Rescuing two tiny kitten brothers

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  • čas přidán 14. 03. 2020
  • We rescued Sal and Sonny from the streets in Brooklyn, and fostered them in our bathroom until they were ready for adoption together as a pair. Every year during kitten season (roughly April - October), hundreds of volunteers around New York City foster kittens to help overcrowded shelters. If you’re wondering about the mom cat, there is a second part to this story coming soon, where we found/fixed her and discovered a few more friends at this colony.
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Komentáře • 2,2K

  • @FlatbushCats
    @FlatbushCats  Před 4 lety +818

    thanks for your support! you can see more of our work on Instagram: instagram.com/flatbushcats/

    • @dlehmann8353
      @dlehmann8353 Před 4 lety +10

      Lovely music, sharing, and thank you for your BEAUTIFUL Heart!

    • @jamess6961
      @jamess6961 Před 4 lety +3

      Beautiful. I’m lucky to live in an area with no strays or abandoned animals, or I’d be doing the same as yourself.

    • @gd2234_
      @gd2234_ Před 4 lety +2

      Flatbush Cats I hate to be the “sad” person and ask this question, but how do you know there weren’t any more kittens? Do you check for more kittens in situations like these? (Love your channel, and when I have my own living situation I hope to foster as well.)

    • @shiitakestick
      @shiitakestick Před 4 lety +6

      gd2234 - of course he does !
      🙃👍🏼

    • @A_Jay_
      @A_Jay_ Před 4 lety +1

      I'm the 100th like yeet UvU

  • @lara1302
    @lara1302 Před 4 lety +10449

    "This gentleman was crying behind a garbage can."
    Relatable.

    • @scrippys7378
      @scrippys7378 Před 4 lety +145

      Lara Beatriz Jesus lmao

    • @Tajjeeralak
      @Tajjeeralak Před 4 lety +115

      Big sad moment

    • @helenp703
      @helenp703 Před 4 lety +30

      aw XD

    • @geekthegirl6961
      @geekthegirl6961 Před 4 lety +137

      Lol. This is the perfect metaphor for most of us in these crazy days.

    • @ginmar8134
      @ginmar8134 Před 4 lety +136

      "Crying behind a garbage can."
      As one does.

  • @ryanhutchinsen
    @ryanhutchinsen Před 4 lety +3933

    "the minute we brought him in sonny stop crying",...
    ...which oddly enough was the minute I started crying.

    • @tomkjr1
      @tomkjr1 Před 4 lety +30

      Sooo cute to see them together again.

    • @mollyyeah
      @mollyyeah Před 4 lety +14

      Same!

    • @vaniavss
      @vaniavss Před 4 lety +50

      I hope they can be adopted together! (I already adopted two sisters; one had a hip disability, but I didn't think it was right to separate them)

    • @Patty-qy8qh
      @Patty-qy8qh Před 4 lety +10

      Exactly what I was going to write... thank you

    • @Mike-et9no
      @Mike-et9no Před 4 lety +8

      me too :,)

  • @o0Avalon0o
    @o0Avalon0o Před 2 lety +428

    "The minute we brought him in, Sonny stopped crying..."
    And my heart exploded. That's so sweet.

  • @yungdisney
    @yungdisney Před 3 lety +431

    can only imagine how Sal felt that one night out there without his brother. Ive felt that feeling before, and i get a faint hint of it and my fingers get weak even typing this. Thanks for Helping Sal and Sunny. Godspeed 🖤

    • @anthonyreis3533
      @anthonyreis3533 Před 2 lety +11

      I hope you are okay now my friend. Good Luck from the other side of the world. Hope the rest of your life works out.

    • @TheicMoggy
      @TheicMoggy Před 2 lety +6

      Nah fam Sal and Sonny got it good. They had a brother named Giorgio who was also taken from the street weeks later. He was with their mom though. They never got to see each other again.

    • @gotlevelum8542
      @gotlevelum8542 Před rokem

      Beautiful words. I wish you Godspeed also

    • @therealsuomi1153
      @therealsuomi1153 Před 8 měsíci

      Hey man how are you?

  • @rifkinr4660
    @rifkinr4660 Před 4 lety +1939

    Sal: brother, why are you so friendly with the A L I E N S?

  • @izzybella3409
    @izzybella3409 Před 4 lety +2414

    "If I adopted every perfect cat that we met, I would have stopped fostering a long time ago, and I would never have met these perfect cats." Hm interesting how im crying

  • @MK-dh2mi
    @MK-dh2mi Před 4 lety +316

    "it's okay to cry."
    Oh thank you. *bawling*

  • @koslisted9458
    @koslisted9458 Před 3 lety +81

    "Saving one animal won't change the world, but it will change the world for that one animal." ❤️❤️❤️

  • @bearlv430
    @bearlv430 Před 4 lety +1161

    "It's ok to be sad when say goodbye, and it's ok to be crying"
    Me: immediately start crying

    • @dpd653
      @dpd653 Před 4 lety +9

      Bear Lv me too! 😭

    • @dinkydoo4994
      @dinkydoo4994 Před 4 lety +22

      This coming May will be 1 year we had to say goodbye to 4 beautiful kittens; I'm still in therapy

    • @britanniamartin5871
      @britanniamartin5871 Před 4 lety +7

      Same here I can barley see the screen whilst typing this 😪😢😢😢

    • @o0Avalon0o
      @o0Avalon0o Před 4 lety +5

      Balling over here, but I'm still happy I helped them. I was luckily able to convince their family to share Facebook pictures with us sometimes, so we know they're safe and happy.

