Kittens Abandoned Under Oil Painting

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Mink and Badger were born under an oil painting and left behind by their mother, who was a community cat. This video shows the hard reality of kitten rescue and why it is so important to prevent suffering. Please spay and neuter your cats, and get active for Trap-Neuter-Return for the cats in your community. Do it for the little ones. Do it for Mink.
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  • @rika8484
    @rika8484 Před 6 lety +6795

    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 Před 6 lety +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  Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +92

      Kitten Lady Thanks so much!!

    • @katelillo1932
      @katelillo1932 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @Pieceofchocolate1
    @Pieceofchocolate1 Před 5 lety +4196

    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 ❤️

  • @SaintCharlos
    @SaintCharlos Před 5 lety +3824

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

    • @queenbee6754
      @queenbee6754 Před 5 lety +64

      And patience. Lots of it. And also heart break

    • @Starlight-kv7cd
      @Starlight-kv7cd Před 5 lety +23

      It’s also about just helping kittens

    • @SIPEROTH
      @SIPEROTH Před 5 lety +14

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

    • @randomnobody660
      @randomnobody660 Před 5 lety +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 Před 4 lety +1

      I think most people know this though.

  • @VictoryPlaysYT
    @VictoryPlaysYT Před 5 lety +6869

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

  • @joycejenkins0502
    @joycejenkins0502 Před 3 lety +720

    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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety

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

  • @FARSIKATZ
    @FARSIKATZ Před 5 lety +3198

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

    • @e4831
      @e4831 Před 5 lety +7

      R I P Mink I will always remember you!

    • @davelindstrom6005
      @davelindstrom6005 Před 5 lety +6

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

    • @CER0MI
      @CER0MI Před 5 lety +2

      What the heck I read that the second she said it

    • @CER0MI
      @CER0MI Před 5 lety +19

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

    • @kittyvibritannia4078
      @kittyvibritannia4078 Před 5 lety +2

      @@CER0MI lol true

  • @averykayleighbff5827
    @averykayleighbff5827 Před 5 lety +1286

    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 Před 4 lety +2

      Avery Kayleigh BFF 😩💖 she’s so amazing

    • @aslmad1
      @aslmad1 Před rokem

      So what? The world doesn’t need more cats

    • @tweenytwinkies
      @tweenytwinkies Před 8 měsíci +1

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

  • @kolmenoitaayeet
    @kolmenoitaayeet Před 6 lety +4764

    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 Před 6 lety +217

      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 Před 6 lety +52

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

    • @PrettyH8Mach1n3
      @PrettyH8Mach1n3 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +329

      @@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.

  • @KM-pm6qe
    @KM-pm6qe Před 3 lety +804

    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 Před 3 lety +140

      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 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +56

      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 Před 2 lety +28

      @@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 Před 2 lety +16

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

  • @dumpsterracoon9920
    @dumpsterracoon9920 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @dflaming1371
    @dflaming1371 Před 4 lety +1180

    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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +6

      😭

    • @JesterEnthusiast
      @JesterEnthusiast Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @unnamedvisitor1649
    @unnamedvisitor1649 Před 3 lety +495

    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 Před 3 lety +10

      Sorry but there is literally NO dignity in dying whatsoever.

    • @Jaded42O
      @Jaded42O Před 3 lety +10

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

    • @AlexanderMason1
      @AlexanderMason1 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Jaded42O 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 Před 2 lety +8

      Yes, and just doing that is doing a lot.

    • @sarinabina5487
      @sarinabina5487 Před 2 lety

      @@AlexanderMason1 ok nihilist

  • @karmillaschreger6546
    @karmillaschreger6546 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @JaneDoe-yy6hs
    @JaneDoe-yy6hs Před 5 lety +669

    RIP Mink.
    A short life but a big legacy.

