Tiny Kittens Rescued From Shelter in the Nick of Time Enjoy First Freedom Meal & It's So Sweet
In a time where shelters are overcrowded and so many pets need homes more than ever, it feels good to see stories of hope—where fur babies are saved and given a second chance at life.
I'm a big fan of foster regular Erin Berger because she not only advocates for "adopt, don't shop," but she walks the walk by taking in dozens of pets who'd otherwise not make it out alive. Recently, Erin saved two small kittens, Peter and Patty, and their first real meal is the most heartwarming thing you'll see this week.
Little Peter and Patty hit the lottery with Erin. Watch as they enjoy the deliciousness of both freedom and their first meal as rescued kitties. Spoiler alert: You may get kitten fever after watching!
As Erin (@erin_fosters) explained in the clip, many amazing pets are minutes away from an untimely fate—even babies like Peter and Patty. I'm thrilled she swooped in just in time and offered a safe haven for them, if only long enough to find them another rescue or forever home.
Many of Erin's followers like me check in regularly to see who she's added to the pack, and like clockwork, there's a new update showing the siblings playing and cuddling with two of Erin's other foster kittens, Bella and Linda. The four of them are the image of unfettered joy as they romp about, forgetting the painful pasts they've all left behind.
Erin's doing great things for these babies, including advocating for spaying and neutering, but don't just take my word for it. Some of her 283k followers feel the same.
"Sweet babies are so hungry. You are amazing Erin! Hugs and kisses for them!" one person gushed.
"Thank you for saving them. I love you for doing the work you do," another wrote.
"Poor babies. Thank you for what you do. Be sure to add products to your Amazon Wishlist so we can support you," another added, and you can do that here on Erin's Amazon page.
The Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your PetAccording to the ASPCA, the simple act of spaying and neutering leads to a longer, healthier life in females. This is because spaying can prevent uterine infections and the occurrence of breast tumors. Likewise, neutering males can help prevent prostate issues and testicular cancer, so it's a win-win.
Aside from the physical benefits, there are plenty of behavioral benefits, too! Males can be better behaved with less aggression and less likely to abandon home to find a mate while females won't go into heat, which happens for 4-5 days every 3 weeks, and will be less likely to urinate on things to mark territory! There's also a lot of them screaming all through the house, hoping to bump into a mate, so imagine your life with none of that!
The cost of spaying and neutering is far less than caring for a litter or puppies or kittens, but above all else, it bears repeating—you're saving lives and ensuring the shelters aren't too full and all those waiting for homes can find them. That is a beautiful thing.
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