Texas Mama Cat Comes Up With A Smart Solution To Save Her Baby From The Glue Trap

kitten stuck in a glue trap

It all began when a stray cat showed up at a family’s doorstep in Texas, carrying her tiny kitten in her mouth. She seemed cautious, watching the humans carefully. 

But the moment their eyes met, the mother cat dropped her baby and quickly ran off into the distance.

At first, the family was confused and heartbroken, wondering why the mother would leave her helpless kitten behind.

But when they took a closer look, the truth became painfully clear – this wasn’t abandonment. The little one was stuck and couldn’t move.

The kitten’s tiny paws were glued to a sticky trap, and every weak attempt to free himself only made things worse.

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It was clear that his mama couldn’t do anything to free him, so she trusted these humans to help her baby.

The poor kitten was completely covered in glue, and the family knew he needed their help.

With no experience in removing glue from a kitten, they searched for advice online.

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That’s when they discovered that a hairdryer might help loosen the sticky mess. They tried it immediately, hopeful for a solution.

It worked, but only partially. While the glue trap came off, sticky patches still clung to his fur.

They tried olive oil next, hoping it would lift the remaining mess, but the stubborn glue wouldn’t budge.

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Cleaning him was harder than anyone imagined. Yet, no one was willing to give up.

After all, this little life had been entrusted to them by his mama, and giving up wasn’t an option.

The kitten stayed calm and patient the whole time, as if he knew he was in safe hands.

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They took a short break to let him rest and reward his bravery, while everyone took a moment to catch their breath.

Then, a neighbor offered a brilliant tip: vegetable oil and flour. It sounded simple, but it worked perfectly.

After a few careful rounds and a warm bath, the little guy was finally free.

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He looked like a normal, healthy kitten again, and the family couldn’t stop smiling at the transformation.

As they finished drying him, they noticed a familiar figure peering from a distance. It was his mama cat, watching anxiously.

She had stayed close the entire time, making sure her baby was safe without getting too close. Her eyes followed every movement as if silently saying thank you.

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Once the bath was done, the mama gathered her kitten and carried him away with a look of pure gratitude in her eyes.

Two weeks later, the kitten, now a healthy and happy boy, returned to the family’s doorstep alongside his mama. He sat quietly as they cuddled him, as if he remembered how they had once saved his life.

Sometimes it takes a village, and this tiny kitten was living proof of that.

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