    • @lightworkerlabs3287
      @lightworkerlabs3287 Před 4 lety +5

      i started crying too when he said that :'(

  • @defectiveshark7602
    @defectiveshark7602 Před 4 lety +1392

    "Sonny was so excited to have his brother back again"
    Sal: I have never seen this kid before in my life *peaces out*

    • @Human-gu2cx
      @Human-gu2cx Před 3 lety +20

      defectiveshark imagine if they weren’t even related

    • @kyleray9633
      @kyleray9633 Před 3 lety +6

      Based on the footage, I dont think they are related.

    • @videofun59
      @videofun59 Před 3 lety +7

      Lmao I can't sal looked scared like he didn't know him

    • @slackerman9758
      @slackerman9758 Před 3 lety +2

      Maybe just excited to have someone his age around

    • @bellona6356
      @bellona6356 Před rokem

      @@kyleray9633 or being separated and losing their scent made him forget his sibling?

  • @leeasterix75
    @leeasterix75 Před 4 lety +211

    "it felt like alien abduction.......
    But then it had chicken baby food".

  • @themadhatter4859
    @themadhatter4859 Před 2 lety +195

    "Sunny was so excited to have his brother back again."
    Sunny: :|

    • @battlebear437
      @battlebear437 Před 2 lety +33

      I think that was Sonny who was “attacking” Sal with Sal being :|

    • @drewe9514
      @drewe9514 Před 2 lety +5

      @@battlebear437 haha, yes

  • @MrWillypanda88
    @MrWillypanda88 Před 4 lety +914

    Mate, when you're old and have many grandkids, you will definitely be their favorite grandpa, imagine how many stories about kittens and cats, complete with videos they can watch, the other grandpa won't have a chance.

    • @technoguyx
      @technoguyx Před 4 lety +8

      Goals

    • @janeE011
      @janeE011 Před 4 lety +2

      🙂🙂🙂♥️♥️♥️

    • @shiitakestick
      @shiitakestick Před 4 lety +29

      who needs kids when there are kitties ?

    • @MrWillypanda88
      @MrWillypanda88 Před 4 lety +6

      @@shiitakestickwell since I foster kittens twice ( three kittens first and two kittens later), even though I will still foster kittens, I think I prefer human kids, at least I hope they won't scratch my bed, suitcase, and my laptop bag. They won't, won't they?

    • @shiitakestick
      @shiitakestick Před 4 lety +4

      Willy Yappy - I never had any behavior problems with Connie,
      Leon, or Louise.
      As for preferring human children , that’s just fine with me,
      I understand some people wanting to substitute children for cats.

  • @kenmonster
    @kenmonster Před 4 lety +641

    We don’t deserve cats … they’re too good 🥺

    • @gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal
      @gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal Před 4 lety +9

      Megumi Saavedra sooooo true.

    • @veritasinvicta8128
      @veritasinvicta8128 Před 4 lety +12

      I concur wholeheartedly, I never use the possessive "my" when referring to the cat I co exist with. I suppose under human laws I own her and am certainly responsible for her.
      However she is her own person, with a unique personality, even is she isn't human. If nothing else I could say that I am her human, this would be a more accurate way of putting it.

    • @gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal
      @gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal Před 4 lety +17

      Cats are superior tbh, it is our human egos that cannot grapple with this. That is why for all the many strengths we have - the things we can create and innovate - we are extremely faulty. Cats faults, if any, are more of miscommunications between the species. There r hideous, fake, cruel, and morally corrupt people - a good amount of society can induce a cringe. However, cats are perfect. Even ones with birth defects are still lovable and adorable. They don’t have the ego hang ups we humans do. They only attack us in defense, as they were taught - yet they are capable of the love most humans cannot comprehend - a non romantic love that is so good, so pure, the poets may cry and artists scream in an attempt to capture its representation. The cat - a soft, plushy creature with a face that stares straight into ur soul as a portal to heaven should. They deserve respect and love for this, and we should be honoured to have them in our lives.

    • @veritasinvicta8128
      @veritasinvicta8128 Před 4 lety +5

      @@gordontheengineswifedr.nirmal I'm inclined to agree, humans only disappoint, a cat has never let me down! That comment was well put I have to say, it encapsulates my feelings on the matter.
      It's a symbiotic relationship we have whereas we tend to their physical requirements (Food, shelter) while showering them with love they are just themselves and when we receive the love back it is so life enhancing.
      Their love is evidenced in a myriad of ways, from the way they claim us by rubbing against our legs to make us art of their lives to the anxiety they suffer when we are out for extended periods of time.

    • @gretchenstewart8616
      @gretchenstewart8616 Před 4 lety +3

      Nirmal In New York ਸਿਕੰਦਰ ਨਿਰਮਲ ਸਿੰਘ such beautiful words for a simple beautiful creature!

  • @Bendilin
    @Bendilin Před 2 lety +34

    "He's trying to let us know that they're still out there, and we need to keep looking."
    Broke my heart

  • @LWilliamsYoutube
    @LWilliamsYoutube Před 2 lety +57

    I love the look of absolute contentment on the faces of these kittens when they're being skritched.

  • @zaina7463
    @zaina7463 Před 4 lety +456

    “it’s ok to cry”
    me, sobbing uncontrollably: ok

  • @tommypetraglia4688
    @tommypetraglia4688 Před 4 lety +355

    "... It's okay to cry..."
    Okay.

