Scared Abandoned Kitten Rescue - Cat Man Chris

We’ll never know the full story of where this little lady came from, but we’re pretty certain she was a RTF kitten here in Tampa, where they are released in the area that they were trapped in before going to the county shelter.
Rules vary across the country, you can learn more here: humanepro.org/...
I believe Return To Field makes sense for adult truly feral cats that were already surviving outside, they can be spayed/neutered/vaccinated and returned, but kittens that are only 2+ months old and are just scared out of their mind in a noisy shelter setting being deemed “feral”… we are truly failing them, what do YOU think?
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[@CatManChrisPoole]

We’ll never know the full story of where this little lady came from, but we’re pretty certain she was a RTF kitten here in Tampa, where they are released in the area that they were trapped in before going to the county shelter. Rules vary across the country, you can learn more here: humanepro.org/return-to-field I believe Return To Field makes sense for adult truly feral cats that were already surviving outside, they can be spayed/neutered/vaccinated and returned, but kittens that are only 2+ months old and are just scared out of their mind in a noisy shelter setting being deemed “feral”… we are truly failing them, what do YOU think?

[@LoisCandler]

Totally agree with you!❤ thanks for your tireless work & encouragement for us to make a difference in the lives of feral cats! Blessings to y'all from NW Ga. 🤗🥰

[@Laura-mi3nv]

All they had to do was send her out onto the floor or to a Petsmart..... she was such a beautiful kitten, she would have been snapped up. This may be useful in some cases, but that kitten was super sweet and beautiful, so she wouldn't have taken up space for long. Its very superficial, but if you're making these decisions, you need to think in those terms too. I'm glad you found her. I don't think the SPCA where I got 2 of my cats does this. I have a cat that was from a feral litter and he was insane from the beginning, I'm sure they're still surprised anyone took him home. He's claustrophobic and just screamed in his cage. I only put him in a carrier if its absolutely necessary and never for long. He's about to be 7 and he's still insane and just too smart for his own good.

[@amenandhis7kids724]

Thank you brother 😊😢

[@debbie4503]

Thank you for saving her from a scary life.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Agreed way to young. And too friendly. She deserves a home. Just like she got. Good going Chris. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thomasmann9216]

Turning helpless kittens loose like that is cruel. Thank you for saving her.

[@maggie6479]

I don't think I've ever seen a more adoptable kitten. She certainly would have a place in my home. Thank you, Chris, for saving her.

[@mariarohmer2374]

Exactly. Like I said in my comment, how do these people sleep at night?😠

[@dorothyhoyle5298]

Thank you Chris. This was a real save.

[@Miss_Aralys]

Ignorance. Legitimate unknowing, not being stupid. My dad has learned a lot from us after my brother and I adopted rescues. He grew up in a time when info just wasn't as widely spread, and no internet. But even then, not everyone has the drive to learn and simply accepts myths.

[@Laurie_christine]

Thank you Chris for saving this baby's life. I am amazed that a shelter would spay a kitten at only two months old and return her back outside to try to survive on her own. This is dangerous and cruel. Many kittens and cats are labeled as "unadoptable" and/or "feral" by shelters, when in fact they are just scared.

[@zammmerjammer]

I've seen shelters that will put endless resources into trying to get aggressive dogs with bite histories adopted, or just warehouse them for months or years, but have no time or effort for cats. It's really unfair.

[@margaretmoore6329]

Yes every cat needs a home and no kitten should be put on the street

[@sbishop6450]

She’s never a feral girl. Just scared poor little thing. She will make a wonderful companion for someone. Thank you Chris for all the little lives you save. 🇬🇧❤️

[@daniellewoolley8607]

@sbishop6450, did you hear what Chris said she was adopted? Please go back to that part of the video where Chris said it

[@clparker2548]

Thank you Chris for rescuing her as she's too vulnerable on her own. She's a baby. RTF is too cruel especially in cases like this baby.

[@Erishkigall]

RTF is Not cruel when done correctly

[@daniellewoolley8607]

​@Erishkigall, it is cruel she is too young to be by herself like that. Chris also said she a easy pray for a predator. Her mother didn't teach her to hide from predators. Don't forget in Florida they have coyotes, foxs, black bears snakes and alligators and humans that don't like animals in general.

