Rescuing a mom cat and kittens: Mama Latke
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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THANK YOU ... For doing what you guys and girls do 💜
If you think NYC is flooded with dumped/abandoned unfixed' cats come and see how bad it is in Chicago. Even caring for one colony can be exhausting not to mention expensive. I ADORE FERALS/STRAYS. Dealing with cat haters is waaay worse then caring for the cats.
@@dandydon6049 I would image they do if you send them a check. If it is a platform like gofundme they take a small %.
@@chainamarie03 I am in Northern Illinois 75 miles NW of Chicago. There are programs that will help you. Care for cats and paws come to mind. There is also a program called the Madison project (Madison. Wi.) I know that's far but please go online and ask them about programs in your area. Good Luck
I never click faster then on a new Flatbush video! You are a fantastic and calming storyteller. Thank you for everything you do - and I love your message about the systemic problem around stray cats. It's a huge problem that cannot be solved on an individual level.
I love Flatbush Cats videos and wish there were more of them. It's commendable of these people not only for what they're doing but to share their experiences with everyone with a You Tube channel. I have been a subscriber and donor since they started.
I wholeheartedly agree.
Yup!
Pacing, truth, details, sadness, hope, storytelling, topic.
Love the voice.
@@ferdabayazit4859 me too
The one kitten that didn't struggle when put into their fleabath, what an angel!!! 😭
I believe the biggest issue is the popular misunderstanding of cats. Too many people think cats need to go outside, or worse, think they can survive outside on their own. They believe as long as they remember to leave some food outisde, the cat will do fine. If they remember to feed it. These are the same people who think tying a dog up alone in the back yard for its whole life is also perfectly fine.
So true!
Depends on your neighbourhood, my cat is safe outside because it's a secluded suburban area. And they do enjoy their short time outside, would always return inside when they had enough. We always have their access to the house open whenever they're not at home.
In Britain most house cats are free to go out when they choose. It is rare that they get lost because they get to know their local area well. I believe they live more fulfilled lives as a result.
@D Anbar and K. You seen the video yet of Buddy the cat? He was sitting on his owners front steps when two kids saw him and sicced their dogs on him.( beware the video is disturbing) You ever see what happens when a raccoon attacks a cat? Guaranteed EV trip. How about neighbors who plant lilies in their gardens? The pollen alone causes renal failure in cats. So it doesn't really matter how quiet the nieghborhood is or how close to home the cat stays. If it's outside, it's at risk. I'll give credit though, you sound like you care about your cats. My comment was about the people who don't and forget about their animals outside.
@@inutaishou4263 depends on the cat, my Dad had a Persian that successfully fought back against a puddle
Bless the woman who fed Latke and the spuds til you could rescue them.
Seems to me that Mama Latke herself is not much an adult cat. She looks somewhat small and she’s kneading the blanket at 2:16, a teen mom perhaps.
My 15 old cat still kneeds, and she is very small for her age. Hard to judge , most cats kneed disregard of age.
Of course I love to see the "happy endings," with happy cats being adopted, but this is NOT what makes flatbush so great.
This guy (and his team) are dedicating themselves to actually SOLVING the real issue. They have my utmost respect!
You make this look so do-able. One of our kids just moved out and I think I will make it a room that can also be a cat/dog rescue room.
What a wonderful idea!
I'm fostering two feral kittens right now, and yeah, it's gonna be so hard to give them up 😢
I love what you do so much, as well as the reminder that inaccessible care for pets (not unlike American healthcare) is a systemic failure. I'm grateful to live in a country where this is not a problem, but am proud to be monthly supporter to hopefully end homeless, sickly and friendly kitties on the streets
“She’s always trying to come in!” Lady that cat chose you
We have one like that who's lived with us over 3 years now. He adapted to indoor life perfectly. He knew which house to call on! :-)
I love many of the cat video content channels but Flatbush Cats is special. You are unique in that the video is always only on the cats , on education/awareness about the issues and about making things better for cats by modelling compassionate responses and care. This says EVERYTHING about what you care most about AND WHY YOU DO THIS - the cats, not your own fame/profit/ego, etc. Of course other channels are also educational and helpful, they are also about themselves and creating fame/popularity. It is different. This video was particularly important as it put responsibility where it should be, on the societal and government systems that are ignoring the problem. You are the best and if I wasn't already donating to my local SPCA in Canada, I would donate to you because you deserve support.