    • @tommypetraglia4688
      @tommypetraglia4688 Před 4 lety +15

      I'm crying cuz when I was made homeless I made sure my sweet little floofy princess ChikP was placed in the bestest home.
      She got a mossy slate roof cape in the woods with an older couple living among trees, stonewalls and wooded paths besides a brook with the bonus of little tigercat brother, Skittles, I rescued from the city, behind the shelter I was living.
      Meanwhile I got 6 years homeless the last 3 of which living in my car.
      And tho now I am housed, my greatest lament being unable to have a cat... prbly ever again.
      This after a life of having cats since I was 10.
      I had a long-haired MaineCoon mutt I rescued from a feral litter when I waz young so many years ago and first got to living alone.
      I called him Tsunami cuz of the regal way he held himself with a color and a coat so soft and floofy, unmistakable like no other there ever was and knew darn well he was esp pretty ...
      - and what a friendly kiiity he grew up to be... would flop on the sidewalk to let passers-by rub his belly whenever we were out front and sidle-up swishy-tail to anyone, even the mailman, imagine that.
      Then around age 3 he went missing and I called and whistled and hung up signs, combing through backyards empty sheds and old garages, shining a light under decks and porches and knocking on every door that would answer... but no Tsunami.
      My search was so tenacious i was certain if he got hit I'd at least find a trace or word of his death ... but no Tsunami
      Nearly 3 months had gone by and my hope was waning but still I'd make my regular loop, if only to delude myself for one more day.
      It was a Saturday after half day of work, I parked my truck at my home and set out on my route, when 2 blocks down and around 2 corners I came upon that old woman's house the one with the front yard flower-filled just as she was tending her garden.
      We talked about her flowers and plants and what a lovely day while she clipped buds and pulled weeds when suddenly looking about, I could not believe my eyes... there thru the picture window was Tsunami sprawled across the back of her couch, asleep in the sun.
      I'd recognize him anywhere by the face and that coat
      My heart skipped a beat but I held back saying only, That's a real nice looking kitty you have there... what's his name?
      She said, Oh yes that's Jasper, my husband's name, we were together nearly 50 years, and he showed up a month to the day since Jasper died. He's my husband come back to me... I kno because he never leaves the sight of me. I'm so lucky he came.
      I was so terribly lonely before then. He gives me everything to live for, I didn't know what to do with the rest of my life before he came to me.
      With that I gave her a hug and said, I'm so sorry about your loss but I kno Jasper is lucky to have found his way to you. It's clear you are both well-loved and meant for each other
      God bless you and have a wonderful day.
      As I walked away I turned to look in time to see her inside stroking Tsunami's fur, she lovingly smiling at him... he pushing against her hand, his eyes squinted shut
      They do not belong to us. The Animal Spirits know which go to who, and I was just fostering him, allowing him to bloom until his determined place was ready for him.
      I envision the call he received telling him it was time to leave and always wondered if, at the end of the path, he paused to give a look back - one final time
      To this day my heart aches and is lifted all in one.

    • @supremeleaderoofpoof
      @supremeleaderoofpoof Před 4 lety +2

      @@tommypetraglia4688 wow thank you for sharing your story ❤

    • @tommypetraglia4688
      @tommypetraglia4688 Před 4 lety +1

      @@supremeleaderoofpoof
      You're welcome. When I was a boy, the abuse visited upon me was such I had no goal but to have lived a full life by the time I was old.
      Up and down from my own home, a wife and always at least 2 cats in the yard... to broke brokedown and homeless, parked under a bridge sleeping in my car.
      I would say That's Mission Complete

    • @tommypetraglia4688
      @tommypetraglia4688 Před 4 lety +1

      @Sal •
      Hold several unlit matches between your lips with the head sticking out. The sulphur will absorb the onion gases

  • @JamesOsani
    @JamesOsani Před 4 lety +48

    "Plus, you get free ear inspections.." LOL

  • @jerrygreenest
    @jerrygreenest Před 2 lety +28

    To understand that a crying kitten cries not just because he's scared or something, but because he lost his brother and separated, - this requires a good amount of empathy to assume that. And some luck to actually find his brother. Wonderful story.

  • @IskandarSams
    @IskandarSams Před 4 lety +636

    "This gentleman was crying behind a garbage can."
    my inner self just felt something haha

  • @iambumbo7534
    @iambumbo7534 Před 4 lety +484

    “this gentleman was crying behind a garbage can”
    when did they find me?

  • @markharrisllb
    @markharrisllb Před 2 lety +4

    The only thing better than adopting a rescue kitten is to adopt rescue kitten siblings. My wife and I have had an horrendous year on top of everything in the world at the moment, including losing our 22 year old ginger Tom. Our kittens have been our only bright point and nothing beats watching the two of them grow together.

  • @miumiushoegirl
    @miumiushoegirl Před 4 lety +127

    Just happened to watch your video and the message happened to be exactly for me,
    for something I struggled with the recent experiences.
    I work as a volunteer, have been fostering rescued cats in London UK over a few years now.
    I am usually happy to get the cats to be adopted but recently I have experienced extremely difficult cases to let a couple of cats go for adoptions because I ended up being more attached to them among other cats in the past.
    I thought I was a failure and selfish as a fosterer if I feel sad when a lovely new home was found for them, so I shut my emotions towards the other volunteers. I specially had to act happy in front of the new owners rather than sad letting them go, which can make the new owners feel bad taking them away from me.
    But listening to your messages towards the end I feel better...
    Thank you for saying it's ok to be sad, it's ok to cry...

    • @SpiritusMundi4EVER
      @SpiritusMundi4EVER Před 3 lety +8

      You are living through probably the most difficult year of the 21st century so far. Covid, quarantine, lockdown, unrest, politics...all these things take a toll on one's psyche. Its only natural that you would feel the way you do. Allow yourself to feel those feelings and process them as best you can. Don't be hard on yourself, my friend.

    • @shelleyharris4176
      @shelleyharris4176 Před 3 lety +12

      Yes it is hard to let them go
      But the message he gives in the video is so honest
      Cry and then carry on to help the next little innocent

  • @iceydeng4413
    @iceydeng4413 Před 4 lety +358

    “It’s not about us, it’s about saving lives”

  • @k_a_y_l_e_e
    @k_a_y_l_e_e Před 4 lety +204

    _falls dramatically to my knees, fists clenched, yelling to the sky_ *THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED!!!*

  • @kerrydavis4290
    @kerrydavis4290 Před 2 lety +4

    Few things are more of an honor than being climbed by a kitten.

