Mother Cat Rescues Her Kitten 

...well I *definitely* won't be doing that again 😕

“I’m sorry for stealing your child “

Update on Ace - I have gotten him involved in playing some of the games ru-vid.comUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU and I can see a difference in his confidence already! My other dog played along and he became intrigued - now its a daily part of our routine - about 3 times a day we do the shell game and the muffin tin game. I am so grateful for coming upon your training techniques!

She protecc She atacc But most importantly she bring her babies bacc

she might move them to a different place if she feels they are in danger

Joey: Takes a kitten to cuddle The mom cat: GIVE ME BACK MY CHILD >:(

Little kittens can’t regulate their own temperature. They rely on their mother to stay warm, that’s why she’s taking them near her :)

Sakura talking to her children : *meow* Joey: why are they squealing? Kittens : “mom! Help us!”

She has a strong instinct and might move them if she feels like she needs to.

SAKURA: sis, That ain’t it.

Who else thinks Sakura is a great mommy?

You can be lucky that she is really chilled... Normally the cats aren't letting anyone even near to their kitten..

I love these kinds of vlogs because animals are my heart. When animals give birth they have an automatic instinct to know what to do for their babies, how to care for them, clean them, and protect them even if it's their first birth. It's an instinct in all animals, which is far different than people. Right now Sakuras going to want her babies to be all together. If one were to stray from the litter she will go find them and bring them back. Sakura was basically taking her baby back to the litter to say Joey my babies stay all together with me right now. It would be a good idea Joey not to handle them so much. She may stop caring for them if you do that. I think they are a little different than dogs in that respect. Trust Sakura she knows what she's doing. She's a great mom. Good job mommy Sakura! ❤❤🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱🐱

The reason there wasn’t any pee or poop on the blanket is because mother cats lick their kittens butts to simulate them to go and they ingest whatever comes out... at least Sakura is cleaning up... 😳

Joey just an FYI as Kittens they can't keep themselves warm. So when you take them away from mom they need a way to keep warm. Edit: There is an amazing RU-vid channel called Kitten Lady and she takes care of new born Kittens. Edit 2: For those of us with a Twitter/Instagram account we should msg him.

They haven’t opened their eyes yet. I think you’re handling them too much. Sakura definitely knows what she’s doing.

If I remember correctly your not supposed to be handling the kittens until a few weeks old at least 3 weeks.

Baby kittens struggle with keeping warm since they hardly produce body heat. Even though the kitten was on you, I think Sakura was concerned and took them back to be in the cuddle puddle where the kitten would stay warm and safe!

Just look at the kitties for two weeks with minimal grabbing, you can cuddle after that. You can sit by Sakura and gently touch them once in a while. This is a time for space, just pet Sakura if she comes to you. Watch Kitten Lady. When you see people on video handling infants its because they are rescuers and there is no mama. It requires special care. Let nature do its thing.

Joey, honey! Please, please take these comments to heart! We all love and adore you so much and Sakura and the kittens are so precious to us as well. We just want you to know how so very dangerous it is for you to be handling the kittens at all right now. We love your updates about them, but please don't handle them anymore at least until they open their sweet little eyes. We would all be so heartbroken for you and the kitties if something were to happen. Trust me, I know how hard it is to have to wait, I've been there before too, but the time will come where you can put them on the floor and play with them altogether! It'll happen too fast actually! Just like with Ms. Lark's puppies! Time flies! :)

Deathly terrified that we might get a vlog where Joey has to explain that one of the kittens has died. With how stressed out Sakura is and how much he is moving them around- She might reject one and kill them. I'd be heart broken. He keeps picking up his favorite half faced kitten and I'm scared she might be killed because the imprint is gone. Not to mention- She is fragile & if she gets hurt this early on, the mom is more likely to eat any kittens who are "deformed" to give herself nutrients to feed the other 5. I pray that he reads these comments and looks into research.

