The husband of TikToker Sydbean1 noticed their cat acting strangely around a box of blankets meant for the kittens. But the kittens were nowhere to be seen.
Searching for kittens
Intrigued and concerned for the kittens' safety, he kept a close eye on the cat. She soon led him on a curious trail that ended in the laundry room. It seems the mother cat had chosen a most unusual location to care for her newborn kittens: the washing machine.
The kittens looked very comfortable, nestled among the warm, clean clothes.
The heartwarming video quickly went viral, amassing over 1.1 million views and sparking a flurry of comments. Social media users couldn't resist commenting and sharing their own tales of unexpected feline behaviour.
Kittens in time out
Comments from viewers ranged from humorous to practical advice. One viewer shared her own experience: "My cat moves her kittens to wherever I am. If I move, she brings them back. I guess I'm the babysitter!"
Another user offered a cautionary tip: "Always keep the washer and dryer doors closed if you have cats. I even keep the laundry room door shut."
A third viewer added a humourous note: "They're in time out...my daughter's cat would climb on top of the dog box to keep her kittens away from her instead of putting them somewhere safer."
Has your cat ever done anything like this with its kittens?
