A kind-hearted individual recently rescued a stray cat, only to discover she had also brought four tiny kittens to safety.

The story begins when a Good Samaritan notices a stray cat struggling along the street with an injured paw.

Concerned for the feline’s well-being, the rescuer approached, and rather than running away, the weary cat leaned in as if welcoming the help. Recognizing the severity of the cat’s injury, the rescuer contacted a local animal rescue for assistance.

Despite being at capacity, Chatons Orphelins Montreal took in the injured cat and provided her with immediate care.

The team named her Chalala, noting that she had suffered for some time with her untreated wound, which resulted in the loss of two toes on her right paw.

They suspected she might have been in a car accident. “She was remarkably calm, allowing us to treat her without fuss,” the rescue noted.

After cleaning and dressing her wound, Chalala began to show signs of recovery, slow-blinking and purring as her caregivers tended to her needs.

It soon became clear that Chalala was not just fighting for her own survival; she was also pregnant.

“Her stomach was full of strange stuff,” indicating she had scavenged for food in her desperate state. At just five years old, she was tiny for a cat expecting kittens. “She loves being held and is so hungry that she dives into the food,” her rescuers shared.

With a nurturing foster home and plenty of food, Chalala regained her strength and put on weight.

Once her bandages were removed, she moved about freely, adapting quickly despite her missing toes. “She can walk normally now and is doing very well,” the rescue said, noting her remarkable healing process.

Chalala explored her cozy surroundings, testing various nests and boxes prepared for her. Whenever her foster mom was nearby, she eagerly sought attention and affection.

In a surprising turn of events, Chalala gave birth quietly in a litter box filled with paper litter despite having a comfortable nest and numerous options.

The four kittens closely resembled their mother, and with the loving support of their foster caregiver, they began to thrive, quickly gaining weight.

Chalala expressed relief at having a safe space and a caring human to look after her and her little ones.

“Chalala is very gentle, affectionate, and social,” her rescue team remarked, emphasizing how fortunate she was to be found in her time of need.

Each day, she watched as her foster mom weighed the kittens, appreciating the care and abundant food they were receiving.

Thanks to the compassion of several individuals, Chalala is now raising her last litter in a loving environment, where the kittens are growing rapidly under her watchful eye.

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