Mitchell and her husband have traveled through more than 60 countries over the past several years, and have seen too many homeless pets to count – but this was the first time they'd ever seen one abandoned right before their very eyes. It left them speechless, and wanting to help.

"As nomads who have by choice been without a home base the past three years, we knew we were in no position to become pet parents to the little one, but we also couldn't leave the kitten on the street," Mitchell said.