04/10/2026
This Week’s Celebration 🐾
We interrupted a kitten-napping—in the best way possible—and successfully trapped mom and reunited the whole family. Truly the perfect outcome for everyone. ❤️
Unfortunately, this situation happens all the time…
A well-intentioned person finds newborn kittens, doesn’t see a mom, and feels they need to “save” them. The kittens get taken home, a bottle feeder is found, and it feels like a success.
But the reality is tough:
Those babies have a much lower chance of survival being bottle-fed by humans than they do staying with their mom. And meanwhile, mom will be pregnant again in just a couple of months… starting the cycle all over again.
This week, the stars aligned—and we were able to do it the right way.
When our volunteer heard about a group of 1–2 day old kittens found in a store’s garden center, she jumped into action. With permission from the store and help from the finder, the kittens were safely returned to the exact spot they were found.
We set up a humane trap, using the kittens (safely contained) to guide mom back to them.
And then—we waited.
Because mom cats don’t just run straight into a trap. She has to circle, watch, and make sure it’s safe before going to her babies.
But time and time again, their instinct wins. 💕
Once mom was safely trapped, the little family was set up together in a quiet and secure space where she can raise her babies—giving them the best possible chance at survival.
Here’s what happens next:
✨ Kittens will grow up with their mom
✨ They’ll be fixed and adopted into loving homes
✨ Mom will be spayed, ear tipped, and returned to her outdoor home
✨ No more litters.
And here’s the best part—you might be surprised how doable this actually is.
If you ever find newborn kittens:
👉 Don’t assume they’re abandoned
👉 Give mom a chance to come back
👉 Reach out for help—we’re always here to guide you
Good intentions save lives, but the right actions save even more. 🐾
