{"id":565511,"date":"2026-03-28T01:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T01:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/565511\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T01:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T01:04:17","slug":"parkgoers-open-uber-eats-bag-left-under-bench-and-find-babies-curled-up-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/565511\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkgoers Open Uber Eats Bag Left Under Bench And Find Babies Curled Up Inside"},"content":{"rendered":"

This past Sunday, a group of people gathered for a charity walk in Brooklyn, New York\u2019s Prospect Park. At the beginning of the loop, a few participants noticed a green Uber Eats bag under a bench.<\/p>\n

The parkgoers felt like there was something off about the bag, so they went to investigate. As they opened it up, they found two cats inside, who\u2019d clearly been abandoned.<\/p>\n

Dana Heis<\/p>\n

\u201cI do believe that whoever dumped these cats \u2026 wanted someone to find them,\u201d cat rescuer Dana Heis<\/a> told The Dodo. \u201cI think it was a situation [where] they had no choice.\u201d<\/p>\n

The parkgoers, not wanting to leave the cats all alone under the bench, ended up carrying the bag with them for the entirety of the 5-kilometer loop. As they were walking, they realized someone else had just found an orange cat, who they quickly realized had initially also been in the Uber Eats bag.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the walk \u2026 they put them all down and the orange cat jumped back into the bag with the other two,\u201d Heis said.<\/p>\n

The people who\u2019d discovered the cats got in touch with Heis, who immediately agreed to take them in. When the kitties first arrived at Heis\u2019 rescue facility, they were understandably a bit shaken up.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey were pretty nervous,\u201d Heis said. \u201cIt had been quite a day, obviously.\u201d<\/p>\n

Heis got to work getting the cats vaccinated and treated with flea and deworming medication. As the three babies slowly realized they were finally safe, they started to seem more at ease.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey had been very friendly and sweet with everyone,\u201d Heis said.<\/p>\n

Heis decided to name the cats Grubhub, Seamless and DoorDash. Within just a few hours, Heis had placed all three in foster homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey were just so thankful to be back indoors,\u201d Heis said. \u201cThey clearly were not outdoor cats.\u201d<\/p>\n

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While these cats had a happy ending to their story, it easily could have ended with them getting lost or worse. It\u2019s important to keep in mind that there are many resources people could try utilizing before they resort to leaving animals in a park.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe better option for anyone that can\u2019t keep their pets anymore is to take them to the city shelter or to a vet hospital \u2026 rather than just leaving them out there and hoping for the best,\u201d Heis said.<\/p>\n

While DoorDash has found a long-term caretaker, Seamless and Grubhub are looking for someone who can either foster them for an extended period or adopt them. Given how sweet and adorable these kitties are, Heis is sure they\u2019ll make a beautiful addition to someone\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

Photo Used With Permission<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s very important to me that feel safe and loved and know they\u2019ve landed in good hands,\u201d Heis said.<\/p>\n

If you’re interested in fostering or adopting these cats, you can submit an application here<\/a>. If you’d like to support Heis’ rescue work, you can make a donation here<\/a>.\"Tourists<\/a>Tourists Find A Cat Stole Their Pool Chair \u2014 Then They Change His Life Forever\u201cEvery penny spent and every minute of wait was worth it\u201d \ud83e\udd79<\/a>