A family relocated to a new home in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Canada, early this year. They soon discovered that their wonderful new country property came complete with several mischievous cats that appeared to have been residing in their barn for some time.
The property’s owner, Joanie, and her family were aware of the impending winter because Canadian winters are persistent, so they quickly provided warm shelters for the cats in the barn while they looked for assistance in finding them new homes.
The plan was to sterilize the mother in order to prevent future pregnancies and to also locate housing for her young children.
The woman contacted Chatons Orphelins Montréal , a shelter more than 700 kilometers away, after no one offered her help for the cat family.
Celine Crom from Chatons Orphelins Montréal told:
“She contacted vets and shelters in Abitibi but couldn’t find anyone to help her. So we made a commitment to welcome them.”
One of the little kittens entered the barn after putting up a trap there. His brothers were more evasive, he was a little bashful, and his name was Jules. When Jules was fed some food and attention, he instantly brightened up and put his timidity aside.
Joanie was still looking to attract the rest of the feline family, so a volunteer offered to take Jules to the refuge in Montréal where he would receive the necessary help.
Celine said:
“Jules did very well on her long drive to the vet and went to her foster home to socialize.”
When the cat first met Marie-Lyne, who would be her foster mother, Jules was thrilled to accept her offer of a snuggle. The previous farm cat was now content to be coddled and wrapped up like a baby.
Celine continued:
He rapidly realized how much fun it is to play with the feather toys and even grew close to the neighborhood cats.
Days later, the two surviving kittens, Junot and Jass, who had been examined by the veterinarian and determined to be in excellent health, were also transported to safety and reunited with their brother Jules.
Joanie not only saved the little cats, she has now also located the mum and dad of the little ones and is working hard to promptly sterilize them both.
Mom and dad cat will continue to live in the barn and now have the protection of Joanie’s family, who will make sure to provide them with food and warm shelter in the winter. For their part, the little kittens are already reunited in the foster home.
Cathy said:
“The kittens were reunited at their foster home yesterday. After the incident and all the changes, Jass was quite reserved, but Junot has already begun playing and running around the home with his brother Jules.
While Junot quickly engages and follows Jules’ lead, Jass prefers to observe everything and stay in a safe space; she will slowly go exploring the place.
The day of the little ones passes between eating and playing with the other felines of the place or taking comfortable naps and purring without worries.
Jules is the most active and outgoing, he is usually talkative and enjoys being with people; he often encourages his siblings to play and watch the birds out the window.
Now these kitties won’t have to worry about a thing or prepare for winter. Soon they will find warm homes where they will receive all the love they deserve.
You can learn a little more about the work of the Chatons Orphelins Montréal shelter on their Facebook account .
