Kittens Abandoned Under Oil Painting

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  • @rika8484
    @rika8484 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6793

    Hey, what's the best way to get into TNR? Are there traps you can buy yourself to do it or do you need to find a local organization?

    • @CommanderWiggins
      @CommanderWiggins 6 ปีที่แล้ว +449

      Usually a local shelter or rescue organization will be the best place to start, as they already have programs in place which will make things easier.

    • @KittenLady
      @KittenLady  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1383

      I'd recommend hopping on google and seeing if anyone in your area already has a TNR program you can participate in. If they don't, you can still do it -- you just need to get traps and find a vet who will help. If you scroll to the end of the video, I put up two videos on the end screen that will help you learn more.

    • @Danielle26ification
      @Danielle26ification 6 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      Kitten Lady Thanks so much!!

    • @katelillo1932
      @katelillo1932 6 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      You can purchase traps; I purchased mine at “tractor supply” for about $30. Most areas have low or no cost spay clinics for community cats; check with the local city run shelter and they should be able to point you in the right direction :)

    • @ImpshWhimsical31
      @ImpshWhimsical31 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Researching local shelters and following them on social media, i.e. facebook is a good way to be updated on ways to help including tnr. In my experience I've seen quite a few shelters reach out this way.

  • @SaintCharlos
    @SaintCharlos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3829

    _You're right. Rescues aren't about cuteness._
    _They're about love, empathy, and compassion._

    • @queenbee6754
      @queenbee6754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      And patience. Lots of it. And also heart break

    • @Starlight-kv7cd
      @Starlight-kv7cd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      It’s also about just helping kittens

    • @SIPEROTH
      @SIPEROTH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It is also about cuteness. That is why she is helping kittens and not cockroaches.

    • @randomnobody660
      @randomnobody660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      there are plenty of animals to whom we do not extend love, empathy, and compassion thou. Many of whom need/deserve it much more, both in terms of how desperate they need help, and in terms of their importance to the environment.
      Caring for animals can be admirable, and there's nothing wrong with working with certain animals because of passion. However cats are not a native species in NA nor are they endangered or even threatened in any way. We let many native species die and fail/are failing to save many more from extinction, yet we spend a disproportional amount of resources rescuing cats.
      Cat rescue is all about cuteness. That's ok, but please don't lie to yourselves.

    • @spacecat3198
      @spacecat3198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think most people know this though.

  • @Pieceofchocolate1
    @Pieceofchocolate1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4204

    even if little mink didn’t make it, she felt loved and cared for in her final moments. she didn’t die cold and suffering, she was safe and warm ❤️

    • @katelynnewton1699
      @katelynnewton1699 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Griffen Kogarashi I don’t cry and and I’m crying

    • @byebyefyoa
      @byebyefyoa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I know that Mink was well loved but died😭😿

    • @ttjagwing3057
      @ttjagwing3057 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Rip tampex

    • @reefcovery
      @reefcovery 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ttjagwing3057 why

    • @kimbya
      @kimbya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes

  • @VictoryPlaysYT
    @VictoryPlaysYT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6870

    When she said “Mink lost the battle”
    my heart just sank...
    R.I.P Mink...

    • @jakelincastillo7983
      @jakelincastillo7983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      VictoryPlays mine did too 😫😭😭

    • @stefaniairimia8129
      @stefaniairimia8129 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      I cried...I thought he would do it!😭😭😭😭

    • @boredmason9678
      @boredmason9678 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      I am in the car and I just want to cry so so badly....
      R.I.P Mink...

    • @Onyxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
      @Onyxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I started crying 😭

    • @diefakeonceler
      @diefakeonceler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Hopefully he's in a better place :(((

  • @joycejenkins0502
    @joycejenkins0502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +729

    I found this video, as I was sitting here, crying over my little Reggie. Reggie was found in a yard, with his placenta still attached, and no momma in site. I took him on, to do whatever I could to save him. At 80 grams, I knew it was just about hopeless. I trudged on, feeding, grooming, warming and mostly praying. We made it together for three days, but alas, it wasn’t meant to be. Reggie passed, in my home, warm and loved. He is now resting underneath my lilac, where he will be remembered, and will always hold a special place in my heart. I will continue to rescue and foster, in Reggies memory. Maybe next time, I will have a victory. Godspeed Reggie.

    • @aautumn733
      @aautumn733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Maybe you can contact a local TNR group. Have them help the cats in the neighborhood where your baby was found. Preventing any other kittens from suffering that fate would be a great way to honor his life.
      I'm sorry for your loss. You are right that at least he was with someone that cared and did their best for him. That would be a more peaceful passing than cold and alone on the street. Thank you for being there for him.

    • @danielappleton728
      @danielappleton728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I'm so sorry to here your loss but u did everything you could in my eyes you have a heart of gold

    • @LolaClo
      @LolaClo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’m so sorry for your loss. Like you said, at least he knew love and care before leaving this world. At least he didn’t die in absolute abandonment. I too rescue and no matter if I’ve had them for 3 hours, 3 days or 3 months, I ball my eyes out if I lose it. Absolutely heartbreaking. Behind every stray or suffering animal, there’s an irresponsible human. Godspeed Reggie. You found a wonderful human to help you cross the rainbow bridge.

    • @nay3liduhhh
      @nay3liduhhh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I literally just went through this last night! I also had my kitten for 3 days and loved it and cared for it the most I could but unfortunately he did not make it. I balled my eyes out. I wanted him to live a great life and see the world but that was not possible. I found it abandoned in a parking lot with his siblings out in the cold. They all were 2-3 weeks but he looked about one week old 💔 I too, fed it, made sure he was warm and taken care of, most importantly I gave it my entire love. My poor angel is resting in heaven now 👼🏻🙏🏼❤️😭 I am left broken but I did what I could 🥹

    • @neckbackcripplinganxietyattack
      @neckbackcripplinganxietyattack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So sorry you lost him. He was loved in his last moments and he knew it

  • @FARSIKATZ
    @FARSIKATZ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3203

    “Don’t just be a cat lover, be a cat advocate”
    Could not of said that better myself!

    • @e4831
      @e4831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      R I P Mink I will always remember you!

    • @davelindstrom6005
      @davelindstrom6005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "Could not HAVE!" or "Could not've!" NOT "Could not OF!" Learn to speak and type in English, you fool!

    • @CER0MI
      @CER0MI 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What the heck I read that the second she said it

    • @CER0MI
      @CER0MI 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@davelindstrom6005 Jesus christ, I don't think this is the appropriate video to be bashing someone for their grammar.

    • @kittyvibritannia4078
      @kittyvibritannia4078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CER0MI lol true

  • @kolmenoitaayeet
    @kolmenoitaayeet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4768

    I think cats get looked-over a lot. If a dog is running around outside, people are a lot more likely to think that the dog needs to be caught, taken care of, spayed or neutered...but with cats, a lot of people think that they're outside animals anyways and don't need to be taken care of. It's unfortunate :/

    • @PrettyH8Mach1n3
      @PrettyH8Mach1n3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +218

      Yes. Exactly. We should try to make sure we keep them indoors and change the culture surrounding them.

    • @snug_as_a_bug
      @snug_as_a_bug 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      @@PrettyH8Mach1n3 no no noooo cat need to go outside.

    • @PrettyH8Mach1n3
      @PrettyH8Mach1n3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +295

      @@snug_as_a_bug no they don't. They can have fulfilling and fun lives indoors. They won't hurt wildlife and contribute to the decline of native species.

