I love how you acknowledge that the feral Mom is still a great Mama Cat. Animals don't need to love humans to be what they should be...

@janecoe9407

2 жыл бұрын

yeo i agree. hannah is a wonderful person for what she does f or kitties and momma cats.

@biomerl

2 жыл бұрын

Cats do - if they're feral all they are is an invasive predator that should ideally be taken out of the wild. If they can't go to a home, they should be put down for the sake of the nature the cat will help to destroy.

@janecoe9407

2 жыл бұрын

@@biomerl feral cats keep mice and rats population controlled. Ferals are fine but just need to be spayed.

@sexyalien806

2 жыл бұрын

@@biomerl loony

@CrystalRose1111

2 жыл бұрын

@@biomerl What an awful take

My favorite thing about Hannah is her respect for feral mamas and their feralness. She doesn't force them to accept human contact or try to break them into becoming "tame". It's nice seeing the mama's return to their outside home happier, healthier and kid free rather than in a shelter likely to be euthanized or in a house likely to be miserable. Edit: I also highly recommend reading her book Tiny But Mighty, she touches on this topic and it's very eye-opening!

@feathers8233

2 жыл бұрын

That is probably the biggest thing Hannah ever taught me: Feral Mamas are beautiful and should be accepted that way I started working at a shelter shortly after I found her videos. We have some feral moms every spring too and while I don‘t tiptoe around them, I meet them with respect and care, so I don‘t annoy them more than they already are

@NicoUnken

2 жыл бұрын

I'm also glad that the feral cat still has somewhere to go. Often times, a person will do everything they can to socialize a feral cat since living in a home with a person is usually the best option for them. I appreciate that there are feral cat colony's in some area's that give these animals a place to live while they can.

@jenniferparker3219

2 жыл бұрын

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@justjess6636

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicoUnken I agree. I love the cat education she gives. I think people often get confused seeing cats become friendlier towards humans. There's a difference between a pet cat that got left behind and a true, spicy feral cat. The way the mom cat ran UP the window, I can't imagine people actually trying to pet them!

@naukumaija7056

2 жыл бұрын

Feral cats aren't usually put in shelters, anyway. People who help feral cats only try to "re"-home the ones that show clear signs of friendliness towards people, or a history of having lived with people. And those cats wouldn't be miserable in houses, anyway.

What a beautiful mama and babies! So funny to see the mama cat go from "Death to all humans!" mode to "lemme nurse my sweet babies" mode, she really earns her name by being an angel to her babies. Love the Lisa Frank names!

@brittaolson6550

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve fostered almost 200 cats & kittens, and I love how you put that! (Not one disease spread or litter made in the process. That’s not fostering…it’s hoarding).

@SEANALPURVIS

2 жыл бұрын

I get the feeling its still death to all humans, but as long as the babies are well cared for, she doesn't have to be my friend 🥰

So glad she does what is best for the kittens and the mama. Keep up the great work Kitten Lady.

Cats never fail to impress me. Most give birth without a single complaint and go into mommy mode immediately. I’ve even had male kitties who do everything a mama does except for giving birth and nursing.

@morrnmanderson7376

2 жыл бұрын

Most animals give birth without complaint because giving birth for them is not nearly as traumatic as it is for human females. Human babies are one of the largest, if not THE largest, in the animal kingdom when compared to the size of the adult mother. They also have head to shoulder ratios that are enormous. Our brain size, coupled with the ability to stand and walk upright has forced evolutionary changes that require a birthing mothers pelvic bones to separate during childbirth which partly accounts for the intense pain they endure. Further, the birth canal is JUST big enough to allow for the head and shoulders of the baby to pass thru, but only with incredibly strong muscular contractions, causing further pain. Research has shown that babies heads cannot be any bigger, without changes to the females birth canal, but such evolutionary changes there would cause the female to lose the ability to stand and walk upright. While childbirth is painful and dangerous to some degree in any animal, in human females it is one of the most painful and dangerous things they can endure, which is why even today we still have such high numbers of mothers and babies die in childbirth.

