Pomelo's incredible rescue story is absolutely everything. 💕

Pomelo's incredible rescue story is absolutely everything. 💕
Feral mama Pomelo has experienced more loss in her life than we can imagine.
Being feral with rare type B blood meant she got pregnant and gave birth over and over again to kittens who would die within the first week.
Pomelo's blood type creates a condition called Neonatal Isoerythrolysis. This causes antibodies in her milk to attack and kill the red blood cells in her newborn kittens.
She was pregnant again when we trapped her, and we promised her this time everything would be different.
Thankfully, we can save Neonatal Isoerythrolysis kittens by testing them as they're born, and separating kittens with different blood types from their mom for their first 24 hours to prevent them from nursing. We had a lot of anxiety and unknowns about being able to pull this off, knowing how fearful our feral mama Pomelo was around humans, and how many possible complications we might face.
Pomelo was astonishingly brave as she went into labor, and gave birth to seven beautiful kittens, with one sadly stillborn. We were able to successfully test all seven kittens, which confirmed none of them would have survived in the wild.
As heartbreaking as it was, we knew we had to keep the kittens in an incubator and bottle feed them every two hours to keep them safe. We gave them blood serum injections to try to provide some of the antibodies they weren't going to get from their mom. We felt terrible every minute of those 24 hours.
And then, finally...
We held our breaths as we reunited the kittens with their mama, hoping she would accept them, hoping she still had milk for them, and hoping they would figure out how to latch.
We will never forget those moments, and the relief that swept over us as one by one, they latched and began to nurse. Pomelo was still so scared, exhausted and overwhelmed, but she almost instantly began to care for them.
As the kittens grew up, Pomelo's fear gave way to joy. She LOVED playing with them, snuggling with them, and watching their shenanigans from her ledge by the window.
Today, Pomelo and her adorable babies have all been spayed and neutered, and her cycle of pregnancy and loss has ended. Her kittens will never have to experience the hardships she has survived.
And the best part is...
Pomelo has been adopted by a wonderful family who fell in love with her when she first arrived, and wanted to make sure she would never have to be alone again. They applied to adopt her with two of her babies, and the three of them will get to be together forever while Pomelo continues to heal her heart and learn to trust humans. 💕
Pomelo, Ava and Apple will be going home on Friday around noon. Follow them on their new adventures at:
Pom Pom, Alma, Peazu & Ava
/ pom_pom_alma_peazu_ava
/ @terrifictortiesnfrien...
Watch Pomelo give birth for the last time, and learn more about Neonatal Isoerythrolysis:
• Feral rescue cat Pomel...
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[@miriambucholtz9315]

The next time I start feeling completely worthless, I'll remember that I've at least rescued, loved, and cared for several cats over the years. And yes, they've all been neutered or spayed.

[@mjrussell414]

Good work. We do what we can to leave the world a better place than we found it. Not every heroic action is publicly known. Never say you are worthless again, promise me. I’ve done the same, adopted 6 strays over the years that have wandered onto my property seemingly out of the forest. I presume they are barn cats kicked out by the dominant male. All lovely kitties with big personalities. There are two new interlopers visiting regularly for food. One is super friendly, the other reticent to come near. There’s a Bucholtz road not far from my house.

[@thething1710]

So very happy she has turned in her feral card and is going to be with 2 of her babies. Thank you all at TinyKittens HQ for everything you did to save her and her kittens. And may Pomelo and her children have wonderful, peaceful lives ❤❤

[@FoamySlobbers]

She hasn't turned it in yet, but with steady guidance she will for sure.

[@mjrussell414]

@@FoamySlobbers Well, she won’t be in the streets with an uncertain future. She will be well loved.

[@FoamySlobbers]

@@mjrussell414 I wasn’t arguing, just stating facts. Of course she will.

[@michelesimpson2237]

Thank Lord God for Shelly Roche. The bright spot in the universe.

[@evansquilt]

Seeing her bat at the incubator to get at her babies - that poor kitty. I'm so glad she'll be with her daughters forever.

[@risstastic]

I know right? I was worried she'd press the buttons on the incubator and disrupt the heat or humidity! Thankfully nothing of the sort happened.

