A woman from Ceccano, every time her cat gave birth, without having the slightest scruple, tore the kittens away from the mother cat to feed them to her pigs.
The story of Ilaria, who saved a litter of kittens from a sad fate
Ilaria David is an animal rights activist who fights on the front line and concretely against animal suffering and against those who decide to see them as objects.
He has his own structure, north of Rome where he hosts wild boars, sheep, donkeys and also takes care of several rabbits from a colony. Ilaria didn’t stop there and saved a litter of kittens from Ceccano (Frosinone) who otherwise would have met a bad end.
In collaboration with the Lav and with the president Gianluca Felicetti, Ilaria was informed of the story of the kittens destined to become the meal of some pigs, and she certainly could not remain idle.
“The lady who saved them told me that her landlady, every time this cat gave birth, took the kittens from her and threw them into the pigsty,” she explained: “It seems like a real miracle to me that she managed to intercept them “, he added.
From this sad story, fortunately with a happy ending, there was an appeal: “The kittens are still taking milk, as soon as they are weaned they will be given up for adoption. If you are interested, or know someone who could adopt them, write to me privately.”
In one of his posts dedicated to the topic we read: “In collaboration with LAV which, thanks to the interest of president Gianluca Felicetti, will support us in this new challenge, we have brought here from Ceccano (a town in the province of Frosinone) known for ‘extreme cruelty and disinterest towards the animals of its inhabitants) mother cat and her five kittens otherwise destined to an end as terrible as it is certain’.
“The kittens are still taking milk, as soon as they are weaned they will be given up for adoption, if you are interested, or know someone who could adopt them, write to me privately!”
Below we provide you with the link to Ilaria’s pagehoping that your appeal will be accepted and thanking you for everything you do to combat the mistreatment to which all animals are exposed on a daily basis.
The suffering of a mother cat when her kittens are taken away from her
Female cats are very protective of their kittens and are devoted mothers until the kittens are weaned and ready to go to their new homes.
Raising offspring is different for species throughout the animal kingdom. After seeing a cat go through her motherhood, you may wonder if she misses her kittens once they’re gone.
Surprisingly, cats have a very different approach to motherhood than humans. So, in general, once their kittens are grown, healthy, independent mother cats let them go.
You’ve probably heard the term “empty nest syndrome,” which refers to the void left when children grow up and leave home. Cats function very differently than humans when it comes to motherhood and do not maintain the same emotional bond with their offspring that we do.
Once her puppies are weaned and independent, she is no longer obligated to litter. This is perfectly natural behavior that is observed throughout the animal kingdom.
It is important to note that if a mother cat were to have her kittens taken away before the weaning process is complete, this could cause her considerable distress. Her instinct is to raise her children until they can take care of themselves.
Maternity for a cat is short-lived for each litter. At first, kittens are completely dependent on their mother, but typically by 8 weeks of age, and sometimes up to 12 weeks, they will be ready for life on their own.
At birth, kittens weigh only about 85 grams. They cannot see or hear and are completely dependent on their mother. Humans should handle them minimally and only if necessary. They will sleep about 90% of the time and nurse from their mother, but the mother will clean up their waste.
Between 1 and 3 weeks of age, kittens will change dramatically. They will gain weight, become more mobile, have their eyes open and be able to hear. Their mother will continue to breastfeed them full time for their nutrition. Their teeth will begin to erupt and owners may begin to get them used to handling them. The mother will still be very protective during this phase.
The puppies will begin to take shape during this phase and the weaning process will begin. They will be very sociable, playful and active. They will start eating soft cat food and will no longer rely on their mother. It’s still too early to leave, but I’m on my way to independence.
It is recommended that kittens remain with their mother until at least 8 weeks of age, even if they are no longer nursing. During this stage of life, they are fully weaned and totally dependent on cat food. Some breeders prefer to keep puppies with their mother until 12 weeks of age. This is the phase in which the mother will detach herself from the puppies, once her job of raising them has finished.
Female cats generally reach sexual maturity within 4 months and begin to experience heat cycles. Cats are not considered fully grown until 10-12 months and should not be bred until at least 12-18 months.
You will notice that the mother cat begins to distance herself from her kittens as they become more independent. Instead of being caring and motherly, she may treat them like any other cat when it comes to interactions.
The weaning process usually begins between 4 and 5 weeks, although kittens typically shouldn’t leave their mother until they reach at least 12 weeks of age. Some mother cats reject their kittens as soon as they feel they have gained sufficient independence.
If the puppies are still too young to leave, you should contact your vet for guidance on how to care for them during the time.
Even if by instinct a mother cat doesn’t miss her kittens, can she recognize her grown kittens and vice versa? The answer is no. Cats cannot recognize their relatives if they have been separated and reunited later. They have no concept of what family is.
However, puppies who live in the house with their mother will recognize them because they have not had a period of separation, but they will end up being typical housemates. In these cases, some cats may show more maternal behavior towards their grown kittens.
Mother cats may not miss their kittens after they are weaned and leave the home, but they are still devoted and caring mothers during the time their kittens need them. This is part of the natural order of the animal kingdom, as cats cannot process the concept of family like humans can.
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