    • @snug_as_a_bug
      @snug_as_a_bug 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      @@PrettyH8Mach1n3 would you lock your child indoors? your dog indoors? would you tie a birds wings together so it cant fly? i hope the answer is no. to lock a cat indoors is denying it its freedom and is extremely cruel

    • @PrettyH8Mach1n3
      @PrettyH8Mach1n3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +331

      @@snug_as_a_bug its not the same. Dogs and small children are typically supervised. Older children are expected to have the intellectual capacity to make rational decisions, and parents can get in trouble for neglectful behavior if they get hurt. Dogs might be let out in protected, enclosed areas, but outside of that they are expected to have leashes. If they escape, they are tracked down with fervor and caught. This is not so with cats which are often left unsupervised, not relegated to an enclosed area and allowed to get hurt or that are allowed to hurt other things. They don't have the capacity to consider if what they're doing is right or wrong and dont make the best judgements of what is safe. A counter would be "do you allow your children to play in potentially dangerous places unsupervised?"Appeals to things like freedom should only hold so much weight when there are other factors.

  • @averykayleighbff5827
    @averykayleighbff5827 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1287

    Is it just me or is this women a kitten hero just think about how many kittens would die or be euthanized without her so thank you kitten lady

    • @ariellegreenstone6165
      @ariellegreenstone6165 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Avery Kayleigh BFF 😩💖 she’s so amazing

    • @aslmad1
      @aslmad1 ปีที่แล้ว

      So what? The world doesn’t need more cats

    • @tweenytwinkies
      @tweenytwinkies 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@aslmad1that’s what she’s doing??? She’s helping cats and spaying and neutering cats to PREVENT further breeding of homeless cats.

  • @KM-pm6qe
    @KM-pm6qe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +810

    I’m so sad, frustrated, and angry with people in my community whose attitude is “why should I have to neuter my male cat? If other people’s female cats get pregnant, that’s THEIR problem/responsibility, not mine.” I just want to shake them until they understand.

    • @vilma3502
      @vilma3502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

      I remember having a conversation once with a friend who had a daughter of 12 (who had just started menstrating). She was considering putting her on contraception pills and commented how lucky I was to have a son. Baffled I asked her how she came to that conclusion??? She replied that, basically the son doesn't have any obligations!! I have found some people seem to have the same reasoning with animals. Humans never cease to amaze or anger me.

    • @harmonicaveronica
      @harmonicaveronica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      But it is their problem, because if nothing else their car will be more likely to be a territorial asshole. Neutered and spayed cats behave better, in addition to not making new unwanted kittens

    • @Julia_Mwa
      @Julia_Mwa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      It’s the fault of both the cats owners as well,
      The females owner, for not neutering the female,
      And the males owner, for not neutering the male,
      And if you really don’t want to neuter your cat (which you always should) then keep it inside, which you should do anyways

    • @sunflowersand12
      @sunflowersand12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@Julia_Mwa yes and even if u keep your cat inside, they’ll be in heat which their attitude will change to being more moody.

    • @alexandreleite2541
      @alexandreleite2541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Why your 🐈 isn't fixed/neutered?? Male or female, the responsibility is the same.

  • @JaneDoe-yy6hs
    @JaneDoe-yy6hs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +669

    RIP Mink.
    A short life but a big legacy.

  • @kayleegibson1866
    @kayleegibson1866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1680

    The poor kittens are probaly thinking
    "Mommy is that you"
    When shes trying to warm them up

    • @bumblebeagan
      @bumblebeagan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      f*ck

    • @zofiasuterski3338
      @zofiasuterski3338 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dont swear

    • @zofiasuterski3338
      @zofiasuterski3338 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dont swear. You razor frisby.

    • @bumblebeagan
      @bumblebeagan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@zofiasuterski3338 there's a thing called censoring

    • @79meh
      @79meh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      I say if you find frozen kittens and they're still alive, shove them down your shirt, at the warmest areas of your body... near the armpits or stomach or something. My own hands are always so cold these poor kittens would have turned to ice.

  • @dumpsterracoon9920
    @dumpsterracoon9920 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1748

    R.I.P Mink
    She may have been small, she may not have lived for long,
    but she made an imprint, a lasting difference in this world.
    Your legacy lives on, Mink. Those who knew and know
    of you will never forget what you taught us.

    • @sovietinspector5390
      @sovietinspector5390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wat? ¿

    • @jeffj2495
      @jeffj2495 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      11:54 she announced that sweet Mink kitty did not live. R.I.P. Mink kitty.

    • @Bambi_bun
      @Bambi_bun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jeffj2495 I came for shrek memes and ended up on this vid crying my eyes out.

    • @dicksonwickramarathna2939
      @dicksonwickramarathna2939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am so sorry for mink

    • @dicksonwickramarathna2939
      @dicksonwickramarathna2939 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sovietinspector5390 yes

  • @unnamedvisitor1649
    @unnamedvisitor1649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +500

    The hard part of rescue is realizing you can't always save them. Sometimes all you can do is grant them dignity in their death and help them feel loved.

    • @AlexanderMason1
      @AlexanderMason1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sorry but there is literally NO dignity in dying whatsoever.

    • @soufbayshawty
      @soufbayshawty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@AlexanderMason1 Death is a natural part of the cycle of life, why run? Why is it undignified to die?

    • @AlexanderMason1
      @AlexanderMason1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@soufbayshawty when did I say you should run? Stop trying to sound deep. There is no dignity in a natural death. None whatsoever. Dying slowly and miserably, pooping and peeing yourself nonstop, struggling to breathe and who knows what else while someone you may or may not know has to clean you up because you can’t even move or get up is NOT dignified in anyway.

    • @joanmjames2495
      @joanmjames2495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, and just doing that is doing a lot.

    • @sarinabina5487
      @sarinabina5487 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexanderMason1 ok nihilist

  • @coloradorose8559
    @coloradorose8559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1227

    This reminds me of my poor boy. He was a kitten when I found him. Deformed spine, extremely skinny, and covered in bugs. But I did my best to care for him and he grew up. He actually became the fattest cat I owned and he loved caring for other kittens. He would mark them as his own and was very protective of them. Sadly he went missing and haven't seen him in 2 years and I miss him alot.

  • @dflaming1371
    @dflaming1371 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1179

    I once tried to save a seabird with a broken leg, Murr died before the clinic opened the next morning, but I slept with him warm and dry on my belly, he was so sweet, and I shudder thinking if he had gone through that alone on the cold, rainy beach. Always try, even if all you can offer them are their last hours warm.

    • @kirsty4martin
      @kirsty4martin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Awww i tried rescued a crow but he or she died before we got to the vets. Died in my arms. So sad. Still remember that day like it was yesterday.... awful

    • @shahsoftinc.2459
      @shahsoftinc.2459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      😭

    • @JesterEnthusiast
      @JesterEnthusiast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Dflaming 1 I hade a guinea pig called scruff she was a runt.....she was tiny and thin so we got her! She got better but durin the night there was pain ridden squeaks from her so I held her hugging her but then she just...fell over I was terrified and ran to my mom and we wrapped her in a warm dry towel and hugged her and I held her and kept her warm in my bed and pet her but...she died in my arms without me knowing. We have her a nice burial and that was it..my other guinea pig was alone now so the same day we got a New Guinea pig so toffee wouldn’t be alone again

    • @atlaskanik
      @atlaskanik 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I rescued a Magpie with a broken wing. We found him at the start of school and every break we ran down to the same spot and checked on him. At the end of the day, I literally ran to the same place to rescue him. By the time my mum got back, she was ready to call the police and call me in missing. As I turned the corner, she was frantic. I told her about the poor thing and we took him to the vet, who told us it was a fracture. They took him off of us and told us they’d do everything in their power to help him. He was probably put down side broken wings are a bad sign and difficult to recover from, but I could swear I see a magpie that looks just like him flying around near me.

    • @therealtulip
      @therealtulip 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I did the same thing once with a tiny kitten. He died in my arms, but at least he was warm and fed. 😥

  • @lynnstevens6339
    @lynnstevens6339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +580

    Every cat I have ever owned has been a rescue cat. One cat in particular, not only did I rescue her, she rescued me. I suffered from depression and she helped me get through it. She was an awesome cat.

