A mother cat and her kittens

A mother cat and her kittens

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Kittens trapped between two buildings spark last-ditch rescue attempt

By Elodie Carpentierโ€ข

After their nest was disturbed, six newborn kittens slipped into a narrow, unreachable gap. Thankfully, they were saved after a clever rescue operation by a dedicated volunteer and her team.

Over in New York, residents in Brooklyn discovered that a stray cat had given birth between two houses.

As reported by the website The Dodo, the litter ended up trapped in a tiny, highly dangerous gap, which was incredibly risky for kittens just a few days old.

A delicate rescue mission

The gap was far too narrow for any adult to squeeze through. To rescue the tiny kittens safely, Heidi Systo, a volunteer from the charity Heidi Wrangles Cats, had to get creative. Using long grabbers and a shovel, she meticulously retrieved each kitten and brought them back to the surface, one by one.

Reunited at last

Throughout the rescue, the mother cat watched closely from nearby. She was anxious but kept a watchful eye on the rescuers' hard work.

Once the entire litter was safe, the rescuers used the kittens' cries to gently lure the mother over. Gaining her trust, they managed to reunite her with her babies, ensuring the survival and well-being of the whole little family, who are now safe and sound.

Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence

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