[@MeriLizzie]

That broke my heart too! Watching her try to find a way in to her babies! It was to save their lives & she finally didn’t have to watch all of her babies slowly die!

[@rain1956]

She was living what we'd call an alien abduction, if it happened to us. So it shows how much she trusted Shelly that her punches were never hard and she never scratched her.

[@MeriLizzie]

@@rain1956 that might be because, wisely, Shelly kept the incubator close enough that she could, at that least, see her babies. Cat moms recognize their young by the smell… I didn’t get to see the whole thing but I would’ve been worried if they’d been bathed?

[@AnnieHayesAbaZoe]

It heals my heart a little to know that these three will stay together. Pomelo deserves a warm, safe, loved life, and that she gets to have that with two of her miracle babies is just perfection.

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

Totally agree. She has been thur so much. It just made my day when I heard she was going too be adopted with some of her babies. I always get so happy and cry when I hear stories like this

[@hedylogospothos9206]

You can see how happy she was with her babies 🐈♥️💕🐱

[@monicajones5668]

Tiny kittens is such an inspiration.I was thinking about getting a cat, then one day a cat with a clipped ear showed up in my yard.She was so sweet it took her a little while to trust me but she did and she brings so much joy to my life.Thanks for all you do.

[@lindawetherby837]

I cry every time I watch this. Seeing Pomelo happy with her babies and even playing like a kitten herself really IS everything I needed to see today. Thank you TK!

[@kristinlindberg6403]

Same here really needed this today 🥲

[@bedazzled621]

I remember when Shelly said she wanted Pomelo to see her kittens survive and grow. It has been such a joy to watch her experience it, probably for the first time. She has loved her babies from the minute they were born. Thank you Shelly and everyone at TK.

[@ljh5141]

Oh my heart! My insides were quivering when little Mama got her babies back...the sweetness, the almost sad joy on her face...it was like she was afraid that it was too good to be true...I melted! So very happy that Pomelo was rescued by TK...Shelly, the woman of a million hearts, and all the wonderful people on her team, you are all amazing. Then, the coup de grace, Pomelo finds a new loving home along with 2 of her kitlets.💕💕💕🤗🤗🤗👍

[@bellbookcandle3051]

💯🙌🙌🙌💖👍🐾

[@sparklie962]

PomPom's story has been really incredible to watch unfold. I never, ever thought we'd see her relaxed enough to play in such a carefree way - and now she and her daughters are being adopted into a wonderful forever home. Just an amazing success story.

[@bellbookcandle3051]

My hubs came upstairs & caught me ugly crying!😞 I said: Those people at Tiny Kittens!! 😭💙 You guys are heroes to me - & to so many more! Watching you over the last few years has only further convinced me. Much love & respect to each one of you, & thanks for sharing this beautiful story! 💖🐾

[@SpiritofaGrandmother]

Good job Momelo! Now your next adventure begins.

[@deeanncommons5459]

Happy tears. I’ll be over here still crying. Thank you, Shelly, everyone at TK and last but definitely not least, her new forever family with 2 of her kids. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are all loved.🙏♥️

[@Grandmasgirl-tz4ch]

There are no words except Thank You🥰❤️

[@superannieoakley4513]

Broke my heart to think she lost litter after litter. So thankful it was caught & her last litter was saved. It's even better knowing she got adopted w 2 of her babies. Pom's been such a good mama too! Thank you Shelly & everyone else who helped these babies survive!

[@joannemccormick5730]

What a fantastic tribute for this little family, and all the hard work done by Shelley and the TK crew! Way to go!

[@novembermiss]

What a beautiful video and tribute to a very good mama. I still remember watching when she gave birth, and then seeing her trying to get to her babies in the incubator. She had such lovely babies and she was wonderful with them. So glad she gets to keep her girls with her in her furever home! Thank you Shelly and TK for saving this beautiful family. This was an exceptional rescue.

[@Beruthiel45]

I am so so happy to know that Pomelo experienced a successful birth and was able to bring her babies to weaning and adoption time, enjoying their lives and no more losses, all thanks to the TK team and Shelly. I'm even more cheered to know she is being adopted with two of her babies and they will live happily ever after. Thank you very, very, much. It warms my heart. Xxxooo 💕🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐾💗🇨🇦

[@kayhenry6293]

I cried sad tears; I cried happy tears. I rejoiced in the beginnings of their new lives! Thank you for all you do.