    • @emmacobb591
      @emmacobb591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      My little princess is FIV+. I knew was when I adopted her. The vet praised me for saving her life. But she has saved me. My depression has lessen and she is a big part of that. I want to get a house so can adopt or foster more FIV+ furballs, if the princess allows it.

    • @sarahharman9879
      @sarahharman9879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ok

    • @sadiearrazola7470
      @sadiearrazola7470 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i cann`t read this

    • @sarahharman9879
      @sarahharman9879 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sadiearrazola7470 ok

    • @annahs.channel
      @annahs.channel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rescued cats are also the cuter ones.

  • @noctuiddawn
    @noctuiddawn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    I don’t cry during movies.
    But this,
    This is real.

  • @marilynsummit1764
    @marilynsummit1764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1010

    The mom probably got scared like you said and ran away. Animals really don’t just abandoned their babies unless something happens. Thank you for all you do.

    • @-willow-3320
      @-willow-3320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      But baby turtles, they are on there own when the egg is laid! They never see their mother when they are a baby!

    • @GoddoDoggo
      @GoddoDoggo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Many mammals will abandon weaker or smaller babies if they believe they won't live long. Some animals will even cannibalize their smallest babies, purely for the sake of the babies they think have a better chance at survival.

    • @ShieniLicksOnLemons
      @ShieniLicksOnLemons 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      There actually are cases that first time moms will not recognize their kittens and are scared, that happened to my relative whose cat gave birth to a litter of 5. My relative and her boyfriend had to hand feed two of the kittens at first because the mom was so in shock and didn't know what she was doing, she had dragged the kittens around by their umbilical cords and may have killed them. After the 3rd kitten though she calmed down and her maternal instincts kicked in luckily and she was a great mom to them.

    • @KipTM
      @KipTM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My uncle who has 3 dogs had one of his dogs give birth but she abandoned the puppies and the puppies were pretty much adopted by his other dog who fed them and everything

    • @kimmoraes
      @kimmoraes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Sometimes young, first-time moms will abandon their babies, but she might possibly have been scared away, as well.

  • @SuperShebaJr
    @SuperShebaJr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    I'm donating $20 to the shelter I foster for in honor of Mink. Thank you for all you do for the little guys.

    • @KittenLady
      @KittenLady  6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Thank you so much, that's a thoughtful gesture and I'm sure will help. Much gratitude.

    • @francescomanzo3939
      @francescomanzo3939 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you so much for donating!

  • @nostalgiagatuna
    @nostalgiagatuna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    Touched by this story? I’m bawling my eyes out

  • @karmillaschreger6546
    @karmillaschreger6546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    This is truly heartbreaking, I have no understanding for people claiming "It's unnatural to neuter cats!!!" who are at the same time not ready to take care of kittens if their cat gets pregnant.

    • @slametdinatadinata645
      @slametdinatadinata645 ปีที่แล้ว

      My neighbour doesnt neuter their cats, but they are ready for kittens

  • @nicoleswanson4128
    @nicoleswanson4128 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2448

    Thank you for showing the not-so-fun part of rescuing! A lot of people think it’s just lots of snuggles and tiny claw marks. I just lost my own litter of feral premies, and it was really painful. The only one who lasted longer than 24 hours lasted about 5 days. She was born at only 38 grams, and at her time of death I had thankfully gotten her up to 103g.

    • @carmelcandy6286
      @carmelcandy6286 6 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Glad you were able to do what you did.

    • @katelillo1932
      @katelillo1932 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Reeym Estelle I’m so sorry about your babies 😞❤️

    • @susanthomas1751
      @susanthomas1751 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Reeym Estelle sorry for your loss I know how it feels

    • @togthetruth
      @togthetruth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Reeym Estelle ur a strong person. You're a big help to all cats. You're a wonderful person.

    • @hailey9758
      @hailey9758 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Reeym Estelle 😭

  • @Ken-bs3lx
    @Ken-bs3lx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    Mink was so cute but it broke my heart to see the little kitten go after 2 days of fighting for a life rip Mink ❤️

    • @e4831
      @e4831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      R.I.P Mink. I'll see you up there someday.

    • @littlelemon3465
      @littlelemon3465 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @motiemo
      @motiemo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dang spoiler

    • @crystaljohnson6589
      @crystaljohnson6589 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      R.I.P mink have a great time in kitty heaven

  • @jaynedavis3388
    @jaynedavis3388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +409

    In my experience, if a cat births just 1 (or in this case 2) small kitten & then just walks away from it, it’s because she’s pregnant with too many kittens to carry to full term safely. A cat of mine gave birth to 1 premature kitten on the sidewalk outside our house & walked away. She remained pregnant & gave birth to a large litter 2 weeks later. At that time I’d managed to keep Fergus alive, so I rubbed the blood & muck from her birthing nest all over him & waited to see what would happen. She washed him like all the others & he even latched on to her nipple to feed! I was only 13 & I thought my job was done & he’d be fine. Unfortunately he died several days later from malnutrition because I didn’t notice she wasn’t feeding him anymore until it was too late... I LOVED that kitten & I want to cry just telling the story. It isn’t the only time I’ve seen a cat do it but if that’s what happened this time, it IS the first time I’ve seen a cat “selectively abort” 2 kittens.
    Edit: I’ll have to donate to something because my own poor health won’t allow me to TNR or volunteer & my cat’s health won’t allow me to foster

    • @emma818
      @emma818 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Jayne Davis im sooo sorry

    • @mariaadele7313
      @mariaadele7313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      bless your kind heart!

    • @ampainfact
      @ampainfact 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That's some interesting information

    • @youdontsay2246
      @youdontsay2246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're a hero!💖🙌

    • @TheKinseth
      @TheKinseth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      What a weird and interesting phenomenon. I know sometimes cats and dogs will refuse to care for a runt, but I didn't know they were able to pre-birth some to focus energy on the rest.

  • @anonymous_ins0mniac
    @anonymous_ins0mniac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +820

    I took in a pregnant cat who was a kitten herself, and currently is caring for her 1 week and 6 days

    • @justenzo6342
      @justenzo6342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      The Tom cat is going to jail

    • @laurenmpage2683
      @laurenmpage2683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Your an amazing person

    • @paigekeenor13
      @paigekeenor13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aw

    • @madm2093
      @madm2093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      This happened to my best friend the other day the kitten was probably 9 months old and is carrying kittens

    • @anonymous_ins0mniac
      @anonymous_ins0mniac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The Tom cat is my best friends cat😅 there’s a look alike of the Tom in the litter

  • @erenyoghurt997
    @erenyoghurt997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1628

    I like big cats
    Itty bitty cats
    Cutie kitty cats
    In the city cats
    I like cute cats
    With bow ties
    Get the food for them
    Let them eat that
    I like long fur
    I like a clean cat
    I don’t descriminate
    Gosh I want a cat

    • @co0lbe4ns93
      @co0lbe4ns93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @Paul Dixon I agree

    • @co0lbe4ns93
      @co0lbe4ns93 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @sara Allison aka Miss true Freeman that is very rude

    • @amreenabdulkarim5558
      @amreenabdulkarim5558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Last line matches me perfectly

    • @xSTARR999
      @xSTARR999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      @sara Allison aka Miss true Freeman ...what a HATEFUL thing to say to someone expressing their LOVE for cats. Go troll somewhere else. You are not welcome here.

    • @squidle7812
      @squidle7812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @daisyslime I agree and disagree with you I believe that you have a good heart but I think you should get any cat

  • @katie-ut5mq
    @katie-ut5mq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +571

    I was crying . RIP mink , we love you .

    • @saraball5977
      @saraball5977 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its just a cat

    • @thisaint.dionne
      @thisaint.dionne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Sara Ball what if u had an animal that died how u feel u would cry!

    • @kendra1761
      @kendra1761 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Sara Ball it's a kitten who never got to feel love! How could u be so heartless

    • @akitherandom2111
      @akitherandom2111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sunshine The Dank Engine I have that pain when my dog died last year, it was sad and I eventually adapted to life without a dog. Now I have to adapt to having a dog again

    • @hnibuns
      @hnibuns 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sara Ball Just???!!!

