A group of kind-hearted people recently rescued a stray cat, not knowing they were about to save more than one life.
It all started when one of them spotted a stray cat limping along the street with an injured paw. Instead of running away, the cat seemed to have been waiting for help.
When the rescuer approached her, she leaned in with relief, showing how much she needed care. Recognizing the severity of her injury, the rescuer immediately contacted a local rescue group.
Although the shelter was already full, they didn’t hesitate to step up for the injured cat, later named Chalala. Upon closer examination, the team discovered that Chalala had lost two toes, possibly due to a car accident.
Despite her painful past, Chalala remained calm, allowing the team to treat her without protest. She was so grateful to be in good hands, filling the room with gentle purrs and slow blinks of trust. As the shelter shared in a post:
“She was so amazingly calm, letting us tend to her without any fuss throughout the process.”
Chalala had been surviving on whatever she could find, with her stomach full of strange items she had scavenged. But there was another reason for her ravenous appetite – Chalala wasn’t just eating for herself.
A veterinary exam revealed that she was pregnant with four little kittens!
“She is tiny for a five-year-old cat. She loves being held in our arms. She is so hungry that she dives into the food when she eats.”
Despite being tiny and frail for her five years, Chalala quickly began to heal with plenty of food, care, and love in her foster home.
Her paw, though missing two toes, healed beautifully, allowing her to walk comfortably again. She explored her new space, testing out every nest and box, preparing for the arrival of her kittens.
As soon as her bandages were removed, she started walking as if nothing bad had ever happened:
“She can walk normally now even though she is missing two toes. She has regained strength and is doing very well.”
A few days later, Chalala surprised her foster mom by quietly giving birth to four tiny kittens – all looking like mini versions of their mom.
“Chalala gave birth quietly in the litter box even though she had a comfy nest and many boxes to choose from.”
Though she had plenty of comfy places to give birth, she chose a litter box filled with paper, perhaps seeking comfort in her own unique way.
Now, Chalala is the proud mom of four healthy babies, each growing stronger every day under her watchful eye. She’s thrilled to have a roof over her head and a loving human to make sure her kittens are warm and well-fed.
Chalala’s story is a beautiful reminder of how love and care can turn lives around. From a desperate stray to a devoted mother, she’s now safe, happy, and nurturing her last litter in a loving home.
“She is very gentle, affectionate, and social. She was lucky to have been found when she was pregnant and in a dire situation.”
Thanks to the kindness of strangers and the dedicated team at the rescue, Chalala and her kittens are thriving. You can follow their journey on Facebook for more updates!
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