After Weaning Five Newborn Kittens, Sweet Momma Cat Is In Recovery And Already Melting Hearts

Many—if not all—mothers understand that raising children takes a lot of energy. With young ones bouncing across the room and up at all hours of the day and night feeding, wearisome moms never balk at the opportunity to rest.

Cats are much the same, really. Although their kitten-rearing timeframe is rather short compared to humans, that doesn't mean it's any less tiring.

Posted by Alex Lemieux

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Momma Muffin was found as a pregnant stray earlier this year. Luckily, Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) has the resources, space, and staff to provide the care she needed to deliver her kittens safely and give her the rest she needs after carrying around all five of them for two months.

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One of the RACC's dedicated foster homes took in Momma Muffin so she could give birth to the clowder of tiny, long-haired kittens. While her offspring are off in the world—each adopted to loving families—she's back in the Richmond, Virginia, shelter to recover.

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RACC Communications Director Robin Young explained having five kittens takes a lot out of a mother cat. The two-and-a-half-year-old Grey Tabby is now getting some much-needed rest and gaining weight back after nursing the bunch until they grew old enough to be adopted out.

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Momma Muffin is a sweet cat. She also isn't shy.

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Momma Muffin is thrilled when visitors come into the room as she knows it's yet another chance to fetch some affection. She loves it when passersby reach in to scratch her face and give her welcomed pets.

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Once she gains back the weight she lost giving life to five fuzzy kittens, the RACC plans to spay Momma Muffin and release her for adoption.

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Anyone wishing to add a loveable cat with a calming demeanor to their family shouldn't pass by Momma Muffin. Meeting her will soothe your soul as she's ready to melt any heart with her tenderness.

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