  • @hannahwalters9202
    @hannahwalters9202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +281

    Mink was blessed in his last moments he felt loved badger will miss mink dearly

  • @Rodrigo-jj9zr
    @Rodrigo-jj9zr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    This video has inspired me. I’m a vet and right now I’m taking care of 4 orphan cats and yesterday someone abandoned one newborn in a paper bag. I feel like I have to take action and do something for cats welfare.
    Thank you Kitten Lady, you have really inspired me.

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      WTH??
      Somebody put a newborn in a paper bag and abandoned it? I will never be able to wrap my mind around such evil deeds, ever!!!!!!!

  • @simply.s1r1
    @simply.s1r1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +801

    I'm 10 so when I grow up I want to be just like you

    • @pimpdaddypayne8170
      @pimpdaddypayne8170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      I’d say go for it! We need more fosters to take care of animals and find them good homes, your following the right path.

    • @kester.bella69
      @kester.bella69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same

    • @jeonjishooked7215
      @jeonjishooked7215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Same but i am just 11

    • @aliceduanra7539
      @aliceduanra7539 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same

    • @wilfredoagustin700
      @wilfredoagustin700 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Me too, I'm 10and im planning to become a veterinarian or a surgeon, either way I want to help rescue and take care of animals

  • @ciekawehistorietv
    @ciekawehistorietv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +559

    I simply dont understand how someone can give a thumb down here. Anyway - wanted to say thank you to Lady K, thanks to your videos I managed to save little kittens and they are now 4 weeks old healthy, fat kittens. And we are stepping up and spraying cats in our surroundings.

    • @chloec.8077
      @chloec.8077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ciekawehistorie Awww god job I hope you’re fur balls will be happy and healthy

    • @murjanipeterson9825
      @murjanipeterson9825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🧡🧡🧡

    • @ltsgarage7780
      @ltsgarage7780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ciekawehistorie English ... spell check!!!

    • @breeze5254
      @breeze5254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Well they prob didn’t like how mink passed or they were crying so hard they missed the like button

    • @lonelypotatofry6821
      @lonelypotatofry6821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can't anyone help me I tried to save a kitten but he end of dying I don't know why I used kitten formula and kept it warm .

  • @jackorispontiac
    @jackorispontiac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I'm a 55 year old man and this video brought tears to my eyes. I have a 9 year old cat that was left on the side of the road with her siblings. Her name is Samantha. God bless you for what you do! 💟

  • @raquelaragon758
    @raquelaragon758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Seven week ago my husband found a kitten alone and crying, the first thing that went through my mind was that she wasn’t going to make it. She still had her umbilical cord attached and eyes closed she was so tiny and I didn’t know what to do, I got on TH-cam to try and find videos of how to care for her and I came across all of your videos. Through this tedious process thanks to you every single stage of her life has been successful 😌. I thank you for all the information and care you give to people like us even if it’s only through a video. I appreciate you and everything you do ❤️

  • @jasminefoxj
    @jasminefoxj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    My mom is a vet, and there is a feral cat colony about a mile from her work. Her and her coworkers take turns going and feeding them, and they’ve spayed/neutered almost all of the cats. They’re like a big, happy cat family. 😺

    • @roxiejaye8982
      @roxiejaye8982 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sue Burgess not trying to be rude but feeding dose not help the problem in fact it makes it worse the best thing to do is get them spade and neutered so they can not reproduce

    • @brothelho
      @brothelho 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's a lady where I lived that would take and hide the cages that people put out to catch the feral cats. She said it was not right to catch and spay/neuter the cats. It was horrible. I rescued one of the little guys. He lived for almost a year but had some birth defects. He had the best year possible. All animals should be spayed and neutered. I have now rescued 3 kittens and 3 pups. I will continue doing what I can with the available resources I have. It's not munch but a $2 bag of animal food is better that watching one starve.

    • @rebeccaspookyduran7864
      @rebeccaspookyduran7864 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@roxiejaye8982 she said that her mom and the other vet's caught and spay or neutered them.

    • @DirkAustin
      @DirkAustin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Until they all die and no more cats...

    • @MrCaitMonster
      @MrCaitMonster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had to round up a feral colony that a hoarder had abandoned none were fixed and community had been feeding these hundreds of cats a bag a day poured onto the ground. The property owner threatened to shoot every cat if they weren't removed. Me and many wonderful people took all the cats in and I have a wonderful kitty Charlie Alpha Tango, he's one of my soulmates and he is a wonderful emotional support animal now. We found so many dead kittens all over the property, newborns under everything that didn't make it. It's sad and hard but now those hundreds of cats have forever homes and lives and they're all fixed and happy.

  • @sherryderoch6840
    @sherryderoch6840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +324

    My heart is breaking for Mink. May God bless you and shine his light on you.

    • @neurozenith73
      @neurozenith73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg my brother also shines light on his girlfriend

    • @aandrewponce
      @aandrewponce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@neurozenith73 stfu

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had a "Mink" ...
      Her name was Mia 😔 Mia made it to 53 days 💔 that was 2 months ago, and I still cry all of the time.
      I work now, in HER name!!
      * HINDSIGHT *
      GOING TO THE TATTOO PARLOR, literally RIGHT AFTER burrying her was not THE best idea. 🤭 I still would have gotten a tattoo, but perhaps the size and placement would have been better thought out.

  • @veronicae2291
    @veronicae2291 6 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    It's so amazing seeing how they go from little tiny beans, freezing and quiet.. To meowing and squirming.. Amazing what you do as a foster.
    Rest in peace Lil Mink..

  • @snowdust3657
    @snowdust3657 4 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    As much as I would have loved to breed my cats, this reinforces that I made the right decision getting them fixed.

    • @mira-it2hu
      @mira-it2hu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      aww ikrr

    • @charlotteanderson7761
      @charlotteanderson7761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you! If you would like some kittens try fostering, it’s a great way to have kittens all the time!

    • @thunder_heads
      @thunder_heads 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Please please fix your cat

    • @akaony
      @akaony 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same... Mine is a lovely calico, would've loved her kitten to bits, but one can't keep all of them

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      OMG! Yeah you did!!!
      NOBODY
      ANYWHERE
      EVER
      Should be BREEDING!!!
      OMG

  • @iamwritingabookseries144
    @iamwritingabookseries144 4 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    Rip Mink.
    He did not live long and was small.
    But he made a huge imprint in our hearts ♥️.

    • @gokacat8545
      @gokacat8545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He came from heaven....
      And came back.....

    • @flashy902
      @flashy902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mink is a girl u idiot!

    • @randomchocolateenjoyer5393
      @randomchocolateenjoyer5393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Ciby Cindy that’s not really the point here. For you commenting this, you’re the real idiot here

    • @flashy902
      @flashy902 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      SplotchThe SassyShorty uhm well atleast I don’t assume a gender of a kitten

    • @flashy902
      @flashy902 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      NUR IMAN NADHIRAH BINTI ZAINURIN Moe ye who can make that mistake is that person deaf or something

  • @moomoof8720
    @moomoof8720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    aww she meowed so strongly she was fighting so hard
    at least she died loved and cared for

  • @i.147
    @i.147 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1827

    I follow you on Instagram, so I knew for Mink. That's really sad for kittens that young to die... but I'm glad Mink had the warmth of a real home and of caring people around her, even for a little time. I hope she felt how loved she is.
    And Im sure her brother will grow into a beautiful and happy cat and know happiness for both of them.
    You are amazing, love you ❤

  • @AQuietSole
    @AQuietSole 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    RIP Mink. Our cat is being neutered as I type this. What a beautiful rescurer you are. Thank you for having your heart in the right place.

  • @somnathbanerjee4127
    @somnathbanerjee4127 6 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    For you mink
    I hqve just donated 1500 rupees to a cat-rescue shelter.
    Thank you for saving them.
    You are a blessed woman.