I love your channel. My son lives in Brooklyn Greenpoint. He walks and boards dogs. No help to you, I'm afraid. I rescued an adult feral 10 years ago. I could have used you then. She was under the bed until lights out for 15 months. She's now a loving, albeit demanding friend. Wish my life situation would allow me to take more. What I CAN do, and have been doing is contacting area legislators to create spay and neuter rescue systems. Thank you for all you've been doing.
I always love when a litter of kittens all get related food-themed names.
That silence after “these are the lucky ones” just breaks me heart. You know some didn’t make it
Mama Latke looks just like my ❤️ kitty Maxine who crossed the bridge 26 years ago. I’m so glad that the Spud family were all able to find fur-ever homes.
Hello Lisa
Flatbush cats is an awesome foundation. It deserves all the support we can give.
Never been a fan of humans, but this channel has been building faith in a few.
Funny that Mama Kitty was so friendly but the kittens were so SPICY !!! 😂
Thank you for rescuing all these wonderful babies and finding them homes.
Thank you for setting people straight about lay blame on owners all the time. They forget a lot of people can't afford to go to the vets for neutering and spaying. It makes me angry about it a lot of people don't know people's financial problems
A lot of people are irresponsible when it comes to pet ownership regardless of their financial status. It works both ways.
Yes, let’s also lay some blame on veterinarians who charge outrageous fees.
@@dandydon6049 I can't deny that.
@@1940limited I think its partly because American society often seems to have a low esteem for life in general. I live in Denmark and am constantly shocked that gofundme seems to be a very common way of affording necessary care. It's stunning that out of all the taxes paid, health and education for American citizens is an afterthought at best. If one doesn't care about the health and wellbeing of their neighbours and citizens, there is little chance their animals will fare any better
That's bullshit if you can't afford it what are they supposed to do? Would you help pay for the vet bills?
They are so cute thank you Chris for your help ❤️❤️👍👍
Thank you for your help and care of this cute little angels 😍💕🐺💕😍🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
I really, really appreciate the direction you are taking things here. All of our animals have been rescues that we took in ourselves because the shelters were always at capacity when we found them on our doorstep. We were able to manage the spay/neuter costs, but other vet care has been difficult to pay for. It adds up so quickly -- especially when you have multiple animals. I think helping lower income families, who could otherwise provide good homes, afford vet care for their pets is a great idea. The blaming and shaming thing is NOT helpful.
You are so correct about the cost of care. That momma and kids live in peace. Thank you!
Hello Amy
Thank you for rescuing these beautiful cats, and also for addressing the larger issues when it comes to (lack of) spay and neuter...
I'm from a low income household and lately I've been caring for feral cats that come here for food and shelter. I don't want any more cats being born outside! I can't care for them all and I don't want to see anymore pregnant moms or tomcats fighting and injuring each other...
I managed to scrape enough money to get two kittens spayed but that's all I could afford and unfortunately there is no TNT programs available in my area and I'm not quite sure what to do.
Your work is amazing and your understanding of the real cause of the problems is a breath of fresh air. TRUTH PATROL!
I agree that there's a larger, systemic problem. But I grew up in a home where animals were treated terribly, and I know that individual responsibility does also play a role. I never had a cat live longer than three years when I was a child. My smother forced them outside at night, even as kittens, in a rural area with bears and cougars. She wouldn't bother getting them spayed and neutered. If we moved, she'd just abandon them entirely. And then there was my stepfather who would overtly abuse them, even killing them if they got in his way. I'll never understand why people who don't even like animals insist on getting them. In my home, I think sadism played a role. It's not something I can ever forget.
That sounds like a lot of Trauma you are carrying with you, from a difficult childhood. I’m sorry you had to experience that.
I totally get your premise and I do believe that “if you can’t afford a Vet you can’t afford a Pet”. The problem with that is it creates a Society where only the rich can enjoy a furry family member, and it will never resonate with people who think having animals is their right (it isn’t).
There does need to be some kind of systemic solution. The cost of Veterinary care is completely unaffordable for many folks.
I would love to take in a pair of Rescue Cats, but we are retired, on a partial pension that doesn’t allow for a 2k emergency Vet bill, so I don’t have Cats.
Yes, many people in Mexico don't abuse cats but they also don't necessarily regard them in the same way. They are not indoor pets and certainly do not get vet care. I mean if people live in poverty then how could they get them vet care even if they wanted to? To some people cats and dogs don't belong indoors and that's their choice but why abuse them? That's so sad.
@@cesarcueto1995 Poverty is a big problem in people's ability to take proper care of animals. If you can't feed your own children, or yourself, you're not going to be able to give medical care to animals. This is what he's talking about in this video. As for attitudes towards cats, I've seen attitudes change a lot even in my lifetime, and I'm only 51. When I was a kid, nobody kept their cats indoors. Few people even had kitty litters, since it was assumed that cats would go outside, no matter the dangers.