Please read this! The kittens need to be left alone for 2 weeks they’re only 2-4 days old and their organs are super sensitive, not to mention the fact that they can’t regulate their own body temperature. So imagine your in a warm,comfortable place that you feel safe in. Suddenly you’re pulled into a freezing, terrifying situation where you can’t see and all you can do is call for help. This is basically what the kittens are doing and why Sakura is so anxious. I noticed when she was ‘cuddling’ with you Sakura was constantly sniffing the kitten scent on you. People have mentioned this before but if a mother suspects something wrong with a kitten say from scent or a distorted feature ‘say you moved a bone or cut an organ ‘ she will abandon or kill her kitten. It’s obvious that Sakura trusts you a lot because most mother cats would attack you and leave harmful wounds if you would go near the babies. I’m afraid that you’re going to get attacked by Sakura and get rid of her or put her down for being ‘aggressive’ when it’s just instinct. Just wanted to add that for one of your favourites ‘the black with the white stripe’ in pretty sure that kitten is grey and white, I think this just because he reminds me a lot of my cat ( look at profile if needed ) who people thought was black and white when he was actually grey. Hoping you pick that one as it is a mini version of mine but I’m afraid if you keep on handling the kittens like this they’re going to get killed or die from stress. Just a reminder to make sure you know what you’re doing, these kittens lives shouldn’t be in your hands for the first two weeks. Occasional petting is ok but taking them away and showing them off really isn’t. Hope you see this but if you don’t others can spread the message.... Thanks ❤️

Joey: *takes kitten to cuddle* Sakura: DON'T TOUCH THE CHILD if you know you know 😹

She takes the kitten when she feels like they are in danger and if she keeps hearing them meow she will start hiding them from you

You should watch the kitten lady because you could definitely get tips on how to care for baby kittens. They need to keep warm and be with the mom.

Joey I know that you've probably done a lot of research since you got Sakura, but I also suggest you look into the RU-vidr Kitten Lady. She's a professional kitten rescuer, and she has a lot of information on how to properly care for newborn kittens. Though she normally rescues orphan kittens, I think a lot of the info she gives can help you too in assisting Sakura in taking care of her babies. :)

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I think that it's fine thay you handle them just wait a little longer. I fostered kittens all my life. The mom will let you know when shes ready for you to handle them.

Joey, just a tip. If you continue to separate the kittens, mama could reject them. They need her warmth. The kitten pile isn't enough.

Joey! - *The reasons why you should not take the kittens away from their mother are because cannot self-regulate their body temperature and you don’t want their mother to reject them. She could also end up hiding them to protect them. Kittens are not like puppies. Also, remove all plants immediately from the room they are in and make sure the toilet seat is down at all times, the plants could be toxic to Sakura and her kittens and the toilet is a dangerous place they can get into. Just as a precaution!*PLEASE do your research on kittens! Their are plenty of great youtubers, one in particular *Kitten Lady* that rescues kittens that can help you learn everything you need to. But please, stop touching them or taking them away until they can open their eyes and walk or until Sakura allows you to take them (usually when they can walk) otherwise LEAVE THEM BE! You also don’t want Sakura to get stressed out, which can happen very easily. We all just want the best for the kittens and we know you do too.

Omg when Joey had the kitten on him I was thinking "Uh Joey, I really wouldn't do that" ...just cause the kitten is still so young, they aren't like puppies ..the Mother isn't going to allow you to take her kittens away from her until they're old enough to actually walk. Joey just look at them from afar til they get a little bit older, they're still so fragile & need this time to bond with their mother without her stressing out. 👌🥰

Every time you handle the kittens especially at this young age you are endangering them even though I’m sure that’s not your intention. Handling them individually means they can’t regulate their temperature hence why they bunch up with the litter and their mother. Their cries are of distress crying for mother (ask any vet). This also adds significant stress to the mother and can risk rejection which can lead to needing to bottle feed them constantly throughout the day or they will die. This is completely different to dogs. When they’re eyes open, you can handle them more often handling them within the view of their mother. Please keep in mind that their immune systems have not developed so you should avoid entering with unwashed hands and clothes that have been in contact with other animals particularly with animals that go outside. I know you are an animal lover but for the health and safety of the kittens, you need to restrain your urge to handle them as much as you are since you’re unintentionally endangering them every time.

it's too soon to get to know them joey, they need time with their mom

No one Joey: wHo KnEw ThE pLaNT neEEded WaTeR

Kitten: *Chilling and cuddling* Sakura: *NOPE* not today

Well, let's hope he learns from these comments.

Joey, you'll get so much cuddle time with the kittens in 2 - 3 weeks! Atm they only need to feed, or to stay together for warmth and sleep. It's good to handle kittens to get them used to socializing with people, but now is waaaaay to early, you have to wait

Babies that young cant regulate their own body temp, so they need to be in a pile and with mom. So not touching them, and letting mom give the clues when to touch them is the best way to go. Babies that young only poop and pee if mom helps them, and she eats their waste, that is normal untill they open their eyes and get more mobile. Maybe you really should take Sakura to a vet, so there she can be checked how old she is and if she is healthy.

