It’s currently kitten season all over the world, which means shelters and rescue organizations everywhere are being inundated with kittens in need. Galway SPCA (GSPCA) in Ireland is no exception.
“More and more calls and messages every day ... and more and more kittens turning up in the most unusual and sometimes inconvenient of places,” GSPCA wrote on Facebook.
The rescue recently got a call about two little kittens whose mom had chosen to raise them in an unlikely place: inside a concrete wall. The mama cat probably thought the spot was smart and safe, keeping her babies protected from danger inside impenetrable concrete. Unfortunately, it made rescue efforts just a little tricky.
“They were able to come out themselves, but were unwilling to do
so, not uncommon in kittens whose mom told them to hide,” the GSPCA team told The Dodo.
Rescuers had to perform some demolition work in order to free the kittens, and when they finally broke through the wall, a furry face was waiting for them. They decided to name the kittens Bricks and Blocks and transferred them safely into their care.
While they couldn’t secure the mama cat that day, plans are in motion to trap her and get her spayed, so hopefully her days of raising babies inside walls are behind her. Bricks and Blocks are settling into their new environment well. They’re understandably a little overwhelmed, but their rescuers have high hopes that they’ll start to relax very soon.
“Please note that we are not currently accepting applications or expressions of interest for either kitten,” GSPCA wrote. “Like all new arrivals, they will need to complete their assessments and veterinary work before they are ready to begin the rehoming process.”
As kitten season continues, rescuers at GSPCA hope the rest of the season is smooth and easy, and that there are no more walls that need knocking down in the future.
