One day, a kind man came to his local park to feed stray cats. As he walked around, he noticed a new mom cat lying next to an improvised house made of styrofoam.
He immediately approached her, greeting her with several gentle pet strokes. Noticing several injuries on her head, he decided to help and take her to his home, along with her kittens.
However, some local community members objected to him removing the feline family.
So the man decided to keep visiting them every day, bringing along some food and fresh water.
adult cat laying down
The man followed through with his plan, returning every morning to feed the brave mama cat so she could be strong for her little ones.
Each time, he would pick a large leaf from a nearby tree and make a clean ‘bowl’ ensuring the food wouldn’t touch the dirty ground.
While the mom ate, the man cleaned the plastic bowl where her water was kept and replaced the muddy water with fresh, so she could drink after her meal.
stray cat eating
The kind man also made sure her three kittens were in good condition.
Seeing them plump and thriving filled him with immense pride for his new feline friend, who had done an amazing job of caring for them under such harsh conditions.
The cat allowed him to examine her kittens, trusting him completely.
Yet, the idea of rescuing them lingered in the man’s mind; he was convinced that the local community would eventually allow him to take them to a safer place.
cat in river
On the brink of the third day, heavy rain fell, flooding almost the entire neighborhood.
Concerned for the little feline family, the kind man rushed to the park, only to be confronted with his worst fear.
The park was completely flooded, looking like a giant pool of muddy rainwater!
As he began devising a rescue plan and searching for the cat and her kittens, he saw something that left him speechless…
mother cat saving a kitten
Swimming through the deep and muddy flood water was the mom cat, carrying one of her kittens in her mouth!
The man was stunned by this furry heroine; he couldn’t believe how strong and brave his feline friend was.
As she made her way to the park’s gate, the man approached her and gently took the kitten from her mouth.
Initially hesitant, the cat feared the man would steal her baby, but she soon recognized his good intentions, remembering he was someone she could trust.
vet kittens sleeping
As the man wrapped the soaked kitten in a warm blanket to dry off, he heard faint cries nearby.
Following the tiny pleas for help, he soon found the second kitten, whom the brave mom had already rescued earlier that day.
After placing this kitten in the blanket with its sibling, the man searched for the cat’s styrofoam home, surprised to find it still afloat.
Navigating through the flooded park, the kind man reached the makeshift shelter, taking the third kitten out and bringing it safely to the shore.
mother cat and kittens
Once he made sure the mom and her three kittens were alive, nothing could stop the man from taking them with him.
He knew that if he wanted the cats to survive and have a good life, he’d have to go against the community’s objection and take them home regardless of what they said.
So, he brought a cat carrier, placed all three kittens inside along with their mom, and took them home, far away from the park they used to call home.
mother cat feeding a kittens
Back at his home, the man completely dried the kittens and their mother, then offered the mother cat a hearty meal so she could nurse her babies.
He later took the entire feline family to a local vet who examined them and found them to be completely healthy!
After the much-needed vet visit, he brought them back home, where they could enjoy the rest of their lives in comfort.
mother cat and kittens laying down
a better life.
I hope the kittens grow into happy, healthy adult cats, with their brave mom proudly watching over them.