I dont think she HAS had kids before, she was pretty clueless through her labor at times. I've lived with a cat who had had 3 litters and she was just like that her first birth but not her second or third

That’s how you know she will be a great protective mother!

Kittens cant regulate heat so they constantly need to be warm

I love that Joey cares and I know he is trying to do his best for these kittens. But he needs to stop taking them away from the nest as the mother might reject them or they will get to cold. they are not like puppies.

Please wait until they are older to cuddle with them! They are at that time where they are vulnerable and need their mom. Its more damaging when you take them out for the camera.

Joey, I hope you read at least some of the advice you get here. Allow me to add a bit myself. So you know, I have rescued animals for more than 20 years and those animals have included more cats than I can even remember including raising many abandoned litters. You should *never* interfere in the birthing the way you did. It's dangerous for one, but disturbing the mothers instincts while giving birth can be truly terrible. She actually turned away from one of the kittens for too long because you kept literally moving the mother's head away so that you could fiddle with a kitten who was not even fully delivered yet. It was *so* unnerving to watch. You also need to resist all this handling you are doing now. Those newborns are *far too fragile* for all of this. I was shocked to see you already taking kittens away from Mom and her nest. They are not even a day old and you are taking them from their mother. This is extremely frightening for the babies and even the up and down motion of picking them up and putting them back down can be detrimental to their lungs and heart. And Mama does not *ever* like this kind of thing. You saw that when she took the kitten from you. I would not be surprised if she moves them and tries to hide them from you. Mama clearly has a good relationship with you but she will not tolerate your continued interference, I assure you. Those kittens rely on their *MOTHER* for everything - they don't even eliminate on their own, Mama has to help them to do that. If you interrupt the rhythm a mother cat has with her litter, you could be responsible for the mother moderately or severely rejecting one of the kittens because it has been left out of that rhythm and schedule, while being handled by humans too much. Please, just *leave them alone* at least until their eyes are open and they are walking.

You can put a heat pad under the blankets for the kittens

Kittens dont poop that young, the mama licks their butts to get them to poop and urinate and eats it. My foster kittens are about 2 and a half weeks old and are just now starting to poop

Joey: *trying to make sense of what just happened* Sakura: DON'T touch my children 😂

Joey kittens cant control their body heat so they cuddle for warmth you should get them a heating pad from Kitten Lady she’ll be very helpful for kittens this age

your kitten videos are giving me such nostalgia from when my family fostered a stray cat who was pregnant! we own one of her kittens now and he turned 2 last september... time flies but i will never forget how amazing it was to watch the little things grow!

Remember to spay her when her kittens are 6 - 8 weeks so she doesn't go into heat and keep you up at night. Also, cats can get pregnant at 6 months so she's probably not full grown yet

awww, that was so cute when she took her kitten! proud mamas

Joey :It’s ok!! Sakura:NO IT IS NOT HONEY!!!!

The way he's caring for these kittens is so frustrating to watch! Read the comments, listen to what people are saying, do some research!

Yes, you have to use caution when they are THIS young. Don't want her rejecting them.

She's a good mommy.

What a good daddy to up her meals per day. Very sweet.

I know you love the kitties and love holding them it makes you feel good inside. But Momma cat don't like it, don't stress a new mom out. Wait until kitties eyes open ok.

Joey: holds kitten Sakura: no you don’t

At this point I’m just done watching his vlogs they give me too much anxiety an so much stress

Joey, something that i've experienced and some of my friends have, is that the mother cats sometimes eats her own kittens if she thinks they're in danger from predators, and even if her litter is too huge she eats some so she can give enough milk for the rest.

Joey: Get a kitten to cuddle. Sakura: *Jumps on Joey* I'll take that back.

Honestly, you're not even supposed to touch newborn kittens until 2weeks after birth. The mother can lose her imprint and abandon them.

You should call all the owners of the puppies to meet in a place for a puppy reunion :)

I'm living vicariously through Joey. I don't have the space for more than one dog, any my hubby isn't an animal person, but if I had the space, I would definitely have lots of dogs and cats. I love them all so much!

The kittens are adorable. You shouldn't be touching them so much this early. That's why Sakura took her kitten away when you had it away from the others on the couch. It stressed her out.

That is Sakura telling you to leave her kittens alone, Joey. Please leave them together in their nest.

The expression on your face was so precious! I'm sure your kitten was fine with you, she just gets a bit nervous when she hears them squeak!

