I'd recommend hopping on google and seeing if anyone in your area already has a TNR program you can participate in. If they don't, you can still do it -- you just need to get traps and find a vet who will help. If you scroll to the end of the video, I put up two videos on the end screen that will help you learn more.
You can purchase traps; I purchased mine at “tractor supply” for about $30. Most areas have low or no cost spay clinics for community cats; check with the local city run shelter and they should be able to point you in the right direction :)
Researching local shelters and following them on social media, i.e. facebook is a good way to be updated on ways to help including tnr. In my experience I've seen quite a few shelters reach out this way.
there are plenty of animals to whom we do not extend love, empathy, and compassion thou. Many of whom need/deserve it much more, both in terms of how desperate they need help, and in terms of their importance to the environment. Caring for animals can be admirable, and there's nothing wrong with working with certain animals because of passion. However cats are not a native species in NA nor are they endangered or even threatened in any way. We let many native species die and fail/are failing to save many more from extinction, yet we spend a disproportional amount of resources rescuing cats. Cat rescue is all about cuteness. That's ok, but please don't lie to yourselves.
I found this video, as I was sitting here, crying over my little Reggie. Reggie was found in a yard, with his placenta still attached, and no momma in site. I took him on, to do whatever I could to save him. At 80 grams, I knew it was just about hopeless. I trudged on, feeding, grooming, warming and mostly praying. We made it together for three days, but alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Reggie passed, in my home, warm and loved. He is now resting underneath my lilac, where he will be remembered, and will always hold a special place in my heart. I will continue to rescue and foster, in Reggies memory. Maybe next time, I will have a victory. Godspeed Reggie.
Maybe you can contact a local TNR group. Have them help the cats in the neighborhood where your baby was found. Preventing any other kittens from suffering that fate would be a great way to honor his life. I'm sorry for your loss. You are right that at least he was with someone that cared and did their best for him. That would be a more peaceful passing than cold and alone on the street. Thank you for being there for him.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Like you said, at least he knew love and care before leaving this world. At least he didn’t die in absolute abandonment. I too rescue and no matter if I’ve had them for 3 hours, 3 days or 3 months, I ball my eyes out if I lose it. Absolutely heartbreaking. Behind every stray or suffering animal, there’s an irresponsible human. Godspeed Reggie. You found a wonderful human to help you cross the rainbow bridge.
I literally just went through this last night! I also had my kitten for 3 days and loved it and cared for it the most I could but unfortunately he did not make it. I balled my eyes out. I wanted him to live a great life and see the world but that was not possible. I found it abandoned in a parking lot with his siblings out in the cold. They all were 2-3 weeks but he looked about one week old 💔 I too, fed it, made sure he was warm and taken care of, most importantly I gave it my entire love. My poor angel is resting in heaven now 👼🏻🙏🏼❤️😭 I am left broken but I did what I could 🥹
I think cats get looked-over a lot. If a dog is running around outside, people are a lot more likely to think that the dog needs to be caught, taken care of, spayed or neutered...but with cats, a lot of people think that they're outside animals anyways and don't need to be taken care of. It's unfortunate :/
@@snug_as_a_bug no they don't. They can have fulfilling and fun lives indoors. They won't hurt wildlife and contribute to the decline of native species.
@@PrettyH8Mach1n3 would you lock your child indoors? your dog indoors? would you tie a birds wings together so it cant fly? i hope the answer is no. to lock a cat indoors is denying it its freedom and is extremely cruel
@@snug_as_a_bug its not the same. Dogs and small children are typically supervised. Older children are expected to have the intellectual capacity to make rational decisions, and parents can get in trouble for neglectful behavior if they get hurt. Dogs might be let out in protected, enclosed areas, but outside of that they are expected to have leashes. If they escape, they are tracked down with fervor and caught. This is not so with cats which are often left unsupervised, not relegated to an enclosed area and allowed to get hurt or that are allowed to hurt other things. They don't have the capacity to consider if what they're doing is right or wrong and dont make the best judgements of what is safe. A counter would be "do you allow your children to play in potentially dangerous places unsupervised?"Appeals to things like freedom should only hold so much weight when there are other factors.
I’m so sad, frustrated, and angry with people in my community whose attitude is “why should I have to neuter my male cat? If other people’s female cats get pregnant, that’s THEIR problem/responsibility, not mine.” I just want to shake them until they understand.
I remember having a conversation once with a friend who had a daughter of 12 (who had just started menstrating). She was considering putting her on contraception pills and commented how lucky I was to have a son. Baffled I asked her how she came to that conclusion??? She replied that, basically the son doesn't have any obligations!! I have found some people seem to have the same reasoning with animals. Humans never cease to amaze or anger me.
But it is their problem, because if nothing else their car will be more likely to be a territorial asshole. Neutered and spayed cats behave better, in addition to not making new unwanted kittens
It’s the fault of both the cats owners as well, The females owner, for not neutering the female, And the males owner, for not neutering the male, And if you really don’t want to neuter your cat (which you always should) then keep it inside, which you should do anyways
R.I.P Mink She may have been small, she may not have lived for long, but she made an imprint, a lasting difference in this world. Your legacy lives on, Mink. Those who knew and know of you will never forget what you taught us.
The hard part of rescue is realizing you can't always save them. Sometimes all you can do is grant them dignity in their death and help them feel loved.
@@soufbayshawty when did I say you should run? Stop trying to sound deep. There is no dignity in a natural death. None whatsoever. Dying slowly and miserably, pooping and peeing yourself nonstop, struggling to breathe and who knows what else while someone you may or may not know has to clean you up because you can’t even move or get up is NOT dignified in anyway.
I simply dont understand how someone can give a thumb down here. Anyway - wanted to say thank you to Lady K, thanks to your videos I managed to save little kittens and they are now 4 weeks old healthy, fat kittens. And we are stepping up and spraying cats in our surroundings.
I once tried to save a seabird with a broken leg, Murr died before the clinic opened the next morning, but I slept with him warm and dry on my belly, he was so sweet, and I shudder thinking if he had gone through that alone on the cold, rainy beach. Always try, even if all you can offer them are their last hours warm.
Awww i tried rescued a crow but he or she died before we got to the vets. Died in my arms. So sad. Still remember that day like it was yesterday.... awful
Dflaming 1 I hade a guinea pig called scruff she was a runt.....she was tiny and thin so we got her! She got better but durin the night there was pain ridden squeaks from her so I held her hugging her but then she just...fell over I was terrified and ran to my mom and we wrapped her in a warm dry towel and hugged her and I held her and kept her warm in my bed and pet her but...she died in my arms without me knowing. We have her a nice burial and that was it..my other guinea pig was alone now so the same day we got a New Guinea pig so toffee wouldn’t be alone again
I rescued a Magpie with a broken wing. We found him at the start of school and every break we ran down to the same spot and checked on him. At the end of the day, I literally ran to the same place to rescue him. By the time my mum got back, she was ready to call the police and call me in missing. As I turned the corner, she was frantic. I told her about the poor thing and we took him to the vet, who told us it was a fracture. They took him off of us and told us they’d do everything in their power to help him. He was probably put down side broken wings are a bad sign and difficult to recover from, but I could swear I see a magpie that looks just like him flying around near me.
This reminds me of my poor boy. He was a kitten when I found him. Deformed spine, extremely skinny, and covered in bugs. But I did my best to care for him and he grew up. He actually became the fattest cat I owned and he loved caring for other kittens. He would mark them as his own and was very protective of them. Sadly he went missing and haven't seen him in 2 years and I miss him alot.
Every cat I have ever owned has been a rescue cat. One cat in particular, not only did I rescue her, she rescued me. I suffered from depression and she helped me get through it. She was an awesome cat.
My little princess is FIV+. I knew was when I adopted her. The vet praised me for saving her life. But she has saved me. My depression has lessen and she is a big part of that. I want to get a house so can adopt or foster more FIV+ furballs, if the princess allows it.
The mom probably got scared like you said and ran away. Animals really don’t just abandoned their babies unless something happens. Thank you for all you do.
Many mammals will abandon weaker or smaller babies if they believe they won't live long. Some animals will even cannibalize their smallest babies, purely for the sake of the babies they think have a better chance at survival.
There actually are cases that first time moms will not recognize their kittens and are scared, that happened to my relative whose cat gave birth to a litter of 5. My relative and her boyfriend had to hand feed two of the kittens at first because the mom was so in shock and didn't know what she was doing, she had dragged the kittens around by their umbilical cords and may have killed them. After the 3rd kitten though she calmed down and her maternal instincts kicked in luckily and she was a great mom to them.
My uncle who has 3 dogs had one of his dogs give birth but she abandoned the puppies and the puppies were pretty much adopted by his other dog who fed them and everything
I say if you find frozen kittens and they're still alive, shove them down your shirt, at the warmest areas of your body... near the armpits or stomach or something. My own hands are always so cold these poor kittens would have turned to ice.
This is truly heartbreaking, I have no understanding for people claiming "It's unnatural to neuter cats!!!" who are at the same time not ready to take care of kittens if their cat gets pregnant.
Thank you for showing the not-so-fun part of rescuing! A lot of people think it’s just lots of snuggles and tiny claw marks. I just lost my own litter of feral premies, and it was really painful. The only one who lasted longer than 24 hours lasted about 5 days. She was born at only 38 grams, and at her time of death I had thankfully gotten her up to 103g.
I like big cats Itty bitty cats Cutie kitty cats In the city cats I like cute cats With bow ties Get the food for them Let them eat that I like long fur I like a clean cat I don’t descriminate Gosh I want a cat
@sara Allison aka Miss true Freeman ...what a HATEFUL thing to say to someone expressing their LOVE for cats. Go troll somewhere else. You are not welcome here.
Sunshine The Dank Engine I have that pain when my dog died last year, it was sad and I eventually adapted to life without a dog. Now I have to adapt to having a dog again
This video has inspired me. I’m a vet and right now I’m taking care of 4 orphan cats and yesterday someone abandoned one newborn in a paper bag. I feel like I have to take action and do something for cats welfare. Thank you Kitten Lady, you have really inspired me.