  • @cyantulip
    @cyantulip Před 4 lety +4

    I want to join the Kitten of the Month Club!

  • @Jaggededge112
    @Jaggededge112 Před 4 lety +1419

    Sonny is gorgeous. I loved watching y’all giving him a bath he just looked so relaxed.
    Sal is also adorable. I love them both!

    • @kaebeelee
      @kaebeelee Před 4 lety +27

      When Sonny stopped crying when they found Sal made me cry😭❤️❤️❤️

    • @saraseelig6390
      @saraseelig6390 Před 4 lety +5

      @@kaebeelee Me too!

    • @rachel_v_k
      @rachel_v_k Před 4 lety +5

      They are the perfect kittens!

    • @aseelpetstv
      @aseelpetstv Před 4 lety +3

      💓

    • @mariag.8242
      @mariag.8242 Před 2 lety +3

      I hope they’re together in their new home. They need each other

  • @GWEBrasil15
    @GWEBrasil15 Před 4 lety +634

    it's a shame i can only hit the like button once!

    • @debbabe2254
      @debbabe2254 Před 4 lety +4

      Agree!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @maomama5980
      @maomama5980 Před 4 lety +3

      So true🐈🐈🐈🐈

    • @rachel_v_k
      @rachel_v_k Před 4 lety +2

      I know what you mean!😸💕👍

    • @wombat.6652
      @wombat.6652 Před 4 lety +3

      I'll help

    • @Ana-bd8vp
      @Ana-bd8vp Před 4 lety +1

      So true

  • @randomnessjack6130
    @randomnessjack6130 Před 4 lety +46

    I love how content these kittens are.

  • @aliyamohammed204
    @aliyamohammed204 Před 4 lety +33

    this reminds me of my kitten Storm, she was abandoned by her mom and fostered for 3 weeks until we adopted her and gave her the forever home she deserves 🤍

  • @miikid19
    @miikid19 Před 4 lety +304

    "It's ok to be sad when you have to say goodbye...it's ok to cry..."
    Me: *_uGLy sObBinG_*

  • @WobblesandBean
    @WobblesandBean Před 4 lety +458

    That "distress cry" breaks my heart...I once worked at a pet shop that sold off all the siblings of this little bengal kitten, and he just kept crying and crying until he went hoarse. I snuggled with him as much as my boss would allow me to. Ever since then, I have refused to buy a kitten. I will never support for-profit pet shops ever again.

    • @garymitchell5899
      @garymitchell5899 Před 4 lety +10

      Pets aren't cute or to be cuddled and cute about? Really? Why do people have pets, then? To wash the dishes? To drive their cars? How silly.

    • @theperson8049
      @theperson8049 Před 4 lety +9

      Agreed. The only excuse for selling pets would be rescued ones who need a furever home!

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Před 4 lety +46

      @Aramis3737 Shelters don't run for a profit. The adoption fee is there for two reasons: to cover the costs of medical, food, etc, and also to discourage any old rando from walking in and getting an animal. If it were that easy, abusers and dog fighters would come in droves to get animals they intended to dump or kill. By charging, it helps to make sure that only the people who are serious about wanting a pet come to get one.

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Před 4 lety +41

      @@garymitchell5899 They're companions, not plush toys. If you think pets only exist to be cuddled, then you're better off with the aforementioned plush toy. Pets do so much more than that, and not all of them want to be held. They're individuals as much as we are.

    • @cobalt1754
      @cobalt1754 Před 4 lety +6

      @@garymitchell5899 the key word here is "objects"

  • @heidim6468
    @heidim6468 Před 3 lety +9

    I can just hear Sonny telling Saul,”don’t worry these are good humans that will feed us and take care of us.”

  • @WriteInAaronBushnell
    @WriteInAaronBushnell Před rokem +2

    "sunny stopped crying" and now I'm crying 😢

  • @phz7107
    @phz7107 Před 4 lety +378

    "This gentleman was crying behind a trashcan."
    Me too lil buddy me too...

  • @TheRegulator
    @TheRegulator Před 4 lety +278

    I just came back from a trip to Istanbul. It was my first time leaving the country and I was shocked by how many outdoor cats there were! But every single one of them were so well-fed, housed in outdoor cat homes, and taken care of. Though these cats belonged to no one. It was amazing to see how the community adopted them as their animals and cared for them. It was amazing to see everyone collectively caring for all the outdoor animals

    • @prokkle
      @prokkle Před 4 lety +32

      There's a wonderful documentary about the cats of Istanbul called "Kedi".

    • @viviennejordan215
      @viviennejordan215 Před 4 lety +13

      How Fantastic, to Know that this Exists! Do they Spay/Neuter any of the Cats? Do they Let people Adopt, So the Cats can hva Furever Home.

    • @escarlit
      @escarlit Před 4 lety +8

      that’s beautiful

    • @katydidiy
      @katydidiy Před 3 lety +10

      I've watched several Turkish tv series on Netflix and every single one filmed outdoors, you'll see these free roaming cats. Just fascinating!

    • @ericandsarahsmom1000
      @ericandsarahsmom1000 Před 3 lety +26

      The Turkish people love animals. They leave food and water out for strays and those passing by. I wish there were more people like them because in other countries, animals are treated like garbage.
      There is a video on CZcams of a cat in Turkey visiting a symphony as they were about to perform. The musicians and the audience absolutely loved it.

  • @bgdeckobg4936
    @bgdeckobg4936 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you, good people 😊. I don't even live in USA. I live in Serbia 🙂. Being good person doesn't know for borders ❤.

  • @recordsystem6447
    @recordsystem6447 Před 4 lety +7

    the moment i get my own apartment i intend to help foster kittens who need it.

