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New York neighbors save kittens from the rain

lanacion.com.ar · 16 September 2026
New York neighbors save kittens from the rain
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Heidi Systo, a rescuer with Heidi Wrangles Cats in Brooklyn, New York, saved six kittens after a neighbor alerted her to their precarious situation.

The kittens were born in a small space between two houses, and their mother fled when people approached, leaving the babies vulnerable. Systo and her team carefully removed the kittens, concerned about upcoming rain and remembering the mother had hidden previous litters during bad weather.

They then worked to reunite the kittens with their mother, placing the kittens in a carrier and setting a trap. After several attempts, they successfully caught the mother, who Systo nicknamed Debbie Downer, and returned her to her kittens. The team cared for the growing kittens until they were vaccinated and spayed or neutered. Afterwards, they found new homes for all of the kittens, ensuring the entire family had a safe future.

The story gained attention after The Dodo published an article about the rescue.

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