Thank you for asking the PROPER questions! I own a nice size home but live on a fixed income. I would LOVE to adopt but I can never afford expensive vet care! Dental care is extremely expensive and that must be done every year especially if you can't brush your cat's teeth regularly and feed soft food! Cleanings alone are about $450 & that doesn't include extractions!! Double that if teeth are pulled!
As a retired person, I have time and space and love to give but not the money it takes to properly see the vet.
Hell, in this country, as long as healthcare for humans is getting more costly with about 500k Americans every year filing bankruptcy for hospital/dr. bills, you know it's worse for animal guardians!
Our country is sick.
I always end up tearing up at the end of these videos.
Always inspiring, doing the right thing, asking the right questions and never blaming anyone. You guys are the best.
Thank you for your inspiration I work with angels of Assisi of the Roanoke Valley. I love fostering💖😻🐕
You guys are a HUGE asset to your community and to this whole out of control problem. This issue with abandoned cats, feral communities and all the others in between that it makes it feel overwhelming.....but you reach beyond that and go after the sick, and all the other ones you can help. You are phenomenal..!!! I LOVE THE PURRING AT THE END OF THE VIDEO. YA GOTTA LOVE THE PURRING......💘😻💙😺
Such a beautiful and lucky cat family. You're right that the shifting blame and assuming someone else should attend to the problem of over population is unhelpful. We all have to do our part by donating, being trained on TNR procedures, fixing cats in our own communities, etc...
It's true. I just captured a feral mama and her two babies, it was OVER A GRAND to get them checked out, treated, and spayed. And that was just for mama cat. It's clear no one can keep this up for most TNR.
2003 we rescued two pregnant sister cats, crown heights where we lived. One of the babies i adopted. Rip Daphne 💗
Lovely cats, great work! 💖
Thanks!
the kitten looked like it was enjoying that bath.
Love your work, your videos, what you do. Just warms my ❤️. I agree about addressing the systematic failures being the path forward.
This needs to be a show on Animal Planet 😽
I love how she rubbed her head against the girl's hand while ignoring the food.
Such a cute little family, great work FB peeps! I am so sad right now for all of the street cats and strays/ferals caught up in the east coast blizzards. It's bad to be a homeless cat anywhere but in places where the winter weather is severe, it is especially bad. It's 60 degrees and sunny here in my neck of the CA. woods today and I cannot fathom what it must be like to be a cat trying to survive in snowy sub-zero conditions. Misery to the 10th power. :-(
God bless tall forever.thanks
Tons of admiration for being so wise and sensitive at your precious work, Flatbush Cats! 🌠
Love from Portugal.
4:45 the grey kitten is a real cutie pie!
So precious. I hate to see cats that are homeless especially kittens. I take in any cat that needs help. Funds are always the problem when a vet is needed but I still try as much as I can. I now have several cats that need checkups but have no funds and that causes a lot of stress for me.
😿SAD But So true 👋👏thank you for all you do..
Tack!
that's a great cat right there
Mama and her kittens are absolutely gorgeous
I believe in your mission and I want to thank you for helping the cats I also donated $45 to your worthy cause I hope this helps the cats and kittens.
Thank you for all you do!
Thanks for rescue
"Enjoy a comfy VIP life" You weren't kidding, going from the streets to inside, getting handfed by your own private butler sure is an upgrade and a half.
Thanks, as always!
Thank you so much for making this video - i love seeing the updates on Mama Latke and her babies.
the foster family really knew how to name some cats...
Appreciate your talk about veterinary healthcare accessibility
VIC life. Very important cat!
And yet again 5-6 minute pure wholesomeness 🖤thx for your relentless effort and work🖤
Thank you for this video and for the work you are doing.
Hello Diana
🥰 cute baby kitten and mother cat very nice and very beautiful and food very happy
Definitely my favourite channel 🥰
i have started rescuing and educating in a suburb of Seattle, and it's so overwhelming. So many dumped, friendly unfixed cats. SO many kittens. So many people who just don't care. I get overwhelmed with the hopelessness of it all. I want to make a difference -- not just changing the worlds of the lucky ones, but strike at the root of the problem -- lack of spaying/neutering and/or education about its criticality. How do you cope? I need help.
They’re so beautiful. The momma is so sweet. You’re right, these are the lucky ones. I volunteer in my city at a rescue and really appreciate all you do in yours.
Those are some top notch cat names
Wonderful! Thank you!!