  • @melodybartley2740
    @melodybartley2740 5 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    I so wish.i had your info long ago. My worst rescue was when my Husband has to climb a fence and get 4 kittens only hours old. It was 103 degrees and the mom had them in the bucket of leftover concrete. Happily all of them serviced. Even with my small bit of knowledge. Thank you for all you do.

  • @ryliekessler2432
    @ryliekessler2432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    My heart ;~; Cats are precious, little Mink tried his hardest and you did everything you could to make his final moments safe and warm. You're a hero for rescuing these poor kittens.

    • @crystaljohnson6589
      @crystaljohnson6589 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wait up you a dog lover and a cat lover now cats and dog are getting along 🐈 🐕

    • @Sarahizahhsum
      @Sarahizahhsum 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mink was a girl..

  • @mimiadams247
    @mimiadams247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Mink passed feeling cared for, warm, and loved. That is pretty wonderful.

  • @Melzords
    @Melzords 6 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    I hope you hear this enough, but thank you so much for all that you do. Not just for all the cats and kittens, but for all of us that follow you and your work. You've educated me so much in the past couple of years, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. I know it's the same for countless others! ❤️

    • @KittenLady
      @KittenLady  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks for your thoughtful words.

    • @Melzords
      @Melzords 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kitten Lady Just the truth! ❤️

    • @alextaylor3939
      @alextaylor3939 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It sure is!!

    • @alextaylor3939
      @alextaylor3939 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It sure is

    • @170lorraine
      @170lorraine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The cat lady I been searching ur videos I need help my cat had premi kitty’s 7-10 days early one has lived I don’t wanna lose her to any tips??? She is under 60grams

  • @omegawulf7767
    @omegawulf7767 5 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    When you said 90 degrees i thought you meant celcious..... My heart dropped lmao , than i saw on the incubator it was fahrenheit

    • @callm3pj
      @callm3pj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Joran play's
      S a m e -

    • @douglasgriffiths3534
      @douglasgriffiths3534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      If it were 90 degrees Celsius, those kitties would be cooked.

    • @callm3pj
      @callm3pj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Douglas Griffiths
      Ikr-

    • @montanuh
      @montanuh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Dude they’d be boiling

    • @montanuh
      @montanuh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Paul Dixon they were trying to lighten up the situation.

  • @deloresm7494
    @deloresm7494 4 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    I've done my best taking in 3 damaged adult cats, especially because I'm very low income. You bring tears to my eyes. I live in Canada, and this is not the climate for cats, I've seen so many freezing. God bless you. When people take pets they need to spay and neuter, and make a 20 year commitment.

    • @lexvt3551
      @lexvt3551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're a very good person I hope you find luck and happiness ❤

    • @Rose-id9sj
      @Rose-id9sj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LinkinLex Same.

    • @user-it5vj8nl2w
      @user-it5vj8nl2w 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    • @subblonde3101
      @subblonde3101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's cause they shouldn't be outside in the first place. People are still very ignorant.

  • @uhohstinky3733
    @uhohstinky3733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +485

    I have a kitten just like mink, I'm doing my best and it's his second day. Does anyone have any tips?
    9 days today!!!
    13 days

    • @Rose-jz6sx
      @Rose-jz6sx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yay!

    • @benr4767
      @benr4767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      How did u keep him warm? I'm with a 3days old boy cat :(

    • @uhohstinky3733
      @uhohstinky3733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@benr4767 I microwaved a water bottle and put a sock around it :)

    • @uhohstinky3733
      @uhohstinky3733 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@benr4767 but if you can afford it, id say a snuggle safe is the best option.

    • @life-styled
      @life-styled 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeaayyyyy

  • @zennyuto
    @zennyuto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +756

    kitten lady: promise you wont cry
    me: i promise...
    kitten: *talks about how mink died in 2 days and her grief*
    me: ..i won't cry.......

  • @sheenacapone2331
    @sheenacapone2331 6 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    THANK YOU KITTEN LADY FOR SAVING KITTENS LIVES

  • @ovo5509
    @ovo5509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    No matter how cute a kitten really is, their lives can still be so precious. I feel so sad for those kittens to be born under an oil painting in the freezing cold and being abandoned by their mum.

  • @lilcrazyc
    @lilcrazyc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    When I heared ''Mink lost her battle'' MY heart stopped for almost 3 seconds,my prayers go to Mink

  • @kittenfostermomtpchs
    @kittenfostermomtpchs 6 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Watching this feeding my 2, 12 day old foster kittens. Remembering my baby foster Champ born premature the only 1 of 6 to live for 2 days, it is heartbreaking and every year I do it again over and over.

  • @kirashimabukuro-yann7265
    @kirashimabukuro-yann7265 6 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    I told my parents I had heard a crying under our house and they said it was probably just the neighbors but then I heard scratching under our house and crying and so we looked under the house and we saw a kitten we left her with the mom until we figured out that the mom didn't want her so we basically rescued a cat or actually a kitten she was literally only a few weeks old really adorable a black cat she's grown and she was a lot of work for like for a while like about a week she just crying non-stop but the only time she wasn't crying when she was eating or sleeping but yeah we saved her from freezing to death from dying of hunger thirst and mom wanted nothing to do with her and I'm really happy we got her she was kind of hard to feed but we got through it

    • @jacoooooooooooooooooooooooooob
      @jacoooooooooooooooooooooooooob 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      "dont worry, that's just the neighbors under the house"

    • @sugarhardlyknowher
      @sugarhardlyknowher 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Allie Nordin 🤣

    • @Mugsie
      @Mugsie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      ok but this was painful to read because of there being no full stops or commas

    • @enydee
      @enydee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Updateee us

    • @aylazelanagrebiel3210
      @aylazelanagrebiel3210 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      My Domestic Long hair, who was I stray that I rescued from the shelter is also named Echo, she's all black though and has a sister, Winslowe!

  • @ethnedragon8287
    @ethnedragon8287 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    This video is SO important. I did TNR and raised bottle babies for 10 years. After. Spinal injury, I couldn't continue. But I still preach TNR and try to mentor people on bottle babies as best I can.
    Keep up the great work.

  • @williamwhite4546
    @williamwhite4546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A landscaper made a post on facebook needing someone to foster four baby kittens, he explained that the homeowner hated cats and instructed him to "get rid of them" he could not wait for the momma to return. My wife and I took up the challenge and we are at day 3 now. Your videos have been such a help! I was so worried they wouldn't survive the first night I didn't sleep. They were not eating and I found out it was cause we weren't stimulating them. I watched your video about that and I think it saved their lives. They are eating alot (and pooping alot too) now. They are very vocal and pur quite a bit. I couldn't bring myself to name them for fear of them dying but now I feel much safer. I will definitely be naming them something mink related. Rest in piece you little angel.

  • @birch8891
    @birch8891 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2158

    Me: *scrolls down into comments*
    Comments: “OMG R.I.P MINK”
    Me: :0 ;(

  • @carlosvz1575
    @carlosvz1575 5 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    I once took in a new born kitten after a storm, he was wet and really cold, I took care of him the best way I could (I'm not an expert by any mean), I tried, I really tried but he didn't survive the night, I was so devastated, I cried for 2 days just complaining about how unfair life is (sorry if I mispronounced anything)

    • @carlosvz1575
      @carlosvz1575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @PhantomYes i did, but i live in México, and vets in here didn't take "small" cases very seriously, that was like 3 years ago and that has change in my city (thanks god) but at the time they didn't even check him, the told me how to make kitten formula and discharge him like 30 minutos after

    • @himalia7884
      @himalia7884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Awww, I’m so sorry for your loss.. to say that you’re devastated would be an understatement when your little buddies pass away. The kitten it waiting for your on the rainbow bridge waiting for his papa. You will be reunited in heaven. 💔❤️💔😭🐈🕊 RIP

    • @Broken_Max
      @Broken_Max 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Carlos VZ Dude, same here, but it was two newborn kittens. Sadly, due to the situations the virus created, they ended up dying in our hands. We were so heartbroken, and also complained how it was unfair, especially to the one we thought was gonna make it. :(

    • @johnworrall3646
      @johnworrall3646 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You tried bro , your a good person for that !

