Stories

A cat who was found in a warehouse, gives his best poses hoping to land a dream home after 1.5 years. Gavin the cat@withgracerescue Gavin was found in a warehouse when he was a small kitten desperately needing medical attention. He couldn’t use his hindquarters but continued to meow for attention and exhibit a strong

A homeowner found a kitten sitting in her front yard, and later discovered four more and a cat needing her help. @coastalbendcats A tabby kitten was spotted all by himself in a family’s front yard. The cat mother never returned for him and the homeowner wasn’t able to locate her at the time. She scooped

A cat made an incredible transformation and turned into a kitten-sitter after leaving the tough outdoors. Sinbad the catGood Karma Pet Rescue Sinbad the cat was found wandering outside in rough shape early this year. He was just skin and bones, battling multiple skin conditions, covered in crust and sores, and near the end of

A cat and her only kitten accepted another kitten as their own, and gave her a better life. Maple the cat and Cider the kittenJenn @nashfosterkittens A calico cat, Maple, was found outside after having given birth to a single kitten, Cider. They were brought into Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC), but unbeknownst to

Every day, Christine the cat stands up to greet the person who changed her life along with her two kittens. Christine the catMegyn @kittenkonnoisseur A stray cat, named Christine, and her two kittens were brought into the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in early October. Christine was very protective of her babies from the start.

A stray kitten “roared” her way out of hiding and into a cushy new life. Juniper the kitten@emiliexfosters About two months ago, Emilie, an animal rescuer, was contacted about a pair of kittens needing urgent help. “A friend reached out to me after she found a kitten in critical condition. Sadly, he didn’t make it,

A 22-year-old cat is so happy to be out of the shelter, and have a full belly and a comfy place to spend her golden years. Thelma the catbestfriendsfelines In early October, a cat was surrendered to a local shelter in Brisbane (AU) when she was at the ripe old age of 22. “Her family

A kitten went from stumbling around to running and jumping again in just a few weeks. Cheeky the kittenLaura @fosterkittenpdx Cheeky, a tortoiseshell kitten, was two weeks old when she arrived at Cat Adoption Team (CAT) with her siblings. They were in need of a bottle feeder, and Laura, a volunteer of the shelter, stepped

A cat came back to the people that had helped him, and was ready to move indoors after years outside. Baron the cat@comrescuemontreal An elusive cat named Baron had earned quite a reputation in a neighborhood for wandering the streets for at least two years. He was fed by kind neighbors and had outsmarted many

A backyard kitten has found the “purrfect” family to raise her. Her larger-than-life personality will melt your heart. Resident cat Tortellini and Lavender the kittenHaley @fosterpetsofsac It was on a very hot summer day when a Good Samaritan discovered a lone kitten in their backyard. They couldn’t find the mother or other siblings, and the

A woman found three kittens running right up to her, and knew they needed her help. Kenzie, Bryson and Woody@feralcatcolony Donna, an animal rescuer @feralcatcolony, has been caring for community cats, getting them spayed and neutered and helping friendly kitties find forever homes. She was at a cat colony on a Saturday when she came

A cat is overjoyed to be reunited with her kittens in a comfy house after being left outside in a box. Alley Cat Rescue @alleycatrescue Late last month, Alley Cat Rescue in Los Angeles was contacted about an abandoned cat with three newborn kittens desperately needing help. “She was found in a box put at

Petunia the kitten goes around the house giving everyone affection and “thanks” them for changing her life. Petunia the kitten@littlewanderersadoptions Petunia the kitten was brought into Little Wanderers NYC for a chance at a better life. At just a few weeks old, she was faced with a daunting challenge and had to be separated from

A cat was found living under shopping carts with her two kittens. They decided to trust after 24 hours indoors. Sparkle Cat Rescue When Sparkle Cat Rescue was notified about a stray cat nursing two kittens at a Walmart, their volunteers sprang into action. The trio were found hunkering down under a packed row of

A cat who was found near a creek, rolled around on the ground as he was ready to be taken into a good home. Buttons the orange catPaws of Hope NYC Last month, Gissell, the founder of Paws of Hope NYC, was on her way home when an orange tabby caught her eye. “I was

A kitten who was seen running towards traffic near a school, instantly calmed down in the arms of a young cat whisperer. Bubblegum the kitten@kitkatplayroom Last month, Jen Mack, the founder of Kitkat Playroom, received a message about a stray kitten found alone outside an elementary school. The finder was picking up her 6-year-old daughter,

A cat whose tongue sticks out permanently, found a family to help her and ended up choosing them. Tortilla the catThe Odd Cat Sanctuary @theoddcatsanctuary Tortilla, a beautiful calico cat, was 13 years old when everything she’d known in her life was about to change. A couple of months ago, she was found in an

A cat settled right into a new place after being left behind. A few days later, she had four precious kittens. Smokey the cat@bestfriendsfelines Smokey the cat was found without a home when her previous family moved away and sadly left her behind. “She was found in Brisbane (AU), another casualty of the rental crisis

A lone kitten walked up to a door and demanded attention. Now, she has a cat that dotes on her. Marscha the cat and Moxxie the kittenCeline @comrescuemontreal A few days ago, a stray kitten wandered up to a homeowner’s doorstep without a mother in sight. She was sickly and frail but mustered her courage

A cat helps care for a “kitten” who looks different from the others. Honeybun the cat and her bobkittenSpicy Cats Rescue Honeybun, an orange cat, has been a rockstar mother at Spicy Cats Rescue since she was found outside and brought into safety through a TNR (trap-neuter-return) effort. She has helped raise many kittens besides