Luli and "her" Kittens

June 20, 2009

Fernando says: While men make war... animals live in peace! Luli used to live in the same house together with the her cat sisters and their kittens and she helped all the other cat-mothers to deal with their offsprings. As far as I know she did it in three different occasions. Luli had been operated on so she couldn't have any puppies of her own and probably she decided to adopt the kittens as her own. But she knew they were not hers only because when Felicia the mother cat came in, Luli left the place to let her feed them. She just came to look after them when the mother was absent and the kittens' mother was so confident that she would leave her kittens with Luli! That's the most amazing part, and the kittens recognized Luli as part of the family. They were so close friends that they could sleep together especially during the winter months. Isn't it wonderful?

Luli lives in a different place now as her owner died last November and I had to take care of the house and the kittens, and Luli went to live with another person in another town. Felicia and the cats still live in the house and I feed them every day. Nowadays there are three little kittens and I feed them together with the grown-ups including male cats, and they let them eat at the same time from the same pot and they don't get mad at that. Of course there's always plenty of food so they don't have to fight for it. Greetings from Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay!

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Fernando Henríquez

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sharon - 14 years, 10 months ago

19 points

Sometimes animals show us what true humanity is.

Kate - 14 years, 10 months ago

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Beautiful!!!

Annapolitan - 14 years, 10 months ago

This is so lovely.

Judy - 14 years, 10 months ago

23 points

It seems the common denominator for peace on this planet is motherhood.
There would be no war, no hatred, no violence if the world were governed by mothers!

Carolyn,Sissy - 14 years, 10 months ago

1 points

Carolyn,Sissy&Missy
Oh this is so sweet, its heart warming to know she took such good care of the babies. What a wonderful story.. Thanks for sharing the pictures and story how precious.

Holy Cuteness - 14 years, 10 months ago

Beautiful story!

KikoKeeper - 14 years, 10 months ago

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What an amazing story - and "family"!

emma - 14 years, 10 months ago

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I love this story, truly beautiful family.

celinehoran - 14 years, 10 months ago

59 points

What a wonderful story! I'm sad to hear Luli was not able to have at least one litter of her own, but what a wonderful 'auntie' she turned out to be. And how wonderful that the mother cat trusted her with her babies. Do you have any more photos of this wonderful little family? Do you have any photos of the kitties growing up?

kittapotomus - 14 years, 10 months ago

45 points

What a heart warming story. The world needs more Lulis in human form. Thanks for sharing.

Tiffany - 14 years, 10 months ago

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Nice this is the picture of love and happiness... :0)

LindaLee - 14 years, 10 months ago

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These are amazing photos. I wished we could all get along this well!

Gloria - 14 years, 10 months ago

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It seems so sad to separate Luli from her adopted family!

Butterfly - 14 years, 10 months ago

3 points

This is so precious. I had two dogs that raised the kitten we had at the time. Too bad people can't be as kind to eachother!!

blackcatsrule - 14 years, 10 months ago

6 points

awwwwwwwwwwwww

Kirsten - 14 years, 10 months ago

I like the kittens you post every day and so don't usually feel compelled to comment. But these are definitely the best kitten pictures I've seen on the site! (yet)

Cricket - 14 years, 10 months ago

30 points

I do wonder if she misses her family too, they obviously bonded well.

vickievict - 14 years, 10 months ago

7 points

What a story and what a beautiful four legged family.

Faustus - 14 years, 10 months ago

Makes me ashamed to be called human. Beautiful.

Nya Taylor - 14 years, 10 months ago

Awwww! <3 :D

SueB - 14 years, 10 months ago

9 points

Fernando, you tell the heartwarming story so well! Thank you for sharing it and the precious photos.

Lindsay - 14 years, 10 months ago

What a lovely story. They're beautiful pictures.

Linda Boots - 14 years, 10 months ago

Fantastic story and pictures! You can see the love and trust in the dog's eyes, so beautiful to see. What a wonderful inspiration! Thank you for sharing!

Sondra - 14 years, 10 months ago

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I'm suprised the mommy cat isn't attacking the dog to get it out of the little nest there!! LOL

Pat in Minnesota - 14 years, 10 months ago

One of the most heartwarming stories posted on this site. And good pictures too. Thanks for sharing.

BirmanMama - 14 years, 10 months ago

951 points

Soooo sweet! Luli must be the sweetest dog ever.

Donna - 14 years, 10 months ago

Thank you, Nueva, for sharing this beautiful story and pictures!!

Lori - 14 years, 10 months ago

THAT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STORY I HAVE HEARD IN AGES!! TOO BAD US 'HUMANS' CAN'T GET ALONG LIKE THAT......SOMEDAY........

lynne - 14 years, 10 months ago

Simply the most precious thing . . . I just love those pictures:):):)

Betsy - 14 years, 10 months ago

That is the sweetest thing!

Alice - 14 years, 9 months ago

44 points

Great story. Beautiful dog, too. I love love stoies like that

Melissa - 14 years, 9 months ago

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this pic reminds me of Pepperkins and Bailey(RIP). Bailey was a VERY large(not fat) Pit Bull we had who totally LOVED cats/kittens. Pepperkins was a feral we had aquired, Bailey helped me tame Pepperkins and her brother. When Pepperkins had her litter, he was right there the whole time, he even helped her clean them. I have a pic of him watching over her and her litter.

caseylarae - 14 years, 9 months ago

11 points

this reminds me of that children's story, the Dog Who Had Kittens.

kevin - 14 years, 9 months ago

of course its "mothers" banding together creating peace. it happens in our species too. men make wars... mothers end them.

Sambo'sMom - 14 years, 9 months ago

20 points

Really sad for this doggy, I'm sure he misses all his feline family, I hope he has lots of new friends where he lives now ???

KittyBukkit - 14 years, 8 months ago

Milo & otis

DaBarr - 14 years, 8 months ago

Of course these are domestic animals raised together, not in a natural situation. But it's darn cute and they obviously have wonderful owners.

MistieShadow99 - 14 years, 6 months ago

44 points

who would think a chihuahua would take care of kittens?! Thats so awesome.

Sunny's Mom - 14 years, 5 months ago

this is a wonderful story and great photos but PLEASE this Kitty Mama should be fixed so she does not continue to have kittens. There are too many unwanted pets in the world! Way too many! Thank you!

tuna - 13 years, 11 months ago

206 points

cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tuna - 13 years, 11 months ago

206 points

SUNNYS MOM
YOUR WRONG THERE ARE NO UNWANTED PETS!!!!there are people THAT want pets but have allergies or live where they cant own pets OR HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER THAT ARE ALLERGIC OR ARE CLEAN FREAKS AND WANT A PET BUT NOT THE MESS there are people who dont want the responsiblit but want a pet if i copuld i would get all the animals in the world exept for the ones that have loving home and they are feeding the cats so there not unwanted so let the cat have kittens aslong as they have a home and are getting fed there not unwanted!!!!!!!!!!!!

tuna - 13 years, 11 months ago

206 points

even wild animals adopt animals of different kinds !!!!!!!!!!!!!!its just how it goes!!!!!!!they have a special kind of love !!!!!!!!!!!

KatLady12 - 13 years, 4 months ago

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