An emotional video on social media showcasing how a woman rescued a pregnant cat has touched the hearts of many online viewers. The viral video, which has amassed more than 786,000 views since it was first posted on Instagram on January 3, tells the story of the woman taking in a pregnant stray cat and subsequently caring for her and the five kittens she gave birth to. The woman, known as @nohouserules on Instagram, expressed her journey as a doula to the pregnant grey feline before welcoming the five healthy kittens into the world. Despite initially planning to have them all adopted, the woman ended up keeping one of the kittens named Lamar.

The video's creator, a dedicated animal rescuer with over 22,000 followers on Instagram, shared that a friend adopted the mother cat and another shelter cat to keep her company. The heartwarming video has received over 53,000 likes and 200 comments on Instagram, with users praising the woman for her kindness towards the stray cat family. Contacted by Newsweek for further details, @nohouserules can be reached by email. Don't forget to share your own pet videos and photos with us at [email protected] for a chance to feature in our Pet of the Week segment.