Pregnant woman forms bond with pregnant stray cat, then they give birth at same time

When you’re expecting a baby, it’s always nice to have a friend who is also pregnant to share the experience — even if they’re not actually a human.

Two years ago, a pregnant woman took in a pregnant cat, and the two moms-to-be shared a bond — eventually giving birth at the same time!

Lauren Maners loves animals, and often volunteers to foster shelter animals in need of love. But when she was pregnant last year, she decided to take a break from caring for pets, instead focusing on her baby.

But fate had other plans. Months into her pregnancy, Lauren and her husband Kainan found a stray cat that they couldn’t turn away.

They found the stray, a white female cat they named Dove, on the side of the road, “extremely skinny and injured,” Lauren told Bored Panda.

Dove had reportedly been eating out of dumpsters. And the mom-to-be realized that the cat was also pregnant. Unable to find Dove’s owner or secure a place in a no-kill shelter, Lauren knew she couldn’t turn away a fellow expectant mother, and took her in.

“I couldn’t just leave her knowing that she was going to have to take care of her babies in the wild,” Lauren said.

“I knew that she was in bad shape and also felt a sort of connection to her due to us both being very pregnant,” she told The Dodo. “I managed to catch her by luring her up to me with our leftover food and wrapping her in my jacket, and we brought her to the vet.”

Lauren committed to fostering Dove and her future litter of kittens, and the former stray quickly made herself at home.

“She would follow me around everywhere I went, and loved sitting outside with me in the mornings in our fenced-in area and letting me rub her belly while we ate breakfast together,” Lauren said.

And in return for taking good care of the cat, Lauren got a sweet companion with whom she could share a real motherly connection. The two new friends were going through the same experience together, and Lauren joked on social media that they formed an exclusive “Pregnant Girls Club.”

“I and Dove had an instant bond,” she told Bored Panda. “It was like she also knew that I was pregnant and that I was a friend. She was not instantly trusting of my husband the way she was of me.”

Weeks went by, and soon both pregnant ladies were preparing to give birth — and it turned out their due dates were very close.

Finally, the day came, and Lauren gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Kylie.

And after returning from the hospital, she discovered even more good news — and an amazing coincidence: Dove had also given birth!

While she’s not sure exactly what time Dove had her six kittens, she suspects the cat’s birth aligned pretty closely with her own: “They were very possibly born at the same time,” she told The Dodo.

Lauren continued to foster the cat family while caring for her newborn baby, and she continued to share a bond with Dove on their motherhood journey. She even says that baby Kylie started to bond with the kittens.

After months of fostering, it became time to find home for all the cats. Lauren helped all the kittens get adopted into good homes, and she told The Dodo that Dove was taken in by a friend of hers, so she can still keep in touch.

While caring for this pregnant cat during her pregnancy was an amazing experience, Lauren also emphasized that it isn’t something you should try to emulate: it’s important to spay and neuter your cats to help reduce the stray cat population.

What an adorable story. Thank you to Lauren for taking such good care of these cats and looking out for a fellow mom. It goes to show the real unexpected bonds that can form between humans and animals.

I Found a Little Girl in My Shopping Cart—Her Plea Changed My Life Forever

I was doing my usual grocery shopping when I suddenly found a little girl sitting in my cart. She looked up at me with big, scared eyes and whispered, “Don’t give me back, I’m scared.” At that moment, I knew my life was about to change.

My career was steady, and my life was well-organized. I took pride in the independence I had built over the years. Being single didn’t bother me. I enjoyed the freedom and simplicity of my life, without many responsibilities beyond my job and daily routine.

My daily routines, though simple, brought me comfort. After my sister Melissa lost her job, I let her stay with me. She was family, after all. She had a tendency to take control of things, but I hoped she’d get back on her feet soon.

That day started like any other. I went grocery shopping, as I did every week. The simple act of shopping made me feel in control.

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Walking through the aisles, I focused on my list. Halfway through, I turned to grab a box of cereal, and when I looked back at my cart, there was… a little girl!

She was sitting in the basket. I blinked, confused.

“Hi! Where’s your mommy?” I asked.

