A rescue cat in Utah has become an unlikely mother to a litter of abandoned puppies . Video footage shows the friendly feline named Kit letting the four newborn Chihuahuas nuzzle her fluffy belly . The pups were apparently discovered in a discarded shoe box on Tuesday afternoon and taken to the Humane Society for immediate treatment . A note on the cardboard container , left on a woman 's car , indicated they were born last Friday and their mother had died . Scroll down for video . Taking them under her paw : A rescue cat in Utah has become an unlikely mother to four abandoned puppies . In a bid to save their lives , vets decided to put the young dogs with a surrogate cat . The pairing proved to be an instant success . As Kit the tabby had recently nursed her own kittens , she was able to feed the puppies with her own milk . Her pregnant sister , Kat , also helped out with mothering duties , letting the pups play in her fur . Cute : Video footage shows the friendly feline named Kit letting the newborn Chihuahuas nuzzle her belly . Homeless : The pups were apparently discovered in a discarded shoe box on Tuesday afternoon and taken to the Humane Society for immediate treatment . However , she later went into labor and Kit was left in change . Deann Shepherd , a spokesperson for the Human Society , said the puppies ' survival is currently uncertain as it 's not known how long they were left without food or water . 'We 're very hopeful that they will make it , ' she added . The Humane Society is now looking for a foster volunteer who can take the puppies home once they 've been given the all-clear . Perfect timing : As Kit the tabby had recently nursed her own kittens she was able to feed the puppies with her own milk - her pregnant sister , Kat , also helped out with mothering duties . Temporary shelter : A note on the cardboard container , left on a woman 's car , indicated they were born last Friday and their mother had died .
The pups were apparently discovered in a discarded shoe box on Tuesday afternoon and taken to the Humane Society for immediate treatment . In a bid to save their lives , vets decided to put the young dogs with a surrogate cat . Advertisement