    • @colleb95
      @colleb95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was already sick. 😢 You gave him love. That's all that matters.

  • @gblythe2325
    @gblythe2325 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    When I was a kid, my mom always used to rescue kittens. It's heartbreaking when one (or more) of them dies. But at least you tried, and the kitten had a little bit of love before his death.

  • @kutyifritin
    @kutyifritin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    I have a cat we found her when she was 4 weeks old.
    Suffered with eye problems and got cold.
    After many days treatment she became a healthy Russian Blue.
    Mother cat gave up but i never.

  • @davelindstrom6005
    @davelindstrom6005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    Cat lover vs. cat advocate: Beautiful choice of words!

  • @alyciariley5426
    @alyciariley5426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    This brought me to tears's..
    When I was only 12 year's old my family owned a bar, Outside the bar beside the dumpster the cook found 2 baby kittens not even a couple hour's old, I was there (It was around noon but night time) I seen them and I wanted to help them I had no idea what to do but I new they would be in better care with me. I toke them home I named them Rocky and Junior. I did everything you see here kept them warm feed them every couple hours had a ever close eye on them...Rocky was a lot smaller and had a hard time eating while junior was bigger and was taking the food a lot easier I was scared for Rocky and Junior but more so Rocky all I wanted was for him to make it through the night. I didn't even sleep much but when finally (I slept for 2 hour's) I woke up and rocky did not make it.. it broke my heart I felt I didn't do enough I tried so hard. Junior made it he became strong and full of life for his little brother who didn't make it. To this day I think of rocky and wish he made it BUT how I have to think about it is I did give him love before he left.
    Now I foster kittens and it is the most amazing feeling in the world it is not easy but WORTH IT getting these little fur baby's ready for there forever home is a blessing and I know little rocky is happy with me. I strongly encourage people to rescue or adopt a kitten or adult cat everyone needs a loving home.
    FYI-The mother was never seen after the kittens were born even after I toke them with me.

    • @colleb95
      @colleb95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's your personal guardian angel. That's why you think of him often. 🙏

  • @suziephillips2320
    @suziephillips2320 6 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    On 8/3/1998, a neighbors cat gave birth under another neighbors house. I saw Chynna (the mom) when I got home from work around 3 A.M. and she was clearly pregnant. When I left the house to return to work that same day at 4 P.M., Chynna had clearly had the babies.
    When the kittens, wherever they were, waa 6 days old, the other neighbor called me. Please come over, there is a problem.
    I rounded the corner of their home and I heard the distinct sounds of newborn kittens!
    One look at the calico & I instantly knew they were Chynna's babies. The other kitten was a black & white tuxedo.
    I told Danny to put them back where he found them. That they were Chynna's and she was probably getting food.
    I had had that day off from work and was going to get some mulch at Wal-Mart to do gardening.
    As I drove out of the subdivision, I looked to the left to make sure no one was coming and my heart sank...a calico colored body was in the road!! I drove over to the body and saw it was Chynna!!
    So instead of mulch, I got bottles, Kitten Formula, goats milk, & baby shampoo.
    I returned and went back to where the babies were. I had to give them both baths as they were covered in fleas & sand.
    Once they were dried, I mixed bottles and both of them ate.
    Since they needed feeding, and besides when they ate, slept, I took them into work with me. Everyone took turns feeding.
    I had a (neutered) male Rag Doll cat named Benji who became a surrogate to them. I fed them and he did the rest.
    By the time they were 12 weeks, I had them spayed and shots started.
    The tuxedo was Samantha & the calico was Isabella!!
    They became part of the family!! Sadly, on 12/30/2010, Samantha suffered a major heart attack while playing with her Christmas toys.
    Isabella just turned 20 YEARS old in August!!
    She cannot jump up on things like she used to, but the sofa is always her favorite spot!!
    We are shooting for birthday 21 and then 22!! She is so sweet!!

    • @daniwilliams4365
      @daniwilliams4365 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s a sad but beautiful story, it must be hard to have to adjust to changing your lifestyle in order to keep those babies alive but it’s always worth it because they get to live.

    • @missshady1760
      @missshady1760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Suzie Phillips beautiful story.
      I’m sorry to hear that one of them has passed on, you did an amazing job.

    • @ChariMahariel
      @ChariMahariel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure their momma is watching you from kitty heaven and thankful for taking care of her babies

    • @J1Dreamer
      @J1Dreamer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a beautiful story

    • @marioluigimario6413
      @marioluigimario6413 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChariMahariel starclan
      not sorry

  • @meenalsingh613
    @meenalsingh613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I rescued two kittens when they were around 1-2 weeks old shivering in cold. It was your videos that actually helped me make them survive. Luckily we were successful in nurturing them and they are healthy and beautiful now 💘❤ thanks to your efforts

    • @nay3liduhhh
      @nay3liduhhh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for saving them 🥹🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @coyotelady6132
    @coyotelady6132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +353

    Almost wasn't going to click on the video because I'm still sad about 3 foster babies I lost to fading kitten syndrome (they never got to nurse from mom so didn't get the colostrum).. it had been almost year but I still think about them and still hurt. I was taking a break from fostering after the heartbreak but got a call a couple months later for 2 kittens needing bottle feeding....of course I couldn't say no. One was practically dead when I got it but I was lucky enough to bring it back from the brink. Thank you for all you do and I'm sorry about Mink... it doesn't matter if you have them for an hour or have them for weeks, it hurts every time you lose one

    • @haylee8011
      @haylee8011 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      coyote lady 613 you are right

    • @haileyotto9490
      @haileyotto9490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      coyote lady 613 that's how my runt kitten died before he got to my cats nipple his name was uoshie and I cried I'm ten now 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @haileyotto9490
      @haileyotto9490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But I don't foster sadly

    • @missmoonandlife
      @missmoonandlife 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      coyote lady 613 I'm so sorry about the kittens passing, it always such a tragedy. But with every life lost, there are still lives that can be saved. That's what I tell myself whenever I lose a kitten. I've only lost three in the 4 years that I've been rescuing and fostering kittens and cats, but their memories really stick with you. I'm currently taking a break from fostering at the moment though, I jave my own cat to care for at the moment and have a lot of travel expenses this year. But I plan on getting back into the swing of fostering next year! I still do TNR though to try to keep the neighborhood population under control.

    • @francescomanzo3939
      @francescomanzo3939 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so sorry to hear this :(

  • @GALACTICREZZ
    @GALACTICREZZ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    R.I.P
    Mink
    You had so much ahead of you, but it was your time to go.
    You will come back in another life, and be happy. With much love, and respect, have a wonderful after life.

  • @annikaheydl7342
    @annikaheydl7342 6 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    "We gotta make you live, cause you're gonna be so cute!" 😔 poor mink

    • @parkermurphy4651
      @parkermurphy4651 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What

    • @annikaheydl7342
      @annikaheydl7342 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Parker Murphy it's sad that she said that because mink ended up dying?

  • @itsmercy.2352
    @itsmercy.2352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I don’t understand why people are disliking the video when she is saving them

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The only thing I can remotely rationalize, is they are people who are disliking it because it was sad.

    • @savethebees2574
      @savethebees2574 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@CodyRae11 Yup. It's the (usually older), less internet-inclined people who feel weird "liking" the video because they didn't truly "like" it.

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@savethebees2574
      I mean so don't do anything at all, right? People never cease to amaze me at their negativity.

