One Woman's Journey With Feline Quintuplets Proved To Be Both A Challenge And A Joy
Caring for newborn kittens is never simple, and Laura found that out in the most intense way possible. After taking in a surrendered pregnant cat named Kilala, she suddenly went from one fragile rescue to a full house of tiny lives depending on her.
The first kitten did not survive, but Kilala later delivered five more babies by emergency C-section, turning the situation into a mix of heartbreak, relief, and nonstop round-the-clock care. Laura, a Winnipeg cat fosterer who regularly shares updates from her home, has been documenting every step of the kittens' early days.
Now the litter is growing fast, and their story has already taken a few emotional turns.
The Most Amazing Kitty Group Shot You're Ever Going to See
In an Instagram post, Laura explained that:
Momma Kilala was surrendered along with baby Lily on Wednesday afternoon, having given birth to Lily on Tuesday. She was unable to care for her and could not give birth to her remaining babies. She was distressed and admitted to the hospital for an emergency C-section, where thankfully all five remaining babies were rescued alive and well.
Kilala and Her Beautiful Babies
It was necessary for Laura to syringe-feed the kittens every two hours due to Kilala's habit of not paying attention.
These Little Nuggets Just Clocked 3 Weeks Old
Say Hello to Kai, India, Lennon, Abraham, and Amelia
Four weeks old, and I still look at their bellies and bums to tell them apart. Also, how cute is the lineup of little heads in the background of picture one? All five babies literally lined up and took turns climbing to the top of my knees for a little photoshoot! Laura said in a post.
You can see that the black kittens are nearly identical, and even she had to take a closer look at them to discern the difference.
In her words, the kittens quickly matured and went from
Awkward little ‘drunk potatoes’ to expert walkers who pose for the camera - literal meowdels.
This Litter of All-Black Kittens Have a Penchant for Climbing the Cat Tree to Catch a Glimpse of Laura
They don’t have to climb, but they sure like to! She said.
All Five Black Kittens Are Pictured Together on a Different Tree
First-ever group shot, aka proof they are not all one cat.
Here, They're All Nestled Together in a Fuzzy Lion Cozy
How many tiny black babies did this lion fit in its mouth?
Laura G joked that the kittens are her foster mom pants brought to life. If you've ever taken care of this many kittens, you know how easily hair gets all over your clothes.
It’s the real-life version of my pants! You know the ones… I’ve only been living in them since March 2020!
This Turned Out to Be the Last Picture of All the Kittens Together, as Two of Them Were Adopted Soon After
Kai and India were adopted together the next day, meaning the group has now been reduced to three. Amelia and Abraham are now on the lookout for a forever home.
Saying goodbye can be very challenging, but the knowledge that they will be loved might make it easier to let go.
When the foster parents of the kittens arrived, Laura G detailed what transpired as follows:
Kai and India met their furever mommy and daddy yesterday, and talk about love at first sight! Kai immediately climbed up into his dad’s arms and purred himself to sleep, and when they opened the kennel door to leave, both Kai and India calmly walked in and settled in for a nap while the other three stayed behind on their tree. We all agreed - it was meant to be. These kids have a wonderful new family to look forward to, complete with two resident feline friends and a doggo friend too!
Congrats Kai and India on finding your perfect forever!
Snuggle Time!
High Five for the Freaking Weekend!
Laura is a shining example of the dedication and compassion that fosterers worldwide exhibit on a daily basis. She has welcomed dozens of cats into her home, many of which were sick or injured.
Through all the challenges she has faced as a foster mom, from caring for premature kittens to nursing them back to health, Laura’s love for animals shines through.
We are so grateful to have people like her in our community who are willing to open their homes and hearts to vulnerable animals.
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, please reach out to your local animal shelter or rescue organization. They would be more than happy to help you get started!
Before you scroll past, read how a woman ditched two boxes in a man’s yard, and 40 eyes begged for rescue.
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