A viral TikTok video has captured a touching moment between a mother cat and her kittens, sparking a wave of emotional responses online. The clip, posted by user @kittieizziecubby on Tuesday, shows a black cat playing gently with her kittens. The cat looks at her owner with loving eyes and slow blinks, signs of trust and affection.
The owner wrote in the caption, “Soulmated so hard that she made me keep her babies too,” revealing she decided not to separate the kittens from their mother.
Cats usually protect their kittens until they are weaned. According to a medically reviewed article by Dr. Paola Cuevas on Catster, once kittens become independent, mother cats are usually fine with letting them go.
However, some cats may reject their kittens. This often happens if the mother is too young, inexperienced, ill, or if the litter is too large for her to care for properly.
Cats may also forget their kittens if separated for a long time. Unlike humans, cats don’t have a concept of family, and as kittens grow, their scent and appearance change.
When mother cats and kittens live together in the same home, they usually recognize each other. Often, they grow into normal housemates, and motherly behavior toward adult cats is rare.
The video quickly went viral, gaining over 1.7 million views and nearly 400,000 likes. Viewers shared heartfelt comments. One user, Beepers, wrote, “Can you imagine how full her heart is?! She has a good mommy so she gets to be a great mommy and love her babies for the rest of her days. I’M SOBBING.”
Another, Val, said, “If I see 3 identical black cats majestically watching me on my walk, I’m gonna assume the gods just blessed me.” User CorpseLick added, “I just know she feels appreciation for you for keeping her babies too.”
This story is a sweet reminder of the bond between pets and their owners, and the care that makes a difference in animals’ lives.
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