In my experience, if a cat births just 1 (or in this case 2) small kitten & then just walks away from it, it’s because she’s pregnant with too many kittens to carry to full term safely. A cat of mine gave birth to 1 premature kitten on the sidewalk outside our house & walked away. She remained pregnant & gave birth to a large litter 2 weeks later. At that time I’d managed to keep Fergus alive, so I rubbed the blood & muck from her birthing nest all over him & waited to see what would happen. She washed him like all the others & he even latched on to her nipple to feed! I was only 13 & I thought my job was done & he’d be fine. Unfortunately he died several days later from malnutrition because I didn’t notice she wasn’t feeding him anymore until it was too late... I LOVED that kitten & I want to cry just telling the story. It isn’t the only time I’ve seen a cat do it but if that’s what happened this time, it IS the first time I’ve seen a cat “selectively abort” 2 kittens. Edit: I’ll have to donate to something because my own poor health won’t allow me to TNR or volunteer & my cat’s health won’t allow me to foster
What a weird and interesting phenomenon. I know sometimes cats and dogs will refuse to care for a runt, but I didn't know they were able to pre-birth some to focus energy on the rest.
It's so amazing seeing how they go from little tiny beans, freezing and quiet.. To meowing and squirming.. Amazing what you do as a foster. Rest in peace Lil Mink..
I had a "Mink" ... Her name was Mia 😔 Mia made it to 53 days 💔 that was 2 months ago, and I still cry all of the time. I work now, in HER name!! * HINDSIGHT * GOING TO THE TATTOO PARLOR, literally RIGHT AFTER burrying her was not THE best idea. 🤭 I still would have gotten a tattoo, but perhaps the size and placement would have been better thought out.
I follow you on Instagram, so I knew for Mink. That's really sad for kittens that young to die... but I'm glad Mink had the warmth of a real home and of caring people around her, even for a little time. I hope she felt how loved she is. And Im sure her brother will grow into a beautiful and happy cat and know happiness for both of them. You are amazing, love you ❤
My mom is a vet, and there is a feral cat colony about a mile from her work. Her and her coworkers take turns going and feeding them, and they’ve spayed/neutered almost all of the cats. They’re like a big, happy cat family. 😺
Sue Burgess not trying to be rude but feeding dose not help the problem in fact it makes it worse the best thing to do is get them spade and neutered so they can not reproduce
There's a lady where I lived that would take and hide the cages that people put out to catch the feral cats. She said it was not right to catch and spay/neuter the cats. It was horrible. I rescued one of the little guys. He lived for almost a year but had some birth defects. He had the best year possible. All animals should be spayed and neutered. I have now rescued 3 kittens and 3 pups. I will continue doing what I can with the available resources I have. It's not munch but a $2 bag of animal food is better that watching one starve.
I had to round up a feral colony that a hoarder had abandoned none were fixed and community had been feeding these hundreds of cats a bag a day poured onto the ground. The property owner threatened to shoot every cat if they weren't removed. Me and many wonderful people took all the cats in and I have a wonderful kitty Charlie Alpha Tango, he's one of my soulmates and he is a wonderful emotional support animal now. We found so many dead kittens all over the property, newborns under everything that didn't make it. It's sad and hard but now those hundreds of cats have forever homes and lives and they're all fixed and happy.
I'm a 55 year old man and this video brought tears to my eyes. I have a 9 year old cat that was left on the side of the road with her siblings. Her name is Samantha. God bless you for what you do! 💟
My heart ;~; Cats are precious, little Mink tried his hardest and you did everything you could to make his final moments safe and warm. You're a hero for rescuing these poor kittens.
Watching this feeding my 2, 12 day old foster kittens. Remembering my baby foster Champ born premature the only 1 of 6 to live for 2 days, it is heartbreaking and every year I do it again over and over.
Seven week ago my husband found a kitten alone and crying, the first thing that went through my mind was that she wasn’t going to make it. She still had her umbilical cord attached and eyes closed she was so tiny and I didn’t know what to do, I got on RUclips to try and find videos of how to care for her and I came across all of your videos. Through this tedious process thanks to you every single stage of her life has been successful 😌. I thank you for all the information and care you give to people like us even if it’s only through a video. I appreciate you and everything you do ❤️
I hope you hear this enough, but thank you so much for all that you do. Not just for all the cats and kittens, but for all of us that follow you and your work. You've educated me so much in the past couple of years, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. I know it's the same for countless others! ❤️
The cat lady I been searching ur videos I need help my cat had premi kitty’s 7-10 days early one has lived I don’t wanna lose her to any tips??? She is under 60grams
I've done my best taking in 3 damaged adult cats, especially because I'm very low income. You bring tears to my eyes. I live in Canada, and this is not the climate for cats, I've seen so many freezing. God bless you. When people take pets they need to spay and neuter, and make a 20 year commitment.
No matter how cute a kitten really is, their lives can still be so precious. I feel so sad for those kittens to be born under an oil painting in the freezing cold and being abandoned by their mum.
I so wish.i had your info long ago. My worst rescue was when my Husband has to climb a fence and get 4 kittens only hours old. It was 103 degrees and the mom had them in the bucket of leftover concrete. Happily all of them serviced. Even with my small bit of knowledge. Thank you for all you do.
This brought me to tears's.. When I was only 12 year's old my family owned a bar, Outside the bar beside the dumpster the cook found 2 baby kittens not even a couple hour's old, I was there (It was around noon but night time) I seen them and I wanted to help them I had no idea what to do but I new they would be in better care with me. I toke them home I named them Rocky and Junior. I did everything you see here kept them warm feed them every couple hours had a ever close eye on them...Rocky was a lot smaller and had a hard time eating while junior was bigger and was taking the food a lot easier I was scared for Rocky and Junior but more so Rocky all I wanted was for him to make it through the night. I didn't even sleep much but when finally (I slept for 2 hour's) I woke up and rocky did not make it.. it broke my heart I felt I didn't do enough I tried so hard. Junior made it he became strong and full of life for his little brother who didn't make it. To this day I think of rocky and wish he made it BUT how I have to think about it is I did give him love before he left. Now I foster kittens and it is the most amazing feeling in the world it is not easy but WORTH IT getting these little fur baby's ready for there forever home is a blessing and I know little rocky is happy with me. I strongly encourage people to rescue or adopt a kitten or adult cat everyone needs a loving home. FYI-The mother was never seen after the kittens were born even after I toke them with me.
Almost wasn't going to click on the video because I'm still sad about 3 foster babies I lost to fading kitten syndrome (they never got to nurse from mom so didn't get the colostrum).. it had been almost year but I still think about them and still hurt. I was taking a break from fostering after the heartbreak but got a call a couple months later for 2 kittens needing bottle feeding....of course I couldn't say no. One was practically dead when I got it but I was lucky enough to bring it back from the brink. Thank you for all you do and I'm sorry about Mink... it doesn't matter if you have them for an hour or have them for weeks, it hurts every time you lose one
coyote lady 613 I'm so sorry about the kittens passing, it always such a tragedy. But with every life lost, there are still lives that can be saved. That's what I tell myself whenever I lose a kitten. I've only lost three in the 4 years that I've been rescuing and fostering kittens and cats, but their memories really stick with you. I'm currently taking a break from fostering at the moment though, I jave my own cat to care for at the moment and have a lot of travel expenses this year. But I plan on getting back into the swing of fostering next year! I still do TNR though to try to keep the neighborhood population under control.
@@CodyRae11 Not doing anything is much worse for the video and the channel. The youtube algorithm doesn't actually think of it as "likes = good video, dislikes = bad video", it just looks at it as "engagement = spread video". That's why you shouldn't dislike, for example, dangerous "life hack" videos, because a million people disliking it is exactly the same to the algorithm as a million people liking it - you should just not interact with them at all. So don't worry, it doesn't hurt the channel at all and actually helps the video spread just the same as liking it.
FelineArcher3 same ive just found her channel and ive been absolutely in love and my cat who is a beautiful tuxedo named dorothy lol shes been watching with me and keeps looking at me cuz the kitten noises
This video is SO important. I did TNR and raised bottle babies for 10 years. After. Spinal injury, I couldn't continue. But I still preach TNR and try to mentor people on bottle babies as best I can. Keep up the great work.
A landscaper made a post on facebook needing someone to foster four baby kittens, he explained that the homeowner hated cats and instructed him to "get rid of them" he could not wait for the momma to return. My wife and I took up the challenge and we are at day 3 now. Your videos have been such a help! I was so worried they wouldn't survive the first night I didn't sleep. They were not eating and I found out it was cause we weren't stimulating them. I watched your video about that and I think it saved their lives. They are eating alot (and pooping alot too) now. They are very vocal and pur quite a bit. I couldn't bring myself to name them for fear of them dying but now I feel much safer. I will definitely be naming them something mink related. Rest in piece you little angel.
R.I.P Mink You had so much ahead of you, but it was your time to go. You will come back in another life, and be happy. With much love, and respect, have a wonderful after life.
They announcement about spay & neuter towards the end is SOO SOO needed. I'm so sorry 2nd little kitty didn't make it. This is so sad and is completely preventable.
When I was a kid, my mom always used to rescue kittens. It's heartbreaking when one (or more) of them dies. But at least you tried, and the kitten had a little bit of love before his death.
I rescued two kittens when they were around 1-2 weeks old shivering in cold. It was your videos that actually helped me make them survive. Luckily we were successful in nurturing them and they are healthy and beautiful now 💘❤ thanks to your efforts
I had the same situation. And had the same anger and same tears (even more, cause I lost both). Here in Italy the situation is so difficult. You said your vet clinics help you with stuff that you need to be a rescuer. Here it's not the same, they can't help you. They do nothing. And for a girl who's still studying and not working is so difficult to be a rescuer... I'll work hard and do my best. Thank you. We love you ❤
Skybrine Trust me. I'm trying so hard to change this situation. I take care of all the cats in my street, but the only thing I can do is give them food since vet are too expensive. I'm known as the "vet" of my street, I watch so many videos on RUclips. People abandon cats in my yard because of that. And no one wants a cat in their house, so I prefer them to stay in my yard instead of a stragers' yard. I'm really trying my best...