  • @ninelives2418
    @ninelives2418 Před 4 lety +330

    I laughed so hard watching this because I just rescued two abandoned kittens as well and also had to keep them in the bathroom. One of them would become my shoulderbuddy too. He just would climb me all the time and lick my face and chew my ears. Great video!

    • @NeuronalAxon
      @NeuronalAxon Před 4 lety +4

      What about the other one? 🤔

    • @ninelives2418
      @ninelives2418 Před 4 lety +19

      @@NeuronalAxon The other one, a girl was a bit calmer and more cautious. Also she was adopted right away. I took them to a vet and a friend of the vets assistant was looking for a kitten to adopt. So I had a little bit more time to spend with my shoulderbuddy alone until he was adopted too.

    • @veritasinvicta8128
      @veritasinvicta8128 Před 4 lety +4

      My bathroom would be the only room I could utilize, my Tabby doesn't like company and I live in a studio apt.

    • @ninelives2418
      @ninelives2418 Před 4 lety +6

      @@veritasinvicta8128 If you have other cats in your apt a bathroom is pretty much the best place for rescued kittens.

    • @veritasinvicta8128
      @veritasinvicta8128 Před 4 lety +5

      @@ninelives2418 Yes, if I found kittens I would bring them in, but full grown strays is much harder.

  • @jmd12127
    @jmd12127 Před 4 lety +179

    “It’s not about US.” Words to live by.

  • @tiffanyshaffer4062
    @tiffanyshaffer4062 Před rokem +1

    I foster cats and it drives me nuts when people say they couldn't do it, they'd be too sad to give them up. Fosters aren't cold-hearted. We've changed our mindset from me-oriented to animal-in-need oriented.

  • @poweredbymoonlight9869
    @poweredbymoonlight9869 Před 3 lety +2

    I will always come back to this video!

  • @francisconeto2740
    @francisconeto2740 Před 4 lety +976

    You guys are angels of kindness. How I wish the world were full of people like you. Thank you for sharing!

    • @viviennejordan215
      @viviennejordan215 Před 4 lety +7

      Warms the Cockles of the Heart, to Know that there are People who Care Enough For the Fur Babies, to Foster them, to Adopt them, + Guys Like You Two who have Loving, Open Hearts. God Bless You All.

    • @operationsearchgate3072
      @operationsearchgate3072 Před 3 lety

      That would be hell

    • @kittiecandy747
      @kittiecandy747 Před 3 lety +7

      be the change you wish to see

    • @maksim0933
      @maksim0933 Před 3 lety

      ++++

    • @nemos2012
      @nemos2012 Před 3 lety

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰 I agree

  • @montserratcruz1418
    @montserratcruz1418 Před 4 lety +174

    the last clip of sonny grooming sal along with “it’s okay to be sad when you say goodbye, it’s okay to cry” just wrecked me. thank you for all you do xx

  • @Gdub33
    @Gdub33 Před rokem +1

    There is no way I could give up sunny. He is absolutely perfect and adorable. I would be so crushed to let him go.

  • @BridgeFish
    @BridgeFish Před 3 lety +1

    On god, thank you for humanizing these cats. The more people that see these are living, thinking, and feeling creatures the less likely they'll be to abandon them when they're too loud or too playful or just too hairy or big to be convenient.

  • @fufunumnum
    @fufunumnum Před 4 lety +102

    That distress cry is so heartbreaking. It's amazing how Sonny was in a good place already but he was still worried about the ones left behind. Makes me wonder if there were still others in their litter left out there 😢

    • @mjchenevertful
      @mjchenevertful Před 4 lety +4

      Same here; as well as the mom cat.💞💞💞💝🐱🐾🐾🙏

    • @geekthegirl6961
      @geekthegirl6961 Před 4 lety +3

      @@mjchenevertful Agree with you both - the little ones and mama that got left behind. The thought is heartbreaking. That tiny little meow is like a baby crying "Mommy." Hopefully someone else found and fostered them.

    • @derekc6445
      @derekc6445 Před 4 lety +9

      @@mjchenevertful In the video description they mention a video on the Mom is next.

  • @ismilefelix
    @ismilefelix Před 4 lety +214

    This video has a very important message about fostering cats, or any animal really. Fostering isn't about the person, it's about caring for an animal until they can be given a home where they're loved. There's nothing wrong with feeling sad about having to let the animal go. Something like that is going to be difficult but you're giving that animal a forever home where they'll be loved to the fullest. Where they can be given full attention and love. Letting go of a foster animal will be hard, but at the very least you'll know that because of you, you gave that animal a completely new life.

  • @juliekostas7322
    @juliekostas7322 Před 2 lety +28

    These two angels and “Teddy” with the raggedy left ear are my absolute favorites ever… just so cute! God bless you for the beautiful work you all do. 🐱

  • @NiceMuslimLady
    @NiceMuslimLady Před 4 lety +1

    I have a family of four ferals. One looks very much like Sonny, his name is "Tiger". He is a mackerel tabby/tuxedo cat, about 5-1/2 now. He lives here with his mom, Patches (black/white tuxedo), sister Booties (black/white tuxedo) and brother, Blacky (all black). They have lived with me since Tiger, Booties and Blacky were about three months old and they were still nursing at the time. About 1-1/2 years ago, Tabby came along. He is a spotted tabby, and all tabby, like Sal. He was about 6 months old when he came in. I saw his mom being mean to him, so I caught him. Tiger and Tabby quickly became buddies. They have even slept in a box together. So...I have five ferals living with me now. And...they LOVE it!

  • @jorr1334
    @jorr1334 Před 4 lety +307

    Thanks for your comments, "it's about them", and about giving perfect cats up. I'm a new foster mom (momma and her 4 babies), of almost three weeks, and I'm already grappling with that. Struggling even with some guilt - as if I'll be abandoning the momma, especially after giving her so much love and affection. This video is timely and I'll watch it again when its time to let go.

