I picked up a kitten alone under a bush just to keep it safe: when I came back to that spot four hours later, it was already too late
You spot a tiny kitten alone under a bush and instinctively want to save it. But cat rescue charities warn this impulse—called ‘kitten-napping’—often destroys families. A mother cat is usually nearby, and taking her baby can lead to permanent separation, illness, or worse.