The Incredible Journey Of A Injured Cat Who Refused To Give Up On Her Kittens

She appeared on the roadside like a small shadow dragging itself forward, her back legs barely responding as she tried to move.

People passed her without realizing how much pain she was hiding, but one kind stranger slowed down long enough to truly see her. The sight of the little cat struggling to pull her body along was almost too much to bear.

A Fragile Mama Struggling To Survive

Gently scooped up and rushed to a clinic, the young mama-to-be finally had someone fighting for her.

The veterinarian discovered an old, improperly healed fracture in her back leg — a break that would never fully mend and would permanently affect the way she walked. Even worse, she was heavily pregnant, and her damaged limb could make delivering her babies extremely dangerous.

Despite the grim news, the sweet cat — now named Pingguo — purred through her discomfort as if grateful just to be safe.

And only a short time later, the moment everyone worried about finally arrived. Labor began, and her rescuers stayed close, determined to help her through every contraction.

Hour after hour, Pingguo pushed with incredible courage. What they expected to be a small litter quickly became a marathon.

By the end of seven long hours, Pingguo had delivered six healthy kittens, each one mewing loudly and searching for their brave mother. Exhausted but triumphant, she curled her body protectively around them, never imagining how quickly everything would change.

When A Mother Falls Ill, Another Steps In

The celebration didn’t last long. Just one day after giving birth, Pingguo began breathing strangely — each breath heavy, strained, and frightening to watch.

Her rescuers rushed her back to the vet, where they learned she was experiencing postpartum hypocalcemia, a dangerous condition that left her too weak to nourish her newborns.

Her babies had to be separated from her immediately. Although the decision was heartbreaking, it was the only way to save her life and theirs.

But newborn kittens cannot survive long without a nursing mother.

The rescue team desperately searched for a miracle — and remarkably, they found one. Another cat at the shelter, lovingly called Black and White, had recently given birth to two kittens. She was a gentle mama with a huge heart and powerful instincts.

One by one, the team placed Pingguo’s six babies beside Black and White, silently hoping she would accept them. And to their amazement, she did. She tucked them against her warm body without hesitation, purring softly as if she had been waiting for them.

Meanwhile, Pingguo lay in her recovery space, searching around the room for her missing babies. She didn’t understand why her nest was suddenly empty, only that something precious had been taken from her.

A Mother’s Memory Never Fades

Nearly two weeks passed while Pingguo slowly regained her strength.

Her rescuers hoped for the day she could be reunited with her little family, but they had one fear: after so many days apart, would she still know them?

To test her reaction, they returned one kitten first. The moment the tiny baby was placed beside her, Pingguo’s entire body awakened with recognition.

She leaned forward, sniffed the kitten gently, and began washing its tiny face with soft, trembling licks. It was clear her heart had never forgotten.

But not everything went smoothly in the household.

Another mother cat, Big Eyes, who had recently had babies of her own, became intensely protective. Each time Pingguo bonded with her returned kitten, Big Eyes tried to claim the baby as hers. The two mothers quarreled anxiously, driven by strong instincts neither could ignore.

Everything calmed only when Pingguo’s entire litter of six was brought home. The moment she saw them, she stretched herself around them like an overjoyed blanket of fur.

She groomed them, called to them, and curled them close as if trying to make up for every moment they had been apart.

Still, caring for that many kittens was no small task — especially for a disabled mother still healing. To everyone’s surprise, Big Eyes stepped forward again, no longer a rival but a helper.

The two mothers settled into a rhythm, sharing feedings, bathings, and long hours of kitten-watching. For a brief moment, everything felt perfect.

One Last Test For This Little Family

Just when it seemed their troubles were behind them, the smallest kitten suddenly became sick. Vomiting and diarrhea began without warning, and in a matter of hours, other kittens showed the same frightening symptoms.

With their hearts pounding, the caregivers rushed every baby to the hospital.

The veterinary team worked quickly, giving fluids, warmth, and constant monitoring. The kittens were kept for several days — tiny bodies fighting illnesses that could have taken them so easily.

Pingguo and Big Eyes waited at home, pacing and searching for the babies they had worked so hard to raise.

Finally, after days of worry, the little ones were well enough to return home. The moment they arrived, both mothers surrounded them with relieved purrs and gentle nudges. Pingguo lay down, letting her kittens climb over her disabled body as if she were a mountain they had longed to see again.

For the first time since this journey began, the whole household could breathe easy. The kittens were safe. Their mothers were united.

And the long road filled with fear, illness, separation, and second chances had led them exactly where they belonged — together.