@ariaciano6910

11 ай бұрын

Animals are also quiet during childbirth out of safety for them and their offspring. If they were screaming in pain as humans do, that would attract every predator (including humans) within ear shot.

I couldn’t imagine how I’d feel finding kittens that are only days old freezing in a puddle 😞 I’m glad this family of 5 are reunited once again! KUDDO’S to the person who brought Mama back to her babies! Thank You Hannah for opening your heart and giving them a warm loving home, until they find their own! ❤️

@rhaven50

2 жыл бұрын

Catcycles

Those little chubby chunksters are adorable!! We love mama angel too! Feral is beautiful! 💕💓💖💝

Mama is so pretty. She’ll be so happy to be back with her peeps in the colony.

That is one lucky little family.

What a beautiful, ferocious momma.

I love the shot of the mom once she was reunited with her kittens--that nursing pose is beautiful 😍

Awesome job kitten lady. I've been doing this for about 15 years, I can relate! I check you site frequently for tips!

@boyinblue.

2 жыл бұрын

I've not fostered as I don't have time but caring for the neighborhood cats makes me happy, my cat is actually a kitten that was rejected by a mother cat I still care for. It's rewarding.

@normadom3715

2 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome job: tending to the kittens' urgent care before reuniting them with mom. It's a tricky situation with ferals; they are terrified of unfamiliar surroundings but their protective and nurturing instincts trump above it all. This is a personal experience with a feral tabby. She gave birth to 2 litters in/or around the house, nested in a room but on a few occasions would transfer her babies out to the garden. She's a very good mom. She would nurse until the kittens were well past 4 months, After the weaning she was spayed. She left and returned one last time, desperately hungry. Chomping hurriedly on some kibbles she then made her exit. Amidst wistful thoughts about her foraging for food there's some comfort in knowing that she now only has to fend for herself.

@lorsange1107

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this for those cats. 💙🙌🙌🙌🙌

It’s so wholesome to see the kittens sleeping in a warm huddle on their blanket. They’ve probably forgotten all about what it’s like to be cold 🥰

You are truely a blessing to all itty bitty kitties. Thanks for giving them all your care and love. You are absolutely amazing. ❤️

@nelsonanthony1386

Жыл бұрын

Hello Anna hw are you doing

I’d love to see kitten lady being reunited with her first foster kittens!

@Meiaiscool

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Or kittens like Hank, Chloe or Apple!

@Roughislandsunrise01

2 жыл бұрын

Coco is her first foster as far as I understand

@nelsonanthony1386

Жыл бұрын

Hello sienna hw are you doing

Aww. Mama Angel did such a good job. Wow! It is amazing how you got mama to feel calm and secure. Thank you Hannah for showing potential foster parents how to foster feral mama cats and their kittens. ❤️❤️❤️

Great story, reminds me of a ferral family I had in my garage. I left mom food & water every day for a month before TNR and I raised her six kittens until they were big enough for my local shelter could adopt them out. Such a rewarding experience but I never did win mom over and I haven't seen her in a couple years.

@Channing077

Жыл бұрын

Aw yes it’s so rewarding to help them. I’m curious, how old were the kittens when they were weaned and separated? I’ve got a feral mama with kittens now I’ve been helping since they were just 1 week old and they’re now 6 weeks old. I’m not sure when will be the best time to separate them…

@Cr8z13

Жыл бұрын

@@Channing077 The feral litter was 4-5 weeks old when I separated them from mom. Most of them took to eating gruel right away but I did offer a bottle to a couple who were reluctant and they only needed it for a day or two before they could eat on their own. I typically start weaning orphan litters off the bottle in week five so I'd say your babies are good to go.

@Channing077

Жыл бұрын

@@Cr8z13 Thank you! Great, I will go ahead and separate them then and will give formula/bottle feed the 1 who’s been reluctant to try food still.

Mama Cat is like, "Okay kids, here's your first lesson in stranger danger..."

I was today years old when I learned that the Lisa Frank characters had names lol. The kittens are soooo cute!