Not only did you do everything you could to save the kittens, you spread a very amazing message- to as many people that you could here on RUclips. Keep doing what you do & I hope that lots and lots of people can hear and understand your important and urgent message!!!!!!
Its heat breaking to see poor animals suffering everywhere, But its a blessing to have real human and good kind hearted people like you, Please continue
I once took in a new born kitten after a storm, he was wet and really cold, I took care of him the best way I could (I'm not an expert by any mean), I tried, I really tried but he didn't survive the night, I was so devastated, I cried for 2 days just complaining about how unfair life is (sorry if I mispronounced anything)
@PhantomYes i did, but i live in México, and vets in here didn't take "small" cases very seriously, that was like 3 years ago and that has change in my city (thanks god) but at the time they didn't even check him, the told me how to make kitten formula and discharge him like 30 minutos after
Awww, I’m so sorry for your loss.. to say that you’re devastated would be an understatement when your little buddies pass away. The kitten it waiting for your on the rainbow bridge waiting for his papa. You will be reunited in heaven. 💔❤️💔😭🐈🕊 RIP
Carlos VZ Dude, same here, but it was two newborn kittens. Sadly, due to the situations the virus created, they ended up dying in our hands. We were so heartbroken, and also complained how it was unfair, especially to the one we thought was gonna make it. :(
I told my parents I had heard a crying under our house and they said it was probably just the neighbors but then I heard scratching under our house and crying and so we looked under the house and we saw a kitten we left her with the mom until we figured out that the mom didn't want her so we basically rescued a cat or actually a kitten she was literally only a few weeks old really adorable a black cat she's grown and she was a lot of work for like for a while like about a week she just crying non-stop but the only time she wasn't crying when she was eating or sleeping but yeah we saved her from freezing to death from dying of hunger thirst and mom wanted nothing to do with her and I'm really happy we got her she was kind of hard to feed but we got through it
I want to recognize Kitten Lady for her amazing skills and fiercely loving heart in all that she does, always! The prospect of survival for kittens like Badger and Mink is very bleak, yet Badger survives because of Kitten Lady. Yes, it is tragic that Mink couldn't make it, yet hopeful for future kittens as it's heartening to see how much good has come in her memory. There are some people who will argue, "That's nature and nature is cruel," but I want to point out that cats and dogs, as we know them, are not wild animals, not even the feral ones. Humans domesticated dogs and cats and therefore, they deserve our care including having them spayed and neutered. If you love and care for a rescued dog and/or cat, thank you!
I have a cat we found her when she was 4 weeks old. Suffered with eye problems and got cold. After many days treatment she became a healthy Russian Blue. Mother cat gave up but i never.
my dad was working at a military base in Illinois and we had gotten roughly 2 feet if not more of snow during the day. Dad went to work driving under a street in one of those hollow spots for patrol. He found two kittens in the snow soaked and freezing both near death. The orange sister was actually better off and was sitting on top of the black sister trying to keep her warm despite them being in a puddle of water surrounded in a mound of snow. My dad took them into the base rushing them under a powerful heating vent trying to get their body temperatures up. After work the orange one ran off going back to their mother and is still with them to this day she is actually expecting soon from what my dad says. My dad fearing for the black kittens life because she had yet to move nor warm up at all drove home texting me frantically to get a heating pad ready along with blankets and a heating bottle. Using both we were able to make her a heated temporary nest. Dad took her to the vet first to see if she could get some fluids. They tried charging us over 1000 dollars just to get her fluids. Seriously should saving a life cost so much? Dad brought her home and I stayed up for over 30 hours having to rub her chest, and keep both the pad and bottle heated up. By noon the next day after dad had work again so I stayed up all night to watch her. She started trying to walk around a bit and I was able to get her to drink some warm water and eat some dry food. I dozed off actually for a half an hour and found her in the bathroom all across the house. She got better despite some slight brain damage she is living to this day celebrating being 7 to 8 months old. And soon will be sprayed. She actually scared my stepmom several times because of how silent she still is to this day.
the sister the orange one is actually a mom now but will soon be captured by a shelter or adoption center. she is still in Illinois while I adopted the black one she is doing really well and is almost a year old now.
I found a kitten on top of his her dead brother, under a car hood, he still has his umbilical cord still attached, I tried my hardest to get him to live. Watching these videos I really think he didn’t have a change, I also think there are so many things I could have done differently to help him more, he was still crusted with blood. 😩 my heart breaks watching this but knowing my guy passed atleast warm and loved and I could bury him gives me some peace. ❤️❤️
I found a wounded baby bird once, it sucks not knowing you don't know what to do. At least you tried, that's what matters. Thanks for teaching proper care kitten lady!
Did you take him to the vet?? You say *you* tried your hardest, but the thing to do in this situation is keep the kitten warm and seek immediate emergency vet care.
I've had a few kittens crawl different times to far from momma and by the time I found them it was to late I fought a losing battle trying to warm them up and they passed away in my hands
@@brianfoushee3382 same, i was biking then i found a VERY injured bird. But my mom did not allow me to take care of it cause i will get a disease, she said, its mom will find it, she said
I took home a bird that had been attacked by a dog at the park. She didn’t make it through the night, but I’m glad she was warm and cared for in her last hours.
HANNAH! GOD BLESS YOU!!! I have spent 2021 TNRing. I neutered the male in the community, literally days too late! As my journey progressed, I learned that he had Fathered several litters! (At LEAST 3) One of the females, had five kittens in my closet. I lost one - and it was devastating!!! (DEVASTATING!!!!) since then, I have found the four survivors homes, through a foster, and I have homed seven additional kittens I have trapped out here. I could not have done one day of any of this, without your videos! You have guided me through this journey, and I am so grateful for you!
Me and my ex saved 3 little calico kittens last year that were living in a canal that's close to his house- and took them to a foster, they weren't tiny tiny, but they were little, they were adorable I miss them, I named them Frizzy, Temmie, and Skittles
On 8/3/1998, a neighbors cat gave birth under another neighbors house. I saw Chynna (the mom) when I got home from work around 3 A.M. and she was clearly pregnant. When I left the house to return to work that same day at 4 P.M., Chynna had clearly had the babies. When the kittens, wherever they were, waa 6 days old, the other neighbor called me. Please come over, there is a problem. I rounded the corner of their home and I heard the distinct sounds of newborn kittens! One look at the calico & I instantly knew they were Chynna's babies. The other kitten was a black & white tuxedo. I told Danny to put them back where he found them. That they were Chynna's and she was probably getting food. I had had that day off from work and was going to get some mulch at Wal-Mart to do gardening. As I drove out of the subdivision, I looked to the left to make sure no one was coming and my heart sank...a calico colored body was in the road!! I drove over to the body and saw it was Chynna!! So instead of mulch, I got bottles, Kitten Formula, goats milk, & baby shampoo. I returned and went back to where the babies were. I had to give them both baths as they were covered in fleas & sand. Once they were dried, I mixed bottles and both of them ate. Since they needed feeding, and besides when they ate, slept, I took them into work with me. Everyone took turns feeding. I had a (neutered) male Rag Doll cat named Benji who became a surrogate to them. I fed them and he did the rest. By the time they were 12 weeks, I had them spayed and shots started. The tuxedo was Samantha & the calico was Isabella!! They became part of the family!! Sadly, on 12/30/2010, Samantha suffered a major heart attack while playing with her Christmas toys. Isabella just turned 20 YEARS old in August!! She cannot jump up on things like she used to, but the sofa is always her favorite spot!! We are shooting for birthday 21 and then 22!! She is so sweet!!
That’s a sad but beautiful story, it must be hard to have to adjust to changing your lifestyle in order to keep those babies alive but it’s always worth it because they get to live.
I have two cats and were both found on the street Roxy She was found on the street under my moms car. I don't really know that much about this story cause I was very young. She is a very happy and healthy cat. Grayson My moms friend was taking a walk, when she heard small meows. She found out that the meows were coming from a storm drain, luckily workers were close so she told the workers and they got the cat out and gave it to my moms friend. My moms friend couldn't keep the cat because she had just gotten a dog, so she gave him to my mom. His head was to big for his body, he was so little and skinny. Now he is a very healthy fat cat. Those are my stories, thank goodness I have two cats. Mink had a short life but her last moment was the best moment of her life, she passed away warm and loved. What matters most is she wasn't alone when she passed. R.I.P Mink we loved you.❤
I rescued a one week old kitten from the street. If it wasn’t for your videos, I wouldn’t know a thing. Thank you for all that you do. Love your videos!
Hey kittenlady my whole neiborhood saw this video and started do a tnr program we have so many community stray cats that theres a houset that is owned my hundreds of cats. We are working hard to save little lives. Hope you read this and you inspire me so much-love-Becky
5 months ago I saved 4 kittens that were about a couple weeks old. They were in a boat without a mother. When we found them it was almost winter and where I live winter is super cold that they wouldn't stand a chance. Now I have 2 kitties and the other 2 are with my cousin❤😀❤
Ever since I was young, I've had some comunity cats who I feed. They aren't exactly my pets, but their family has lived with us for lots of generations. Most of them leave, but some stay and have kittens who then grow up,and this is how it's been for a few years. Our most recent cats, and the once we curently have are an old cat and her daughter. The young one has only had 3 litters and she abandoned most of her kittens. The old one however is such a good mother, she's always tried to keep her kittens safe and she has had many many kittens. Since she's always been very small, we never really noticed the problem, but she was emaciated. She was giving all of the nutrients she got to her kids, and since she wasn't eating a lot, she was suffering. After her latest litter, she didn't even had the strenght to meow! This is when I convinced my mom to get her and her daughter neuterd. I knew she would die if I didn't. Only a weak after, this cat looked complitely different!! I have never seen her is such a good shape! She looks like a normal cat her age should!! Every time I see her, I am amazed at how great she looks!! Spaying and neutering cats doesn't only help the kittens but the cats themselves!!! I really hope more people do it!
