A cat started to open up when she realized her six look-alike kittens were in the best hands.
A tuxedo cat and her litter of six were brought into a shelter in Wichita, KS, desperately needing rescue. Heidi Shoemaker of Foster Kitten Mama (in CO) learned about their situation and rushed to help.
She took the family of seven into her care and provided a comfortable space for the cat to raise her kittens. With six hungry mouths to feed, the mother cat named Taylor was protective of her babies and worked tirelessly around the clock.
“She was very timid and tired, but such a sweet girl. She fed her babies all day long,” Heidi shared with Love Meow.
Slowly but surely, Taylor warmed up to her people when she realized her kittens were safe. She was extremely attentive to her littles and showered them with all the love in the world.
Knowing that she no longer had to fend for their safety, Taylor began to relax in her comfy, warm nest, and enjoy the amenities that came with it. She allowed her people to handle her precious babies as a sign of trust.
“At this age, kittens don’t want to be away from their mama even for a second, but these little ones just gazed at us with the sweetest eyes when we held them.”
The kittens came down with some stomach issues and had to be treated and bathed. Thanks to the timely rescue, they were able to get the medical care they needed.
Heidi worked alongside mama Taylor to ensure that the kittens were on track to a full recovery while Taylor kept them fed and adored, day in and day out.
“She has been such a good mama, soft, attentive and gentle. She’s never pushy or jumpy, and has an amazing spirit about her,” Heidi told Love Meow.
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