  • @kayleegibson1866
    @kayleegibson1866 Před 5 lety +1678

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

    • @bumblebeagan
      @bumblebeagan Před 5 lety +38

      f*ck

    • @zofiasuterski3338
      @zofiasuterski3338 Před 5 lety +9

      Dont swear

    • @zofiasuterski3338
      @zofiasuterski3338 Před 5 lety +8

      Dont swear. You razor frisby.

    • @bumblebeagan
      @bumblebeagan Před 5 lety +28

      @@zofiasuterski3338 there's a thing called censoring

    • @79meh
      @79meh Před 5 lety +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.

  • @coloradorose8559
    @coloradorose8559 Před 4 lety +1228

    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.

  • @ciekawehistorietv
    @ciekawehistorietv Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +7

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

    • @murjanipeterson9825
      @murjanipeterson9825 Před 4 lety +2

      🧡🧡🧡

    • @ltsgarage7780
      @ltsgarage7780 Před 3 lety +1

      ciekawehistorie English ... spell check!!!

    • @breeze5254
      @breeze5254 Před 3 lety +10

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

    • @lonelypotatofry6821
      @lonelypotatofry6821 Před 3 lety +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 .

  • @marilynsummit1764
    @marilynsummit1764 Před 5 lety +1011

    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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +27

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

  • @lynnstevens6339
    @lynnstevens6339 Před 5 lety +581

    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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +2

      Ok

    • @sadiearrazola7470
      @sadiearrazola7470 Před 4 lety

      i cann`t read this

    • @sarahharman9879
      @sarahharman9879 Před 4 lety

      @@sadiearrazola7470 ok

    • @annahs.channel
      @annahs.channel Před 4 lety +2

      Rescued cats are also the cuter ones.

  • @SuperShebaJr
    @SuperShebaJr Před 6 lety +501

    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  Před 6 lety +62

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

    • @francescomanzo3939
      @francescomanzo3939 Před 5 lety +4

      Thank you so much for donating!

  • @anonymous_ins0mniac
    @anonymous_ins0mniac Před 4 lety +822

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

    • @justenzo6342
      @justenzo6342 Před 4 lety +84

      The Tom cat is going to jail

    • @laurenmpage2683
      @laurenmpage2683 Před 4 lety +9

      Your an amazing person

    • @paigekeenor13
      @paigekeenor13 Před 4 lety +3

      Aw

    • @madm2093
      @madm2093 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @nicoleswanson4128
    @nicoleswanson4128 Před 6 lety +2450

    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 Před 6 lety +87

      Glad you were able to do what you did.

    • @katelillo1932
      @katelillo1932 Před 6 lety +58

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

    • @susanthomas1751
      @susanthomas1751 Před 6 lety +23

      Reeym Estelle sorry for your loss I know how it feels

    • @togthetruth
      @togthetruth Před 6 lety +28

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

    • @hailey9758
      @hailey9758 Před 6 lety +4

      Reeym Estelle 😭

  • @nostalgiagatuna
    @nostalgiagatuna Před 5 lety +475

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

  • @Ken-bs3lx
    @Ken-bs3lx Před 5 lety +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 ❤️

  • @noctuiddawn
    @noctuiddawn Před 4 lety +452

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

  • @jaynedavis3388
    @jaynedavis3388 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +6

      Jayne Davis im sooo sorry

    • @mariaadele7313
      @mariaadele7313 Před 5 lety +9

      bless your kind heart!

    • @ampainfact
      @ampainfact Před 5 lety +10

      That's some interesting information

    • @youdontsay2246
      @youdontsay2246 Před 5 lety +3

      You're a hero!💖🙌

    • @TheKinseth
      @TheKinseth Před 5 lety +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.

  • @Rodrigo-jj9zr
    @Rodrigo-jj9zr Před 3 lety +137

    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 Před 3 lety +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!!!!!!!