Dear mink, I know I'm probably over reacting because I never met you but I'm so sorry that your mother ran ff and I'm so sorry that you lost your life. I have a cat and if anything happened to him I would be so sad. Well done for getting that far and I hope you had a lovely life. May your tiny kitten squeals rest in peace.
I found this video because our cat (who is not fixed and spent time outside) gave birth to surprise kittens. We used to joke about her maybe not being able to get pregnant and that we had been lucky for six years. This video made me regret that joke so much. I’m so grateful that she chose to have her babies in our house and is a good mama. I’m so sad that we lost one of the babies who was born with a defect that MAY have been prevented had we known. Mama and kittens are getting fixed as soon as they are able. I’m so grateful for these videos to not only help us with proper care, but to also understand the reality and how we were not being responsible pet owners
hi Hannah, theres a abandoned house down the street from my house and there are 2 kittens who live there. The mother is very young and there have been no traces of the dad. They have been living under the house there whole lives and someone next door to the kittens explained to us how the people who used to live there dumped the cat and just left. The kittens look around 6 weeks old. My sister and I have been feeding them wet food and we put some warm kitten formula in a little bowel. We have called the RSPCA but they can't accept the kittens or mum until they have been tamed. I am 11 years old and you have helped me so much of how to comfort, look after, and make sure kittens are healthy. I may be young but I really want to help. Thanks for 24 likes!!
Those kittens are still young enough to be domesticated...please trap them...they will most likely need a Dawn dish soap flea bath...Google it...and their mother needs to be tnr'ed....and to figure out if she is feral or not
When I’m older and financially secure I’m going to foster and help with TNR programs! Your the reason I want to help these kittens so they have a fighting chance! Hannah I wanted to say thank you so much for everything you do for the little guys...your my hero! ❤️
Preventing too many kittens beeing born by wild living cats is easy: It's working in my country really well. Every male and female cat which lives free could be brought to a vet, castrated or sterilized for free and after it's healed it's set free again. They can live their live like they're used to but there won't be any new cats born from this. In my city we reduced the free cat's with this method by almost 90%.
I am crying and this was just beautiful, I am so touched and this inspired me to tell my rescue story to one of my baby kitties. Nala is her name, she was found in a grinder just about to slip and get chopped along with her brothers and sisters, one of the workers caught her. She was then token out and put into a box, no one could find her mom, no where. My step dad volunteered to take her home since nobody wanted to. She now is the most playful and bouncing baby kitten ever now at 3-4 months, I think back to the day when she was only 2 weeks. I enjoy what u do and I will do the same as my step dad did in the future
Yes, her brothers and sisters were unfortunately unable to safe. They were chopped up, by the time the workers got there, she almost slipped along with them but were luckily able to catch her. I always believe everyone gets a second chance and this was hers although her broke hers and sisters are in heaven and waiting for her but not just yet ❤️
Hey, what's the best way to get into TNR? Are there traps you can buy yourself to do it or do you need to find a local organization?
Usually a local shelter or rescue organization will be the best place to start, as they already have programs in place which will make things easier.
I'd recommend hopping on google and seeing if anyone in your area already has a TNR program you can participate in. If they don't, you can still do it -- you just need to get traps and find a vet who will help. If you scroll to the end of the video, I put up two videos on the end screen that will help you learn more.
Kitten Lady Thanks so much!!
You can purchase traps; I purchased mine at “tractor supply” for about $30. Most areas have low or no cost spay clinics for community cats; check with the local city run shelter and they should be able to point you in the right direction :)
Researching local shelters and following them on social media, i.e. facebook is a good way to be updated on ways to help including tnr. In my experience I've seen quite a few shelters reach out this way.
_You're right. Rescues aren't about cuteness._
_They're about love, empathy, and compassion._
And patience. Lots of it. And also heart break
It’s also about just helping kittens
It is also about cuteness. That is why she is helping kittens and not cockroaches.
there are plenty of animals to whom we do not extend love, empathy, and compassion thou. Many of whom need/deserve it much more, both in terms of how desperate they need help, and in terms of their importance to the environment.
Caring for animals can be admirable, and there's nothing wrong with working with certain animals because of passion. However cats are not a native species in NA nor are they endangered or even threatened in any way. We let many native species die and fail/are failing to save many more from extinction, yet we spend a disproportional amount of resources rescuing cats.
Cat rescue is all about cuteness. That's ok, but please don't lie to yourselves.
I think most people know this though.
When she said “Mink lost the battle”
my heart just sank...
R.I.P Mink...
VictoryPlays mine did too 😫😭😭
I cried...I thought he would do it!😭😭😭😭
I am in the car and I just want to cry so so badly....
R.I.P Mink...
I started crying 😭
Hopefully he's in a better place :(((
even if little mink didn’t make it, she felt loved and cared for in her final moments. she didn’t die cold and suffering, she was safe and warm ❤️
Griffen Kogarashi I don’t cry and and I’m crying
I know that Mink was well loved but died😭😿
Rip tampex
@@ttjagwing3057 why
Yes
I found this video, as I was sitting here, crying over my little Reggie. Reggie was found in a yard, with his placenta still attached, and no momma in site. I took him on, to do whatever I could to save him. At 80 grams, I knew it was just about hopeless. I trudged on, feeding, grooming, warming and mostly praying. We made it together for three days, but alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Reggie passed, in my home, warm and loved. He is now resting underneath my lilac, where he will be remembered, and will always hold a special place in my heart. I will continue to rescue and foster, in Reggies memory. Maybe next time, I will have a victory. Godspeed Reggie.
Maybe you can contact a local TNR group. Have them help the cats in the neighborhood where your baby was found. Preventing any other kittens from suffering that fate would be a great way to honor his life.
I'm sorry for your loss. You are right that at least he was with someone that cared and did their best for him. That would be a more peaceful passing than cold and alone on the street. Thank you for being there for him.
I'm so sorry to here your loss but u did everything you could in my eyes you have a heart of gold
I’m so sorry for your loss. Like you said, at least he knew love and care before leaving this world. At least he didn’t die in absolute abandonment. I too rescue and no matter if I’ve had them for 3 hours, 3 days or 3 months, I ball my eyes out if I lose it. Absolutely heartbreaking. Behind every stray or suffering animal, there’s an irresponsible human. Godspeed Reggie. You found a wonderful human to help you cross the rainbow bridge.
I literally just went through this last night! I also had my kitten for 3 days and loved it and cared for it the most I could but unfortunately he did not make it. I balled my eyes out. I wanted him to live a great life and see the world but that was not possible. I found it abandoned in a parking lot with his siblings out in the cold. They all were 2-3 weeks but he looked about one week old 💔 I too, fed it, made sure he was warm and taken care of, most importantly I gave it my entire love. My poor angel is resting in heaven now 👼🏻🙏🏼❤️😭 I am left broken but I did what I could 🥹
So sorry you lost him. He was loved in his last moments and he knew it
“Don’t just be a cat lover, be a cat advocate”
Could not of said that better myself!
R I P Mink I will always remember you!
"Could not HAVE!" or "Could not've!" NOT "Could not OF!" Learn to speak and type in English, you fool!
What the heck I read that the second she said it
@@davelindstrom6005 Jesus christ, I don't think this is the appropriate video to be bashing someone for their grammar.
@@CER0MI lol true
I think cats get looked-over a lot. If a dog is running around outside, people are a lot more likely to think that the dog needs to be caught, taken care of, spayed or neutered...but with cats, a lot of people think that they're outside animals anyways and don't need to be taken care of. It's unfortunate :/
Yes. Exactly. We should try to make sure we keep them indoors and change the culture surrounding them.
@@PrettyH8Mach1n3 no no noooo cat need to go outside.
@@snug_as_a_bug no they don't. They can have fulfilling and fun lives indoors. They won't hurt wildlife and contribute to the decline of native species.
@@PrettyH8Mach1n3 would you lock your child indoors? your dog indoors? would you tie a birds wings together so it cant fly? i hope the answer is no. to lock a cat indoors is denying it its freedom and is extremely cruel
@@snug_as_a_bug its not the same. Dogs and small children are typically supervised. Older children are expected to have the intellectual capacity to make rational decisions, and parents can get in trouble for neglectful behavior if they get hurt. Dogs might be let out in protected, enclosed areas, but outside of that they are expected to have leashes. If they escape, they are tracked down with fervor and caught. This is not so with cats which are often left unsupervised, not relegated to an enclosed area and allowed to get hurt or that are allowed to hurt other things. They don't have the capacity to consider if what they're doing is right or wrong and dont make the best judgements of what is safe. A counter would be "do you allow your children to play in potentially dangerous places unsupervised?"Appeals to things like freedom should only hold so much weight when there are other factors.
Is it just me or is this women a kitten hero just think about how many kittens would die or be euthanized without her so thank you kitten lady
Avery Kayleigh BFF 😩💖 she’s so amazing
So what? The world doesn’t need more cats
@@aslmad1that’s what she’s doing??? She’s helping cats and spaying and neutering cats to PREVENT further breeding of homeless cats.
I’m so sad, frustrated, and angry with people in my community whose attitude is “why should I have to neuter my male cat? If other people’s female cats get pregnant, that’s THEIR problem/responsibility, not mine.” I just want to shake them until they understand.
I remember having a conversation once with a friend who had a daughter of 12 (who had just started menstrating). She was considering putting her on contraception pills and commented how lucky I was to have a son. Baffled I asked her how she came to that conclusion??? She replied that, basically the son doesn't have any obligations!! I have found some people seem to have the same reasoning with animals. Humans never cease to amaze or anger me.
But it is their problem, because if nothing else their car will be more likely to be a territorial asshole. Neutered and spayed cats behave better, in addition to not making new unwanted kittens
It’s the fault of both the cats owners as well,
The females owner, for not neutering the female,
And the males owner, for not neutering the male,
And if you really don’t want to neuter your cat (which you always should) then keep it inside, which you should do anyways
@@Julia_Mwa yes and even if u keep your cat inside, they’ll be in heat which their attitude will change to being more moody.
Why your 🐈 isn't fixed/neutered?? Male or female, the responsibility is the same.