I really want to eventually be an emergency cat carer/foster. Basically have a small building where I can take care of cats that need temporary housing because their owners have an emergency and need someone to take care of them for a few days or to temporarily house feral/stray cats that have minor injuries or right after they get spayed/neutered just until they are healed and can be released again. The town I live in is pretty rural and there isn't that many cats comparatively so while we do have a small dog shelter we don't really have anything to help with the cats. There is a fix and release program for the county which does help with the population control a lot. There is only a very small need but still a need for an occasional cat shelter. The biggest need really is that there are a lot of people who live alone and if something happens to them like they unexpectedly are hospitalized or have to leave for a few days short notice then they have no one to take care of their pets until they get back. The dog shelter will take in and/or find temporary fosters for dogs in that situation but the cats are pretty much screwed.

My kitty was named Hunter, he passed away in early January. I miss him every day. I hope little Hunter lives a long, happy, loved life

We had a ferral born kitty we named Angel as well! ❤️ She sadly passed at age 18 a couple of years ago.

I watched this straight through twice to soak in Angel Mama's 2 sides. She's a beautiful tabby! So glad you put those gloves on, Hannah ... I eeked when I saw your naked hand going into the lioness's den! A stunning video. Incredibly useful! You're amazing, girl ❣️

Momma's eyes!!I just feel so much love for these ferals..

Momma kitty just wants to love and protect her babies. You could tell she appreciated all the care from foster mom by the look in her eyes.

Yeah those kittens are cute but mama has such a sweet face, those babies are going to we gorgeous.

Should have named the mom "Lisa". They have the same love for humans 😆 Glad to see the little wiggle worms thriving

Their mom is THEIR angel, so good name. You prevented a lot of animal suffering by getting the mom fixed and returned to her colony and of course the babies will have good homes and be fixed too.

the poor mama when she was first released in the room

2:26 "Feral cats... just don't love people" 2:27 HISS I have to assume that was intentional. Great videography, Hannah!

the return of the spatula! Glad mama accepted the babies back and has been able to relax (as much as a feral inside can anyway). No more babies for her after this!

Nice to meet you, cute kittens

I really really needed this video after my feral mama rejected two of her four kittens. Its so rewarding to foster ferals and their kittens

@nelsonanthony1386

Жыл бұрын

Hello Rachel hw are you doing

Fostering cats fascinates me. Your videos are educational and inspiring. I enjoy seeing new mom & babies you introduce to us all. Great work, Hannah, & Andrew!

Cats need Love, Food, Patience and MORE LOVE.

Feral mamas are so incredibly protective and loving towards their babies. A feral girl my family was feeding had babies just below our porch a few years ago, and to this day, all her grown-up kids stay by her side, groom her, and bump heads. She’s got such a lovely family. Bonus points, after her kids started loving pets from humans, she FINALLY warmed up enough to enjoy some pets herself. She’s still skittish and can’t grow out of some of her habits, but she purrs like a motorboat if you know how to approach her.

Thank you for the many kindnesses and loving care that you give to kittens. I think what you do is amazing and you're a very special person. This story really tugged at my heartstrings. Very touching.

@nelsonanthony1386

Жыл бұрын

Hi Layne how are you doing

Wow, don’t think I would be brave enough to tackle this. I feed ferals outside, but always keep my distance. Kudos to Hannah!

Hunter I do believe is the fully black one, he looks like he has a half white mustache and my goodness that is so adorable! His little meows make me want to adopt another cat! So cute!

3:19 I never jump during loud noises in videos (even while watching horror game play throughs), but I literally spilled all my cashews into my lap when she did that lol

Love mama cats, even feral ones! I assist with some TNR and we keep feral momma's with their babies as much as possible to avoid bottle feeding. After the kittens are adopted, we fix her and return her. Boy are they happy to go back outside. Outside cats usually part from their babies at a young age, so it doesn't make a difference to them. They raise their babies, do their job and protect, and once it's done they want to go home.

