A cat started to open up when she realized her six look-alike kittens were in the best hands.

A tuxedo cat and her litter of six were brought into a shelter in Wichita, KS, desperately needing rescue. Heidi Shoemaker of Foster Kitten Mama (in CO) learned about their situation and rushed to help.

She took the family of seven into her care and provided a comfortable space for the cat to raise her kittens. With six hungry mouths to feed, the mother cat named Taylor was protective of her babies and worked tirelessly around the clock.

"She was very timid and tired, but such a sweet girl. She fed her babies all day long," Heidi shared with Love Meow.