  • @hannahwalters9202
    @hannahwalters9202 Před 5 lety +281

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

  • @snowdust3657
    @snowdust3657 Před 4 lety +130

    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 Před 4 lety +4

      aww ikrr

    • @charlotteanderson7761
      @charlotteanderson7761 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +6

      Please please fix your cat

    • @akaony
      @akaony Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @jasminefoxj
    @jasminefoxj Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +9

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

    • @DirkAustin
      @DirkAustin Před 6 lety +2

      Until they all die and no more cats...

    • @MrCaitMonster
      @MrCaitMonster Před 6 lety +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.

  • @katie-ut5mq
    @katie-ut5mq Před 6 lety +571

    I was crying . RIP mink , we love you .

    • @saraball5977
      @saraball5977 Před 6 lety +1

      its just a cat

    • @thisaint.dionne
      @thisaint.dionne Před 6 lety +44

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

    • @kendra1761
      @kendra1761 Před 6 lety +34

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

    • @akitherandom2111
      @akitherandom2111 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +8

      Sara Ball Just???!!!

  • @birch8891
    @birch8891 Před 4 lety +2159

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

  • @raquelaragon758
    @raquelaragon758 Před 2 lety +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 CZcams 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 ❤️

  • @sherryderoch6840
    @sherryderoch6840 Před 4 lety +324

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

    • @neurozenith73
      @neurozenith73 Před 3 lety

      omg my brother also shines light on his girlfriend

    • @aandrewponce
      @aandrewponce Před 3 lety +4

      @@neurozenith73 stfu

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @erenyoghurt997
    @erenyoghurt997 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +41

      @Paul Dixon I agree

    • @co0lbe4ns93
      @co0lbe4ns93 Před 5 lety +55

      @sara Allison aka Miss true Freeman that is very rude

    • @amreenabdulkarim5558
      @amreenabdulkarim5558 Před 5 lety +21

      Last line matches me perfectly

    • @xSTARR999
      @xSTARR999 Před 5 lety +63

      @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 Před 5 lety +6

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

  • @veronicae2291
    @veronicae2291 Před 6 lety +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..

  • @jackorispontiac
    @jackorispontiac Před 2 lety +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! 💟

  • @davelindstrom6005
    @davelindstrom6005 Před 5 lety +172

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

  • @i.147
    @i.147 Před 6 lety +1830

    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 ❤

  • @iamwritingabookseries144
    @iamwritingabookseries144 Před 4 lety +431

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

    • @gokacat8545
      @gokacat8545 Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @flashy902
      @flashy902 Před 4 lety +1

      Mink is a girl u idiot!

    • @randomchocolateenjoyer5393
      @randomchocolateenjoyer5393 Před 4 lety +15

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

    • @flashy902
      @flashy902 Před 4 lety

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

    • @flashy902
      @flashy902 Před 4 lety

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

  • @itsmercy.2352
    @itsmercy.2352 Před 4 lety +78

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

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 Před 3 lety +15

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

    • @savethebees2574
      @savethebees2574 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @titaniumvulpes
      @titaniumvulpes Před 2 lety +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 Před rokem +1

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

  • @LadySaiaFA3
    @LadySaiaFA3 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +7

      Cute story😍

    • @gtch_313
      @gtch_313 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @melodybartley2740
    @melodybartley2740 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @Melzords
    @Melzords Před 6 lety +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  Před 6 lety +10

      Thanks for your thoughtful words.

    • @Melzords
      @Melzords Před 6 lety +2

      Kitten Lady Just the truth! ❤️

    • @alextaylor3939
      @alextaylor3939 Před 6 lety +2

      It sure is!!

    • @alextaylor3939
      @alextaylor3939 Před 6 lety +2

      It sure is

    • @170lorraine
      @170lorraine Před 6 lety +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

  • @AQuietSole
    @AQuietSole Před 4 lety +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.

  • @annikaheydl7342
    @annikaheydl7342 Před 6 lety +130

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

  • @ryliekessler2432
    @ryliekessler2432 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @Sarahizahhsum
      @Sarahizahhsum Před 5 lety +3

      Mink was a girl..

