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Two kittens walked into a comfy‚ clean home for the first time. They turned into nonstop purring cats the second they were petted. Toast and BellAsaToast and Bell were rescued‚ among a number of cats and kittens‚ from a hoarding situation in WV on New Year's Eve. Tails High‚ an animal rescue‚ took them in alongside six others and provided a soft landing for them to heal and socialize.Asa‚ one of the foster volunteers‚ prepared a quiet‚ comfortable room for the pair to settle in. Unsure about their temperaments‚ she sat on the floor and waited for them to come out from the carrier.When the kittens noticed their foster mom‚ Bell (white and orange) immediately made a beeline for her. She was about six months old and incredibly affectionate‚ nuzzling up to Asa for some TLC. Bell loves peopleAsaA few seconds later‚ Toast (cream tabby)‚ two months younger than Bell‚ popped his head out and stepped into the room. He watched as his sister vied for Asa's attention and was encouraged to follow suit.Toast bounded up to his foster mom and bumped her hand for some head and back rubs. She assures Toast that everything is okayAsaThe kittens were covered in filth after spending their whole lives in a crowded and challenging environment."I spent a good chunk of my New Year's Eve evening giving these two a bath since they were dirty. Despite the terrible living conditions they came from‚ these two are the absolute sweetest‚" Asa shared with Love Meow. They were rescued from a hoarding situation and covered in flea dirtAsaThe bath didn't bother them as they allowed their foster mom to scrub away the copious amount of flea dirt and wash off the grime. "They immediately opened up to me‚ purring up a storm as they nudged for pets."Bell plopped down on Asa's lap and rolled around with her outstretched paws‚ paddling away. Bell immediately found a warm lap to snuggle inAsaToast quickly settled into his new space‚ seeking attention like his sister and playing with every toy he discovered."They are so affectionate to the point that it took me over an hour to get a photo of Bell since I couldn't get her more than a few inches away from me." ToastAsaFor the first time‚ the two kittens had a clean bed to sleep in. They nestled beside each other while filling the room with loud‚ rumbling purrs."Nonstop purrs. It's amazing how sweet and affectionate they are despite the horrible living conditions they were in." AsaWhile Bell was more outgoing from the get-go‚ Toast came around quickly and joined in the fun. Their endearing personalities started to shine through."Bell is the rock of the two. Toast is a bit more wary about new situations‚ but Bell is there to assure him that everything is okay and that they are in good hands‚" Asa told Love Meow. Toast and BellAsa"They're both absolute love bugs. They'll start purring up a storm the moment they're pet."While Bell lay comfortably on Asa' lap‚ revving her purr engine‚ Toast sidled up to her to give her a thorough face wash. Toast gave Bell a gentle face washAsa"Bell loves to be near people and will roll over to lay on me the second I sit down with her. Toast‚ while also very affectionate‚ is the more playful of the two."Toast has grown obsessed with his ball tracker toy‚ batting at the orbs with all his might. Bell partakes in mischief-making with her brother but prefers spending most of her waking hours snuggling and clinging to her people. Bell is about two months older than ToastAsaThe rescue hopes to find the duo a forever home together. After what they have gone through‚ "we think they'd benefit from starting their new lives together."Thanks to the help of many volunteers‚ Toast and Bell's lives have forever changed. They have blossomed into major purr machines‚ basking in the love of their people. AsaShare this story with your friends. More on Toast and Bell and Asa's fosters on Instagram and Tails High on Instagram.Related story: Cat Finds Someone to Help Him After Years on the Street‚ His Eyes Light Up and He Blooms into True King

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California police said they arrested a 35-year-old man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl in her bedroom after sneaking in their home through a balcony and walking out of the front door five hours later. Culver City police officers said that they were called to a home in the Blair Hills area of Culver City early on Dec. 2. The girl awakened her parents and told them to call the police at about 7:45 a.m. The girl's mother‚ Alexis‚ recounted what her daughter told her. "'Mom‚ we need to call the police' I am thinking‚ am I hearing you right? Am I hearing you right? So‚ by the third time‚ she was very direct‚" she said. "'Call the police‚ mom.' That's what we did."Investigators say that the intruder had snuck into the home between 2 and 3 in the morning through a sliding glass door on a balcony. He allegedly sexually assaulted the girl and left hours later through the front door‚ according to Alexis. The girl waited until she felt it was safe and then went to her parents. Police were able to obtain an image of a suspect from surveillance video and asked for help from the public to identify the man. Weeks later‚ investigators said that they identified a suspect through DNA evidence that had been collected at the scene of the crime. The suspect‚ Marcos Maldonado‚ had been living at a downtown Los Angeles hotel but had boarded a bus to go to Bakersfield. They apprehended him in the Santa Clarita area after pulling the bus over. Maldonado was arrested on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault of child and held on a $1.25 million bond. Police said there was no evidence that the suspect knew the victim. "While we have no reports of additional crimes of this nature in the Culver City area‚ we are collaborating with other law enforcement agencies to identify any additional victims‚" read a press release from the Culver City police. Here's a news report about the incident: Man arrested in sexual assault of girl‚ 12‚ during Culver City break-in www.youtube.com Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Music icon Michael Bolton disclosed that he underwent a successful surgery after learning that he had a brain tumor."Just before the holidays‚ it was discovered that I had a brain tumor‚ which required immediate surgery. Thanks to my incredible medical team‚ the surgery was a success. I am now recuperating at home and surrounded by the tremendous love and support of my family. For the next couple of months‚ I will be devoting my time and energy to my recovery which means I'll have to take a temporary break from touring‚" he noted in a Facebook post.The 70-year-old indicated that he plans to perform again after he recuperates."It is always the hardest thing for me to ever disappoint my fans or postpone a show‚ but have no doubt I am working hard to accelerate my recovery and get back to performing soon. I am beyond grateful for all the love and support you have so generously shown me through the years. Know that I'm keeping your positive messages in my heart‚ and I'll give you more updates as soon as I can‚" Bolton noted.Well wishes poured in for the singer."So sorry‚ however I'm glad surgery went well. Stay strong &; get well soon! I've been a fan since the beginning and you put on an amazing show!" one person commented."Praying for a speedy recovery. I love your music and saw you one time in Houston and you were absolutely the best‚" someone else wrote."I'm battling a brain Tumor as well‚ GBM. I've always enjoyed your music. Look to the lord for strength each day as I do. Get well soon‚" another commenter said.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!