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Couple Rescues Neighbor’s Cat, Not Realizing She Has Six More In Tow

Couple Rescues Neighbor’s Cat, Not Realizing She Has Six More In Tow

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What started as a regular home with two Border Collies in Merced, California, quickly turned into a lively animal sanctuary. 

The couple, who are animal lovers at heart, found themselves diving headfirst into rescue and care. And I’m here to tell you all about it.

Their adventure kicked off when a three-legged cat showed up at their door, silently asking for help. 

However, that didn’t seem strange to them because they often got stray cats visiting their house, or at least they believed those animals were strays.

They couldn’t ignore the poor little guy, so they took him in, hoping to find his owner. They cared for him and tried to get him back to his family, but when that didn’t work out, he became a beloved part of their family.

kittens in a gray box
Credit: Santo Locascio

Wanting more furry friends, especially a buddy for their cat, they decided to rescue another cat, but sadly, things took a turn for the worse. 

A year later, the poor thing they rescued went outside, jumped over the neighbor’s fence, and was attacked by their dog. The couple was heartbroken after. But, despite this tragedy, their love for animals never faded. 

After a while, things started to shift again. A neighbor’s cat, which was usually spotted hanging around the couple’s house, began to trust them enough to eat the food they offered. 

At first, the cat kept its distance, but as days went by, she allowed them to get closer and even pet her.

a kitten curled up next to its mother
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Then one day, the neighbor got evicted, and the couple thought the cat was gone too. However, they were wrong! 

The cat surprised them by coming out from under the neighbor’s house and approaching them. 

Being animal lovers, they decided to take the cat inside, hoping to find it a new home. And that’s when they realized they were saving not just one cat, but six more! 

The cat, now named Pearl, was pregnant, and soon their house was bustling with the sounds of six little kittens. Although it was a lot to handle, the couple was thrilled to care for the tiny furballs.

kittens are nursing a white mother cat
Credit: Santo Locascio

While two of the kittens found new families, the other four became part of their own. Even with the challenges of looking after so many pets, the couple found great happiness in raising their furry family. Each cat had its own special personality, filling their home with laughter and love. What used to be a quiet house was now alive with purring, meowing, and playful fun!

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