This is the story of Mimi, the cat who became an unexpected hero.
One day, Mimi was out in her yard minding her own business when she stumbled upon two tiny baby squirrels. Without hesitation, she took them in as if they were her own kittens. Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates, who would later become a wildlife rehabilitator, was lucky enough to witness this act of love.
“Many years ago my cat rescued two baby squirrels from the yard. Trying to find them proper help is how I became a wildlife rehabilitator,” Cummins recalls.
But Mimi’s motherly instincts didn’t stop there. She knew that these little squirrels needed her protection, and she was willing to go to great lengths to keep them safe.
“My last house had a totally enclosed yard with eight foot fences. I had a cat door going outside. Mimi first brought in one baby. My other cat Boots tried to take the baby but Mimi protected ‘her’ baby,” Cummins said.
And just when Cummins thought that Mimi had done enough, the amazing feline went and found another baby squirrel! She brought it inside and placed it in her cat bed with the other baby squirrel. Mimi then looked after both of them and made sure they were loved until Cummins found a local rehabilitator to take them in.
“Both baby squirrels were given to a rehabber then released back to the wild when able,” Cummins said.
Mimi may be just one cat, but she’s a true hero in our book. She saw two little creatures in need and didn’t hesitate to step up and take care of them. We could all learn a thing or two from Mimi’s kindness and compassion.