“I don’t know,” she whispered, gripping the cart tightly.

I froze, trying to understand what was happening. I looked around, expecting to see a parent nearby, but there was no one.

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“What’s your name?” I asked gently, crouching to her level.

“Lily,” she whispered softly.

I looked around again, but the store was full of busy strangers. What should I do? Leave her and wait for someone? But what if no one came?

“Well, Lily,” I said softly, “let’s find someone who can help us, okay?”

I slowly pushed the cart, scanning the aisles for her parents. After 20 minutes, it was clear—no one was coming for her.

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Just as I was about to call the police, she looked up at me with tear-filled eyes and whispered, “Don’t give me back, I’m scared.”

Before I knew it, I had taken her home.

Everything felt surreal. Lily, a scared little girl, sat at my kitchen table, eating a sandwich, her eyes following me as if I was her only safety.

The front door opened, and Melissa walked in. I knew this wouldn’t go over well.

“What is this?” she asked, her eyes locking on Lily.

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“I found her at the grocery store,” I explained, trying to stay calm.

“Found her?!” Melissa exclaimed. “You can’t just bring home a child! Do you even know where she came from?”

“No, but she was alone,” I replied. “I couldn’t leave her there.”

“You can’t fix everything, Rachel. This is a bad idea.”

“I called James,” I said, mentioning my detective friend. “He’s looking into it. We’ll figure it out.”

Melissa sighed in frustration but muttered nothing else. My focus stayed on Lily.

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The next morning, my fears came true. There was a knock at the door. Social services had arrived.

Melissa acted fast, as she always did when worried. I knew I couldn’t keep Lily, no matter how much I wanted to.

“We’ll take her into care,” a social worker said gently.

I looked at Lily, who was clutching the table.

“I… I just need a minute,” I stammered.

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I knelt by Lily. “Sweetie, you have to go with them for now. They’re going to help you.”

Her big eyes met mine. “Please, don’t give me back. I’m scared.”

Her words broke my heart, but before I could say more, the social workers took her away.

Suddenly, my phone rang. It was James, his voice serious.

“Rachel, I found something. Her name’s Lily. She’s run away from home before, but they’ve never found anything wrong.”

“Do you have their address? Send it to me, please.”

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Later, Melissa began criticizing me again. “This is why I called social services. You’re acting impulsively.”

“A mess? You think this is a mess?” I snapped. “Lily needed help, and I wasn’t going to abandon her. Maybe focus on your own life before judging mine.”

Melissa stayed silent. I grabbed my keys and left, determined to figure things out.

When I arrived at Lily’s house, something felt off. The house was neglected, the yard overgrown. I knocked, and a pale woman opened the door—Lily’s mother, Gloria.

“I’m Rachel. I’ve been caring for Lily,” I explained.

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At her daughter’s name, Gloria’s expression filled with sadness. She let me in.

“I know I can’t take care of her anymore,” Gloria admitted, her voice heavy with defeat.

“Gloria,” I said gently, “you love her, but she needs more right now. Let me help.”

Gloria wiped her eyes. “I tried… after her father died.”

“You don’t have to do this alone. I’ll care for her while you get back on your feet. We’ll figure this out together.”

“You’d do that?” she asked.

“Yes. Lily needs to be safe. I’ll take care of her for now, and when you’re ready, she can come back.”

Gloria nodded, and we talked about a plan for her to visit Lily and work toward getting her back.

Just then, social services arrived. Lily ran to her mother, hugging her tightly.

“I’m here, baby,” Gloria whispered. After a few moments, Lily walked back to me.

I spoke with social workers and Gloria about the plan. Lily would stay with me temporarily, and we would reassess Gloria’s situation in a few months.

“It’s time to go, sweetie,” I said, holding Lily’s hand.

Gloria gave her a nod. “Be good, okay?”

From that day on, life changed for both of us. Lily adjusted, and we found comfort in new routines.

One night, she asked, “Will I see Mom again?”

“Yes, sweetie,” I assured her. “When she’s ready. And until then, you’re safe here.”

Through this journey, I learned that love sometimes means knowing when to let go and trust in the future.

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