"This one has a burn on the nose...oh baby...oh sweetheart." said one volunteer.
Volunteers are now making sure these survivors have the care and comfort they need.
"It just means so much that we're able, I mean, look behind me. And for us to be able to do that and help these cats," said SPCA board of director, Florence Lambert.
The Merced SPCA reached out to LA County animal shelters - and offered to house these fearless felines. The North Valley group then organized a caravan to pick them up and bring them back on Saturday.
"Our whole concern is always going to be about the animals. It doesn't matter how far, how close. We are always going to mobilize to help support any other animal rescues or community," said Merced SPCA President, Cynthia Kelly.
Kelly explains they'll house the lost cats for about six weeks. It gives owners time to try to reunite with their pets. Those that are not claimed - will eventually be up for adoption.
But for now, they'll have access to food, beds, and other supplies thanks to generosity from the community.
"We had an overwhelming amount of donations come in for these cats and kittens. Just a support from fosters, people who wanted to open their homes and hearts to these foster cats," said Kelly.
Keith Zarete is one of those fosters.
"They just needed a place to stay. I'm more than happy to do it, we're more than happy to do it," said Zarete.
Zarete said his wife helps out at the SPCA and when they heard of the cats coming to Merced, they wanted to provide a safe haven during a time of turbulence.
"If we can reunite it with the owner, we're more than happy to do so. If not, maybe he'll be a part of our family," said Zarete.
Merced SPCA said they still need help supporting the group of cats from Southern California with possible vet bills and other supplies. For more information on how to help, click here.
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