[@cloud6931]

Beautiful history about Pomelo's family kittens ❤❤❤❤❤😻😻😻😻😻

[@PennySue]

Another beautiful success story thank the good Lord 🙏

[@knit1purl1]

I had never heard of this blood type condition and had just found your channel. I'm amazed at how calm Mamalo was with people. She knew her kittens were priority. So happy they were adopted in pairs and two staying with mama. What an outcome. She'll adjust to her new home and people so much better with her two girls with her.

[@CharlotteIssyvoo]

I was so happy for her. I love that she turned in her feral card, and I got all choked up when I learned that she's been adopted with two of her babies.

[@ostbagar3]

This maked me cry! Look at Pomelo, her happiness! So thankful that she got to keep her last litter before spayed! 💕

[@corasunshine3836]

One person “can” truly make a wonderful difference in this world … bless you Shelly, Dave, Suzanne & TK for all you do 🥰

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

This is the sweetest story with the best possible ending. Thank u too all at tiny kittens for all u do. Special thanks too Shelly. Best of luck and happiness in all there forever homes.

[@PeggyOhMy]

Thank you for posting this story, Shelly. Who's crying now? Me, that's who. I love Pommy-Mommy and all her kits!!

[@laurenmentink7401]

I cried Happy Tears. Thank you for this video.

[@Wendy-cj5yz]

Of all the litters, dramas & amazing stories to emerge from TKs, this has to be one of the most amazing. Pomelo is moving onto her new life with her daughters thanks to love, compassion & skills of the team (TKs & vets). The blood matching knowledge & skills will save so many lives. Enjoy your new life lovely lady puss ❤️❤️

[@doraclay1]

This story brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Shelly and all the amazing folks at TK for saving this beautiful mama and babies and ending that cycle of loss. The best part is that Pomelo will never suffer the hard life of a feral and be able to live out her days with her girls. 💗

[@terrydeason1689]

A very special mama and babies💖 I am so very happy she is being adopted with her girls so she can always be with them. 💖💖

[@mmnote]

Another success story: Momelo & The A Team. Love to you all.

[@amymcclain2437]

Thank you and God bless. I'm going to miss all of them.

[@trudy101]

Thank you so much for helping them.

[@karenmarie7654]

What a blessing to see Pomelo play like she was!! I hope she and her babies have wonderful, happy lives full of love! 💕

[@kathysiebert6654]

God loves all of His creations❣🙏 God gave us dominance over the animals, and to see how YOU honored God by caring for these kittens and their Momma is a Jewel in your Eternal Crown. God Bless you! AML & PRAYERS😍🙏

[@river8760]

Beautiful 💜💙

[@kellyevans8321]

Wonderful video Shelly!! Such a great story to tell over and over again!! ♥️

[@londonhodnet4079]

Shelley is an amazing human, her team are just incredible, the results, care and love prove this.

[@traciemac7026]

who's cutting onions here........ I'm crying happy tears as I re-watch Pomelo's journey with probably the only kittens she's ever been able to raise successfully. Thanks to Shelly and the TK crew and of course all of the wonderful families who adopt these blessed babies and their mummas. I only wish I was able to adopt from TK but alas I'm in Australia, although I do have 2 of my own adopted kitties 🥰🐾

[@2tinytiff]

Wouldn't it be the greatest if more and more people would have a heart like this? The look on that mother when her babies starts to nurse from her was heart warming and made my eyes water

[@RoseT20]

I thought I could tough it out and not cry but 2:32 made me start bawling. She looked so relieved and happy that this litter survived.

[@gypsy2112]

Thank God I brought the tissues this time... Bawled thru the whole thing...