I ABSOLUTLEY LOVE THESE VLOGS! KEEP THEM COMING! 💙

Let Sakura do her thing, she knows what she's doing. Of course, checking in is always good. I was always paranoid with my cat that she would accidentally suffocate one of her kittens. Just making sure that all of the kittens are alive, in a safe place, and being fed is enough right now. When my cat first had her kittens, learning to take a step back and let my cat do her thing was the hardest for me. I knew that they shouldn't be moved or touched much, I was just always worried that something would happen to them. However, cats are really smart. Don't step in or touch for for the first two weeks unless you think it's really necessary.

Joey please don’t continue to put them in a bed away from their mom or cuddle them individually. Yes they’re adorable but to save Sakura from stress and anxiety, keep them where she leaves them. Otherwise she will move them to another spot in the room, it’s better to leave her alone and let her relax. I wouldn’t risk her hissing at you or even swiping lol. Cuddling them individually can be dangerous because they need warmth! Sakura’s a smart momma. She will be okay! Once they are bigger you can give them some love and cuddles.

Living for the kittuh vlogs! 😺 They are such precious little fluff nuggets. 💖

The kittens are going to be sooooo pretty and beautiful when they get older. I am also going to be so excited when they open their eyes!

Joey - when you touch and take the kittens, you risk stressing Sekura to the point where she gets sick! A strong signal is if she tries to move the kittens to a more safe place. And don’t you ever try to move them to a place you think is better for them - Sekura makes the decisions now 💜

Your not supposed to really move the kittens it makes the mom nervous and she might end up moving all of them somewhere else.

So much cuteness, I had to see his again.

The pupper grows so fast, I still remember the days 😢

Sakura is like, “EXCUSE ME MA’AM! Please return to your seat. THANK YOU.”

Kittens that young can die when not kept very warm. Having it on your person is not warm enough. They need to either be with their mommy, in a cuddle pile or on a hot water bottle/ incubator ( if they were orphans)

You are so lucky none of the puppies or kittens died or were still born x

“Sorry for stealing your children” lol

Poor Storm...he feels like he’s the middle child.

Joey: I'm going to get to know the cats better. Me: oohh here we go he's going to keep them all now.

Awe that’s sweet that lark sleeps with Maria she needs the company!❤️

Storms eyes : 🐟🦃

Did anyone else get soooo stressed out when the kitties were in that bed.. like the creases are so deep and they are so tiny. omg I don't even get anxiety butttttt this hurt my heart lmfao.

I've had a lot of kittens, you really shouldn't take the kittens away from the mother even if it's just a foot or two away. You also shouldn't touch them with your hands because it leaves your scent on them and that can make the mother abandon them. I've had it happen a few times, I know it's really hard but you should keep your distance.

you testing her patience 😂 she like sir i didnt say my kids could spennanight wit u 😭

Joey. We are all for the kitten updates, we love seeing baby animals, otherwise we wouldn’t click on this video! Just record them without touching or picking them up until they Atleast are walking with their eyes open! As much as you May want to hug them and pet them, mumma has to do her job. Please listen to the advice that’s being given!

She came and snatched her child, she was like "not today Joey" 😂😂😭

Girl, the kittens need their mom cause they cannot self-regulate their body temperature which can be dangerous. mom keeps them warm

Since there is six kittens, definitely her second litter, the first is usually 2 to 4 maximum.

Storm is a drop-dead gorgeous dog

Joey cats are not dogs. A lot of dog owners treat their cats like dogs or viceversa and it’s obviously not like that. You shouldn’t touch them or move them around that much when they have a mother to care about them.

Joey shes going to get stressed out because you keep moving the kittens. They are TOO YOUNG and she knows it, remember they are KITTENS NOT PUPPIES. She's not going to trust you with the kittens if you keep moving them...

She reminds me so much of my 16 year old cat Smudge hes doing poorly I’ve had him since i was three.. makes me remember when he was that young 😭

6:40 you can tell that joey thought she was gonna eat the kitten lmaooo

I can’t stress this enough they are to young to hold unnecessarily , stop touching the kittens this young please

They are still too young to regulate their own body temp. I know it's so tempting to see the cuties but please leave them be for now unless you are right with mama seeing the kittens. Good news is, she was still incredibly friendly with you and yes. She has had litters before. I study animals and have worked with them since I was a child. Congrats on the fur babies❤

Storm is the definition of a discarded middle child hahahahaha

Make sure they are warm, they can’t make themselves warm yet and make sure their bed doesn’t make them suffocate in the crevices