  • @somnathbanerjee4127
    @somnathbanerjee4127 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @mimiadams247
    @mimiadams247 Před 2 lety +17

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

  • @carlosvz1575
    @carlosvz1575 Před 4 lety +332

    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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +2

      You tried bro , your a good person for that !

    • @colleb95
      @colleb95 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @deloresm7494
    @deloresm7494 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @Rose-id9sj
      @Rose-id9sj Před 4 lety +1

      LinkinLex Same.

    • @user-it5vj8nl2w
      @user-it5vj8nl2w Před 4 lety +3

    • @subblonde3101
      @subblonde3101 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @ethnedragon8287
    @ethnedragon8287 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @kutyifritin
    @kutyifritin Před 4 lety +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.

  • @moomoof8720
    @moomoof8720 Před 6 lety +65

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

  • @axehead45
    @axehead45 Před 4 lety +241

    Comments: RIP Mink
    Me: * Sobbing *

  • @kittenfostermomtpchs
    @kittenfostermomtpchs Před 6 lety +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.

  • @lilcrazyc
    @lilcrazyc Před 4 lety +92

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

  • @ashleyreeve9299
    @ashleyreeve9299 Před 5 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @illeille1798
    @illeille1798 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +7

      Ille Ille you can be the person that changes that

    • @illeille1798
      @illeille1798 Před 6 lety +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 CZcams. 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 Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @illeille1798
      @illeille1798 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @silviaallison975
      @silviaallison975 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @alyciariley5426
    @alyciariley5426 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @meenalsingh613
    @meenalsingh613 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for saving them 🥹🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @ovo5509
    @ovo5509 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @sheenacapone2331
    @sheenacapone2331 Před 6 lety +125

    THANK YOU KITTEN LADY FOR SAVING KITTENS LIVES

  • @zennyuto
    @zennyuto Před 5 lety +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.......

  • @williamwhite4546
    @williamwhite4546 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @theundertalegamer0009
    @theundertalegamer0009 Před 5 lety +143

    I love how she said
    “Hi little beans!”

  • @adub_gaming
    @adub_gaming Před 5 lety +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.

  • @simply.s1r1
    @simply.s1r1 Před 5 lety +801

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

    • @pimpdaddypayne8170
      @pimpdaddypayne8170 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +8

      Same

    • @jeonjishooked7215
      @jeonjishooked7215 Před 5 lety +14

      Same but i am just 11

    • @aliceduanra7539
      @aliceduanra7539 Před 5 lety +9

      Same

    • @wilfredoagustin700
      @wilfredoagustin700 Před 5 lety +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

  • @Sincerelyjaneth
    @Sincerelyjaneth Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @benr4767
      @benr4767 Před 4 lety +1

      Are they still alive???

    • @Sincerelyjaneth
      @Sincerelyjaneth Před 4 lety +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! 🙂

  • @coyotelady6132
    @coyotelady6132 Před 6 lety +355

    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 Před 6 lety +4

      coyote lady 613 you are right

    • @haileyotto9490
      @haileyotto9490 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

      But I don't foster sadly

    • @missmoonandlife
      @missmoonandlife Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety +1

      I'm so sorry to hear this :(

  • @gblythe2325
    @gblythe2325 Před 5 lety +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.

  • @darknessdivine7560
    @darknessdivine7560 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

      How are the kittens doing now?

    • @darknessdivine7560
      @darknessdivine7560 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @idostuff6731
    @idostuff6731 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +3

      Your brother can just take allergy medication -_-

    • @randomchocolateenjoyer5393
      @randomchocolateenjoyer5393 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @bellabean8009
      @bellabean8009 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @CodyRae11
      @CodyRae11 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @MagicNostalgia2000
    @MagicNostalgia2000 Před 5 lety +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 CZcams. Keep doing what you do & I hope that lots and lots of people can hear and understand your important and urgent message!!!!!!

