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‘Itty-Bitty' Calico Kitten Looks Like a Pebble Next to Big Brother

Kitten playing with a cat's tail.
Kitten playing with a cat's tail. Image via Shutterstock / Esin Deniz

Kittens aren't tiny for very long, so it's important to soak up all the cuteness while you can. It can be hard sometimes, though, especially when there are other cats in the home. You might be worried that something will go wrong, but it's important to relax, too: exploring is how cats learn.

Next to her big brother (who's still a kitten himself), one Calico kitten looks like a tiny pebble. If I found this pebble on the road, I would definitely be scooping it up and putting it in my pocket:

@natsonthego

my babies #kittens#fosterfail#cute#baby#cat

awww so cute - Cherri

Nat's On The Go a lot, but she never stays away from her babies for very long. This is the first video she's posted of these sweeties, but according to the hashtags, they were foster fails. It's unclear whether they were part of the same litter or not, but I hope so.

I would estimate that this kitten is roughly 2 Chick-Fil-A sauces long (which is not very long at all). She's a rescue and definitely very young, so she might even be younger than 8 weeks, or a little behind on the growth charts. She'll grow up eventually, but it's so cute right now!

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These two are new to their forever home, but they're not alone there. They also have a German Shepherd sibling, and next to her, I know they both look tiny! He's adorable, too:

@natsonthego

safe to say he enjoyed his very first beach trip if you're bringing a dog to a beach that specifically requires them to be on a leash… follow the rules! especially if your dog has no manners #fyp#socal#puppy#beach#sand

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His feline sibling probably won't be joining him on beach trips anytime soon, though. The Calico will blend in with the sand and the rocks, and we'll never see her again! It's best for her to stay safe and sound at home.

Do Cats and Kittens Get Along?

When you have two pets with such a size difference, it's natural to get a little bit nervous. One wrong move and things go terribly wrong for the little guy, right? Nobody wants that!

 Kitten playing with a cat's tail.
Kitten playing with a cat's tail. Image via Shutterstock / Andi111

Cats and kittens (or two kittens with a big size difference) can definitely get along. They'll play together, and you'll often find the little one trying to curl up with the bigger one. Being little means it's harder to keep warm. However, to keep everyone safe, you should still:

  • Supervise play time.
  • Make sure to feed them in separate areas.
  • Introduce them slowly at first to make sure they don't attack each other.

Luckily, these two kittens love each other. I hope they both live happily ever after here in their forever home!

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This story was originally published May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

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