Stray Mama Cat's Trust in Kind Stranger Gives Her a Safe Place to Have Her Kittens

Much like the universe itself, the cat distribution system works in mysterious ways. There's no telling who the next lucky cat owner will be, but the chosen one will get zero warning or preparation. Instead, the cat will just find them one day!

There's no shortage of social media videos starring these unexpected meetings, but an update from a veterinarian who goes by @giddykittykat on TikTok officially makes her encounter with the cat distribution system one of the sweetest that ever happened. Rana posted the first part of the mama cat's story on July 7, but that was only the beginning.

This beautiful cat couldn't have found a better person to scoop her up and take her home! Not only is Rana a selfless and generous soul who didn't hesitate to lend a hand, but she's a great veterinarian, too! This mama cat would've had the very best help if anything had gone awry during the birth, but thankfully she had her kittens all on her own.

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Tons of commenters like @phillycheese2994 agree that the white and tabby cat "knew [Rana was] a safe spot for her babies." She seemed relaxed from their very first encounters, and she wasted no time nesting in the cat house where she felt safest. It's no surprise that she had the kittens in the very same spot, nor that she had them so soon after being rescued. This experienced vet knew she was full-term!

Only three days later, Rana came home to mama cat Biscuit and six tiny newborn kittens! The new mom looked tired but so proud, and she was even making biscuits while feeding her kittens. Oh wait--I understand why her name is Biscuit now!

A few viewers had the same genius idea of naming the kittens after other kinds of bread, like Cornbread, Barley, and Foccacia. Honestly, I think that would be adorable! The little family hasn't been named yet, but there's no doubt that this vet will pick the most precious monickers. After all, vets hear dozens of pet names every day!

Taking in a Pregnant Cat

Bringing home a new cat is difficult no matter what age they are or what stage of life they're in. It can be overwhelming if you don't have time to prepare, but the hard part about caring for a mama cat is that you can't predict when the kittens will arrive. However, you can start to prepare their space and purchase kitten supplies before they're born, even if you won't need things like kitten food for a while.

Loving a mama cat means loving her babies, too, even if she's not as outgoing or cuddly as you'd like. She'll probably need time to decompress and bond with her babies, but watching them thrive will be oh-so-worth-it.

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