Woman Sees Feral Cat Give Birth in Her Garage, She Knows What Do to Next
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A stray cat's remarkable transformation from street survivor to beloved pet has captured the hearts of millions on TikTok.
The August 6 clip shared by Savannah (@_savansta_) captioned "the cat distribution system finally got to me," has racked up 385,000 likes and 1.9 million views.
It documents the feline's journey from hiding her newborn kittens in a spare tire to living her best life in a cozy home. The montage begins with the fluffy tabby giving birth on a couch in a Savannah's garage, before retreating to the safety of a tire with her tiny litter of two.
Filming from a distance, Savannah explained the cat was initially wary and would hiss if approached. "I was scared she would try to scratch or bite me, but she was surprisingly chill," she wrote.
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the cat distribution system finally got to me 🥹🥰 edit: thank you guys for all the love! link to amazon wishlist for them in my bio💕 ♬ original sound - savannah
Over time, the cat began greeting Savannah at her feet before meals, eventually seeking out affection and head rubs. "She just wanted to be loved," read the text over one clip, as the cat snuggled in before checking on her kittens.
Savannah admitted she quickly fell in love with her new shadow. Despite her parents' reluctance to keep the feline, she decided the stray was staying. After a vet visit, the cat and her kittens were welcomed indoors, trading a cold wheel for a soft bed.
Now, the trio are thriving and often go viral online.
Two screenshots from the viral video showing the cat grooming her kittens who are now much-bigger.
Two screenshots from the viral video showing the cat grooming her kittens who are now much-bigger.
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One user commented, "Imagine how she felt that first night with her babies inside," to which Savannah replied, "I haven't got to imagine — she purred all night long."
Viewers speculated about the cat's past, with many suggesting she had once been a house pet.
"Someone dumped her. she's not feral at all," said one user and Savannah responded: "I think it's probable that maybe she went into heat and ran away from home, whatever the case I'm glad she found me."
A third commenter agreed: "Oh look how content they are - 100% she was loved and indoors at one point," said a third user and Savannah said: "Most likely true. I feel bad for whoever's missing out on her [because] she's the sweetest kitty...but she's my baby now."
According to Alley Cat Allies, a non-profit organization stray cats have often lived indoors before losing or leaving their homes. While they may grow distant from humans over time, with patience and kindness, many — like Savannah's new companion — can find their way back to loving human company.
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