Helen Richter, a Las Vegas caretaker, learned about the mother cat and her litter of six kittens that were found in the area.
Neighbors discovered two carriers, one with a kitten and the other with two adult cats, most likely the mother cat’s brothers.
Their owners have relocated and abandoned their dogs by the side of the road. “Thankfully, their neighbors welcomed them in for the night and began phoning everyone who could assist,” Helen explains.
“One of my friends saw the post and was able to coordinate to get the mother cat and kittens to safety, and enlisted animal rights activists to sponsor.”
Another animal protection organization took over the rescue of adult cats – they were vaccinated, neutered and put on the list for adoption.
Valentina and her kittens were brought into Helen’s care last weekend, giving the cat a safe environment to nurture her young and plenty of wonderful food.
Valentina was so taken aback by what she had seen and done that she spent the first night in the nest with her young. She could finally unwind and sleep.
She slept off while stretching. “I didn’t lift my hand to shift her, so I simply sat next to her on the floor and softly chatted to her – she said she didn’t have anything to be concerned about anymore,” Helen explains.
“I believe she finally recognized it at home, where you can’t be terrified.”
Valentina appreciated the cozy nook, plush bedspreads, and endless buffet. She became accustomed to it fast, and once she started purring in the morning, she didn’t stop until the evening.
A kitten’s demands are met by a loving mother who is extremely nice to them.
She is glad to receive help from the nanny, who already gladly accepts her caress and lies on her knees. Whenever in need of a break, the cat comes to Helen to spend time with her.
“I am still amazed at her friendliness, considering everything that happened to her in these two days,” says Helen.
For the first time, kittens open their eyes and see. Strength and curiosity awaken in them, and newborns grow more active, crawling and attempting to stand.
Valentina keeps a close eye on the kids and makes sure they don’t get too far away.
Valentina is grateful that her family has a place to live and that she has guardians who are willing to assist and care for them. Her kittens, lined up in a row, consume milk with gusto while she paws the blanket blissfully.
“When I lie down next to her on the floor, she wants to be closer to me and wants to be caressed,” Helen explains. “I tell her how lovely she is and that we will find her loving and devoted owners.”
