Rescuer Sees Car Speed Away, But What She Finds In The Abandoned Box Leaves Her In Shock
Sadly, it’s all too common for someone to abandon a cardboard box, leaving tiny creatures at risk from the weather and relying on the goodwill of strangers.
Recently, though, the sight of one such box sparked a mix of shock and a strong desire to help at Lucky’s Cat House in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
Jaclyn Payne, the president of this amazing shelter, was busy in the adoption lobby when she saw a car pull up outside. At first, everything seemed normal until the car suddenly sped away.
Curious, Jaclyn stepped outside to check it out and found something no animal lover wants to see: an abandoned cardboard box with a message written on the top.
You can imagine the knot of worry that formed in her stomach as she got closer.
When Jaclyn finally opened the box, what she saw shocked her and made her instantly protective: eight pairs of tiny eyes from eight fluffy, five-week-old kittens looking back at her.
Eight little lives stuffed into a box and left alone. As an experienced rescuer, Jaclyn couldn’t believe her eyes.
The thoughtlessness of such an action is truly upsetting. These were helpless babies, completely reliant on others, tossed aside as if they were just trash.
As the kittens were released from their cardboard box, the staff at Lucky’s Cat House saw a touching range of emotions. As the representative shared in an interview:
“They were confused because they were not sure what was happening, relieved because they were finally free, and scared because they were in a new and unfamiliar environment.”
Just think about how overwhelming it must have been for them – going from a dark, cramped space to a bright, open area filled with unfamiliar sounds and smells, leaving behind the only world they had ever known.
However, reality hit quickly. Lucky’s Cat House was already full. With eight more kittens to care for, it was a big challenge for their resources.
But, the dedicated team knew they couldn’t ignore these little furballs. That same day, Lucky’s Cat House posted on Facebook about the abandoned kittens and urgently asked their caring community to think about becoming foster parents.
They mentioned:
“Foster homes are important because they provide a safe and healthy environment for animals who need to heal, grow or get some extra TLC while they look for homes. Fostering also frees up space at shelters and rescues so more animals can be helped. In short, fostering saves lives.”
Fortunately, their message struck a chord. The call for help reached many people, moving those with kind hearts who recognized how important it was to give these little kittens a second chance.
One by one, all eight abandoned kittens found safe and loving foster homes.
And the best part? Once they grow up, gain strength, and receive all the love and care from their foster families, these eight little fighters will be ready for adoption.
After their rough start in life, they will finally find the forever families they truly deserve – families that will adore their playful behavior, soothing purrs, and the special happiness that only a cat can bring.
