oliver: A Little Love Story

They came into rescue on a warm September afternoon, two tiny scraps of life weighing just a touch over 11 ounces each. Born on August 24, 2025, they were barely a month old when they arrived — fragile, quiet, and completely dependent on each other. Matilda, the soft black kitten with a snowy patch on her belly, tucked herself protectively around her brother. Oliver, the gray boy with one perfect white leg, pressed right back into her as if he already knew they were stronger together.

From the very beginning, they were a pair.

In their foster home, they grew up surrounded by the bustle of life — a Saint Bernard lumbering by, a Pomsky and a Maltipoo bouncing around, resident cats watching from their perches, and a steady stream of foster babies coming and going. Through it all, Matilda and Oliver stayed side by side, learning the world together.

Now, at just a few months old, they’ve blossomed into healthy, thriving kittens — Matilda weighing in at 4 lb and Oliver a little over 4.5 lb, strong, sturdy, and full of life.

As they grew, their personalities blossomed.
Matilda is the quiet heart of the duo. She’s gentle, sweet, and soft in every way. At night, she curls up right beside her foster mom, so still and peaceful that you barely know she’s there. She takes a moment to warm up to new people, but once she does, she loves deeply and quietly — the kind of love that feels like a warm blanket on a cold day.

Oliver is her opposite in all the best ways. He’s the greeter, the talker, the playful spark that keeps Matilda on her toes. When you walk through the door, he’s the first one there, meowing with excitement, tail high, ready to be scooped up. He adores people, thrives on attention, and brings a joyful energy into every room he enters. He can play a little hard sometimes, but his heart is as big as his personality.

And oh, do they love to play.
Pom poms are their absolute favorite — they’ll chase them, carry them, and bat them back and forth like a tiny soccer team. They go wild for bungee cord toys that hang in the doorway, leaping and swatting with perfect kitten enthusiasm. And springs? Those are a full‑blown obsession. They’ll zoom across the room after them, pounce, wrestle, and then proudly carry them around like trophies.

Together, they are yin and yang — balancing each other, comforting each other, and bringing out the best in one another. When Matilda curls up for a nap, Oliver is never far behind. When Oliver gets into mischief, Matilda is right there watching with her soft, patient eyes.

They’ve grown from fragile little babies into confident, loving, playful kittens who are now ready for the next chapter of their story.

And that chapter begins with you.

If you’re looking for a pair that brings both calm cuddles and joyful antics…
If you want kittens who have been raised with dogs, cats, kids, and chaos…
If you want a bonded duo who will fill your home with warmth, laughter, and love…

Matilda and Oliver are waiting.

If you are interested in any of our kitties, you must complete an online cat adoption application available at www.rescueahart.org/adopt/cat-application. The application will put you in touch with a HART volunteer.

All HART kittens and cats are vet checked, combo tested, spayed or neutered, up to date on all vaccines, microchipped, and on flea and tick preventative.