Animal lovers are emotional over a clip that is making the rounds. A mother cat who lost two of her kittens opened her nest to two orphaned baby squirrels in need. aol
What the video shows
The creator who shared the clip asked viewers to look closely at a mother cat nursing her babies, noting that two of them looked a little different. Two baby squirrels were nursing peacefully next to two of her biological kittens, as if they had always belonged there. aolyahoo
How viewers reacted
Viewers rushed to the comments to express their awe. One comment got a lot of attention: “Not a step cat, but the cat that stepped in.” Other pet owners shared similar stories, including one who said their cat had nursed orphaned opossums. Mother Cat Who Lost Her Kittens Takes In Two Orphaned Baby Squirrels In A Heartwarming Viral Video – AOL +2
Why these stories resonate
Cross-species adoption has long captured people’s attention online, as a reminder that love doesn’t stop at species lines. yahoo
A note if you find baby wildlife
This is general advice, not from the video. If you find orphaned baby squirrels or other wild animals, the safest step is to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or your local animal-control office. Wild animals have special feeding needs, and well-meaning help can sometimes harm them.
Bottom line
A cat who lost her own babies and made room for two more. It’s a small story that a lot of people needed today.
