When Julie Wills arrived at work that morning, she expected a typical day filled with checkups, vaccinations, and caring for sick animals.
But what she didn’t expect was to find an abandoned box sitting right at the doorstep of Mill Road Vet Clinic.
As a skilled veterinarian, Julie had seen her fair share of surprises, but this was something different.
The moment she peeked inside, she was met with a heartbreaking yet undeniably adorable sight – a box full of tiny, helpless kittens, huddled together and in desperate need of care.
Recounting the moment to the media, she said:
“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.”
Inside the box were four tiny kittens – three white tabby boys and one black tabby girl – estimated to be just 3 to 4 weeks old. They were far too young to be on their own, and it was clear they needed immediate care.
Nicole, one of the vet nurses, volunteered to take them home overnight, ensuring they were fed, warm, and safe.
The next morning, she returned to the clinic, prepared to continue their care. But as she approached the door, she noticed something unusual – an adult tabby cat lingering outside, determined to get in.
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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