Lisianne enticed the mother and her children into her home and contacted the Chatons Orphelins Montréal rescue group. "At long last, the mother and her six children were secure," Chatons Orphelins Montréal stated. "[Lisianne] chose to retain the mother and treated and spayed her, while one of her friends adopted one of the kittens."

Rescue workers learned Usagi had pleaded for assistance just in time at the shelter. The remaining kittens developed conjunctivitis and were having trouble breathing. They were able to be treated by the veterinarian, and their condition immediately improved. As they recovered, they became more acclimated to being around people.

"The babies were shy and needed to be socialized," Chatons Orphelins Montréal explained. "They began to trust and emerge from their shells. "The small ones enjoy having a good time together."