Beautiful!!!
Thank you for your honesty and for your kindness regarding the serious issues of abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens!
Oh, be still, my heart...these kitties are so wonderful. Thank you for finding the space to rescue them.
I’m hoping to have my own house soon, and I’ve just realized I could be a foster parent
Poison bait for rats and mice should be illegal. It kills cats and raptors who eat the mice - and results in horrible deaths. Glue traps are cruel, too. Please, just use snap traps.
Raptors? Wait, what?
@@bhkghikg birds of prey
I agree with this whole-heartedly. When I was a child I lost my first cat to some from probably rat poison. He was an outdoor cat.
I still have cats now, 2 in fact, but they are strictly indoor cats, because I don't wanna repeat what had happened before, and I don't want to lose them if they somehow get out and get lost :(
@Jeremy Draws. Agree. My cats are mostly indoors. I have a small, fenced in area outside for them.
There are too many people out there, who simply hate cats, and are willing to harm them.
Snap traps are pretty horrible. They don’t instantly kill the mouse and they can stay alive for days…
So very sad thankyou!!!
i'm fucking sobbing mama latke and her lil potatoes
People like everyone helping in this video are the reason why I've always wanted to foster. And I know the day I have the resources I plan on it! Keep up the awesome work!
Thankyou for all you do for these cats and kittens, you do an amazing thing, and so happy to know they were all adopted into loving homes ❤️❤️🇬🇧
this is such a great channel, wholesomeness, yet understanding the problems they face. Showing a very bittersweet ending in hopes for the world to do better. This is just great
Lovely sweet Mama cat and adorable babies!
Aww keep this ones pretty ears whole pls
This video make my feel so happy and lose stress. I really like your video. Thanks
another masterpiece
Superb the things you are doing.
I think the white cat that shows up at 3'
54'' is dear Vernie, rest in peace, honey! 🌈🐾
How So Fortunate🙏🐈🙏🐈.2 Have these Cats Be resued. 😊👍😇. I feel for Them.Being a Tru❤Catlover.& Just So Fortunate. Now,Hoping 4 them having Soon. A Nice Home 2 Go Too.👍🐈😊🐈🙏🙏🙏🤍❤❤
Great work 💯
I am learning so much
God bless you for saving this precious family. I pray that one day governments will sponsor spaying and neutering of homeless animals and provide assistance to the public. I believe it is sorely needed for cats and dogs. I wish I could donate to you. I rescue cats in Puerto Rico. We have a bad homeless cat and dog problem here without many resources. It's very sad.
This is so sad.😭💔
Omg I would take them in for safety, how could she not let them inside, even in the bathroom. The dangers that family faced. Poor mum was trying to get in to. Heartbreaking x
You are so right!
Omg soooo cute
Cute 🥺
We need to do better, you guys are brilliant
In Virginia we have in February, spay and neuter month, a hand full of us go around checking for stray cats and dogs, or we knock on doors and ask is your animal fixed, if not, we will pay for it, $40.00. We're not an organization, just animal lovers who care about the health and welfare of animals. We have rescued mistreated animal as well, you don't have to be apart of anything to do this, just reporting when you think somethings is wrong, that's all it takes. People knock on our door to bring animals to us and that's great. My point is there's so much you can do, on your on, it doesn't take money, just report when you see something not right and it will help!!!
To me this is a much better way to deal with the problem rather than to get government involved.
What county are you located?
In Augusta County, there is no spay and neuter programs I've found.
The Mom, Dad and two kittens I trapped last year cost me $1400 in vet bills for the first month. Between a neuter, medical care for the Mon, shots and spay for the two kittens, almost $2000 in two months.
@@gungadinn we always get a deal with the vet clinic, check around because there's always those vets that will help the cause.
@@1940limited I couldn't deal with all that red tape, it's ridiculous!!!!
@@simons5704
I have looked around. A friends wife is a vet tech for the vet I'm now using. They do work with me on the bill.
So far this year, no outside cats on the game cameras. Hopefully no new cats or kittens this season, but my electronic trap is at the ready.
WOWCOOL!!😁👌💜
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What would you recommend for people who travel a lot (for work for example), to get several cats so they keep each other company? Or a cat sitter?
Depending on how long you're gone I think you'd need a sitter. We wouldn't leave ours for anything more than an overnight and don't even like doing that. Other times we've had a sitter. Most of he time, we stay home! :-) You do get tied down taking care of pets.
Awww😻
You do wonderful work. I adore cats & would love to have one of my own.
I don't because I can't afford vet costs.
Very Nice job 👍
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