[@CATSFOREVER308]

​@@ErishkigallIt is cruel when they do it to babies as their sexual organs are slowly maturing and need time to grow properly.Justt because they are animals does not mean it's ok.

[@Erishkigall]

@@daniellewoolley8607 If you read my comment correctly, it says when it is done right, it's not cruel. If you look at how RTF is supposed to be done then this situation with this baby is not how it is done correctly. She is too young to be RTFd! So in this particular situation you're right, it is cruel, but generally speaking RTF is not cruel

[@Erishkigall]

@@CATSFOREVER308 They wouldn't ever fix kittens at a certain weight or age if it wasn't safe to do so. It still astonishes me today that we have veterinarians telling people to wait until after 6 months to fix their pet cats as they can get pregnant at 4 months

[@bronnyd7654]

What a darling baby. It breaks my heart knowing she was left out to fend for herself. Thanks Chris for coming to her rescue. 💗

[@bonniecarlson4742]

I agree! She’s such a sweetie and so glad that you took her in - Thank you, Chris!!!

[@purrsephone2904]

I completely agree with you. Kittens shouldn't be left out in the cold to fend for themselves. Thank you for rescuing her; now she has a good life.🖤

[@daniellewoolley8607]

@purrsephone2904 it's Florida it's not cold it's the south. If it was Alaska or Canada then you can say it cold

[@purrsephone2904]

@@daniellewoolley8607 Hi, I know. It's just an expression for being left to fend for themselves. Not literal.

[@MissyQ12345]

@@daniellewoolley8607 crabby

[@KonDragon008]

RTF sounds horrific and cruel; no different from the monsters who dump kittens on the side of roads. Thank you for saving her!

[@mrsdin3739]

RTF is normal for feral adult cats, but not a kitten like her. Please read Chris pinned comment on the top.

[@ginakenyon5373]

So very cruel. Thank you for rescuing her. Poor baby. I hope someone starts a petition to stop this practice of sending juvenile domesticated babies to the wolves.

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

I had no idea that RTF kittens are returned or left out. Why go to all the effort only to release them? I thought only older, feral cats were released back into their territory. This is so sad. You were in the right place at the right time. Thank you for saving her.

[@patrikhjorth3291]

Like someone else commented, many shelters are underfunded. They may not have the resources to care properly for all the cats they encounter. While I agree that it's cruel, spaying and returning a kitten this young may very well be the (slightly) lesser of two evils, the alternative being to do nothing.

[@alexciardella4350]

As someone who is dealing with stray kittens living next to my house, I'm trying my best to find a home for them so that they can lead happy and safe lives!

[@nataliecase.]

I hope you find them a loving home. Thank you so much. ☺💖

[@LizKull]

Hi, Chris. I'm so glad you rescued her & she has her furever home. Back in the 80's I lived in Safety Harbor & used to foster kittens for North Pinellas Humane Society. I loved doing it. It was a really nice shelter & they always struggled financially, but there was a great group of volunteers who helped all we could. Failing to spay or neuter cats & dogs is such a big problem, but seems especially problematic with cats. It is such a shame :( I agree with you that a little kitten should never be put back in the wild. She never would have survived on her own. Thank you for all your kindness ❤

[@thejudgmentalcat]

Thank you Chris, I don't know anything about animal shelters but I do know they're underfunded. It must be a heartbreaking decision to make. Little girl is in good hands now ❤

[@zammmerjammer]

If the problem were underfunding, they wouldn't bother to have the kitten spayed. It sounds like they want to maintain their "no kill" status... but who cares if the kitten is killed out in the woods later as long as their numbers look good on paper.

[@fuzzypumpkin7743]

@@zammmerjammer It costs to feed them and care for them while they wait for adoption, which could be a long time or never if they are feral, while fixing them at least keeps the feral cat population down. I sort of understand the decision...but it's supposed to be done for FERALS who aren't adoptable. This kitten shouldn't have qualified.