R.I.P Mink
She may have been small, she may not have lived for long,
but she made an imprint, a lasting difference in this world.
Your legacy lives on, Mink. Those who knew and know
of you will never forget what you taught us.
Wat? ¿
11:54 she announced that sweet Mink kitty did not live. R.I.P. Mink kitty.
@@jeffj2495 I came for shrek memes and ended up on this vid crying my eyes out.
I am so sorry for mink
@@sovietinspector5390 yes
RIP Mink.
A short life but a big legacy.
Her legacy lives on in Badger
Hi Jane Doe!
The hard part of rescue is realizing you can't always save them. Sometimes all you can do is grant them dignity in their death and help them feel loved.
Sorry but there is literally NO dignity in dying whatsoever.
@@AlexanderMason1 Death is a natural part of the cycle of life, why run? Why is it undignified to die?
@@soufbayshawty when did I say you should run? Stop trying to sound deep. There is no dignity in a natural death. None whatsoever. Dying slowly and miserably, pooping and peeing yourself nonstop, struggling to breathe and who knows what else while someone you may or may not know has to clean you up because you can’t even move or get up is NOT dignified in anyway.
Yes, and just doing that is doing a lot.
@@AlexanderMason1 ok nihilist
I simply dont understand how someone can give a thumb down here. Anyway - wanted to say thank you to Lady K, thanks to your videos I managed to save little kittens and they are now 4 weeks old healthy, fat kittens. And we are stepping up and spraying cats in our surroundings.
ciekawehistorie Awww god job I hope you’re fur balls will be happy and healthy
🧡🧡🧡
ciekawehistorie English ... spell check!!!
Well they prob didn’t like how mink passed or they were crying so hard they missed the like button
Can't anyone help me I tried to save a kitten but he end of dying I don't know why I used kitten formula and kept it warm .
I once tried to save a seabird with a broken leg, Murr died before the clinic opened the next morning, but I slept with him warm and dry on my belly, he was so sweet, and I shudder thinking if he had gone through that alone on the cold, rainy beach. Always try, even if all you can offer them are their last hours warm.
Awww i tried rescued a crow but he or she died before we got to the vets. Died in my arms. So sad. Still remember that day like it was yesterday.... awful
😭
Dflaming 1 I hade a guinea pig called scruff she was a runt.....she was tiny and thin so we got her! She got better but durin the night there was pain ridden squeaks from her so I held her hugging her but then she just...fell over I was terrified and ran to my mom and we wrapped her in a warm dry towel and hugged her and I held her and kept her warm in my bed and pet her but...she died in my arms without me knowing. We have her a nice burial and that was it..my other guinea pig was alone now so the same day we got a New Guinea pig so toffee wouldn’t be alone again
I rescued a Magpie with a broken wing. We found him at the start of school and every break we ran down to the same spot and checked on him. At the end of the day, I literally ran to the same place to rescue him. By the time my mum got back, she was ready to call the police and call me in missing. As I turned the corner, she was frantic. I told her about the poor thing and we took him to the vet, who told us it was a fracture. They took him off of us and told us they’d do everything in their power to help him. He was probably put down side broken wings are a bad sign and difficult to recover from, but I could swear I see a magpie that looks just like him flying around near me.
I did the same thing once with a tiny kitten. He died in my arms, but at least he was warm and fed. 😥
This reminds me of my poor boy. He was a kitten when I found him. Deformed spine, extremely skinny, and covered in bugs. But I did my best to care for him and he grew up. He actually became the fattest cat I owned and he loved caring for other kittens. He would mark them as his own and was very protective of them. Sadly he went missing and haven't seen him in 2 years and I miss him alot.
Dang, I'm so sorry.🙁
And now he has obesity
Shetal Acharya wtf
Aww...
I'm so sorry I know what it feels like when your cat goes missing
Every cat I have ever owned has been a rescue cat. One cat in particular, not only did I rescue her, she rescued me. I suffered from depression and she helped me get through it. She was an awesome cat.
My little princess is FIV+. I knew was when I adopted her. The vet praised me for saving her life. But she has saved me. My depression has lessen and she is a big part of that. I want to get a house so can adopt or foster more FIV+ furballs, if the princess allows it.
Ok
i cann`t read this
@@sadiearrazola7470 ok
Rescued cats are also the cuter ones.
I don’t cry during movies.
But this,
This is real.
YES,your are literally me rn
The mom probably got scared like you said and ran away. Animals really don’t just abandoned their babies unless something happens. Thank you for all you do.
But baby turtles, they are on there own when the egg is laid! They never see their mother when they are a baby!
Many mammals will abandon weaker or smaller babies if they believe they won't live long. Some animals will even cannibalize their smallest babies, purely for the sake of the babies they think have a better chance at survival.
There actually are cases that first time moms will not recognize their kittens and are scared, that happened to my relative whose cat gave birth to a litter of 5. My relative and her boyfriend had to hand feed two of the kittens at first because the mom was so in shock and didn't know what she was doing, she had dragged the kittens around by their umbilical cords and may have killed them. After the 3rd kitten though she calmed down and her maternal instincts kicked in luckily and she was a great mom to them.
My uncle who has 3 dogs had one of his dogs give birth but she abandoned the puppies and the puppies were pretty much adopted by his other dog who fed them and everything
Sometimes young, first-time moms will abandon their babies, but she might possibly have been scared away, as well.
The poor kittens are probaly thinking
"Mommy is that you"
When shes trying to warm them up
f*ck
Dont swear
Dont swear. You razor frisby.
@@zofiasuterski3338 there's a thing called censoring
I say if you find frozen kittens and they're still alive, shove them down your shirt, at the warmest areas of your body... near the armpits or stomach or something. My own hands are always so cold these poor kittens would have turned to ice.
I'm donating $20 to the shelter I foster for in honor of Mink. Thank you for all you do for the little guys.
Thank you so much, that's a thoughtful gesture and I'm sure will help. Much gratitude.
Thank you so much for donating!
This is truly heartbreaking, I have no understanding for people claiming "It's unnatural to neuter cats!!!" who are at the same time not ready to take care of kittens if their cat gets pregnant.
My neighbour doesnt neuter their cats, but they are ready for kittens
Touched by this story? I’m bawling my eyes out
Im gouging mine
Me too 😭😭😭
Thank you for showing the not-so-fun part of rescuing! A lot of people think it’s just lots of snuggles and tiny claw marks. I just lost my own litter of feral premies, and it was really painful. The only one who lasted longer than 24 hours lasted about 5 days. She was born at only 38 grams, and at her time of death I had thankfully gotten her up to 103g.
Glad you were able to do what you did.
Reeym Estelle I’m so sorry about your babies 😞❤️
Reeym Estelle sorry for your loss I know how it feels
Reeym Estelle ur a strong person. You're a big help to all cats. You're a wonderful person.
Reeym Estelle 😭
I like big cats
Itty bitty cats
Cutie kitty cats
In the city cats
I like cute cats
With bow ties
Get the food for them
Let them eat that
I like long fur
I like a clean cat
I don’t descriminate
Gosh I want a cat
@Paul Dixon I agree
@sara Allison aka Miss true Freeman that is very rude
Last line matches me perfectly
@sara Allison aka Miss true Freeman ...what a HATEFUL thing to say to someone expressing their LOVE for cats. Go troll somewhere else. You are not welcome here.
@daisyslime I agree and disagree with you I believe that you have a good heart but I think you should get any cat
I took in a pregnant cat who was a kitten herself, and currently is caring for her 1 week and 6 days
The Tom cat is going to jail
Your an amazing person
Aw
This happened to my best friend the other day the kitten was probably 9 months old and is carrying kittens
The Tom cat is my best friends cat😅 there’s a look alike of the Tom in the litter
I was crying . RIP mink , we love you .
its just a cat
Sara Ball what if u had an animal that died how u feel u would cry!
Sara Ball it's a kitten who never got to feel love! How could u be so heartless
Sunshine The Dank Engine I have that pain when my dog died last year, it was sad and I eventually adapted to life without a dog. Now I have to adapt to having a dog again
Sara Ball Just???!!!
Mink was blessed in his last moments he felt loved badger will miss mink dearly
Mink was a she
Mink was so cute but it broke my heart to see the little kitten go after 2 days of fighting for a life rip Mink ❤️
R.I.P Mink. I'll see you up there someday.
Same
Dang spoiler
R.I.P mink have a great time in kitty heaven
This video has inspired me. I’m a vet and right now I’m taking care of 4 orphan cats and yesterday someone abandoned one newborn in a paper bag. I feel like I have to take action and do something for cats welfare.
Thank you Kitten Lady, you have really inspired me.
WTH??
Somebody put a newborn in a paper bag and abandoned it? I will never be able to wrap my mind around such evil deeds, ever!!!!!!!
In my experience, if a cat births just 1 (or in this case 2) small kitten & then just walks away from it, it’s because she’s pregnant with too many kittens to carry to full term safely. A cat of mine gave birth to 1 premature kitten on the sidewalk outside our house & walked away. She remained pregnant & gave birth to a large litter 2 weeks later. At that time I’d managed to keep Fergus alive, so I rubbed the blood & muck from her birthing nest all over him & waited to see what would happen. She washed him like all the others & he even latched on to her nipple to feed! I was only 13 & I thought my job was done & he’d be fine. Unfortunately he died several days later from malnutrition because I didn’t notice she wasn’t feeding him anymore until it was too late... I LOVED that kitten & I want to cry just telling the story. It isn’t the only time I’ve seen a cat do it but if that’s what happened this time, it IS the first time I’ve seen a cat “selectively abort” 2 kittens.
Edit: I’ll have to donate to something because my own poor health won’t allow me to TNR or volunteer & my cat’s health won’t allow me to foster
Jayne Davis im sooo sorry
bless your kind heart!
That's some interesting information
You're a hero!💖🙌
What a weird and interesting phenomenon. I know sometimes cats and dogs will refuse to care for a runt, but I didn't know they were able to pre-birth some to focus energy on the rest.
