June 20, 2025
We want to introduce you to Mei Mei, a sweet, but unfortunately unspayed, female cat. Recently, Mei Mei gave birth to a litter of kittens on the car ride to safety. We just couldn’t act fast enough, even though our team acted within 24 hours of the request to intake.
You can view a video of Mei Mei here – *warning: video shows a live kitten birth*. This video is taken in the room of an emergency vet as there was tons of bleeding prior and we were concerned.
While kittens are cute, Mei Mei’s situation highlights a serious issue: the overpopulation of pets and the importance of spaying and neutering. It’s easy to see a litter of kittens and think they’re adorable. However, the reality is far more complex. We get over 15 requests every day. Mei Mei’s litter is not a ‘cute’ success story. It’s a sign that intervention is needed.
The consequences of not spaying/neutering are overpopulation, shelter overcrowding, homeless animals, and a strain on resources. The solution is to spay and neuter your pets, support local shelters and rescue organizations, and adopt – don’t shop.