[@danettecadzow9837]

You're a good man Chris, thanks for saving that little sweet heart. What a beautiful face, and thanks to the family who took kitten in. I'm not crazy about kittens being sterilized that young, I understand the reasoning, but it often leads to health problems in later life. Leaving kittens that young in the wild is cruel, especially if they're not from that colony. The other cats might not look too kindly on the interloper. Here in Lancaster, PA, we've had animal treatment issues with one of our shelters. The public outcry lead to major changes in policy and staff.

[@anglewand]

Never heard of RTF but now that I have am horrified by the practice. Ty for saving her!

[@Erishkigall]

You shouldn't be horrified by RTF! It is an amazing program when it is done correctly

[@millaklein2822]

Awww... My heart is melting just looking at this adorable kitten! I wish there were people like Chris in every town and city.

[@Yormsane]

The Humane Society in Pueblo Colorado, was doing RTFs last summer, releasing two-month-old kittens into the wild, with seemingly no concern for their chances of survival in the brutal summer temperatures (~100°F) of SoCo. Snakes, scorpions, spiders, coyotes, mountain lions, feral dogs and traffic were just some of the other threats they faced. Managed to rescue and foster three beautiful kittens, but wept for the ones that were sent outside to fend for themselves.

[@billiecrisp3001]

God help us ! The Humane Society !? Who can y😢

[@rrc2859]

She's so beautiful! Thank you for saving her. So happy she was adopted.

[@mariarohmer2374]

Jeezus, how do you sleep knowing you dumped a helpless kitten back out into a cold, hungry world? It's sickening the kind of failed system we have with NO ONE at the top interested in making it better. We really could, you know, make it better. You sure do. Thank God for you.✨✨

[@louisalewis4631]

Thanks for saving the sweet little kitten. It is ridiculous that shelters do such a thing just to look good. Hopefully she'll find a forever home thanks to your kindness. 😊❤

[@skittlesandfriends5710]

We recognize that location, there’s a Sprouts and several other stores and a Church next to it, that back road is a very busy spot with trucks and lots of cars using it to avoid the busy intersection in front of the shopping center, and is a dangerous place for a wee little kitten to be trying to survive in, RTF is a terrible idea for little kittens just so they can “look good” on paper, About a year ago we had a little kitten show up at our house looking in the window at my adult cats, terrified but very friendly and happy when I brought him into the house. I can’t imagine how scared this little must have been, thank you for being an Angel of mercy to her.

[@abbynelson4663]

She reminds me of my cat, Mittens! May she have the happiest of days for the rest of her life!

[@wilmawernick9242]

What a hero you are to have saved and rescued this lovely kitten with those expressive eyes of hers. I am certain that she is bringing much joy to her "forever" family, thanks to you.

[@ginamh8276]

What a tiny beauty! You are 100% right. A baby like this, so small and so friendly, is NOT equipped to survive alone outside. This is new to me, is RTF a version of TNR? TNR releases feral adults to familiar areas where there is a dedicated feeder. Not throw babies out in the streets. I am sorry to hear of this. But thanks so much for saving her! She's precious. Happy life, baby!

[@Brokedown72]

What big ears you have Kitty! Bless you for the work you do.

[@nyangnyanghae]

Aww thanks for rescuing her. Every attempt should be made to adopt out kittens and cats. It’s a rough world out there for them.

[@johncascadden7110]

Thankyou for saving the kitten from any harm! She is safe now!

[@Winnie-hq5hs]

It seems there's just so many of these haunting stories of gruesome human behavior towards defenseless animals. It's almost inbearable to think about. But then Chris comes along❤ I'm so happy for this beautiful kitten. People who would dump a kitten like that must be utterly soulless. It scares the hell out of me. Thank God for Chris and his like.

[@RichardCox0]

This has warmed my heart and I’m smiling again, thank you for being a hero!

[@CatManChrisPoole]

I do my best, this lil lady got lucky for sure!