Me: *scrolls down into comments*
Comments: “OMG R.I.P MINK”
Me: :0 ;(
Exactly me
I had a feeling, so I scrolled down so I could steel myself ): Poor baby
I read her book and already knew
The artist just knew nothing....
Exactly
It's so amazing seeing how they go from little tiny beans, freezing and quiet.. To meowing and squirming.. Amazing what you do as a foster.
Rest in peace Lil Mink..
Your right
Tiny beans ❤️
My heart is breaking for Mink. May God bless you and shine his light on you.
omg my brother also shines light on his girlfriend
@@neurozenith73 stfu
I had a "Mink" ...
Her name was Mia 😔 Mia made it to 53 days 💔 that was 2 months ago, and I still cry all of the time.
I work now, in HER name!!
* HINDSIGHT *
GOING TO THE TATTOO PARLOR, literally RIGHT AFTER burrying her was not THE best idea. 🤭 I still would have gotten a tattoo, but perhaps the size and placement would have been better thought out.
I follow you on Instagram, so I knew for Mink. That's really sad for kittens that young to die... but I'm glad Mink had the warmth of a real home and of caring people around her, even for a little time. I hope she felt how loved she is.
And Im sure her brother will grow into a beautiful and happy cat and know happiness for both of them.
You are amazing, love you ❤
Thank you for your kind words.
😢
Ilona read my BIG comment at he top!
Ilona i
Ilona sorry that was on accident
My mom is a vet, and there is a feral cat colony about a mile from her work. Her and her coworkers take turns going and feeding them, and they’ve spayed/neutered almost all of the cats. They’re like a big, happy cat family. 😺
Sue Burgess not trying to be rude but feeding dose not help the problem in fact it makes it worse the best thing to do is get them spade and neutered so they can not reproduce
There's a lady where I lived that would take and hide the cages that people put out to catch the feral cats. She said it was not right to catch and spay/neuter the cats. It was horrible. I rescued one of the little guys. He lived for almost a year but had some birth defects. He had the best year possible. All animals should be spayed and neutered. I have now rescued 3 kittens and 3 pups. I will continue doing what I can with the available resources I have. It's not munch but a $2 bag of animal food is better that watching one starve.
@@roxiejaye8982 she said that her mom and the other vet's caught and spay or neutered them.
Until they all die and no more cats...
I had to round up a feral colony that a hoarder had abandoned none were fixed and community had been feeding these hundreds of cats a bag a day poured onto the ground. The property owner threatened to shoot every cat if they weren't removed. Me and many wonderful people took all the cats in and I have a wonderful kitty Charlie Alpha Tango, he's one of my soulmates and he is a wonderful emotional support animal now. We found so many dead kittens all over the property, newborns under everything that didn't make it. It's sad and hard but now those hundreds of cats have forever homes and lives and they're all fixed and happy.
For you mink
I hqve just donated 1500 rupees to a cat-rescue shelter.
Thank you for saving them.
You are a blessed woman.
Somnath Banerjee god bless
I'm a 55 year old man and this video brought tears to my eyes. I have a 9 year old cat that was left on the side of the road with her siblings. Her name is Samantha. God bless you for what you do! 💟
My heart ;~; Cats are precious, little Mink tried his hardest and you did everything you could to make his final moments safe and warm. You're a hero for rescuing these poor kittens.
Wait up you a dog lover and a cat lover now cats and dog are getting along 🐈 🐕
Mink was a girl..
Watching this feeding my 2, 12 day old foster kittens. Remembering my baby foster Champ born premature the only 1 of 6 to live for 2 days, it is heartbreaking and every year I do it again over and over.
You are a hero. Thank you so much.
Kitten Foster Mom is
Seven week ago my husband found a kitten alone and crying, the first thing that went through my mind was that she wasn’t going to make it. She still had her umbilical cord attached and eyes closed she was so tiny and I didn’t know what to do, I got on RUclips to try and find videos of how to care for her and I came across all of your videos. Through this tedious process thanks to you every single stage of her life has been successful 😌. I thank you for all the information and care you give to people like us even if it’s only through a video. I appreciate you and everything you do ❤️
RIP Mink. Our cat is being neutered as I type this. What a beautiful rescurer you are. Thank you for having your heart in the right place.
I hope you hear this enough, but thank you so much for all that you do. Not just for all the cats and kittens, but for all of us that follow you and your work. You've educated me so much in the past couple of years, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. I know it's the same for countless others! ❤️
Thanks for your thoughtful words.
Kitten Lady Just the truth! ❤️
It sure is!!
It sure is
The cat lady I been searching ur videos I need help my cat had premi kitty’s 7-10 days early one has lived I don’t wanna lose her to any tips??? She is under 60grams
I've done my best taking in 3 damaged adult cats, especially because I'm very low income. You bring tears to my eyes. I live in Canada, and this is not the climate for cats, I've seen so many freezing. God bless you. When people take pets they need to spay and neuter, and make a 20 year commitment.
You're a very good person I hope you find luck and happiness ❤
LinkinLex Same.
That's cause they shouldn't be outside in the first place. People are still very ignorant.
No matter how cute a kitten really is, their lives can still be so precious. I feel so sad for those kittens to be born under an oil painting in the freezing cold and being abandoned by their mum.
As much as I would have loved to breed my cats, this reinforces that I made the right decision getting them fixed.
aww ikrr
Thank you! If you would like some kittens try fostering, it’s a great way to have kittens all the time!
Please please fix your cat
Same... Mine is a lovely calico, would've loved her kitten to bits, but one can't keep all of them
OMG! Yeah you did!!!
NOBODY
ANYWHERE
EVER
Should be BREEDING!!!
OMG
Cat lover vs. cat advocate: Beautiful choice of words!
I so wish.i had your info long ago. My worst rescue was when my Husband has to climb a fence and get 4 kittens only hours old. It was 103 degrees and the mom had them in the bucket of leftover concrete. Happily all of them serviced. Even with my small bit of knowledge. Thank you for all you do.
kitten lady: promise you wont cry
me: i promise...
kitten: *talks about how mink died in 2 days and her grief*
me: ..i won't cry.......
zennyuto cries)
Same with me)
You will cry or you are heartless
Lemme guesse u cried
cat gamer I didn’t cry but it’s sad, so that doesn’t mean we’re heartless.
Mink passed feeling cared for, warm, and loved. That is pretty wonderful.
THANK YOU KITTEN LADY FOR SAVING KITTENS LIVES
This brought me to tears's..
When I was only 12 year's old my family owned a bar, Outside the bar beside the dumpster the cook found 2 baby kittens not even a couple hour's old, I was there (It was around noon but night time) I seen them and I wanted to help them I had no idea what to do but I new they would be in better care with me. I toke them home I named them Rocky and Junior. I did everything you see here kept them warm feed them every couple hours had a ever close eye on them...Rocky was a lot smaller and had a hard time eating while junior was bigger and was taking the food a lot easier I was scared for Rocky and Junior but more so Rocky all I wanted was for him to make it through the night. I didn't even sleep much but when finally (I slept for 2 hour's) I woke up and rocky did not make it.. it broke my heart I felt I didn't do enough I tried so hard. Junior made it he became strong and full of life for his little brother who didn't make it. To this day I think of rocky and wish he made it BUT how I have to think about it is I did give him love before he left.
Now I foster kittens and it is the most amazing feeling in the world it is not easy but WORTH IT getting these little fur baby's ready for there forever home is a blessing and I know little rocky is happy with me. I strongly encourage people to rescue or adopt a kitten or adult cat everyone needs a loving home.
FYI-The mother was never seen after the kittens were born even after I toke them with me.
He's your personal guardian angel. That's why you think of him often. 🙏
Almost wasn't going to click on the video because I'm still sad about 3 foster babies I lost to fading kitten syndrome (they never got to nurse from mom so didn't get the colostrum).. it had been almost year but I still think about them and still hurt. I was taking a break from fostering after the heartbreak but got a call a couple months later for 2 kittens needing bottle feeding....of course I couldn't say no. One was practically dead when I got it but I was lucky enough to bring it back from the brink. Thank you for all you do and I'm sorry about Mink... it doesn't matter if you have them for an hour or have them for weeks, it hurts every time you lose one
coyote lady 613 you are right
coyote lady 613 that's how my runt kitten died before he got to my cats nipple his name was uoshie and I cried I'm ten now 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
But I don't foster sadly
coyote lady 613 I'm so sorry about the kittens passing, it always such a tragedy. But with every life lost, there are still lives that can be saved. That's what I tell myself whenever I lose a kitten. I've only lost three in the 4 years that I've been rescuing and fostering kittens and cats, but their memories really stick with you. I'm currently taking a break from fostering at the moment though, I jave my own cat to care for at the moment and have a lot of travel expenses this year. But I plan on getting back into the swing of fostering next year! I still do TNR though to try to keep the neighborhood population under control.
I'm so sorry to hear this :(
I don’t understand why people are disliking the video when she is saving them
The only thing I can remotely rationalize, is they are people who are disliking it because it was sad.
@@CodyRae11 Yup. It's the (usually older), less internet-inclined people who feel weird "liking" the video because they didn't truly "like" it.
@@savethebees2574
I mean so don't do anything at all, right? People never cease to amaze me at their negativity.
@@CodyRae11 Not doing anything is much worse for the video and the channel. The youtube algorithm doesn't actually think of it as "likes = good video, dislikes = bad video", it just looks at it as "engagement = spread video". That's why you shouldn't dislike, for example, dangerous "life hack" videos, because a million people disliking it is exactly the same to the algorithm as a million people liking it - you should just not interact with them at all. So don't worry, it doesn't hurt the channel at all and actually helps the video spread just the same as liking it.
@@titaniumvulpes bummer I really my hoped disliking would hurt them :/
👎🏼
When my cat heard the kitten squeak, he raised he sat up and looked at me so i brought my phone closer to him to see the video
Cute story😍
FelineArcher3 same ive just found her channel and ive been absolutely in love and my cat who is a beautiful tuxedo named dorothy lol shes been watching with me and keeps looking at me cuz the kitten noises
She has witnessed death before shes been made very wise to the world
This video is SO important. I did TNR and raised bottle babies for 10 years. After. Spinal injury, I couldn't continue. But I still preach TNR and try to mentor people on bottle babies as best I can.
