When Jessica Thompson, an experienced veterinarian and foster mom in Portland, Oregon, received a late-night call about a cat who had just given birth to three kittens, she prepared herself for what she expected to be a demanding foster journey.
What she didn’t realize at the time was that this experience would unfold into a story filled with heartbreak, perseverance, and a renewed sense of hope. Here’s how Jessica navigated the difficult path ahead.
Jessica shared that the struggling mother cat had given birth inside a car. The previous owner, who had recently been evicted, was living out of the vehicle with several pets.
When the kittens arrived, the overwhelmed owner realized they couldn’t manage their care and left the little family at a local mechanic’s shop…