It was early morning at Pet Rescue Solutions in South El Monte, California, when a staff member arrived for her shift and noticed something unusual.
Near a tree beside the shelter building lay a dark, heavy blanket. From a distance, it looked as though something was hidden underneath it.
Her heart sank as she approached, fearing what she might find.
When she gently lifted the corner of the blanket, her suspicion was confirmed. Inside a small crate was a frightened mother cat curled tightly around her kittens, trying to shield them from the cold.
A Desperate Plea For Help
The tiny family looked up at the shelter worker, their eyes wide with worry . It was as if they were silently asking for help.
No one could tell exactly when they had been left there, but it was clear they had spe