@Channing077

Жыл бұрын

Do you know about what age kittens are usually separated from their feral mamas? And how long one should wait after separation before bringing feral mama in to get spayed (to ensure she’s not at risk of surgical complications while she’s still making milk)? I’m currently fostering a feral mama and her kittens and keep getting conflicting advice on the timeline

The world needs more people like you , you’re an angel !! ♥️

I have worked with a lot of rescued feral kittens and I can see your skill is on another level from mine.

Kitten Lady, you made the rainbow after the rain storm.❤️

I used to use a piece of plexiglass instead of a bear claw backscratcher or spatula. It’s worked fantastically! Mom could still see kiddos and I could slip them back to her under the bottom edge (or even cover the plexiglass in a blanket so she can’t see). Would totally recommend! Especially if your momma is feisty or you want to help your confidence around mom (the more skiddish you are the more amped up it typically makes momma)

@carolinex2390

2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea

I am so glad they were reunited with their Momma. Those scratch proof gloves come in handy with feral's lol. I am so glad that Momma will get TNR and her kittens will be socialized and live a happy life in a home. Great video.

Such a great mama-cat, taking wonderful care of her babies. So glad you were able to make it work in the kennel and give her a chance to reunite them!

they are like little cookies and must be scooped wit spatula

Beautiful! Thanks for caring enough to save those beautiful babies! 🙏❤️🙏

Thank you so much for saving this family. I've seen other cat lovers rescue a family where the mother is not feral, which is much easier but, either way, if you can get mom it's always the best. Bottle fed kittens do all right, too. One of our cats was an orphan bottle fed and she's doing great.

It's because of people like the Kitten Lady that God hasn't wiped us all out.

Wow getting a early start too kitten season. I guess volunteering cat rescue we better start keeping our ears and eyes open for these little guys. So sweet. Happy ending

Sometimes, you can adopt the feral mum, too. Miss Midnight's two day old kittens needed my help early in the pandemic. It took a long time to get an appointment for mum to be spayed. Everything was closed! But, Miss Midnight took care of her kittens. When I finally got an appointment for spays and neuters, the kittens were 9 months old. When things finally opened up again, and I could make the appointment, it was "next available is in about four months". At this point, Miss Midnight would just chill in another chair in the office with her kittens. I could walk by, just not try to touch her. But, then, one day, I went to the bathroom and Miss Midnight walked up, turned around, flopped over and showed me her tummy! And...she let me touch her. Now, it has been almost two years. Miss Midnight still hates other people. But, she is really nice with me. She often lays at me feet and sleeps there. She stays in the office. She went around the house once, I saw her on the camera on the sofa looking around. She never left the office after that. Sometimes, just sometimes, ferals can surprise you.

Oh mama kitty! I've been in a similar situation, no babies though. But even when you've made friends with a feral to the point of cuddles they can still freak coming into a house. So glad momma calmed down. I love kittens! I was raising kittens since I was 4. I'm 56. Lol would love to be as skilled as you!

The return of the kitten spatula!

mama wasn't trying to abandon her babies, she loves them. Cats just lose all sanity when terrified, and she was so very terrified. Sweet thing is such a good mommy, it just shows how terrified the poor thing is of people. I wish I could foster like you do. I've fostered a few kittens and my god is it difficult, and I am a frazzled mess the whole time worried sick. And it is a round the clock job, lot of work! So glad there are people like Hannah, most people do not help animals in need. They either don't care, or assume someone else will do it. Please note, there are not a lot of Hannah's out there! Please help if you can!

@aautumn733

2 жыл бұрын

Cats abandon their kittens. It happens. It's pretty common in fact.

This is such a wonderful video. What a great mama, she was so scared, but still took care of them. Thank you for all that you do for these cats and kittens. I love the names you give them. 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻

@nelsonanthony1386

Жыл бұрын

Hi Tracy hw are you doing

Angel kitty could be the sister (look alike) of our 12 yo girl. *heart melts* And look at the kitten poofs. They are so tiny and floofy and adorable. Glad you are there for them, and very glad mom-cat took her babies back.

Thank god you had an incubator lying around!

