Mama Cat Has Just One Kitten and Can't Stop Hugging Her-the Overflowing Love Is Melting Hearts
There is nothing like a cute litter of kittens, but some cats only give birth to one kitten, known as a singleton kitten.
Though it may not be a bundle of tiny kittens, we get to see this mama cat and her singleton kitten form the sweetest bond in this new heartwarming video.
@kaleigh_fpe Our Lucy and her little baby May! #kitten
My baby my baby - MadZ
Lucy and her little kitten, May, have such overwhelming love for each other in this sweet mama cat video moment.
As you can imagine, the comments section was full of sweet praise for the mama cat and her singleton kitten.
"The little tiny kitten arms grabbing her face," one wrote.
Another wrote, "In this economy, it's the sensible thing to do." They make a good point!
And finally, a very sweet commenter wrote, "Love how happy she is with her baby and how fulfilled she is in life now. She has her baby forever safe with her."
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How Common Are Singleton Kittens?
So, is it rare for mother cats to have just one kitten?
Singleton kittens are actually considered rather rare. Most cats give birth to a litter with the average size being four to six kittens, according to VetsExplainPets.com.
However, some cat breeds are more prone to having singleton kittens than others, such as Siamese cats.
Litter size can also be impacted by the age of the cat. Like humans, viable eggs for fertilization decrease with age.
Also, if it is the kitty's first time giving birth, there may be a higher chance of the cat having a singleton.
If they do have another litter, they could potentially have more kittens.
Genetics can also play a role in litter size.
We're not sure what factors impacted Lucy only having her little singleton, May, but we do know that this cat will be very loved and have such a strong and important bond with her mama.
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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 7:20 AM.