    • @titaniumvulpes
      @titaniumvulpes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@CodyRae11 Not doing anything is much worse for the video and the channel. The youtube algorithm doesn't actually think of it as "likes = good video, dislikes = bad video", it just looks at it as "engagement = spread video". That's why you shouldn't dislike, for example, dangerous "life hack" videos, because a million people disliking it is exactly the same to the algorithm as a million people liking it - you should just not interact with them at all. So don't worry, it doesn't hurt the channel at all and actually helps the video spread just the same as liking it.

    • @aslmad1
      @aslmad1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@titaniumvulpes bummer I really my hoped disliking would hurt them :/
      👎🏼

  • @adub_gaming
    @adub_gaming 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    They announcement about spay & neuter towards the end is SOO SOO needed. I'm so sorry 2nd little kitty didn't make it. This is so sad and is completely preventable.

  • @ashleyreeve9299
    @ashleyreeve9299 5 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    I found a kitten on top of his her dead brother, under a car hood, he still has his umbilical cord still attached, I tried my hardest to get him to live. Watching these videos I really think he didn’t have a change, I also think there are so many things I could have done differently to help him more, he was still crusted with blood. 😩 my heart breaks watching this but knowing my guy passed atleast warm and loved and I could bury him gives me some peace. ❤️❤️

    • @brianfoushee3382
      @brianfoushee3382 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I found a wounded baby bird once, it sucks not knowing you don't know what to do. At least you tried, that's what matters. Thanks for teaching proper care kitten lady!

    • @cynthialewis8532
      @cynthialewis8532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Did you take him to the vet?? You say *you* tried your hardest, but the thing to do in this situation is keep the kitten warm and seek immediate emergency vet care.

    • @beverlyarcher3744
      @beverlyarcher3744 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I've had a few kittens crawl different times to far from momma and by the time I found them it was to late I fought a losing battle trying to warm them up and they passed away in my hands

    • @mihailvlas9425
      @mihailvlas9425 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@brianfoushee3382 same, i was biking then i found a VERY injured bird. But my mom did not allow me to take care of it cause i will get a disease, she said, its mom will find it, she said

    • @jasperclydeinsd592
      @jasperclydeinsd592 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I took home a bird that had been attacked by a dog at the park. She didn’t make it through the night, but I’m glad she was warm and cared for in her last hours.

  • @bozo9975
    @bozo9975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    5 months ago I saved 4 kittens that were about a couple weeks old. They were in a boat without a mother. When we found them it was almost winter and where I live winter is super cold that they wouldn't stand a chance. Now I have 2 kitties and the other 2 are with my cousin❤😀❤

  • @ace.aspade.s
    @ace.aspade.s 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    When im an adult and i can learn the kitten and cat care thing i will be a foster mom for those cats and kittens. I promise. FOR MINK!

  • @MagicNostalgia2000
    @MagicNostalgia2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    Not only did you do everything you could to save the kittens, you spread a very amazing message- to as many people that you could here on TH-cam. Keep doing what you do & I hope that lots and lots of people can hear and understand your important and urgent message!!!!!!

  • @darknessdivine7560
    @darknessdivine7560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    my dad was working at a military base in Illinois and we had gotten roughly 2 feet if not more of snow during the day. Dad went to work driving under a street in one of those hollow spots for patrol. He found two kittens in the snow soaked and freezing both near death. The orange sister was actually better off and was sitting on top of the black sister trying to keep her warm despite them being in a puddle of water surrounded in a mound of snow. My dad took them into the base rushing them under a powerful heating vent trying to get their body temperatures up. After work the orange one ran off going back to their mother and is still with them to this day she is actually expecting soon from what my dad says. My dad fearing for the black kittens life because she had yet to move nor warm up at all drove home texting me frantically to get a heating pad ready along with blankets and a heating bottle. Using both we were able to make her a heated temporary nest. Dad took her to the vet first to see if she could get some fluids. They tried charging us over 1000 dollars just to get her fluids. Seriously should saving a life cost so much? Dad brought her home and I stayed up for over 30 hours having to rub her chest, and keep both the pad and bottle heated up. By noon the next day after dad had work again so I stayed up all night to watch her. She started trying to walk around a bit and I was able to get her to drink some warm water and eat some dry food. I dozed off actually for a half an hour and found her in the bathroom all across the house. She got better despite some slight brain damage she is living to this day celebrating being 7 to 8 months old. And soon will be sprayed. She actually scared my stepmom several times because of how silent she still is to this day.

    • @heccinghecc9322
      @heccinghecc9322 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How are the kittens doing now?

    • @darknessdivine7560
      @darknessdivine7560 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the sister the orange one is actually a mom now but will soon be captured by a shelter or adoption center. she is still in Illinois while I adopted the black one she is doing really well and is almost a year old now.

    • @eamsmtz6852
      @eamsmtz6852 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You really know how to care for a kitten. :) Thanks to u, That kitten isn't suffering.

  • @illeille1798
    @illeille1798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I had the same situation. And had the same anger and same tears (even more, cause I lost both). Here in Italy the situation is so difficult. You said your vet clinics help you with stuff that you need to be a rescuer. Here it's not the same, they can't help you. They do nothing. And for a girl who's still studying and not working is so difficult to be a rescuer... I'll work hard and do my best.
    Thank you. We love you ❤

    • @skybrine3307
      @skybrine3307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ille Ille you can be the person that changes that

    • @illeille1798
      @illeille1798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Skybrine Trust me. I'm trying so hard to change this situation. I take care of all the cats in my street, but the only thing I can do is give them food since vet are too expensive. I'm known as the "vet" of my street, I watch so many videos on TH-cam. People abandon cats in my yard because of that. And no one wants a cat in their house, so I prefer them to stay in my yard instead of a stragers' yard. I'm really trying my best...

    • @skybrine3307
      @skybrine3307 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ille Ille make a club at school or ask your local scouts

    • @illeille1798
      @illeille1798 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      -りぇーど Thank you so much for advices :)

    • @silviaallison975
      @silviaallison975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ille Ille I live in Italy too and you’re right ...the vets never help

  • @lomanasir5987
    @lomanasir5987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Its heat breaking to see poor animals suffering everywhere, But its a blessing to have real human and good kind hearted people like you, Please continue

  • @bradwebb6683
    @bradwebb6683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Every little cat needs someone like you in there life

  • @MDKE114
    @MDKE114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I want to recognize Kitten Lady for her amazing skills and fiercely loving heart in all that she does, always! The prospect of survival for kittens like Badger and Mink is very bleak, yet Badger survives because of Kitten Lady. Yes, it is tragic that Mink couldn't make it, yet hopeful for future kittens as it's heartening to see how much good has come in her memory. There are some people who will argue, "That's nature and nature is cruel," but I want to point out that cats and dogs, as we know them, are not wild animals, not even the feral ones. Humans domesticated dogs and cats and therefore, they deserve our care including having them spayed and neutered. If you love and care for a rescued dog and/or cat, thank you!

  • @Mugelbbub16
    @Mugelbbub16 6 ปีที่แล้ว +412

    Me and my ex saved 3 little calico kittens last year that were living in a canal that's close to his house- and took them to a foster, they weren't tiny tiny, but they were little, they were adorable I miss them, I named them Frizzy, Temmie, and Skittles

    • @horseslololololollollololo435
      @horseslololololollollololo435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That’s an amazing thing you did. I also love the names. If I’m not mistaken Temmie is a reference to Undertale

    • @evelynesmith3890
      @evelynesmith3890 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Horseslololool hopefully a reference because that would be cool

    • @perlavelasquez1063
      @perlavelasquez1063 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mugelbbub you are a savior, God bless you!😇😇😇

    • @perlavelasquez1063
      @perlavelasquez1063 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      HorsesLololololollol Lololo what

    • @corvidwyrm4113
      @corvidwyrm4113 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Undertale reference? Also, I’m very glad you saved them.