  • @GALACTICREZZ
    @GALACTICREZZ Před 5 lety +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.

  • @suziephillips2320
    @suziephillips2320 Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +2

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

    • @ChariMahariel
      @ChariMahariel Před 5 lety

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

    • @J1Dreamer
      @J1Dreamer Před 5 lety

      This is a beautiful story

    • @marioluigimario6413
      @marioluigimario6413 Před 5 lety

      @@ChariMahariel starclan
      not sorry

  • @ace.aspade.s
    @ace.aspade.s Před 4 lety +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!

  • @joss6360
    @joss6360 Před 5 lety +64

    I have two cats and were both found on the street
    Roxy
    She was found on the street under my moms car. I don't really know that much about this story cause I was very young. She is a very happy and healthy cat.
    Grayson
    My moms friend was taking a walk, when she heard small meows. She found out that the meows were coming from a storm drain, luckily workers were close so she told the workers and they got
    the cat out and gave it to my moms friend. My moms friend couldn't keep the cat because she had just gotten a dog, so she gave him to my mom. His head was to big for his body, he was so little and skinny.
    Now he is a very healthy fat cat.
    Those are my stories, thank goodness I have two cats. Mink had a short life but her last moment was the best moment of her life, she passed away warm and loved. What matters most is she wasn't alone when she passed.
    R.I.P Mink we loved you.❤

    • @mikayladore6597
      @mikayladore6597 Před 5 lety

      Joss Mireles I have a cat named Roxy too!

    • @joss6360
      @joss6360 Před 5 lety

      @@mikayladore6597 Oh Cool!! Is she/he Gray with stripes??

    • @mikayladore6597
      @mikayladore6597 Před 5 lety

      Joss Mireles yes actually. Do we have to same cat?

    • @joss6360
      @joss6360 Před 5 lety

      Maybe there secretly siblings??

    • @co0lbe4ns93
      @co0lbe4ns93 Před 5 lety

      So cute also I had a cat named Roxanne and she was brown and black

  • @kirashimabukuro-yann7265
    @kirashimabukuro-yann7265 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +61

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

    • @sugarhardlyknowher
      @sugarhardlyknowher Před 6 lety +8

      Allie Nordin 🤣

    • @Mugsie
      @Mugsie Před 6 lety +19

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

    • @enydee
      @enydee Před 6 lety +1

      Updateee us

    • @aylazelanagrebiel3210
      @aylazelanagrebiel3210 Před 6 lety

      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!

  • @MDKE114
    @MDKE114 Před 4 lety +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!

  • @lomanasir5987
    @lomanasir5987 Před 4 lety +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

  • @omegawulf7767
    @omegawulf7767 Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +5

      Joran play's
      S a m e -

    • @douglasgriffiths3534
      @douglasgriffiths3534 Před 5 lety +62

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

    • @callm3pj
      @callm3pj Před 5 lety +1

      Douglas Griffiths
      Ikr-

    • @montanuh
      @montanuh Před 5 lety +10

      Dude they’d be boiling

    • @montanuh
      @montanuh Před 5 lety +8

      Paul Dixon they were trying to lighten up the situation.

  • @bozo9975
    @bozo9975 Před 6 lety +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❤😀❤

  • @jamesrussels2126
    @jamesrussels2126 Před 6 lety +84

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

  • @CodyRae11
    @CodyRae11 Před 3 lety +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!

