A stray cat and kitten were brought in earlier this year by Nashville Cat Rescue, a completely non-profit organization in Nashville, Tennessee.
A ginger cat approximately a year old encircled her one and only kid with her paws in an effort to shield her from the outside world. Nisa Konuma, a field volunteer, rushed to take the young family home since they needed a somewhere to stay.
Although mother cat Bailey was reserved around people, she was appreciative of having a warm bed to cuddle the kitten in and a roof over her head. A newborn named Whiskey, who had no siblings, clung to his mother’s breast and drank as much milk as he pleased.
Gradually, the charming kitty loosened up a little and relaxed, realizing that the family of guardians only wishes her well.
After a few days, the kitten’s eyes cleared up and opened wide. He became more energetic and began to use his small legs. Under the supervision of Bailey’s mother, he climbed out of the nest and hobbled towards adventure.
Around the same time, rescuers adopted three orphaned kittens whose future was hanging in the balance. They were in dire need of caregivers, so Nysa brought all three of them home in the hope that Bailey wouldn’t mind.
And so it happened – the mother cat accepted stepchildren and began to take care of them as if they were her own. Still not fully accustomed to the new conditions, she tried to feed all the kids. After a couple of days, it became clear that Bailey needed help.
Nisa started giving the abandoned kittens bottle feedings every hour to replace the mother cat’s milk supply. As a result, Bailey was free to concentrate on the nourishment that her native kitten needed to grow and thrive.
The four young fluffies were taken care of by them as they collaborated closely. Whiskey was happy to get the chance to play with his peers and welcomed the newcomers with good humor.
As the kittens grew larger and more playful, Bailey’s mother spent more and more time alone, enjoying the caresses of her guardians alone.
“She’s such a sweetheart, she loves to be loved, and she accepts attentions so gracefully,” Nysa says.
At night, while everyone was sleeping, Bailey taught the kittens the tricks of the cat. She gave them all her useful skills, preparing the kids for the stage of growing up.
When the kids were old enough to be adopted, they were quickly picked up by good people. One by one, they left for their permanent homes. Bailey officially ended motherhood and now hoped that maybe one day the owners of her dreams would come for her …
Bailey gladly “helped” her foster mother around the house, and also frolicked with local cats. She was obviously happy to get off the streets into such safety, and trusted people more and more every day.
“She rubs her forehead professionally and loves having her stomach scratched. Having overcome the initial shyness and realizing that the person is her friend, she becomes a cheerful partner and does not hesitate to frolic like a kitten, ”say animal rights activists.
“Retired mother cats are some of the best pets in the world. Having stopped feeding the kittens and having undergone a sterilization procedure, they decide that their time has come, and shamelessly pour out all their love on a person, as if becoming little tender girls again.
Every day, Bailey hopes that the perfect family will find her and take her home. She is a real cutie, to whom you just need to show a little patience and understanding.
“She requires owners who are willing to wait till she gets over a very significant shyness. But as soon as she does this, she will act naive and childish.
Mommy has to blossom now!