@jjbee11

Жыл бұрын

She runs a rescue for orphaned neonatal kittens, so yes she had one. But you can easily do the same thing with a plastic tote and a heating pad or heat disc- that’s what she used for years until she got her incubator.

We recently rescued a very feral female we'd been feeding for a few months after she got pregnant. It took some time to set up a place for her to go, thus the wait, but boy were we lucky we caught her when we did- she gave birth literally two days after capture! Luckily, I volunteer at a vet office that agreed to take her in, socialize and adopt out her babies when they were old enough, get her spayed, and return her once she was ready, since we all agreed there was very little chance of her being tamed. I'm glad you were able to rescue these babs in time and that this sweet angel was given a warm, safe place to raise her kittens in. It's a harsh world out there, but it's good that the kits will be able to socialize and find good homes and the mama can be returned with no worries of future little ones being born to such a harsh life!

@Channing077

Жыл бұрын

That’s a wonderful success story! Do you know at what age were the kittens separated from their feral mama? And how long was it necessary to wait before getting mama spayed (to reduce risks of complications from surgery while she’s still making milk)? I’m currently fostering a feral mom and kittens and keep getting conflicting advice on these timelines…

This is what happened with my current cat. He had the best of both worlds although Mum had to be removed after a while because she was so very stressed. He is a well adjusted, happy cat.

Thank you for save this babies and their mom with such love , compassion and patience 🙏🏻 Thank you to every good human being helping and saving animals !

Mama cat looks like a sweet darling too. She just doesn't like people. But she is so cute! So pretty!

I SCREAMED at Mama climbing the walls like Spider-Man! Feral Mama was so cute with her babes.

Thank you so much for taking care of these beautiful little four-legged miracles. It's snowing that there are people who will help kitties to help me get through knowing so many around the streets suffering.

Omg those kittens are so freaking cute i hope they do well

Momma cats are very protective of their babies. You’re wonderful with this cat family.

I just found one kitten alone and crying in my backyard. I knew it had been there all night because I heard it, but outdoor light was out and I couldn't see it so it stayed alone crying all night. The next morning I brought it in and ordered overnight on Amazon everything I needed. I had no idea what to do and have only owned dogs. This one did not like the kitten and I spent 2 days just holding and caring for her and watching all your videos. I know from your video how many weeks she probably is and all the rest. Thank you so much. I think she is good now. and is starting to purrr, drink from the bottle, and sleeping a good 4 hours between feedings. I will get the shots and fixed and then ask my vet to recommend a good home for her with someone retired who has time to hold and pamper her. Thank you so much!

Aww seeing her with her kittens is SO sweet.

Adorable kittens! I'll admit I cracked up when I saw the spatula, but glad kittens and mom are doing better!

I love TNR! It’s the best thing for cat mommas that prefer the outdoors..It makes it so they no longer birth future feral cats, they get to live more relaxed and are less likely to get cancer, and the kittens (if there are any) get homes never have to live like their mother.

Feral cats are so misunderstood. Great job, human! This was heartwarming.

You are so special, Cat Lady. I learned something today. 😌

They are so cute!!!! Also I hope the get better :(

You are SO awesome! One can see how relaxed Mama’s face is when she can’t see or hear humans. …like you said, then she can focus solely on nurturing her babies. Win/win 🎉

Thanks for helping the babies and her mama, you are a ray of light in this dark and cruel world.

You know the the cutest animal to me is cats

It was such good luck to find the kittens and their mama. Great Job !!!

My cat, Princess, had a similar story. She was found by a neighbor in our courtyard with 3 kittens. She called City Critters, a TNR shelter. They came & got her & the babies. I don't know if they were all put in a foster home, but about 3 months later, they returned her to the courtyard. The neighbor called them to find out details. They said she was about 2 yrs old & since she was so feral, couldn't get adopted out like her kittens. So my friend & I fed her & another feral that lived in the yard. We both have ShihTzus & always came down with the dogs to feed the cats. Little by little, she started getting acquainted with us & the dogs who were not mean at all with the cats. She would follow us around the courtyard & wait for us to retufn with the dogs. She got to the point of sitting on the bench between Raphy (my dog) & myself so I could pet her. After a little while, she would lay her head on his thigh. Four yrs later, we decided to bring her in since the weather was predicted to go down to below zero & the other feral cat kept evicting her from each box we would put out for her so she had nowhere to stay warm. At first, she was scared, but she warmed up to us & has been the best cat ever! We've had her now for 6 years. We still can't pick her up to cuddle her, but she lays down next to me & puts the bottom half of her body on my leg! She just recently let me clip her nails!!! Princess Jade is a gem of a cat!!