  • @Mugelbbub16
    @Mugelbbub16 Před 6 lety +413

    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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +6

      Horseslololool hopefully a reference because that would be cool

    • @perlavelasquez1063
      @perlavelasquez1063 Před 6 lety +6

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

    • @perlavelasquez1063
      @perlavelasquez1063 Před 6 lety +1

      HorsesLololololollol Lololo what

    • @corvidwyrm4113
      @corvidwyrm4113 Před 6 lety +8

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

  • @bryonwilson8498
    @bryonwilson8498 Před 4 lety +129

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

    • @stacybrewer9272
      @stacybrewer9272 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @rachellinney3648
      @rachellinney3648 Před 4 lety +1

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

    • @yesyes4308
      @yesyes4308 Před 4 lety

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

  • @vanessadeluca1259
    @vanessadeluca1259 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +13

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

    • @lanecrescent4161
      @lanecrescent4161 Před 6 lety +3

      Vanessa De Luca You're awesome 💜💜

    • @melissadurante1450
      @melissadurante1450 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

      thanks so much! that really helped

    • @vanessadeluca1259
      @vanessadeluca1259 Před 6 lety +1

      Lane Crescent thanks! youre awesome too!💖💖👌

  • @uhohstinky3733
    @uhohstinky3733 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety +6

      Yay!

    • @benr4767
      @benr4767 Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @uhohstinky3733
      @uhohstinky3733 Před 4 lety +25

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

    • @uhohstinky3733
      @uhohstinky3733 Před 4 lety +6

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

    • @life-styled
      @life-styled Před 4 lety +2

      Yeaayyyyy

  • @SAMMIsLIFE
    @SAMMIsLIFE Před 5 lety +173

    "Ur names will be Tampax and Pearl" lmao 😂😂 that made me laugh out loud even during such a sad moment. R.I.P. Mink,poor baby 😭💔.

  • @Lavondamercer
    @Lavondamercer Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @sugarsugaronline
    @sugarsugaronline Před 6 lety +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! ❤️

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @kaitobluebird
    @kaitobluebird Před 6 lety +211

    One of the reasons why I'm so pissed at my brother.
    He buys a $700 TV instead of desexing his cat. She is the right age to get her first heat, she could even be pregnant now.

    • @sarahbucket8037
      @sarahbucket8037 Před 6 lety +26

      Take the cat to the vet for him

    • @Justjim_2924
      @Justjim_2924 Před 6 lety +24

      Like kitten lady said..it does not hell to be judgemental..it helps.. to HELPS!.. you Take It! Take charge of It! And you will be a better human being!

    • @heccinghecc9322
      @heccinghecc9322 Před 6 lety +2

      @@Justjim_2924 yes

    • @panicatmychemicalpiltsdisc9338
      @panicatmychemicalpiltsdisc9338 Před 6 lety +11

      @@Justjim_2924 Something tells me that he/she is to young to take the cat, let alone spay/neuter it.

  • @bradwebb6683
    @bradwebb6683 Před 6 lety +62

    Every little cat needs someone like you in there life

  • @Gamerkittycat-yw9pb
    @Gamerkittycat-yw9pb Před 6 lety +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

  • @diesereinemensch1337
    @diesereinemensch1337 Před 3 lety +11

    It's okay.
    You have tried.
    You always try.
    Never give up.
    Sometimes it can be stressful.
    But I think it's more important to protect a life of someone or something than giving up.

  • @ashleywanner4656
    @ashleywanner4656 Před 6 lety +65

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

  • @autumn2207
    @autumn2207 Před 6 lety +79

    Dear mink, I know I'm probably over reacting because I never met you but I'm so sorry that your mother ran ff and I'm so sorry that you lost your life. I have a cat and if anything happened to him I would be so sad. Well done for getting that far and I hope you had a lovely life. May your tiny kitten squeals rest in peace.

    • @devilcorngachagirl6605
      @devilcorngachagirl6605 Před 5 lety +1

      O had a cat all my life, from the time I came home from the hospital both times, and he died. You are in my heart Jasper. I miss you every day

    • @devilcorngachagirl6605
      @devilcorngachagirl6605 Před 5 lety +1

      🙀😿😿😿😿😿🙀

    • @amandasmith8095
      @amandasmith8095 Před 5 lety

      Dido, why am I crying for Mink?! I am actually looking for a cat to adopt now. Hopefully 'Mink' will find me.

  • @carrob704
    @carrob704 Před 5 lety +47

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