Being a cat parent is a hard job. And no, we're not talking about ourselves - cat moms and dads. No, we're talking about actual cat parents. You try to imagine having a litter of five scruffy, frazzled and completely befuddled kittens who are confused by literally everything in the universe and staying sane at the same time. Cat moms have a lot to do. Cat moms have to teach their kittens how to walk. Cat moms have to teach their kittens how to drink water… because it can get in your nose when you bend down, didn't you notice?
So sometimes, even cat mommas need a break, and that's where we - cat parents that we are - come along. If we have a fresh litter of kittens in the house, we have to make sure that those mommas feel safe enough to leave their kittens with us and go have a nap. That's simply how it must be. And we should be honored if we manage to do it.
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The easiest way to look at this situation is as the compliment that it is. Because it can't be anything else. This cat clearly trusts and loves you, and whether you wanted it or not, you are now indeed the designated kitten-sitter. And you should want it. It's going to be one of the most wholesome experiences of your life, trust us.
It's the determination that we love the most in this story, honestly. The fact that the cat preferred to leave her kittens outside your door rather than anywhere else in the house, the level of trust that she put in you… yeah, it's adorable, and we're glad she has someone in her life she can share this moment with.
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