    • @SpiritusMundi4EVER
      @SpiritusMundi4EVER Před 4 lety +9

      Do the best you can, Jill and kudos for taking on this role.

    • @viviennejordan215
      @viviennejordan215 Před 4 lety +3

      K Yes, Same here!

    • @lorfogel8312
      @lorfogel8312 Před 2 lety +4

      Letting them go is bittersweet, but it does get easier. As Kitten Lady says, the goal is goodbye. I think of fostering as a safe place to land before they go to their forever homes. My job is to give them love and socializing and a few house rules.
      I give them pep talks when it's time for them to go: "I've raised you up and it's time for you to find your forever home now. You're going to have a whole new family who will love you forever, and I want you to be the amazing kitty I raised you up to be, okay? You're not just a pet; you have a mission: to go out in the world and be an ambassador for all the animals still looking for their families."

  • @ginmar8134
    @ginmar8134 Před 4 lety +42

    "How can you give up such a perfect cat?"
    They're ALL perfect cats.

  • @midwestgal9931
    @midwestgal9931 Před 2 lety +1

    I love that phrase- 'kitten of the month club.'

  • @jerald4992
    @jerald4992 Před rokem +8

    Fellow cat lover here. 🐾Very grateful there's people out there like you doing what you do rescuing animals. Cats🐾 awesome. Keep up the good work.🐾

  • @dkblack3461
    @dkblack3461 Před 4 lety +201

    My Sidney was a rather large cat who used to hang around my neck. He'd often stick his mouth and nose right into my ear. He's sniff around and lick the inside of my ear - it's was hilarious and it tickled like crazy. He'd do the same thing to my eye - I'd have to close it quickly, of course! We were so close. It's been more than 25 years since I lost him and I still love and miss him.

    • @scottallen8950
      @scottallen8950 Před 4 lety +19

      Great memory....lost my cat over 30 years ago....still miss her

    • @viviennejordan215
      @viviennejordan215 Před 4 lety +2

      Maybe Either of You Could Adopt? If Ready, to Give another Fur Baby, or two, if there are Siblings, a Loving, Secure Home.

    • @aninalabelle463
      @aninalabelle463 Před 4 lety +6

      I recently lost my kitty Bindi, it's been two weeks without her, she was a real lap cat. Loved to snuggle, I really miss her.

    • @scottallen8950
      @scottallen8950 Před 4 lety +6

      @@aninalabelle463 Awwww.....sorry to hear that. Bindi sounds wonderful.

  • @rebekahfowler2958
    @rebekahfowler2958 Před 4 lety +307

    What a gorgeous pair of kittens. They ate so lucky you found them. I absolutely love watching your videos. You do amazing work.

    • @A_Jay_
      @A_Jay_ Před 4 lety +3

      Are* not ate sorry just correcting qwp

  • @AprilLashon
    @AprilLashon Před 3 lety

    Sonny stopped crying was all I needed to hear, now I’m crying 😢

  • @hanscheong2676
    @hanscheong2676 Před 2 lety +2

    I have to say... your narratives and the music make me cry....... and heartache to see so many little lives stranded....

  • @omarsyaahim4358
    @omarsyaahim4358 Před 4 lety +329

    Im 16, my parents dont allow me to adopt a cat for some reason. Or any other pets. I live in Singapore, there is a cat under the block. I always feed it and take care of it. I hope when i have my own apartment, i can bring it home with me. But its gonna take time and im not sure if the cat is gonna last. Idk how old she is. Pray for me :")

    • @SpiritusMundi4EVER
      @SpiritusMundi4EVER Před 4 lety +58

      Do the best you can. Don't blame yourself. Check on FB and see if there is a cat rescue organization in your community. Perhaps someone else can help you.

    • @katemiller7874
      @katemiller7874 Před 4 lety +18

      What a kind heart you have

    • @omarsyaahim4358
      @omarsyaahim4358 Před 4 lety +7

      @@SpiritusMundi4EVER thanks sweetie. I will look it up

    • @omarsyaahim4358
      @omarsyaahim4358 Před 4 lety +6

      @@katemiller7874 thank you 🙏

    • @natatattful
      @natatattful Před 4 lety +10

      Omar Syaahim You’re a kind person

  • @michellereed479
    @michellereed479 Před 4 lety +116

    Just beautiful! I'm currently fostering, the kitten chose me, I didn't exactly go looking or trapping. She just started sleeping by my backdoor. I had to help her, she chose me for a reason 💕

    • @mdkern0438
      @mdkern0438 Před 4 lety +44

      SImiliar to how my cat "Random" aquired me. I drive truck for a living. I had parked at a truck stop to use the bathroom. When I came back to my truck there was a torn up white and grey adult cat sitting on my fuel tank step screaming at me, as if how dare I not leave the open for him to let himself in.
      That was two years ago, he's been with me in the truck since. He's by far the most vocal and affectionate cat I've ever had and is incredibly attached to me. To this day I have no idea why he was outside, and I don't want to know. He's in bed when I sleep, on the floor beside me while I drive, and always lays where he can open his eyes and see me.
      When I get fuel or have to go in to a customer he hops up on the front seat or dash and watches me either thru the windshield or in the side mirrors as I walk towards the back of the truck. He's a very good boy. He was just some random cat a truck stop. I didnt intent on keeping him, now I cant imagine not having him.

    • @jessiestephens3943
      @jessiestephens3943 Před 4 lety +5

      @@mdkern0438 what a beautiful story. You rescued each other. He sounds like a great kitty.

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Před 4 lety +4

      It's always an honor to be chosen by a cat 💜 That's how I got my kitty Mia, she just walked in the back door one day, meowed for food, and that was that lol

  • @n.e.fauser7927
    @n.e.fauser7927 Před rokem

    Don't forget how valuable the positive socialization is, for every foster.

