Fluffy Kittens Found Alive in Damaged Amazon Box by Rescuers
A Shocking Discovery Outside a New York Animal Shelter
Earlier this month, a kind-hearted passerby became an unexpected hero when they noticed a mysterious movement coming from a cardboard box in the parking lot of Ten Lives Club, a rescue organization based in New York. Concerned there might be animals trapped inside, the Good Samaritan quickly alerted staff at the shelter.
Rescue team members didn’t hesitate—they ran outside and found a damaged Amazon-branded cardboard box shifting slightly. As they cautiously opened a flap, they were met with a heartbreaking sight: three terrified, tiny kittens huddled together, clinging to a cat bed left inside the deteriorating package.
“The kittens were terrified and starving,” said Kimberly LaRussa, Public Relations Manager for Ten Lives Club, in a statement to The Dodo. “A cat bed was in the box too, so we knew this was done on purpose.”
Rescuing the Family: Mom Was Still Watching
As the situation unfolded, it became evident that this act of abandonment was deliberate. The shelter team couldn’t believe someone had left such vulnerable lives in the parking lot without protection or food.
On their Facebook post, Ten Lives Club wrote, “See that destroyed Amazon box there? That’s filled with helpless tiny kittens who just came to us.” Upon hearing that the babies might not be alone, rescue workers immediately started looking for their mom. Their instincts were right—mama cat was nearby, hiding but unwilling to leave her babies’ side.
With care and caution, the rescue team managed to safely collect the feline mother and reunited the family indoors, away from harm.
A Fresh Start at Shelter and Foster Care
After their dramatic rescue, the feline family was transported to Ten Lives Club’s main location in Blasdell, New York. There, a veterinarian team conducted examinations, ensuring both kittens and their mom received immediate care and proper nourishment. The mama cat stayed at the shelter, where she’s now awaiting a new family that will give her the love she deserves.
Her three adorable kittens—later named Dina, Abby, and Ellie—got a special temporary home arranged through one of Ten Lives Club’s devoted foster partners. The kittens were relocated to Thin Ice, a local business whose owner regularly fosters cats. The kittens’ new space offers sunlight, large windows, and a view of passersby—where they easily capture the hearts of anyone walking past.
Happy Tails and Hopeful Futures
The lucky trio is now thriving in their new environment. Their playful personalities are emerging more each day, thanks to warmth, safety, and plenty of food. Ten Lives Club is confident in their path ahead. “The future is very bright for these cats,” said LaRussa. “Thin Ice will find them a beautiful home with the perfect adopters! For now, they are just enjoying the kitten life and having fun!”
Meet Dina, Abby, and Ellie via Social Media
Watch these rescued kittens enjoying life in safety on TikTok:
A Reminder of Compassion and Community
This emotional rescue is a testament to how community awareness and fast action can save lives. It also highlights the power of shelter organizations like Ten Lives Club and compassionate businesses like Thin Ice, who do their part in ensuring that pets in need find their way to better circumstances.
- Three kittens were abandoned in a cardboard Amazon box
- All were rescued along with their mother cat
- They are now safe, healthy, and thriving under foster care
- All are being prepped for loving future homes
From huddling in a torn cardboard box to thriving in a sun-drenched storefront foster space, Dina, Abby, and Ellie are proof that love, care, and community can make the most incredible difference—even for the tiniest lives.
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