Keep up the great work.
Rip Mink.
He did not live long and was small.
But he made a huge imprint in our hearts ♥️.
He came from heaven....
And came back.....
Mink is a girl u idiot!
Ciby Cindy that’s not really the point here. For you commenting this, you’re the real idiot here
SplotchThe SassyShorty uhm well atleast I don’t assume a gender of a kitten
NUR IMAN NADHIRAH BINTI ZAINURIN Moe ye who can make that mistake is that person deaf or something
A landscaper made a post on facebook needing someone to foster four baby kittens, he explained that the homeowner hated cats and instructed him to "get rid of them" he could not wait for the momma to return. My wife and I took up the challenge and we are at day 3 now. Your videos have been such a help! I was so worried they wouldn't survive the first night I didn't sleep. They were not eating and I found out it was cause we weren't stimulating them. I watched your video about that and I think it saved their lives. They are eating alot (and pooping alot too) now. They are very vocal and pur quite a bit. I couldn't bring myself to name them for fear of them dying but now I feel much safer. I will definitely be naming them something mink related. Rest in piece you little angel.
R.I.P
Mink
You had so much ahead of you, but it was your time to go.
You will come back in another life, and be happy. With much love, and respect, have a wonderful after life.
aww she meowed so strongly she was fighting so hard
at least she died loved and cared for
They announcement about spay & neuter towards the end is SOO SOO needed. I'm so sorry 2nd little kitty didn't make it. This is so sad and is completely preventable.
When I heared ''Mink lost her battle'' MY heart stopped for almost 3 seconds,my prayers go to Mink
Same. 😔
I am not crying
@@slametdinatadinata645based
@@slametdinatadinata645that’s disgusting
@@Stocking_Panty_Simp i am so resistant and why are you a simp
I'm 10 so when I grow up I want to be just like you
I’d say go for it! We need more fosters to take care of animals and find them good homes, your following the right path.
Same
Same but i am just 11
Same
Me too, I'm 10and im planning to become a veterinarian or a surgeon, either way I want to help rescue and take care of animals
Comments: RIP Mink
Me: * Sobbing *
AxeHead 45 same
Um who is that..?
@Enkhrel Gerelchuluun Mink is the kitten who passed away :(
@@user-it5vj8nl2w no shit
But which kitten
When I was a kid, my mom always used to rescue kittens. It's heartbreaking when one (or more) of them dies. But at least you tried, and the kitten had a little bit of love before his death.
I rescued two kittens when they were around 1-2 weeks old shivering in cold. It was your videos that actually helped me make them survive. Luckily we were successful in nurturing them and they are healthy and beautiful now 💘❤ thanks to your efforts
Thank you for saving them 🥹🙏🏼🙏🏼
I had the same situation. And had the same anger and same tears (even more, cause I lost both). Here in Italy the situation is so difficult. You said your vet clinics help you with stuff that you need to be a rescuer. Here it's not the same, they can't help you. They do nothing. And for a girl who's still studying and not working is so difficult to be a rescuer... I'll work hard and do my best.
Thank you. We love you ❤
Ille Ille you can be the person that changes that
Skybrine Trust me. I'm trying so hard to change this situation. I take care of all the cats in my street, but the only thing I can do is give them food since vet are too expensive. I'm known as the "vet" of my street, I watch so many videos on RUclips. People abandon cats in my yard because of that. And no one wants a cat in their house, so I prefer them to stay in my yard instead of a stragers' yard. I'm really trying my best...
Ille Ille make a club at school or ask your local scouts
-りぇーど Thank you so much for advices :)
Ille Ille I live in Italy too and you’re right ...the vets never help
Not only did you do everything you could to save the kittens, you spread a very amazing message- to as many people that you could here on RUclips. Keep doing what you do & I hope that lots and lots of people can hear and understand your important and urgent message!!!!!!
You are such a loving person, the world needs many more people like you.
I love the kitten lady.....she is the bestest!!!!
Yes it does I adore you kitten lady you amazing woman xxxxxxxxxx
Bryon Wilson the world doesn’t need people like her
We need to be like her
Its heat breaking to see poor animals suffering everywhere, But its a blessing to have real human and good kind hearted people like you, Please continue
I once took in a new born kitten after a storm, he was wet and really cold, I took care of him the best way I could (I'm not an expert by any mean), I tried, I really tried but he didn't survive the night, I was so devastated, I cried for 2 days just complaining about how unfair life is (sorry if I mispronounced anything)
@PhantomYes i did, but i live in México, and vets in here didn't take "small" cases very seriously, that was like 3 years ago and that has change in my city (thanks god) but at the time they didn't even check him, the told me how to make kitten formula and discharge him like 30 minutos after
Awww, I’m so sorry for your loss.. to say that you’re devastated would be an understatement when your little buddies pass away. The kitten it waiting for your on the rainbow bridge waiting for his papa. You will be reunited in heaven. 💔❤️💔😭🐈🕊 RIP
Carlos VZ Dude, same here, but it was two newborn kittens. Sadly, due to the situations the virus created, they ended up dying in our hands. We were so heartbroken, and also complained how it was unfair, especially to the one we thought was gonna make it. :(
You tried bro , your a good person for that !
He was already sick. 😢 You gave him love. That's all that matters.
I told my parents I had heard a crying under our house and they said it was probably just the neighbors but then I heard scratching under our house and crying and so we looked under the house and we saw a kitten we left her with the mom until we figured out that the mom didn't want her so we basically rescued a cat or actually a kitten she was literally only a few weeks old really adorable a black cat she's grown and she was a lot of work for like for a while like about a week she just crying non-stop but the only time she wasn't crying when she was eating or sleeping but yeah we saved her from freezing to death from dying of hunger thirst and mom wanted nothing to do with her and I'm really happy we got her she was kind of hard to feed but we got through it
"dont worry, that's just the neighbors under the house"
Allie Nordin 🤣
ok but this was painful to read because of there being no full stops or commas
Updateee us
My Domestic Long hair, who was I stray that I rescued from the shelter is also named Echo, she's all black though and has a sister, Winslowe!
I want to recognize Kitten Lady for her amazing skills and fiercely loving heart in all that she does, always! The prospect of survival for kittens like Badger and Mink is very bleak, yet Badger survives because of Kitten Lady. Yes, it is tragic that Mink couldn't make it, yet hopeful for future kittens as it's heartening to see how much good has come in her memory. There are some people who will argue, "That's nature and nature is cruel," but I want to point out that cats and dogs, as we know them, are not wild animals, not even the feral ones. Humans domesticated dogs and cats and therefore, they deserve our care including having them spayed and neutered. If you love and care for a rescued dog and/or cat, thank you!
I have a cat we found her when she was 4 weeks old.
Suffered with eye problems and got cold.
After many days treatment she became a healthy Russian Blue.
Mother cat gave up but i never.
my dad was working at a military base in Illinois and we had gotten roughly 2 feet if not more of snow during the day. Dad went to work driving under a street in one of those hollow spots for patrol. He found two kittens in the snow soaked and freezing both near death. The orange sister was actually better off and was sitting on top of the black sister trying to keep her warm despite them being in a puddle of water surrounded in a mound of snow. My dad took them into the base rushing them under a powerful heating vent trying to get their body temperatures up. After work the orange one ran off going back to their mother and is still with them to this day she is actually expecting soon from what my dad says. My dad fearing for the black kittens life because she had yet to move nor warm up at all drove home texting me frantically to get a heating pad ready along with blankets and a heating bottle. Using both we were able to make her a heated temporary nest. Dad took her to the vet first to see if she could get some fluids. They tried charging us over 1000 dollars just to get her fluids. Seriously should saving a life cost so much? Dad brought her home and I stayed up for over 30 hours having to rub her chest, and keep both the pad and bottle heated up. By noon the next day after dad had work again so I stayed up all night to watch her. She started trying to walk around a bit and I was able to get her to drink some warm water and eat some dry food. I dozed off actually for a half an hour and found her in the bathroom all across the house. She got better despite some slight brain damage she is living to this day celebrating being 7 to 8 months old. And soon will be sprayed. She actually scared my stepmom several times because of how silent she still is to this day.
How are the kittens doing now?
the sister the orange one is actually a mom now but will soon be captured by a shelter or adoption center. she is still in Illinois while I adopted the black one she is doing really well and is almost a year old now.
You really know how to care for a kitten. :) Thanks to u, That kitten isn't suffering.
"We gotta make you live, cause you're gonna be so cute!" 😔 poor mink
What
Parker Murphy it's sad that she said that because mink ended up dying?
I love how she said
“Hi little beans!”
Oh my gosh, yes! That made my heart burst
Mink was a beautiful little panther, thank you for giving her a a caring end and advocating to prevent more stories like hers.
Every little cat needs someone like you in there life
I found a kitten on top of his her dead brother, under a car hood, he still has his umbilical cord still attached, I tried my hardest to get him to live. Watching these videos I really think he didn’t have a change, I also think there are so many things I could have done differently to help him more, he was still crusted with blood. 😩 my heart breaks watching this but knowing my guy passed atleast warm and loved and I could bury him gives me some peace. ❤️❤️
I found a wounded baby bird once, it sucks not knowing you don't know what to do. At least you tried, that's what matters. Thanks for teaching proper care kitten lady!
Did you take him to the vet?? You say *you* tried your hardest, but the thing to do in this situation is keep the kitten warm and seek immediate emergency vet care.
I've had a few kittens crawl different times to far from momma and by the time I found them it was to late I fought a losing battle trying to warm them up and they passed away in my hands
@@brianfoushee3382 same, i was biking then i found a VERY injured bird. But my mom did not allow me to take care of it cause i will get a disease, she said, its mom will find it, she said
I took home a bird that had been attacked by a dog at the park. She didn’t make it through the night, but I’m glad she was warm and cared for in her last hours.
"Ur names will be Tampax and Pearl" lmao 😂😂 that made me laugh out loud even during such a sad moment. R.I.P. Mink,poor baby 😭💔.
