Grandpa defies wife to secretly raise stray kittens
Stray cats appearing at 85-year-old Jimmy’s tool-shed weren’t uncommon. A sweet, kindly man, he felt for the disadvantaged felines and would often feed them. One cat in particular formed quite a strong bond with Jimmy – she also happened to be pregnant.
Knowing his wife wouldn’t approve of him allowing the cat to give birth in the shed, the ever-rebellious grandpa let it happen anyway, secretly adding a bunch of new furry family members to their Puerto Rico home.
“My grandpa let a stray cat have her kittens in his tool shed and now he’s raising a bunch of cats behind my grandma’s back because she said no,” his granddaughter Syl wrote on Twitter, where the story became an instant hit.
“My grandpa is really kind and has always loved animals,” Syl told The Dodo. “So it’s not really that surprising.”
Surprisingly, Jimmy’s clandestine kitten nursery lasted three whole weeks before being discovered by his wife. Thankfully, they’ve grown on her, too, and she’s willing to keep them until they are old enough to be adopted.
To see Jimmy lovingly caring for his new kitten friends, take a look through the gallery above. We think the photos will make your day!