  • @elizabethhall9334
    @elizabethhall9334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Poor sweet baby Mink. Thank you for giving her love before she passed

  • @LadySaiaFA3
    @LadySaiaFA3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    When my cat heard the kitten squeak, he raised he sat up and looked at me so i brought my phone closer to him to see the video

    • @nyehehe652
      @nyehehe652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Cute story😍

    • @gtch_313
      @gtch_313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      FelineArcher3 same ive just found her channel and ive been absolutely in love and my cat who is a beautiful tuxedo named dorothy lol shes been watching with me and keeps looking at me cuz the kitten noises

    • @gtch_313
      @gtch_313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She has witnessed death before shes been made very wise to the world

  • @bryonwilson8498
    @bryonwilson8498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    You are such a loving person, the world needs many more people like you.

    • @stacybrewer9272
      @stacybrewer9272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love the kitten lady.....she is the bestest!!!!

    • @rachellinney3648
      @rachellinney3648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it does I adore you kitten lady you amazing woman xxxxxxxxxx

    • @yesyes4308
      @yesyes4308 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bryon Wilson the world doesn’t need people like her
      We need to be like her

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mink was a beautiful little panther, thank you for giving her a a caring end and advocating to prevent more stories like hers.

  • @Gamerkittycat-yw9pb
    @Gamerkittycat-yw9pb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    R.i.p lil mink in the heart of the Internet will she be rememberd ❤️❤️❤️ I'm sorry I hope mink is happy where ever she is now

  • @Spookie-x6q
    @Spookie-x6q 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    When I’m older and financially secure I’m going to foster and help with TNR programs! Your the reason I want to help these kittens so they have a fighting chance! Hannah I wanted to say thank you so much for everything you do for the little guys...your my hero! ❤️

  • @Me-jv1gs
    @Me-jv1gs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    I'm crying and I can't breathe because I have cats and this hurts me.

  • @jazzminewith2zs649
    @jazzminewith2zs649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I rescued a one week old kitten from the street. If it wasn’t for your videos, I wouldn’t know a thing. Thank you for all that you do. Love your videos!

  • @melissanunya2554
    @melissanunya2554 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    You are an angel sent from heaven.

  • @jamesrussels2126
    @jamesrussels2126 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    wow. You have really serious set up. Incubator, I was impressed.

  • @vanessadeluca1259
    @vanessadeluca1259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    hi Hannah, theres a abandoned house down the street from my house and there are 2 kittens who live there. The mother is very young and there have been no traces of the dad. They have been living under the house there whole lives and someone next door to the kittens explained to us how the people who used to live there dumped the cat and just left. The kittens look around 6 weeks old. My sister and I have been feeding them wet food and we put some warm kitten formula in a little bowel. We have called the RSPCA but they can't accept the kittens or mum until they have been tamed. I am 11 years old and you have helped me so much of how to comfort, look after, and make sure kittens are healthy. I may be young but I really want to help. Thanks for 24 likes!!

    • @DagosArts
      @DagosArts 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Hey Vanessa, keep it up. You and your sister doing a great job. Raising kittens is tough but very rewarding!

    • @lanecrescent4161
      @lanecrescent4161 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Vanessa De Luca You're awesome 💜💜

    • @melissadurante1450
      @melissadurante1450 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Those kittens are still young enough to be domesticated...please trap them...they will most likely need a Dawn dish soap flea bath...Google it...and their mother needs to be tnr'ed....and to figure out if she is feral or not

    • @vanessadeluca1259
      @vanessadeluca1259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks so much! that really helped

    • @vanessadeluca1259
      @vanessadeluca1259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lane Crescent thanks! youre awesome too!💖💖👌

  • @CodyRae11
    @CodyRae11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    HANNAH!
    GOD BLESS YOU!!!
    I have spent 2021 TNRing.
    I neutered the male in the community, literally days too late! As my journey progressed, I learned that he had Fathered several litters! (At LEAST 3) One of the females, had five kittens in my closet. I lost one - and it was devastating!!! (DEVASTATING!!!!)
    since then, I have found the four survivors homes, through a foster, and I have homed seven additional kittens I have trapped out here.
    I could not have done one day of any of this, without your videos! You have guided me through this journey, and I am so grateful for you!

  • @chloe-gl4pd
    @chloe-gl4pd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    R.I.P Mink, u had a great impact on everything and everyone. Also, Badger, you will always be our favourite little weirdo!

  • @Lavondamercer
    @Lavondamercer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Hey kittenlady my whole neiborhood saw this video and started do a tnr program we have so many community stray cats that theres a houset that is owned my hundreds of cats. We are working hard to save little lives. Hope you read this and you inspire me so much-love-Becky

    • @KeindlyAvendano
      @KeindlyAvendano 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well then you have a real good neighborhood don't you

  • @CrissyBoo88
    @CrissyBoo88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I got teary eyed when you mentioned Mink's passing... I had a kitten dropped outside my front door. I am not sure if its mom left them there but they were so tiny and I did what I could. Sadly they did not make it.
    There are a couple cats out here that I wish to capture and spay, its just hard to catch them. But I don't want kittens born. Theres to many out here already.
    Thank you for sharing this story and thank you for taking care of these precious babies ❤

  • @Sincerelyjaneth
    @Sincerelyjaneth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I just rescued 3 kittens a week ago , your videos taught me everything on how to care for them . Thank you ❤️ they officially lost their umbilical cord today I can’t wait for them to continue growing ❤️

    • @subblonde3101
      @subblonde3101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Please keep them indoors and train them to walk on a leash!

    • @benr4767
      @benr4767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are they still alive???

    • @Sincerelyjaneth
      @Sincerelyjaneth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm the cutie unfortunately 1 of them didn’t make it, I did take him to the vet but was very weak the other 2 are getting big, healthy and extremely cute! 🙂

  • @jean-louisecarroll2447
    @jean-louisecarroll2447 5 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    I heard that if the mom cat is very young, they're more likely to abandon the kittens. poor babies

    • @svetlanikolova7673
      @svetlanikolova7673 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That happened to me last year but this year I got her and tought her how to care for her babies! She is doing a wonderful job! They are getting chubbier and starting to walk ! I am glad I showed her what to do!
      My other cat gave birth for the first time at age 5. She didn't know what to do either. It took 2 hours to clean them and make babies latch on so they can get the colustrum milk !

    • @violetwullur1866
      @violetwullur1866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Just like humans

    • @svetlanikolova7673
      @svetlanikolova7673 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@violetwullur1866 that is true

    • @Alisaaa-py6op
      @Alisaaa-py6op 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      jean-louise carroll there is a cat outside my house. She is 8 months old and gave birth to 4 kittens. One of them died. 3 still alive and feeding well.

    • @svetlanikolova7673
      @svetlanikolova7673 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Christina Williams we are talking about male cats not human males!

  • @carrob704
    @carrob704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I love her determination, commitment and drive --- not many are as patient can caring as her:)

  • @ashleywanner4656
    @ashleywanner4656 6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I follow you on Instagram and I love how inspiring you are. R.I.P. Mink.

  • @idostuff6731
    @idostuff6731 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    "I want to inspire more and more people to care and rescue theise kittens and cat"
    Sis you did it. Right now I live on a street that has a bunch of stray cats and kittens that are constantly getting hurt and injered. My dad loves cats but my brother is allergic, and offten times it is too late in the night to bring in an injered cat but I will do it no matter what now.
    Thank you for inspireing me. The first cat I rescue their name will be Mink

    • @jenny123311994
      @jenny123311994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your brother can just take allergy medication -_-

    • @randomchocolateenjoyer5393
      @randomchocolateenjoyer5393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      jenny123311994 that’s sadly not how it works with cat/dog allergies. It doesn’t remove the symptoms, it makes them nulled for a few minutes, if it works at all :/

    • @alizaywaqar2275
      @alizaywaqar2275 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jenny123311994 the medicine gives relief for a little while. You can't constantly take the medicines.

    • @bellabean8009
      @bellabean8009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You could also contribute to local TNR, if you cant rescue the cats themselves

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I do stuff
      PLEASE WORK ON SPAYING THE COMMUNITY CATS!!!!!!