The vast majority of cats are caring mothers.
The first day after the birth of the stench does not leave the babies for a minute, sometimes even refuse to eat. They pop out for a few seconds, drink water and return to the nest.
During the first week, the cat's mother warms her cubs with her warmth and licks them off, just to eat.
But after 7-10 days many cats start another heat and they leave their kittens for long hours without their attention. After meeting her sexual partner, the cat will return to the nest again to continue feeding and rearing her children.
In the event of danger or excessive attention from people, some cats may change their nest location by hiding their kittens securely. They sizzle and scratch when other cats approach the nest.
Kittens no longer need breast milk at the age of 12 weeks, and the cat may soon bring in new offspring. But by this point she has fulfilled her nature mission: kittens are fed, taught everything they need and can look for a new place to live.
When babies are taken away from their mothers, some cats continue to visit the nest, call the kittens, but very soon they are forgotten.
The conclusion is obvious. Cats take care of their offspring on an instinct level.
This is how nature has taken care of the species. During its short life the cat brings to light more than 150 babies. It's hard to imagine how a pussy would feel if she remembered all her kittens.
However, kittens can stay with their mother for up to 5-6 months until they begin puberty. From this age, they are no longer children for the cat and are perceived as sexual competitors or partners.