[@jme_fostering]

OMG OMG OMG!!!! I had to wait for the tears to stop flowing but all I can think is HOT DAMN!! Thank you adopters for seeing what we see and making it to where she'll always have a baby with her. I am grateful and love y'all from the bott om of my heart! Happy journey my beautiful girls Ava, Apple and momma Pomelo! 🎉🎊😍🤗

[@loracarr6498]

Pomelo, I have seen a you’re stories and you’ve come so far !! And your baby’s are beautiful 😻best for luck 🍀 In your new homes!! Shelly, Thank you 🙏 and all the Tiny Kittens, Team you all Rock!❤️

[@susanelias2220]

Who cut the onions I cried happy tears just watching this it was so beautiful 😍 ty TK for all you do for these beautiful babies

[@zeldazpolarbearz]

So happy to hear she will get to live her life with her two girls and put all the suffering behind her. This was amazing to watch unfold live and while there were ups and downs, this beautiful ending was well worth it. TK does amazing work for each and every life they encounter, no matter how long or brief their stay - every moment has mattered! Thank you for all you do TK 💙🐾

[@gonulg1851]

Just amazing. Thank you Shelly and TK team. Very happy for Pomelo and for her babies.💚💙💛.

[@09GeeJae]

Well done Shelly and the Tiny Kittens team. Everything you do for all the cats and kittens that cross your paths matters. So happy for Pomelo, she is such a beautiful sweet girl.

[@barbm2375]

What a sweet mama 🥰🥰🥰

[@loracarr6498]

See all of your stores! And you have come so far 💕 and have beautiful baby’s 😻 love too you all!! Thank you Shelly, and Tiny Kittens Team you rock!!!👍❤️

[@barbmendenhall2093]

oo[poop 0 poo waa w

[@aimwilliamson6609]

So well done, beautiful 😍👏❤🐈 Thank you for this video Tiny Kittens 😸

[@RedisFun2]

This survial story is next to Grampa Mason! She is amazing and her babies are a set of jewels. Thank you TK for the hours of tears and struggles to show this momma she was always doing it right, she just needed help!

[@seramarie76]

Sweet strong girl. Thank you all. Beautiful.

[@davidbishop7181]

Darn it, Shelly. Your videos always make me cry. Beautiful story!

[@edricaldones9639]

I'm usually not a sentimental guy, but this made me well up like Old Faithful. Thank you and bless you.

[@wholelottapurrring5392]

Amazing work (damn onions again) by everyone at TK and by mama Pompom who produced the chonkiest boy kitten ever. Happy furever homes to you all 😻🥰❤🐈🐈‍⬛🐾🐾

[@datacoherence9559]

Tears are flowing. I have followed Pomelo's story from the time Tiny Kittens enfolded her in their love and care. The trauma this momma kitty has had to endure and overcome is mind blowing. May God keep a protective hand over Pomelo and all her babies. Pomelo, your forever home is just one more sleep away! And best of all is that two of your children are going with you. Tiny Kittens' Shelly and team thank you for all you have done and continue to do. Folks: Please spay & neuter. Adopt don't shop! 🐱 💜 And also please share this video to educate people on the horrors of uncontrolled cat (and dog) breeding.

[@Sandra_HereToSeeTheDuctTape]

Thank you, Shelly, Gwen, Suzanne, Dave and the rest of the crew! You are the best! 🥰

[@glendadalejones3753]

I have an incredible amount of love that feels like it’s about to burst,watching this video. I have followed for so many hours from start to now- it is emosh. Shelley and team,this one will particularly be etched into your hearts. I am with you . A million tons of love sent. I’m glad she’s got to live the rest of her life with some of her children- particularly Ava and Apple,they’ve shown a unique bond . They’re perfect together God bless pomelo,her children her new adopters and you Shelley and team 😻😻😻🙏🏻🙌

[@amysthe-wise-one8493]

I'm sitting here watching with joy while snuggling one of my now 1 year old bottle babies, fast asleep and purring in my arms. I am so happy for PomPom and the adopter who is taking in all three girls. My appreciation and thanks to the Mods for providing the Panda Pod and Panda's life for these beautiful babies.

[@mollysmith6055]

So thankful to see a story like this unfold with so many blessings instead of only heartbreak. Thank you Shelly and your whole team for making this possible.

