Something shocking happened on the way to the shelter …
A Miracle in the Woods: Rescued Mama Cats and Kittens Get a Second Chance
A few weeks ago, a woman walking her dog in Rome, Georgia, had no idea that a simple stroll would lead to a life-changing discovery. Her dog, acting unusually agitated, soon led her to a startling sound: the faint cries of kittens.
Concerned, she ventured into the woods, where she found a cardboard box tucked away. Inside, she discovered five tiny kittens huddled together, vulnerable and alone.
As she tried to make sense of what she had found, the situation grew even more surprising. Two adult cats appeared: one was clearly the kittens’ mother, and the other was heavily pregnant.
Luckily, the woman’s brother, Ricky, was a volunteer at Floyd Felines, a local cat rescue organization. The two of them quickly sprang into action, carefully transporting the mother cats and kittens into their car to get them to safety.
On the way to the shelter, something extraordinary happened: the pregnant cat began giving birth.
“The minute they put her into a laundry basket with a blanket, I guess she felt safe enough to have her babies,” explained Emily, a volunteer at Floyd Felines.
By the time they arrived, two kittens had already been born. Not long after, two more followed. The volunteers were stunned by how quickly everything unfolded but felt relieved that the cat had found a safe space to welcome her new family.
Meanwhile, the other mama cat—who had been alone, caring for her newborns—was understandably exhausted. She was emaciated and ravenous, but after devouring three cans of wet food, she began to feel a bit better.
“She was skin and bones and ravenous,” Emily added.
Unfortunately, rescues like this are all too common for Floyd Felines, especially in the warm Southeast, where cats often have up to five litters of kittens in a year. As a result, the rescue team focuses heavily on spaying and neutering cats to reduce the overwhelming number of homeless kittens.
“We promise every mom that comes into our shelter that this is her last litter,” Chrissy, another volunteer at Floyd Felines, shared.
The two mama cats, named Phyllis and Mary Kate, are now relaxing and recovering at the shelter. Once their babies grow big enough, they’ll be vaccinated, spayed, and ready for adoption.
It’s a miracle that these 11 cats—who were abandoned in the woods—were found in time. Thanks to the quick action of kind-hearted individuals and the dedicated team at Floyd Felines, these precious animals are now on their way to happy, safe futures.