Kittens and mom discovered living in ceiling of New Bedford restaurant

The Animal Rescue League of Boston rescued four three-week-old kittens and their mom after they were called by employees at a New Bedford restaurant who said they could hear kittens mewing from the ceiling.

Upon arrival, Animal Rescue League of Boston agents could see kittens through a hole in the ceiling. While agents were able to reach into the space and carefully remove the four kittens, mom wouldn’t budge. Initially agents, let the kittens meow hoping mom would be concerned and come out but that didn’t work. They then tried using treats and food, but she was determined to stay hidden.

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Agents then placed a humane trap in the hole and left taking the four kittens to the Animal Rescue League’s Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center for veterinary care and treatment while they waited for mom to trigger the trap.

At approximately 11:00pm the restaurant reported that mom was in the trap and ready to be picked up and reunited with her babies. The entire family will remain in foster care so mom can have a safe, quiet environment to care for her kittens. The mom will be spayed and be made available for adoption at a later date. When the kittens are mature enough they will also be up for adoption.

The Animal Rescue League of Boston respected the restaurant’s desire to remain anonymity.

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