[@raallen1468]

Hallelujah! 😸💖💖💖💖💖

[@1MChantye]

😢😢🙏🏻🙏🏻 TKHQ is AWESOME AWESOME AND MORE AWESOME, God bless the work that you ALL DO

[@darsmith3448]

Truly a blessing.

[@oliviathomas1472]

Only 0:07 secs in and the tears are already flowing....

[@nibs8837]

No words, just grateful, happy tears.

[@claudialeibel6932]

Love this story with such a wonderful ongoing life for Pomelo and two of her babies. ❤️

[@dianeadams4664]

Oh my word! TEARS here! This is a WONDERFUL story! Hugs Pamelo!!!!!!

[@christiedavis1974]

Thank you for your loving and caring heart 🥰♥️

[@JonDoee2343]

I can't watch this, I'm going to cry

[@sparra3819]

yes, yes, you will..... : D It was beautiful though : )

[@theresalynn8247]

I LOVE THIS STORY ❤ THANK YOU TINY KITTENS FOR SAVING SO MANY LIVES! GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@lizmooney850]

So cute. I liked the Shrek music and seeing all the sweet kitties. Pomelo will be very happy with 2 babies in a forever home.

[@paulabrooking4237]

Very touching story God bless Shelly and all the wonderful volunteers behind her with out them who knows what would happen.

[@hannakrzyska3963]

Beautiful story Pamelo and babies 😍💋

[@tinabelair5693]

Good be happy

[@RosarioCano1]

Qué hermoso video, refleja la vida dura y dolorosa de Pomelo y la nueva vida que ha empezado a tener. Mis respetos y gratitud a la familia que la adopta con sus dos hermosas pequeñas, sin duda ellos seguirán llenándola de amor y confianza hasta lograr que ella confíe. 🥰🥰🥰

[@marciaborg77]

Loved the video

[@familycompactthegrange7014]

I've been able to watch Kiwi's and the Momelo's stories all the way through and it has been a privilege. In addition to Shelly's knowledge, experience, skill and huge heart, she is also a very affecting writer and creator of these uploads, as there are hardly any of them which I haven't watched many, many times, freshly dabbing away at my eyes even with most happy endings!

[@laurahenry609]

Way to go…❤️😘❤️🙏

[@rainabeveridge2495]

Thank you for saving them all ❤

[@tejida815]

Good work, tinykittens 🤩😍

[@rain1956]

The rapid change in Pom's facial and body expressions starting at 2:08, from cringing at the human hand intrusion to a slow blink when she realises she's been reunited with Alfie, and then the bliss of having her 6 kits back... It didn't take her long! And then, after her boys were adopted, she was still trilling and sniffing under the door for them until the night before she and her girls also went home. No way to tell her they're all safe and happy. So sad and sweet.

[@nataliawegiel5558]

Im gonna cry now 💗💗💗💪😭🐈🐈

[@Noni-yu2fh]

Good luck Pomelo in your new loving home. Your babies and you deserve the best. I watched you give birth and raise your babies to teenage hood. I will love you forever.

[@Ivyonfire]

What a touching story, thank you for all you do.

[@pamdangelo6743]

So amazing

[@cg7856]

Such a good momma 💕

[@sarahboo8034]

Beautiful ❤️❤️🐾

[@authenticpoppy]

💗💗💗

[@flowerfaerie8931]

I was fine until that gorgeous rendition of “Hallelujah” kicked in. I started crying so fast and hard it physically hurt, what an emotional moment.

[@nikolajc7617]

Im happy for the kittens and mommy kitty.

[@sandyallday7331]

❤️🐾❤️🐾🐾❤️

[@sarahboo8034]

Beautiful voice❤️

[@kayladugger7042]

I've watched Pomelo (or Momelo, as many of us call her) from the beginning. She's still a bit afraid/suspicious of humans, but she loves her babies so much. Even though her four boys are in new homes, I'm so glad she gets to be with her girls.

[@Julie-rv7rc]

Heartwarming 💝💕💝

[@suziephillips2320]

She looked so sad when she looked in at her babies!! So glad she got a home & hope the rest of the babies do too!!

[@monicat440]

❇️El mejor video que he visto 😻. Muchas gracias ❇️

[@allyjohnston3151]

still makes me cry and smile and the same time cause I know it ends happily