When Julie Wills arrived at work that day, she never expected to find a box full of kittens at the vet clinic’s doorstep of Mill Road Vet Clinic.
As a skilled veterinarian accustomed to surprises, this was still out of the ordinary for Julie. Recounting the event, she told the media:
“We took them in and got them all set up in the incubator. We all fell in love with them. We did have the option of taking them to the SPCA but decided because they were so adorable we were happy to look after them.”
There were four kittens: Three white tabby boys and a black tabby girl, estimated to be between 3 and 4 weeks old.
Nicole, one of the vet nurses, took them home overnight to ensure their well-being, returning them to the clinic the next morning.
At the clinic’s door, she was greeted by an adult tabby who was determined to get inside.
Nothing seemed to deter the persistent cat from the front door – not even the dogs who came that day for a vet check-up.
Each time a client arrived, she attempted to sneak in. Eventually, the clinic staff realized she wasn’t leaving and decided to let her in, leading to a surprising discovery…
The veterinary staff quickly realized that their feline guest was the nursing mother of the four kittens found the day before! Sharing the revelation with their Facebook friends, they wrote:
“Then the penny dropped! Sure enough, we introduced her to the ‘orphan’ kittens & there was a very happy reunion! Presumably she had been in the box too & escaped before we arrived for work. She’s probably been prowling around all night looking for her kidnapped kittens!”
Once reunited, the mother cat immediately began affectionately grooming her babies.
One of the vet staff members decided to take the entire feline family to her father who would foster them until they found a permanent home.
They named the mother Gabby, and the kittens Tyron, Muffin, Benny, and Dobby.
The vet’s father, Rex, fell head over heels for Gabby, deciding to adopt her for good.
This lovely mama now lives on a farm, living her best feline life. And plus – she got spayed, too!
Her kittens, once weaned, found their forever homes as well. The entire family received the happy ending they deserved, which truly warms my heart!
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