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.

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  • 6abc digital staff
    • August 15, 2024
SEPTA workers rescue cats from behind a stairwell

SEPTA workers rescue cats at West Philadelphia's 63rd Street Station on Thursday, Aug. 15 2024. (6abc)

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SEPTA had to call in the cat whisperers at its 63rd Street Station in West Philadelphia on Thursday.

A mama cat tucked her kittens away behind a stairwell and they became stuck.

The transit agency posted photos of the rescue on social media.

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The animals are now in the care of Stray Cat Relief.

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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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