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New York Construction Worker Sees Something Furry In The Corner Of The Room, Then Realizes What It is

New York Construction Worker Sees Something Furry In The Corner Of The Room, Then Realizes What It is

Imagine this: you’re in the middle of your shift at a construction site. Everything feels routine until you step into another room and notice something strange in the corner.

At first glance, you can’t quite figure out what it is. But as you get closer, the truth hits you: someone abandoned tiny, helpless babies there, left to starve and fend for themselves.

That’s exactly what happened to a crew of construction workers in New York, when one of them stumbled upon three small kittens hiding in the building.

How Did They Get There?

kittens in corner
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Shocked by the discovery, one of the workers immediately decided to call for help. He reached out to Animal Haven, a rescue group based in New York City.

The rescuers wasted no time. Within minutes, they arrived at the site and were led to the furry little survivors.

The team was heartbroken to see them lying close to a laundry exhaust vent. They were fragile, exposed, and clearly vulnerable, so the rescuers acted quickly.

kittens in bag
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All three kittens were gently gathered and rushed back to Animal Haven. There, they were given flea baths and finally a warm meal to fill their empty stomachs.

After that, the veterinary team performed full checkups. Thankfully, despite their ordeal, the kittens showed no major health problems.

It was clear that the construction crew’s quick thinking, paired with the rescuers’ swift action, had saved these little lives just in time.

A Quick Response Makes All the Difference

two cute kittens
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No one can say how long the kittens would have survived on their own in that cold and unsafe building. Luckily, fate put the right people in their path.

Knowing they couldn’t stay at the shelter long-term, Animal Haven placed them in a foster home where they could feel safe, cared for, and loved until permanent families were found.

Their foster parents took excellent care of them, giving them everything they needed to thrive. The kittens adjusted quickly and began showing signs of happiness and curiosity.

sweet tiny kitten
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As they grew stronger, they started exploring their surroundings and playing with each other like healthy, normal kittens should.

The rescuers were thrilled to see their transformation. It was the best news possible—it meant that soon, the three siblings would be ready for adoption.

And with their adorable faces and sweet personalities, there’s little doubt that finding loving homes for them will be easy. After all, who could resist these tiny, fluffy bundles of joy?

A Bright Future Ahead

@animalhaven

❤️‍🩹KITTEN RESCUE❤️‍🩹
This afternoon, we received a request to help with three tiny kittens found in a construction site on the busy Lower East Side. We were told that the area the kittens were in is closed off over the weekends, meaning that if we didn’t get to them, these vulnerable little ones would be cut off from any care. Our team rushed over, knowing that kittens can decline quickly when they don’t have reliable access to food or warmth. Kitten season is just around the corner, so our team was ready to scoop these little ones up and get them to safety. Thankfully, the kittens were safe and alert when we arrived. We got them right into a warm carrier and back to Animal Haven, where they had a meal, a flea bath, and were seen by our vet this afternoon. We’re so happy that they seem to be healthy, and are no longer alone and at risk. 🐾 These little ones are around 4 weeks old, so they are going right into a foster home for ‘round the clock feeding and care. They will be ready for adoption at about 8 weeks of age—so check back in a month if you’re interested! 💜 Kitten season is an incredibly busy time for us, and we need your help to save as many little lives as possible! You can support kittens in need by purchasing from our Amazon Wish List, which includes vital supplies like bottles, heating discs, and soft blankets. Or, you can make a monetary donation to support nutrition and veterinary care for these tiny souls. Both can be found via the links in our bio. We couldn’t do it without you! 🥰 #AnimalHaven #kittenseason #kittenrescue #catsofnyc #adoptdontshop

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The story of these kittens is a reminder that sometimes, everyday people can make the biggest difference. If the construction worker had ignored what he saw in the corner, their fate might have been very different.

Instead, because he chose to act, three innocent lives were saved, and their future is now full of hope.