[@threecatsdancing]

Thank you for all that you do, Chris. I've been watching your content since early 2014, I can't believe it's been 10 years already. I found you because I searched cute cat videos on KZbin one day and I couldn't stop watching Cole and Marm and you and Jess, all the kitties, all the rescues and your big happy cat family now. I know you don't know me but I've been watching you for so long you feel like family. 😸

[@CatManChrisPoole]

Thanks i appreciate it, that decade did go fast, I was still at Big Cat Rescue in 2014! :)

[@threecatsdancing]

​@@CatManChrisPooleAnd Marm was still a baby. 🥹

[@annagarcia2858]

@@threecatsdancing Chris and Jess are amazing people! I have also been following since they started with the their Channel. Marm and Cole won my heart right away!! They are the BEST🤗❣️🤗

[@mynx369]

Such an adorable little cutie!!! But my oh my what big ears this darling has. Throwing a kitten out like that is like tossing her into the trash!!! Releasing an adult is one thing but a tiny little kitten???!! IT IS DEPLORABLE, UNTHINKABLE AND DESPICABLE ‼️‼️‼️ 🥰❤️🐈❤️🐈‍⬛❤️😿❤️🐾🐾🐾 I'm glad that you got her and were able to arrange things so that she can have the best kitty life that she so richly deserves!!! THANK YOU ‼️🥰❤️🐈‍⬛❤️🐈❤️😸❤🐾🐾🐾

[@dorothymalloy1474]

Thank you Chris for saving the adoreable little kitten, happy the baby found a forever home, God bless you Chris for all you do for these little Angels🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@kaz555]

Thank you for stopping to help her. Now she has a family who will love her. 😻

[@micah06v8]

I know about TNR but I had never heard of RTF! That is just disgusting and despicable! How can you give a cat a warm dry place to live for several months only to dump it outside because it looks good on paper?!? That just makes me sick!! Thank you for saving this baby from what would have absolutely been a horrible fate!

[@annagarcia2858]

Oh my gosh…. She’s so tiny. Thank goodness u got her. At least for the meanwhile ❤❤ Very pretty

[@DespairDoctor]

She's so cute, so sad that she was just abandoned out there. It's obvious she was because if she had been born out there, she would have been so scared of people.

[@LL-zb3dl]

I'd never heard of RTF before. So happy you happened across her and took her in and now she'll have the happy life she deserves ❤.

[@joec.9591]

I'm SO glad you found her. I can't imagine how anyone thought she was un-adoptable. When the video started I thought "You don't know how lucky you are, little one!" Chris to the rescue again.

[@lh6751]

So grateful you saved this precious baby! 🐾🐈❤

[@mooniepiereilly8923]

Thank you so much for saving her! I think the RTF policy is cruel when used for young kittens like this. If she had just been given the chance to be in a safe place for a day or so, they would have easily been able to see that she clearly is not feral. 😢 You are definitely her savior! ❤️

[@czechmate6916]

Thank you so very much for spotting her and for finding her a forever loving home and family. She’s a beautiful. ❤️♥️😻🥰😘🙏✝️

[@lindaallen2989]

I totally agree with you, Chris, she would be easy prey at her young age. Thank you for saving her, and I thank you for what you do every day in helping these homeless cats - just watched your intro video for Bond, in fact, and it touched my heart. We saved 3 feral cats in the last 20 years, and they were honestly the sweetest kitties ever. Once they were safe inside, it's like they knew they were home and loved. Miss them every single day.

[@sherryswift1660]

How could they do that to such a precious little one? Totally unacceptable indeed! 😢

[@andreawalker7138]

Thank you, Chris, for helping that poor scared kitten! I believe in the TNR system; but putting any kitten (even a feral one) back outside to fend for itself is irresponsible and cruel.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

What a beauty. I 'rescued' my cat from my neighbors, who thought it was ok to leave a 3-4 month old kitten out for hours on end....in PA January snowy winter. It would shelter in my apartment and would return every time I gave her back to them. So I kept her. Poor little 4 lb dear, could have been an easy meal for some fox, hawk or coyote in the winter.

[@roberta9622]

Bless the hearts of people who have made their life work helping animals!❤️❤️❤️

[@mikepetersen7319]

And another one saved. Well done Chris 👍will there ever be a Time without Kitten Season? I fear not. Let's just hope Humanity will get wiser with Time.

[@abstergo06]

Look at those whiskers and earsssss !!!! Thank you for doing what you do as always 🥰

[@loriwilliams2167]

Aww.. sweet baby ❤ So glad you saw her. I didn't realize people did that with kittens they had trapped and spay/ neutered. Too cruel!

