After being abandoned outside a restaurant, cat mom and her seven kittens are found by rescuer who cares for the furry family and finds them a furrever home: ‘Now they're safe’

Bar Mor Hazut • Senior Editor

Jul 9, 2026 6:15 AM EDT

How many kittens in need do you need to see while walking in the street to make you stop in your tracks and offer your help?

We hope you know our answer is always "one kitten", because there is no way we can hear that tiny little meow and not immediately search where it is coming from and what we can do to help.

Sadly, usually when you hear one tiny cry for help, you might hear a few more, and before you know it, you are met with a whole furry feline family that desperately needs your assistance. While on a normal day, there is nothing that makes you happier than a whole bunch of kittens, when you see them after they were abandoned or dumped, your heart cannot help but break, even just a little bit.

But a broken heart does not stop you from doing what is right and helping the fiesty family get to a safe home, which is exactly what the animal rescuers below did. They got a call from a guard who watched as a mama cat and her seven kittens were abandoned in front of a restaurant after their owner couldn't sell them off. The rescuer arrived at the location immediately, where they were met with the tired-looking mom and two of her week-old babies. After a quick search around the area, they found the rest of the family and started working on getting them the help they needed, both physical and mental.

Scroll down to see the snapshots from the original story, and below you will find the original, heartwarming video. We hope these sweet kittens will inspire you to keep your eyes open for any cat in need!

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“A sad discovery turned into hope when we found a mama cat and seven kittens abandoned outside a restaurant after failing to sell at market. The vulnerable family was struggling on the streets, with newborns needing urgent care and older kittens searching desperately for food. Through patience and nutritious meals we gained their trust and rescued all seven family members from certain tragedy.Now they're thriving at our home and living a life they always deserved.”
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