Workers free mama cat and kittens from SEPTA station in West Philadelphia
A mother cat tucked her kittens away behind a stairwell at 63rd Street Station, where they became stuck.

SEPTA workers rescue cats at West Philadelphia's 63rd Street Station on Thursday, Aug. 15 2024. (6abc)
All other duties as assigned. Not sure these two #SEPTA employees ever thought this would include pulling a mom and two kittens out of a station wall! #ISEPTAPHILLY #waytogo #catwhisperers 🐱🐱🐱 pic.twitter.com/1pbTQj1Zxl
— ISEPTAPHILLY (@SEPTAPHILLY) August 14, 2024
The animals are now in the care of Stray Cat Relief.
The shelter gave them a clean bill of health and is now looking for someone to foster the cats.
They named the mom “Subrina.”
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