[@Dsgn7]

Thank you for saving her❤❤❤ She is very sweet. So happy she got a loving home too!😻😻😻

[@Wellbaby94]

Such a beautiful, sweet baby. So glad you found her.

[@annsidbrant7616]

So glad this little lady was adopted! Thank you for rescuing her, Cat Man Chris!

[@zero_bs_tolerance8646]

Cute little girlie tossed into the wild! How mean! Glad you found her, Chris. Thanks.

[@amandafrazier9724]

She is absolutely darling. What a sweetheart.

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

omg, her ears are HUGE! What an absolute doll. I'd take her in a heartbeat.

[@Erishkigall]

As the former Return to field Coordinator for Stray Cat Alliance in Los Angeles CA, I concur with you about returning kittens of that age outside that are especially friendly! We never did that when our shelter had a TNR/RTF program! In fact, even if they were feral kittens, we didn't like to return them. We made sure that they worked with them and adopted out instead or we found rescue situations for those that the shelter wouldn't work with. I love return to field, it is an amazing program when done right?!

[@dianebuckler1649]

She's so precious! How the hell is she unadoptable! That's just wrong letting the kittens loose. Thank you for rescuing her

[@CatManChrisPoole]

I think most of my cats if they were dumped at the noisy, scary county shelter might be deemed "unadoptable" because they would be petrified and hissing... exactly why these young kittens should have a chance in a foster home and some real socialization before being dumped outside :(

[@laurensaul24]

Wow cruel cruel so happy little kitty was adopted ❤🙏🏻🎉

[@corriearnold9694]

Thank you for noticing and saving her. I have a colony that I and a few others feed. We are working on getting them all spayed or neutered. I have taken in a bunch of the kittens and they live in a 1700 foot enclosure in my backyard. They are vaccinated and neutered and have shade in the summer and a heated shed and heated beds in the winter. I also have 10 rescues in my house. I really am a crazy cat lady. 21 cats. And a small colony.

[@lynnmartz8739]

Thank you so much for all you're doing for the kitties! You make the world a kinder place.

[@cathytrottier8944]

I agree with you Chris they shouldn't be returned at such a young age, they don't stand a chance, and being friendly enough, even less. Thank you for all you have saved and all you will save

[@haleybunker1339]

Wow, the other kitty cat is beautiful and gorgeous too!😍😻🐱🐈😻😍

[@adrianaferreirapimentel9961]

GOD bless everyone who cares and take care, thank you so much!!!!

[@IsabellaL82]

I'm so glad you found her

[@haleybunker1339]

Wow, what a beautiful, gorgeous kitty cat!😍😻🐱🐈😻😍

[@nemesisinvidia5792]

Comment ne oas craquer devant une telle beauté. Elle est adorable. Bravo et merci pour ce sauvetage.

[@Kellykittymom]

I agree 1000% Chris!! Poor baby. Im so glad YOU found her! Bless her heart, she's a pretty girl, & those ear tuffs!! 🥰🤗🧡

[@IsabelRodriguez-nv2ue]

Last year I fed a young cat who came to my yard for 2 months. She was very hungry and I thought she was pregnant. She was always rushing to the next yard. Suddenly 2 beautiful kittens (boys) appeared! We caught the entire family, vaccinated and fixed them all! They ALL live happily with us. I thought they were FERAL right? Because we did not raise them. They are so SWEET, well behaved, kind, and PEACEFUL! Thank you for ALL you do!

[@alkante2962]

Thanks to YOU for caring! Still, there are people who go far and beyond to help our little friends 😘

[@marilynantilla7968]

Thank you so much Chris for all that you do for the helpless animals. 😇😇😇

[@schrodingerthecat]

Thank you for rescuing her!

[@nda7154]

I agree she should not have been put back outside! Thank God you rescued her. ❤🙏

[@Hutschnur]

Great to hear she has found a family. Thank you, Chris!

[@Gaookami]

So glad you found this adorable fluff ball and even got her adopted.

