Rescued kittens have a blast on their first night at their sanctuary
Rescued kittens have a blast on their first night at their sanctuary

These kittens are having a wonderful time playing with their new toys at the Black Dog Farm and Rescue.

They are in the best possible place they could be, but this might have been a narrow escape for these tiny creatures.

Black Dog Farm and Rescue is an amazing facility that operates in Texas.

The owners, Jennifer and Jim have been rescuing animals for several years and their sanctuary is home to dogs, cats, cows, hens and a guinea pig.

They have hearts of gold and they cannot turn away an animal in need.

As Jennifer and Jim were parking and preparing to go into a store for food, they saw a truck in the parking lot behind the store.

A man stood by a kennel with a sign that advertised "free kittens".

Although there were no signs of abuse or neglect, and the kittens seemed to have been well cared for, Jennifer knew this situation was a recipe for disaster.

Jennifer recorded the kittens in the back of her truck, moments after she adopted them, and she narrates as she shows the kittens drinking some fresh water.

Jennifer explains that not all "free" animals end up in good homes.

In fact, some animals end up being sold to illegal dog fighting rings, or for food for other pets.

Jennifer explains how she accepted all four kittens without even laying eyes on them, and that they are on the way to Black Dog Farm.

She also records their first moments at the farm as they play and explore happily.

Jennifer makes an excellent point when she refers to the tragedy that can befall kittens or any other pets that are given away without proper background information on their prospective owners.

Black Dog Farm and Rescue accepts some of the neediest and most desperate animals.

Many are permanently adopted, and some move on.

But every single animal that comes into their care will be provided a carefully selected forever home, or they simply never leave.

The farm is a wonderful place with acres for the animals to run and play.

They are provided with vet care and excellent nutrition.

Socialization and mental stimulation are important here as well, and the animals thrive and respond well to the kindness and love that they find here.

Please look them up on Facebook and follow the heart warming stories or see what you can do to help them accomplish the magic that they make happen for these deserving souls.