HANNAH!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!
I have spent 2021 TNRing.
I neutered the male in the community, literally days too late! As my journey progressed, I learned that he had Fathered several litters! (At LEAST 3) One of the females, had five kittens in my closet. I lost one - and it was devastating!!! (DEVASTATING!!!!)
since then, I have found the four survivors homes, through a foster, and I have homed seven additional kittens I have trapped out here.
I could not have done one day of any of this, without your videos! You have guided me through this journey, and I am so grateful for you!
Me and my ex saved 3 little calico kittens last year that were living in a canal that's close to his house- and took them to a foster, they weren't tiny tiny, but they were little, they were adorable I miss them, I named them Frizzy, Temmie, and Skittles
That’s an amazing thing you did. I also love the names. If I’m not mistaken Temmie is a reference to Undertale
Horseslololool hopefully a reference because that would be cool
Mugelbbub you are a savior, God bless you!😇😇😇
HorsesLololololollol Lololo what
Undertale reference? Also, I’m very glad you saved them.
On 8/3/1998, a neighbors cat gave birth under another neighbors house. I saw Chynna (the mom) when I got home from work around 3 A.M. and she was clearly pregnant. When I left the house to return to work that same day at 4 P.M., Chynna had clearly had the babies.
When the kittens, wherever they were, waa 6 days old, the other neighbor called me. Please come over, there is a problem.
I rounded the corner of their home and I heard the distinct sounds of newborn kittens!
One look at the calico & I instantly knew they were Chynna's babies. The other kitten was a black & white tuxedo.
I told Danny to put them back where he found them. That they were Chynna's and she was probably getting food.
I had had that day off from work and was going to get some mulch at Wal-Mart to do gardening.
As I drove out of the subdivision, I looked to the left to make sure no one was coming and my heart sank...a calico colored body was in the road!! I drove over to the body and saw it was Chynna!!
So instead of mulch, I got bottles, Kitten Formula, goats milk, & baby shampoo.
I returned and went back to where the babies were. I had to give them both baths as they were covered in fleas & sand.
Once they were dried, I mixed bottles and both of them ate.
Since they needed feeding, and besides when they ate, slept, I took them into work with me. Everyone took turns feeding.
I had a (neutered) male Rag Doll cat named Benji who became a surrogate to them. I fed them and he did the rest.
By the time they were 12 weeks, I had them spayed and shots started.
The tuxedo was Samantha & the calico was Isabella!!
They became part of the family!! Sadly, on 12/30/2010, Samantha suffered a major heart attack while playing with her Christmas toys.
Isabella just turned 20 YEARS old in August!!
She cannot jump up on things like she used to, but the sofa is always her favorite spot!!
We are shooting for birthday 21 and then 22!! She is so sweet!!
That’s a sad but beautiful story, it must be hard to have to adjust to changing your lifestyle in order to keep those babies alive but it’s always worth it because they get to live.
Suzie Phillips beautiful story.
I’m sorry to hear that one of them has passed on, you did an amazing job.
I'm sure their momma is watching you from kitty heaven and thankful for taking care of her babies
This is a beautiful story
@@ChariMahariel starclan
not sorry
I have two cats and were both found on the street
Roxy
She was found on the street under my moms car. I don't really know that much about this story cause I was very young. She is a very happy and healthy cat.
Grayson
My moms friend was taking a walk, when she heard small meows. She found out that the meows were coming from a storm drain, luckily workers were close so she told the workers and they got
the cat out and gave it to my moms friend. My moms friend couldn't keep the cat because she had just gotten a dog, so she gave him to my mom. His head was to big for his body, he was so little and skinny.
Now he is a very healthy fat cat.
Those are my stories, thank goodness I have two cats. Mink had a short life but her last moment was the best moment of her life, she passed away warm and loved. What matters most is she wasn't alone when she passed.
R.I.P Mink we loved you.❤
Joss Mireles I have a cat named Roxy too!
@@mikayladore6597 Oh Cool!! Is she/he Gray with stripes??
Joss Mireles yes actually. Do we have to same cat?
Maybe there secretly siblings??
So cute also I had a cat named Roxanne and she was brown and black
I rescued a one week old kitten from the street. If it wasn’t for your videos, I wouldn’t know a thing. Thank you for all that you do. Love your videos!
Hey kittenlady my whole neiborhood saw this video and started do a tnr program we have so many community stray cats that theres a houset that is owned my hundreds of cats. We are working hard to save little lives. Hope you read this and you inspire me so much-love-Becky
Well then you have a real good neighborhood don't you
5 months ago I saved 4 kittens that were about a couple weeks old. They were in a boat without a mother. When we found them it was almost winter and where I live winter is super cold that they wouldn't stand a chance. Now I have 2 kitties and the other 2 are with my cousin❤😀❤
I love her determination, commitment and drive --- not many are as patient can caring as her:)
When im an adult and i can learn the kitten and cat care thing i will be a foster mom for those cats and kittens. I promise. FOR MINK!
Ever since I was young, I've had some comunity cats who I feed. They aren't exactly my pets, but their family has lived with us for lots of generations. Most of them leave, but some stay and have kittens who then grow up,and this is how it's been for a few years. Our most recent cats, and the once we curently have are an old cat and her daughter. The young one has only had 3 litters and she abandoned most of her kittens. The old one however is such a good mother, she's always tried to keep her kittens safe and she has had many many kittens. Since she's always been very small, we never really noticed the problem, but she was emaciated. She was giving all of the nutrients she got to her kids, and since she wasn't eating a lot, she was suffering. After her latest litter, she didn't even had the strenght to meow! This is when I convinced my mom to get her and her daughter neuterd. I knew she would die if I didn't. Only a weak after, this cat looked complitely different!! I have never seen her is such a good shape! She looks like a normal cat her age should!! Every time I see her, I am amazed at how great she looks!! Spaying and neutering cats doesn't only help the kittens but the cats themselves!!! I really hope more people do it!
R.I.P Mink, u had a great impact on everything and everyone. Also, Badger, you will always be our favourite little weirdo!
Dear mink, I know I'm probably over reacting because I never met you but I'm so sorry that your mother ran ff and I'm so sorry that you lost your life. I have a cat and if anything happened to him I would be so sad. Well done for getting that far and I hope you had a lovely life. May your tiny kitten squeals rest in peace.
O had a cat all my life, from the time I came home from the hospital both times, and he died. You are in my heart Jasper. I miss you every day
🙀😿😿😿😿😿🙀
Dido, why am I crying for Mink?! I am actually looking for a cat to adopt now. Hopefully 'Mink' will find me.
I found this video because our cat (who is not fixed and spent time outside) gave birth to surprise kittens. We used to joke about her maybe not being able to get pregnant and that we had been lucky for six years.
This video made me regret that joke so much.
I’m so grateful that she chose to have her babies in our house and is a good mama.
I’m so sad that we lost one of the babies who was born with a defect that MAY have been prevented had we known.
Mama and kittens are getting fixed as soon as they are able.
I’m so grateful for these videos to not only help us with proper care, but to also understand the reality and how we were not being responsible pet owners
hi Hannah, theres a abandoned house down the street from my house and there are 2 kittens who live there. The mother is very young and there have been no traces of the dad. They have been living under the house there whole lives and someone next door to the kittens explained to us how the people who used to live there dumped the cat and just left. The kittens look around 6 weeks old. My sister and I have been feeding them wet food and we put some warm kitten formula in a little bowel. We have called the RSPCA but they can't accept the kittens or mum until they have been tamed. I am 11 years old and you have helped me so much of how to comfort, look after, and make sure kittens are healthy. I may be young but I really want to help. Thanks for 24 likes!!
Hey Vanessa, keep it up. You and your sister doing a great job. Raising kittens is tough but very rewarding!
Vanessa De Luca You're awesome 💜💜
Those kittens are still young enough to be domesticated...please trap them...they will most likely need a Dawn dish soap flea bath...Google it...and their mother needs to be tnr'ed....and to figure out if she is feral or not
thanks so much! that really helped
Lane Crescent thanks! youre awesome too!💖💖👌
When I’m older and financially secure I’m going to foster and help with TNR programs! Your the reason I want to help these kittens so they have a fighting chance! Hannah I wanted to say thank you so much for everything you do for the little guys...your my hero! ❤️
R.i.p lil mink in the heart of the Internet will she be rememberd ❤️❤️❤️ I'm sorry I hope mink is happy where ever she is now
This lady does an amazing job, she should receive everyone's support.
Hello Angela how are you doing today
You are an angel sent from heaven.
Preventing too many kittens beeing born by wild living cats is easy: It's working in my country really well. Every male and female cat which lives free could be brought to a vet, castrated or sterilized for free and after it's healed it's set free again. They can live their live like they're used to but there won't be any new cats born from this. In my city we reduced the free cat's with this method by almost 90%.
Let me guess, Hawaii?
That is FANTASTIC.
Peachinne Hawaii isn't a country or city 🤦🤦
Sadly Veterinarians in America are very expensive. If you take in a stray for Neutering/Spaying you are easily dishing $200
linkLoverAG in Florida it costs about 20$ for a full grown cat to be spayed, and because it was a rescue group 15$ for 4 kittens to be spayed.
I am crying and this was just beautiful, I am so touched and this inspired me to tell my rescue story to one of my baby kitties. Nala is her name, she was found in a grinder just about to slip and get chopped along with her brothers and sisters, one of the workers caught her. She was then token out and put into a box, no one could find her mom, no where. My step dad volunteered to take her home since nobody wanted to. She now is the most playful and bouncing baby kitten ever now at 3-4 months, I think back to the day when she was only 2 weeks. I enjoy what u do and I will do the same as my step dad did in the future
Did her brothers and sisters get chopped up? Because if they did that is so sad
What happened to her siblings!?
Yes, her brothers and sisters were unfortunately unable to safe. They were chopped up, by the time the workers got there, she almost slipped along with them but were luckily able to catch her. I always believe everyone gets a second chance and this was hers although her broke hers and sisters are in heaven and waiting for her but not just yet ❤️