28-05-2025
Woman Checks Garage, Shock Over What's Living There: 'The Fear'
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A woman checking her garage got more than she bargained for when she stumbled upon a family of stray cats curled up inside a cardboard box.
Victoria, who goes by @victoriahelloisme on TikTok, shared the unexpected discovery in a video that has since racked up more than 5.3 million views. In the clip, she finds a calico mother cat with three orange kittens, all nestled on a blanket. Despite her initial shock, she quickly shifts to comforting the animals.
"I know you're scared, it's OK. Nobody is going to bother you baby," she can be heard saying as she films the family. The caption reads simply: "Look what I found in my garage and today don't know where they all came from, well they are safe here."
The video, which Victoria captioned "kitty distribution hit me," has struck a chord online, gaining more than 780,000 likes and thousands of comments from viewers touched by her calm and caring reaction.
In the comments, Victoria told others: "She and her babies will be happy here I have a big garage and plenty of food put out and water and also live on [seven] acres of country land."
Newsweek reached out to @victoriahelloisme for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
What To Do If You Find a Feline Family
While discovering stray animals on your property can be startling, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says there are steps you can take to ensure their safety:
Give Them Space and Shelter : The mother cat is likely doing a good job caring for her kittens. Offer food and ensure the area is dry and clean. Keep an eye on them, but don't intervene too much at first.
: The mother cat is likely doing a good job caring for her kittens. Offer food and ensure the area is dry and clean. Keep an eye on them, but don't intervene too much at first. Fostering, When Ready : Once the kittens are about four to five weeks old and eating wet food on their own, they can be brought indoors to be fostered and eventually adopted.
: Once the kittens are about four to five weeks old and eating wet food on their own, they can be brought indoors to be fostered and eventually adopted. TNRM for Community Cats : For cats that aren't socialized to people—particularly if the kittens are over eight weeks old—the ASPCA recommends a Trap-Neuter-Return-Monitor (TNRM) approach. This prevents future litters and helps the animals live healthier lives outdoors as community cats.
: For cats that aren't socialized to people—particularly if the kittens are over eight weeks old—the ASPCA recommends a approach. This prevents future litters and helps the animals live healthier lives outdoors as community cats. Reach Out for Help: If you're not able to foster or carry out a TNRM plan yourself, contact your local shelter or rescue group. Many organizations offer resources or can step in to assist.
TikTok Reacts
A stock image of a woman putting in garage code to open garage door.
A stock image of a woman putting in garage code to open garage door.
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Over 3,500 users have comments on the clip and many have recognized how scared the feline is.
"Oh the fear in her eyes.. She's like please don't hurt us.. cats really do have it tough in this world. Thank you for loving them and being so kind," praised one user.
Another joked: "She's scared because her first baby is an orange tabby," and a third agreed: "All orange? She will be begging you to babysit in no time."
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