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Mama cat walked into a vet clinic carrying her kitten — the vets were moved to tears when they saw what was wrong with her baby

A clinic spokesperson said they were deeply moved and touched by the cat’s strong maternal instinct to care for her kitten.

BY PAHUL NANRA

PUBLISHED OCT 23, 2025

(L) A stray cat with kitten in mouth. (R) A female vet checking a cat. (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images | (L) Olya Solodenko, (R) Peter M. Fisher)

It was a quiet day at the Sungurlu Pet Veterinary Clinic in Turkey when an unusual visitor walked through the door. The staff were used to treating animals brought in by their owners, but this time, there was no human in sight. Instead, a small stray cat appeared at the entrance, carrying something carefully in her mouth. The vets gathered curiously, unsure of what to expect. What happened next left everyone in the clinic deeply moved and reminded them why compassion lies at the heart of their work.

Veterinarian Administering Vaccine to Kitten Outdoors. (Representative Image Source: Pexels | Tahir Xəlfə)

As reported by The Dodo, the stray cat had brought her own kitten to the clinic, and it didn’t take long for the veterinarians to realize why. The little one was suffering from an eye infection, and the mother had clearly come seeking help. “The cat’s maternal instinct to take care of her kitten made us very happy and emotional,” said a spokesperson for the clinic. The team immediately began treatment, working gently to ease the kitten’s pain. Thankfully, the infection wasn’t severe, and both mother and baby soon showed signs of recovery. “We are optimistic about the results of the treatment we gave,” the spokesperson added, expressing relief that the pair would be okay.

A small kitten with its mother. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | junku)

Even after the treatment, the cat and her kitten didn’t stray far. They made a temporary home in a vacant lot next to the clinic, where staff continued to keep an eye on them. “Their treatment is still ongoing, and they are under our supervision. They are very happy,” the clinic confirmed. For the veterinarians, helping the small family wasn’t just part of their job; it was an act of kindness that reaffirmed their dedication to all animals, whether they belonged to someone or not. “As veterinarians, we did our best to ensure that this creature's health improves and recovers, and since veterinary medicine is a profession that requires compassion, we are committed to helping all animals, regardless of whether they are strays or pets,” commented the staff.

Female vet doctors are examining a domestic cat. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | ArtistGNDphotography)

In another heartwarming incident, a dog mother was seen asking a stranger for help to save her puppies, proving once again that a mother’s love knows no boundaries. The viral video showed the mother dog holding a small puppy in her mouth, standing on her hind legs, and looking up at a man for help. According to the onscreen text, she seemed to be pleading with him to save her baby. Sadly, the puppy she carried had already frozen to death, but her instincts led her to someone who could still help the rest of her litter.

Cat and kitten. (Representative Image Source: Unsplash | eko tavkhelidze)

Following the mother dog, the man searched the area and soon discovered her remaining puppies. Out of five, only one was still alive. Moved by the sight, he took the mother and her surviving pup home, offering them warmth, food, and safety. He also gently buried the four puppies that had passed away. The video ended with the mother dog resting calmly beside her surviving pup, finally feeling safe. The last scene showed the man holding the tiny puppy in his hands, a small, powerful image of kindness.