A veterinarian was getting into her car one day when a cat approached her for help, almost as if she knew she was the right person to ask.

In a post shared on TikTok earlier in July, under the username @giddykittykat, the white and gray cat, with an unusually large belly, can be seen slowly approaching the poster's car, looking at her as she clearly asks for help.

A caption explains: "As I was getting into my car. A very pregnant kitty approached me. She was too big... Her due date was near! I couldn't just leave her. She wouldn't stop making biscuits. You're safe now!"

In a later update, the poster explained that the cat, who was later named Biscuits because she wouldn't stop making biscuits with her paws, safely gave birth to a litter of six kittens, and so far, she hasn't stopped making biscuits.

As a veterinarian, the poster knew exactly what to do when she found Biscuits in need of help, but what can you do if you're not a vet and a pregnant stray cat comes to you for a helping hand?

Stray Cat Advice says the best things you can do include giving her enough food, in lots of small meals each day, and finding a private and quiet place for her to peacefully give birth without any interference.

In the days before the birth you should minimize human contact while keeping an eye on the proceedings, and avoid interfering with things if they are going smoothly.

"Post-delivery, if all seems well with the cat and her kittens, leave things to progress naturally," the website added.

Each year 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters, which is an average of 17,260 a day, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The number of dogs and cats taken in by pet shelters hit 46,807 during January 2023, an increase of 1,744 compared with January 2022, the 24Pet "Shelter Watch Report" found.

Around 920,000 surrendered animals are euthanized every year. Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.

The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 7.1 million views and 1.3 million likes on the platform.

One user, Phillycheese2994, commented: "SHE KNEW YOU WERE A SAFE SPOT FOR HER BABIES."

Marie ash said: "Oh my heart she's still a baby herself thank you for not leaving her."

Nia wrote: "The way I instantly cried thank you so much for being such a wonderful human being."

Newsweek reached out to giddykittykat for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.

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