I loved Lisa Frank when I was a kid.

Omg lucky babies! And good luck with the mama, hope everything goes well with this family!

Spatulas, great for just about anything.. like scooping kittens :D

IM SO GLAD YOU NAMED MAMA ANGEL KITTY LOL that one was my favorite of Lisa franks characters while i was growing up :D

This video made me feel so good I cried. I thank God for you. I want to thank you for all that you do. THANK YOU

You are a wonderful and caring lady! You provide such heart warming love to these needy little feline souls. Thank you so much! Love you!

This video made my day!! Nice to see a wild cat fiercely looking after its young, but so doting, too. Great going "Kitten Lady" you're an amazing person to have intervened and saved these little guys a chance!! Btw LOVE your tats!! 😉👍

THANK YOU FOT BEING HA GREAT PERSON!

A SPATULA 🤣 oh goodness, how clever you are!

You are amazing with all you do to save these beautiful cats and kittens! Your videos are amazing and very informative! Thanks for all you do!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😻😻😻😻😻😻

I'm so glad that you found the babies. Mama certainly does love her babies. I have a simi feral cat that I rescued several years ago. The owner had thrown out (long story). She was so young and got pregnant. I took her and the 4 kittens in. Mama is still cautious even though I've had her for several years.

I'm glad the mom took the kittens back on I know about cats feeling more comfortable if you give them a comfortable closed off space, it starts to make them feel comfortable with less to focus on. I just adopted a kitten called Luna Hunter who's currently sat on my shoulder, she came from an adopted mom I don't know what happened but my friends cat Bonnie had recently had a litter so she was still nursing and took on 3 more kittens which I think is pretty amazing that cats do that. Also always appreciate you guys helping these cats 🐈 😻 🐈‍⬛ ❤

She is so gentle with her kittens, such a good mama cat

Mama cat is avoidant , apprehensive and even agressive toward humans simply because she doesn't know humans so she is afraid of them , it's not that she is not a fantastic cat or a fantstic mama, it's just that she is frightened by what she does not know and to me that is yet another sign of how emotionally intelligent cats are as a species, they react with avoidance, apprehension even agression toward sthg or sby they do not know and once said stranger proves himself /herself worthy of their trust then they open up . In reality their reaction is not agression. It is simply fear of the unknown. Some of the stray cats I take care of are the complete opposite to feral when they are with me but react exactly the same way as this mama the first time I take them to the vet ...they don't know him...the second visit is better...lol

@theirishviking9278

2 жыл бұрын

...why does this also describe the magpies near me? They will just hop along near me within about a metre from me Anybody else gets either swooped or watched intently while they stay near me I don't know why they started doing this

@naylisyazwina6836

2 жыл бұрын

Or she's only known bad humans who kick her in the street

Good job as always miss kitten lady your the bomb.If we had a few million more people like you all cats would be in a home.

3:21 “WHAT are you doing to my babies hooman??!” Such a good mother cat. That family should have a good chance in the colony once they’re spayed and neutered.

@aautumn733

2 жыл бұрын

The kittens are getting adopted into forever homes soon. The colony will be TNRed. Happy end for all concerned.

Funny I loved Lisa frank stickers folders and whatnots but I didn't know they had names. Appropriate for the colorful cat family!

You are soo awesome, Kitten Lady!! Thank you!! I wish all people that take in kitten infants watched and learned from you. God Bless!

Thank you for everything you do for those kittens.

Maybe Mama will never be entirely comfortable around humans but even a little trust is better than none. Kudos for how you handled everything.

I love the happy end!♥️👏🥰