[@CherylBerryl]

First of all, thank you So Very Much Chris for rescuing this little sweetheart of a kitten. What a beauty! I hope she has a Wonderful life in her fur-ever home! As a fellow cat colony caretaker, and who has done well over 350+ "RTF" or, also known as "TNR" I think it is Morally Apprehensible to have spayed this kitten & put her back on the streets! Whoever "assessed" this kitten to be a feral, apparently does not know WTH they are doing! She would have easily been a target by wildlife, or beaten up by an Alpha in the colony, or targeted by some nefarious person luring her with food! Chris, I hope that you can find out Who cares for this colony (by leaving a note by the feeding area), & asking these people to Please Never "RTF" another little kitten! Maybe you can give them your # & ask them to call you, so that you can help by finding them a foster & fur-ever home! Thank you for all that you do! You're doing So Much good in this world, & we LOVE you for it!!!

[@elf1384]

I think RTF is too cruel for kittens. My thoughts are to find good foster homes that would be safe for young kittens. I am glad that she found her furever home. 😸❤️

[@rachaellarkman9680]

Thank you chris for rescuing her. She is 😍 I have had my cat for 12 years and he (alongside my 2 children) is my world

[@dianallewellyn9859]

Thank you Carman Chris your a hero to the cat world ❤️🙏⭐

[@SoniaLopez-ty5gj]

As always, I'm amazed how truly kind you are. I'm so happy this little creature met you before getting into trouble. Thanks for taking care

[@gardenjoy5223]

Absolute sweetie! Can't belief that some 'shelters' actually do this!!! Are you a 100% sure? Just for some 'numbers' they betray the reason of their existence??? Can hardly belief people are That bad...

[@littlecougarkitty3063]

RTF just sounds like, to me, legalized abuse, abandonment, and cruelty. Thank you so very much, Chris and whomever adopted the sweet gal. God bless.

[@Erishkigall]

Rtf is not what you say it is. It actually saved lives when done correctly

[@Positivekitten]

There’s a shelter near where I live that has been put on social media blast for dumping perfectly adoptable kittens. Their administrator has faced a ton of negative press and from what I’ve heard, it is better there now.

[@EatRawGreens]

Thank you for helping all the kitty's you can. . 🙏🐈‍⬛️💕✨️

[@chrisberry9017]

She’s certainly a very friendly little soul, and not at all street wise to survive on her wits. I’d adopt her in a heart beat!

[@laurenw.8178]

It shatters my heart to hear the mewls of a scared kitty, but I feel a bit better knowing that some of them are getting rescued off the streets! ❤❤❤

[@a.florschutzcamplin9011]

AbSoLuTLY Beautiful kitty. So glad she has a Fuurever home. Chris & Family have changed the lives of many. And many more to come, I'm sure. 😊

[@anniemcewen9049]

YAYYYYY adopted WHOOOOOO HOOO praise God ❤🎉. Thx Chris for all you do 🎉.

[@wynnewigderson2709]

Thank goodness you came along to save this precious baby! I would have done the same… it’s horrific what we humans do to such precious animals!

[@christydoty5165]

She’s beautiful thank you for helping her

[@jswmjswm6715]

What a darling precious kitten.❤

[@marypritchett115]

All young kittens are adoptable. Thanks for caring.

[@GaryWilliams-p8n]

Another Happy Ending performed by the Greatest Cat Man to ever live!

[@andreabakanji5201]

It's so sad she was left alone there, and I must say it also hurt to know she was spayed that early, because she looks like she is 3 or 4 moths old.....thank you for saving her.

[@karenhorton2345]

what a beautiful creature

[@deeannsmith7775]

God bless you Chris for saving this sweet little kitty 🙏😇❤️. Cole is so proud of you saving all cats and kittens 🙏. # team Cole forever 🖤

[@mandycoleman1394]

Keep her ! She’s adorable

[@demestriu529]

shes so cute. you do good work sir.

[@donnageoghan4328]

We need more people like Cat Man Chris. Thank you for saving this baby. ❤

[@tesskater]

What a sweet innocent animal, cats are just awesome. Any cat or dog left to fend for themselves never live long and die horribly one way or another, so sad

[@anniekinsmishkamouse7575]

Oh gosh, her furry ears are so cute! I know it as TNR: trap, neuter, return. Until now I had no idea they did it with kittens. Nor that a kitten that young and small would be spayed. I do agree it can be positive for adults. An example is this colony you helped.

[@shekayhart2492]

Awww her little whiskers on one side was short. Glad you see her and saved her.