Person Went to Find a Stray Kitten But Saw Many More Cats Needing Her Help

A kind person went to find a stray kitten but saw many more cats needing her help.

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When Louise saw a post about a stray kitten that had wandered onto someone’s porch, she immediately offered to help.

As temperatures continued to drop, the hungry kitten was likely drawn to the porch in search of food and warmth. When Louise arrived, she saw the little calico from the post but was surprised to find several others with her.

“Their rescuer tried to catch them all, but it proved to be quite challenging,” Celine of Chatons Orphelins Montreal shared.

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Louise set up a humane trap in the area and patiently waited until she secured four of the kittens, one by one. Timid and confused, the kittens huddled together in the back of the carrier, seeking solace from each other.

While the rest of the kittens remained hidden, she transported the four to Chatons Orphelins Montreal, where they could receive immediate care.

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Determined to bring them all to safety, she returned to find the remaining kittens. After some time, three little ones slowly emerged from hiding.

“She saw two long-haired kittens and managed to catch them, and then found a calico tabby and scooped her up, too. These three are the same age as the other four, likely from the same litter.”

Latte, Fog, and LavaChatonsOrphelinsMontreal

After being treated for stomach troubles, the kittens were taken into foster care, where they had plenty of food and comfort. “Their foster family weighed them daily to ensure they were making steady gains.”

Their foster mom began socializing them by wrapping them in a blanket like a “burrito.” Gradually, they warmed up to touch and discovered their purr engines.

Lava warmed up to her humansChatonsOrphelinsMontreal

After a few days, the four kittens, Chai, Shakie, Hoji, and Kayu, grew more confident, especially when they realized their humans always came with food.

“Though they’re a bit shy around people, they love to have fun and never miss a chance for group play. They’re all close, especially Chai and Kayu, who are a dynamic duo.”

Chai, Hoji, Shakie, and KayuChatonsOrphelinsMontreal

When the seven kittens were reunited, they immediately hit it off, zooming around the room like little whirlwinds as if they had never been apart.

“Their reunion felt like a little party. They recognized each other right away.”

When the seven kittens were reunited, they recognized each other and hit it off right awayChatonsOrphelinsMontreal

“Shakie the calico is a real purr machine. Kayu has been the most daring from the start. If he trusts you, he’ll start purring the moment you look at him. He’s very close to Chai, who is the shyest of all.”

Chai is making progress every day, slowly learning to trust. She is motivated by food and curious about what Kayu is doing. Hoji is a little rascal, full of energy, and always ready to play with the others.

Shakie, Chai, Kayu, and HojiChatonsOrphelinsMontreal

The three other kittens, Fog, Latte, and Lava, are also thriving. “Fog and Latte are inseparable. If you look for one, you’ll always find the other. They sleep together, groom each other, and eat at the same time.”

“Latte feels reassured when she’s with her brother. She often imitates what he does, and he seeks her out whenever she’s not around.”

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Lava, the inquisitive calico tabby, is more independent. She stays near her siblings while doing her own thing, like inspecting the cubbyhole at the base of the cat tree.

Now that they are indoors, they are running the house like they own it, living each day to the fullest. “They are the lucky ones, who were rescued just in time, right before the first snowfall.”

Lava, Latte, and FogChatonsOrphelinsMontreal

Thanks to the compassionate rescuer and volunteers, they are spending their first New Year warm and safe, sheltered from winter’s chill.

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