  • @roseangela2797
    @roseangela2797 Před 2 lety +1

    Cats need Love, Food, Patience and MORE LOVE!!

  • @feliciaecheverria
    @feliciaecheverria Před 4 lety +204

    Thank you for rescuing him. I'm a not so crazy cat lady in Southern California. I have 12 rescues. A combination from shelters and the streets.

    • @hec7223
      @hec7223 Před 4 lety +12

      Thank you so much ♥️. Need more people like you.

    • @annazeman8521
      @annazeman8521 Před 4 lety +12

      You are NOT crazy. Ignore the naysayers!

    • @msdonna49
      @msdonna49 Před 4 lety +7

      Awesome! Such a great thing that you're doing!❤

    • @feliciaecheverria
      @feliciaecheverria Před 4 lety +6

      @streamline6666 I am so grateful for everyone who rescues. In reality, they rescue us.

    • @hec7223
      @hec7223 Před 4 lety +3

      @Ami From Texas BEAR Such a beautiful human being you are. Thank you so much. That part when you said you bottle feed him, touched me. Thank you so much

  • @eleanor.shadow
    @eleanor.shadow Před 4 lety +482

    I’m so glad you talked about people saying they’d never be able to foster. It really isn’t about fosters, it’s about the lives we save. It’s heartbreaking to me how we don’t realise how being afraid of heartbreak (for the best reason, an adoption!) is a disservice to animals in need.
    I’ve fostered and let go. It was so hard. I’m still here, though. When I get the chance I’ll do it all again, for them.

    • @juliam.426
      @juliam.426 Před 4 lety +7

      Leonor C. Thank you.

    • @viviennejordan215
      @viviennejordan215 Před 4 lety +3

      Leonor C. Thank You, For having that Inner Strength, to See Beyond, to See those Babies Possible Best Future, in a Loving, Secure Home. Bless You.

  • @jenniediaz2895
    @jenniediaz2895 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank You ‼️, I Love your words,💌💝

  • @MariaPho
    @MariaPho Před 4 lety +17

    These videos actually make me feel good. I have adopted two cats and I feel so motivated to help more. These documentations of kindness are awesome.

  • @Gabunny
    @Gabunny Před 4 lety +114

    I foster cats (mostly unsocialised kittens) and I was afraid it would be hard to say goodbye. I want to say to people thinking about fostering: I haven't found it to be too difficult. In fact, a part of me is always happy because I know I've helped them get ready for their forever home. Without me they wouldn't have learned to live with humans, recovered from illnesses, had someone to advocate for them and be their voice - and this is an honour and a delightful, meaningful volunteer action you can do.

    • @IAMREIKI
      @IAMREIKI Před 3 lety +3

      Thank You for caring and demonstrating Your Heart . Namaste

    • @sopranosd
      @sopranosd Před 3 lety +1

      You rock!

  • @bubblegumplastic
    @bubblegumplastic Před 4 lety +39

    "Plus, you get free ear inspections." 🥺

  • @bolch88bb8
    @bolch88bb8 Před 4 lety +1

    why did i decided to watch this on a sunday morning hungover.....crying like a baby....sweet little kitties and you guys do some fucking brilliant work!

  • @Anonymous-eo2er
    @Anonymous-eo2er Před 4 lety +9

    5:35
    The cat: “Alright. I’m out. Your shift now”

  • @hec7223
    @hec7223 Před 4 lety +94

    Thank you so much for rescuing such a gorgeous being. I did the same a week ago. I found an injured cat on the street. Whose leg was severely injured to a point that it got maggots on it. I posted the whole video of him, before and after, on CZcams. And it's people like you who have inspired me to do the same. Thank you so much again ♥️

    • @annazeman8521
      @annazeman8521 Před 4 lety +2

      The link to your video?

    • @hec7223
      @hec7223 Před 4 lety +1

      @@annazeman8521 I'm afraid I can't provide it in here. It is posted on my channel.

    • @geekthegirl6961
      @geekthegirl6961 Před 4 lety +2

      Just watched your video. That poor cat! So glad you were there to completely turn his luck around. It is truly a heroic thing you did.

    • @hec7223
      @hec7223 Před 4 lety +1

      @@geekthegirl6961 Awe Thank you so much. And that's the least I could for him. He has started showing his true nature now and is on mating mode. So he meows as loud as he can and I couldn't sleep because of it lol. Once he gets fully recovered, I'll try to neuter him insha'Allah

  • @nate6045
    @nate6045 Před 4 lety +210

    I'd just like to take a moment and thank you for these wonderfully edited videos. Your music choice especially makes it feel more naturally than other rescue videos. I hate to say it but a lot of other videos have a tendency to put in "emotional" music that leaves me uncomfortable because it feels manipulative. I appreciate that you don't do that.
    I also love how you also educate the viewer while also not being preachy about it. Most other videos either don't do that at all or throw too much at you.
    Thanks for improving not just your own community but helping others to improve their communities as well.

    • @prokkle
      @prokkle Před 4 lety +6

      I second that about the music - nice. calming jazz

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Před 3 lety +4

      I know, right?? Who knew cats and lo-fi jazz beats go so well together.

    • @IAMREIKI
      @IAMREIKI Před 3 lety +1

      Well said Uncle Dan . Like wow what a beautiful Inspiring Video's . And I would love to Be one of these cats being loved by these People .

