What happens when an ancient, battle-scarred community cat who can’t stand being handled but is injured and sick comes to live in a rescue group foster home? He starts fostering kittens!

Here’s a very moving video of Mason meeting “his” first litter of kittens.

He may not be too fond of the human race, but he certainly seems to be pretty fond of these babies — and happy to be alive!

In fact, this video is so wonderful it will make you happy to be alive, too.

Enjoy, and have a wonderful #FeelGoodFriday!