A few days ago, Alissa Smith, co-founder of Wrenn Rescues, was contacted about four 10-day-old kittens needing rescue. Staff from a shelter in Downey, California were desperately trying to find them help.

"There were only 15 minutes left, and no one else was able to take them but thankfully, the networking group got them out safely, and a wonderful woman named CJ transported them all the way out to Ventura County, California to us," Alissa told Love Meow. The four kitties were found in someone's yard with their mother, but she quickly escaped.

"The kittens were very obviously well taken care of by their cat mama. When orphaned kittens land into the shelter, they don't usually see their mama again," said Alissa. "Another important reason to leave kittens where they are found (and wait for the mom), instead of taking them to the shelter." Ashley and Jenifer from the shelter were completely prepared to hand-rear the kittens until they were weaned until something unexpected happened.

The people who dropped off the kittens in the first place went home to find the momma cat looking for her babies. They were able to catch her and bring her in, and she was reunited with her beloved kittens the very next day.

Initially, the momma was pretty shy and wary so she refused to come out of her carrier box until Ashley took over one of her babies. "I held a baby up to her and she visibly calmed down. We coaxed her out of the carrier with it," Ashley said. "She went right over and curled up in the middle of her kittens, purring.

They all went right to her, and started nursing." Shortly after, the momma cat was purring loudly while she was feeding her little furballs. "I don't think we have ever seen something so heartwarming," Alissa told Love Meow. "So unbelievable that this miracle occurred. To say that the reunion went well is an understatement."

"As neonatal kitten foster parents, we do everything under the sun to make our fosters happy, comfortable and content." "Nothing we can do compares to the blissful feeling of having a mama lying next to them," Ashley said. "She is a patient mom and her gratitude to be back with her kittens is palpable. These are the happiest and luckiest babies."

Nothing we can do compares to the blissful feeling of having a mama lying next to them," Ashley said. "She is a patient mom and her gratitude to be back with her kittens is palpable. These are the happiest and luckiest babies." Check out the happy purring momma and her kittens below:

Lahore pigeon: These fancy pigeons were originally bred in Shiraz, Iran before being imported into Germany in the late 19th century. By the 1960s, they were being bred around the world. Believe it or not, they were originally bred for their meat, despite being an ornamental variety, but now they are appreciated for their plumage and the docile nature, which makes them gentle pets.

White fantail pigeon: The Indian Fantail pigeon is a breed of domestic fancy pigeon which was originated in India. Indian Fantail pigeon is a medium sized breed with beautiful appearance. It has a distinct fan shaped tail, and is usually bigger than the English Fantail pigeons. It was actually developed over many years of selective breeding. This breed and other varieties of domesticated pigeons, all are descendants of the feral or wild rock pigeon. It is one of the most popular varieties of the eye-catching fantail pigeon group.

English Trumpeter pigeon: The English Trumpeter is one of the most popular breeds of fancy pigeon in the U.S. They're known for the large muffs on their feet but the complexity of their physiology makes them difficult to breed properly, though they are known to come in many different colors. Frankly, it looks a little uncomfortable to be them regardless of color.

Brunner Pouter pigeon: Speaking of inconvenient physiology, the Brunner Pouter breed of fancy pigeon from the Czech Republic is bred to be "aristocratic" but looks a little starved for air. But they seem proud of their shape and enjoy strutting their stuff. And they live to be 7-10 years old, so it all works somehow.

Danzig Highflyer pigeon: Some Danzig Highflyers are bred for show, and others as pets for flying. Most think the breed first originated (through selective breeding, of course) in Danzig, Poland in 1807. Now they're popular all over Europe.

The Saxon Monk is a breed of fancy pigeon. Saxon Monks, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon (Columba livia). Originating in Saxony, these birds come in blue, black, red, yellow, and silver – all with white bars on their wings. The breed is mainly raised for show or ornamental purposes, but they also make decent pets.

Indian Fantail pigeon: The Indian Fantail pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeon that originated in – you guessed it – India. They are most commonly white with light tan spots, though breeders have tested out a few other colors. The Indian Fantail can be distinguished from the English Fantail by the fact that it stands upright instead of having a chest higher than its head.

Nicobar pigeon: Found on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India and throughout the Malay Archipelago, the Solomons, and Palau, the Nicobar may be the closest living relative to the extinct dodo. They're large birds with beautiful green and copper hackles, a short, white tail, and metallic green plumage.

Holle Cropper pigeon: Also known as the Amsterdam Balloon Cropper, this breed comes from Holland. And boy does this look uncomfortable! Believe it or not, these birds can fly, despite their shape. It belongs to a category called Pygmy Pouters, and this bird stands on tiptoes, looking like a round ball with legs. They happen to be a very old breed – in fact, there paintings of these birds dating back to the 16th century.

Old Dutch Capuchin: This breed is popular in Malaysia and Singapore, though they originated in the Netherlands. Known for its wildly unique headcrest, it's pretty hard to think of pigeons as "sky rats" when you see a breed this impressive. Old Dutch Capuchine pigeon is a small to medium sized bird and it's body is desirably carried horizontally. These birds have well rounded head which is broad enough at the back to be fit for a broad hood.

Oriental Frill pigeon: The Oriental Frill pigeon is a breed of fancy pigeon which was developed over many years of selective breeding. It is also known by some other names such as Hünkari; Classic Oriental Frill, Old Style or Old Fashioned Frill ("classic" style Oriental Frills only). It is called Hünkari in it's homeland. Meaning of the word 'Hünkari' is the bird of Sultans. It is originally a Turkish pigeon breed which is specially bred for the Ottoman Sultans in the Manisa Palace, Turkey. The Manisa is an old Ottoman city in the Western Turkey. The breed is actually divided into several color variations and markings. But the Blondinettes and Satinettes are the most common variety.

Archangel pigeon: Known for the metallic sheen on its feathers, the ornamental Archangel has unfeathered legs and orange eyes. Their bodies can be black, white, or blue, and those color types were refined in Germany. It's one of the older breeds of deliberately bred pigeons.

The Danish Suabian pigeon is a breed of domestic fancy pigeon from Denmark. It was developed over many years of selective breeding. This breed and other varieties of domesticated pigeons, all are descendants from the feral or wild rock pigeon. It is thought to have been developed in France and Holland. It was actually developed from the laced Starling and was imported to Denmark around 1840.

Galatz Roller: The Galatz Roller originated in Galați County, Romania. Now they're popular throughout Europe and especially in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. They can be trained to do air acrobatics such as somersaults (hence the term "roller"), pirouettes, and a downward corkscrew motion.

Rose-Crowned Fruit-Dove: The rose-crowned fruit dove has rainbow plumage with its pink forehead, gray head and breast, yellow and orange abdomen and undertail coverts and green wings edged with a yellow wash. These medium-sized doves prefer rainforest habitats and eat not only fruit as their name suggests, but also palm leaves and tropical vines. Widespread in their range, these doves are not threatened or endangered despite population decreases.