  • @artemisiam.8391
    @artemisiam.8391 Před 2 lety +1

    nothing is much beautiful as a kitten 's smile

  • @benw9949
    @benw9949 Před 2 lety +1

    These little guys living near a dumpster, scared and hungry, fleas and other stuff going on -- I live in an apartment complex, and it's shocking how many strays there are. Thankfully, I haven't seen any of them near the dumpsters, but pretty much anywhere else. My current two cats are both rescues from the apt. pkg. lot outside my door, hiding under cars. There are more outside; currently about six I see regularly; I put food out. One has a collar, and I presume he has a home. The others range from friendly to outdoor to so feral that even after months of seeing me, getting fed, sitting with them occasionally, the feral still won't even let my hand near. The thing s, from what I've seen, I understand why they are so wary. Cat / kitten rescuers have my respect. Also, the cost of any support is huge. -- And one of my cats, still not neutered, got out and could be pregnant. I'm handicapped. Getting rides and budget is very hard lately. I could be looking at my little teen mom cat having kittens while still a kitten. If she is too far along if/when I can get her to the vet, I won't terminate. No idea when iI can get her to the vet to be spayed and any other care, or now to see if she's pregnant; 2 days and counting. I love her; I was so glad to get her back after over 24 hours outside. I thought she wouldn't come back.

  • @Shiirow
    @Shiirow Před 4 lety +64

    have a cat that would sit on my shoulder, in fact as she got older she would drape her body around the back of my neck like a scarf and just lay there with her head on my shoulder sleeping.

  • @RamenNoodle1985
    @RamenNoodle1985 Před 4 lety +26

    Sonny and Sal - very good Brooklyn names!

  • @pascalegea9792
    @pascalegea9792 Před 4 lety +1

    there is a special place for you in Heaven and it s filled with cats

  • @3rdandlong
    @3rdandlong Před 3 lety +1

    I just took a screenshot of one putting his paws around the other @ 7:04. Absolutely too priceless a moment to pass up.

  • @elizabethboyle2345
    @elizabethboyle2345 Před 4 lety +111

    This has got to be the BEST channel on CZcams. Sweet, informative, compelling, heart-rending. I love the voiceover, I love the calming music, and the cats and kittens are BEYOND precious. Thank you so much for what you do to heal even the tiniest part of this broken world. ❤️❤️

    • @elaineculbert8594
      @elaineculbert8594 Před 3 lety +1

      - I’m of the same opinion, Elizabeth! I love this channel and tell everyone about it. I also, appreciate the calming music and gentle yet informative, voice. I’m so impressed with the excellent photography ... the many angles and closeups - I almost feel I have a cat again. Oftentimes, I find my finger stroking a cat’s nose on the iPad ... lol! 🇨🇦

    • @elizabethboyle2345
      @elizabethboyle2345 Před 3 lety +2

      @@elaineculbert8594 Canadian!!! ME TOO!!!! Though I transplanted myself to Australia 33 years ago. Still an Ottawan in my blood!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @danielbarron4762
    @danielbarron4762 Před 4 lety +148

    Hands down the best story telling I have seen in a long time. It’s hard to describe that feeling I get when I watch your videos. If I were to give it a shot it would be like the happy feeling of watching and reliving the best parts of your life with the ones you love. It inspires me to make more great memories by doing something and helping out. I look forward to the next story!

  • @malenedietl3369
    @malenedietl3369 Před 2 lety +4

    Oh, when Sonny got his brother back...they were so happy together again. You're doing a great job there. Love from Denmark.❤

  • @patriciakunz1198
    @patriciakunz1198 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Your love and care carries them through to their forever home and these sweet kitties will keep you in their hearts as they love and are loved. 🙏

  • @gmail7894
    @gmail7894 Před 4 lety +64

    Hope they get/got adopted together.

  • @SoleaGalilei
    @SoleaGalilei Před 4 lety +72

    I appreciate you telling me it's okay to cry but you were several minutes too late!

  • @flymousechiu
    @flymousechiu Před 3 lety +1

    I know cats don't really have facial expressions but Sonny burrito seemed to have such a huge smile...

  • @CALVINLNIKONT
    @CALVINLNIKONT Před 2 lety +1

    "Kitten of the Month Club" Perfect!!!

  • @sajalsarker1344
    @sajalsarker1344 Před 4 lety +21

    It's not about us. It's about saving lives. ❤❤

  • @WolfFireheart
    @WolfFireheart Před 4 lety +20

    Daw, Sonny when Sal came back: Why you so scared bro? These creatures are chill, and they have the best food! Now lets play! I missed you!

  • @HARRi81_UK
    @HARRi81_UK Před 2 lety +1

    How is that the many forces at work in the universe have contrived to create such beautiful creatures? Amazing.

  • @babybluecheeks
    @babybluecheeks Před 3 lety +1

    I've come back, these beautiful kittens have stolen my heart ❤

  • @MrPnew1
    @MrPnew1 Před 4 lety +46

    2:14 "the minute we brought him in Sonny stopped crying " yeah and I started :). Your philosophy on fostering is brilliant and so inspirational. Thank you

  • @shalee7155
    @shalee7155 Před 4 lety +40

    aww i hope they get adopted together. you guys are good people.

  • @catherinemelnyk
    @catherinemelnyk Před rokem +1

    Another beautiful story. I'm in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. If I lived in Brooklyn, it would be my honour to foster these beautiful kittens. So I do the next best thing. I'm a monthly donor.
    Thank you and God bless you for the work that you do. ❤❤❤

  • @CelebritiesTeam
    @CelebritiesTeam Před 2 lety +1

    man you make me cry!!! God bless you...you can be relaxed if you know that you save a live and the live is now between the hand of great new family

  • @podlet_2309
    @podlet_2309 Před 4 lety +13

    "plus you get free ear inspections" I TAKE YOUR ENTIRE STOKE THANK YOU

  • @sugarfreeXcandy
    @sugarfreeXcandy Před 4 lety +6

    I love this channel so much. I always cry during these videos. My boyfriend sees the look on my face and says: you are watching the cat rescue videos, aren't you?

  • @AlbandAquino
    @AlbandAquino Před 3 lety

    The reward you get from rescuing a stray cat if far superior to anything else ...
    Two of the most memorable cats I had were local rescues. How could you define yourself a good hooman, when you disregards the wild life ...