In the British town of Liskeard, a couple’s tranquility is interrupted by what appears to be the cry of a kitten. After wondering about the origin of the noise, a lady and her cat will come to confirm their hypothesis: there really are kittens in the house.
The local newspaper Cornish Times tells the story of Ann Mason and her spouse. Anne is a 61-year-old pharmacy technician. She lives in the county Cornwall to United Kingdom with her husband Tyler. While they are at home, Tyler think you hear kittens howling at roof level. The two wonder but reject this idea because they live with 2 dogs who would have reacted if there was a cat in the house.
And quickly, it walls gets a visit from a lady. The latter confirms that she followed her cat, which would be in search of her newborn and would have led her to this house.
Anne recognizes the cat, which she had already met with a well-swollen belly. Now the animal looks much thinner and without a doubt she has given birth. It remains to find the kittens…
A nest in the roof
The couple conducts further research in their residence. Shortly before, the 2 had been victims of the storm Eunice, which had damaged their roof. A hole was visible.
Ann Mason / Cats Protection
It was now clear to them that a cat had been able to sneak in: ” When we realized the kittens might be in the attic, we didn’t know what to do. “admit Anne. Following the advice of a veterinarian, the spouses turn to the association Cat protectionan organization involved in rescuing stray cats, among others.
Ann Mason / Cats Protection
When the latter told them that they could help them, it was a great relief to them Anne : “ When we realized the kittens might be in the attic, we didn’t know what to do. I had a sleepless night before contacting Cats Protection and was really worried that such young creatures could be stuck up there. »
A moving discovery
Jason Reading is a care assistant for Cat protection and begins his investigation among them walls. At first he cannot find the kittens. But the 35-year-old can count on their mother, who is taken to the roof by her landlady.
Thus the cat sneaks up, and a small meow is heard. Jason regarding: ” She [la mère chatte] led me straight to the nest she had built and very carefully I reached out and out came two girls and a boy. They were so young that their umbilical cords were still attached and all pitch black except for occasional white markings.. »
A rescue in extremis
The kittens were only a week old. The presence of their mother at this age is crucial: “ We were really grateful to Ann for her persistence and for allowing us to visit the loft. Thanks to her, the kittens are safely back with their mother in their owner’s house. » witnesses Jasonaware that the situation was critical.
The cat family is now back in their own home, and Anne claims to have filled the hole in the roof so that the situation does not repeat itself.
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By Fanny Maurice
Web editor
Touched by animals from an early age, Fanny has never lived without them and currently shares her daily life with her cat Rosie. Only after a scientific writing course did she finally choose to train at Pets Dating magazine to join a community that shares her passion.
