They rescued a cat and her kittens living in a backyard, and sprang back into action when they realized there was one more. BestFriendsFelinesIt all began when a kind-hearted woman noticed a ginger cat wandering around her relative's property. She followed the cat to a camper tucked away in the backyard.To her surprise, she found a litter of kittens living underneath. She thought there were only three, all of them terrified of humans. Determined to help, she contacted her local rescue group, Best Friends Felines.The rescue team quickly mobilized, and after several sleepless nights, they safely trapped the mother cat and four of her babies. The kittens were very scared and hissy at firstBestFriendsFelines"Just when we thought the rescue was complete, faint cries were heard the following nightone more kitten calling for their momma," the rescue shared.Without hesitation, the team returned to the backyard, determined to find the missing baby. They combed through the area, listening for the tiny meows, until they finally brought the last kitten to safety. They cuddled up together in a cat treeBestFriendsFelinesOnce settled in their foster home, the mother cat, named Margaret in honor of the finder's mother, began to relax and reveal her sweet personality. "She turned out to be a total sweetheart, social, affectionate, and full of love. She adores being near people."Reassured that her kittens were safe, Margaret followed her carers everywhere, soaking up every bit of affection. Margaret the mother cat turned out to be very friendly and affectionateBestFriendsFelinesWith no microchip and no one coming forward to claim her, Margaret's past remains a mystery. But her future is now bright and full of love. "Her kittens were tiny balls of fear (at first), all hisses, puffs, and little 'pops,' hence the nickname popcorn kittens."Slowly but surely, the kittens began to trust. Their wary stares softened into curious glances, and their playful personalities started to shine. BestFriendsFelinesWith encouragement and a stash of toys, their confidence grew day by day. They now race around the room, darting through tunnels, pouncing on feather toys, and scaling cat trees with fearless enthusiasm."They are at the perfect agebetween five and twelve weeksto learn that humans mean cuddles, safety, and love." The five kittens, with one half-hidden in the tunnelBestFriendsFelinesThe kittens have a dedicated foster volunteer who has assembled "an army of kitten cuddlers" to give each baby plenty of one-on-one attention. "They are ready to help these kittens blossom into the snuggly love bugs they know they'll become."The two girls, Elinor and Merida, are spirited and sassy, while their brothers, Fergus, Harris, and Hubert, are mischievous little rascals. BestFriendsFelinesThese days, Margaret lounges on the sidelines, watching her kittens tumble and wrestle, creating all sorts of antics. When playtime winds down, they all curl up together, filling the room with a sweet chorus of purrs.Once the kittens are fully weaned, Margaret will retire from motherhood and finally get to be the center of attention she's always deserved. After playtime, the kittens curl up with their mom for a nap in the cat treeBestFriendsFelines"She's smoochy, friendly, confident, and absolutely adores being around people. She'll happily follow you from room to room."Her kittens are growing into a lively and affectionate bunch. They're learning that humans bring food, toys, and love, and nothing makes them purr louder than a good cuddle. BestFriendsFelinesShare this story with your friends. More on the cat family and Best Friends Felines on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Cat Shows Up at Mounted Unit and Decides to Have Kittens, Days Later Their Lives Change for the Better