Cats Rescued from an Industrial Area Find Kind People Who Change Their Lives and Their Kittens' Too
Two cats rescued from an industrial area found kind people who changed their lives and their kittens', too. BestFriendsFelinesEarlier this year, Best Friends Felines, an all-volunteer rescue, welcomed two cats who had been living in an industrial area.They were saved along with 22 other cats during a large rescue mission. Both had noticeably round bellies, and a trip to the vet confirmed that they were pregnant.Soon, it became clear that the cats preferred having their own separate spaces, so the rescue made arrangements to accommodate their needs. BestFriendsFelinesIt didn't take long for the cats, Abby and Priscilla (or Cilla), to settle into the comforts of indoor life. After exploring their new surroundings, they happily approached their people, asking for attention and pets."Abby (tabby and white) is very chatty and loves affection. She enjoys her nightly snuggles (with her foster mom Jen) and also demands the sharing of any food she can safely eat," the rescue shared. AbbyBestFriendsFelinesCilla (gray and white) was placed in the care of another volunteer, Rachel, who prepared a cozy area just for her. Although she ventured out to explore other parts of the house, she always returned to her favorite spot under the desk.She adored having company while she ate and certainly knew how to enjoy a hearty meal. CillaBestFriendsFelinesAbby never passed up an opportunity for cuddles and often made it difficult for her foster mom to work, insisting on keeping a paw on her at all times.Then, one Sunday morning, Abby went into labor. With Jen by her side, she gave birth to four healthy kittens within an hour and a half. "Abby did a beautiful job of cleaning them up and settling them in with her." A fifth kitten sadly crossed the rainbow bridge due to a congenital defect. BestFriendsFelinesMeanwhile, Cilla had warmed up to every member of her foster family and had grown especially fond of her young human sisters. "She's really dialed up the affection level and gets lots of love and snuggles whenever she can."Around two weeks after they were born, Abby's kittens opened their eyes. With their newfound strength and curiosity, they began wobbling around, practicing their balance. BestFriendsFelinesOne night, Cilla decided it was time to bring her kittens into the world. Rachel stayed beside her throughout the entire process, and it turned out Cilla truly needed the support. Of all the kittens she delivered, only two survived. Exhausted, Cilla needed assistance caring for the tiny pair.Both Rachel and Jen were there to help her that night, changing the bedding, weighing the kittens, and making sure they began nursing. BestFriendsFelines"Cilla has taken to motherhood like a duck to water, and it shows in her chunky little babies. She loves spending time with her foster family and sharing her kittens with them."Sometimes she even wanders off and leaves the kittens with her people, or carries them halfway back before meowing for help. "Rachel's kids are happy to scoop them up and tuck them back into bed with Cilla." BestFriendsFelinesWhen Abby's kittens fall fast asleep, she often sneaks away to lounge on the window hammock so she can stay close to her foster mom. Her kittens are becoming more active, often sliding off the bed and using her as their landing mat.Once the kittens are weaned, Abby and Cilla will be spayed, bringing an end to the cycle of endless litters. BestFriendsFelinesThanks to the dedication of rescuers and volunteers, Abby, Cilla, and many others like them have been given a second chance at life.Abby's kittens are now beginning to run around, while Cilla's precious duo are starting to test their tiny legs. Both moms enjoy taking breaks from their duties to spend time with their foster families. They are finally living the good life they've always deserved. BestFriendsFelinesShare this story with your friends. More on the cat families and Best Friends Felines on Instagram @bestfriendsfelines and Facebook.Related story: Cat Finds a Safe Place for Her Kittens, Though She Adores Them All, One Clearly Steals Her Heart
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