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Rescued at two weeks old, these kittens now have so much energy that they’ve impressed even the family dog. Cheeto and FritoAsa Cheeto and Frito, the ginger tabbies, were two weeks old when they came to Today Tomorrow Forever Animal Rescue for a chance at a better life. A volunteer stepped up to provide round-the-clock

They took in an “unwanted” cat and not only uplifted her life but also brought hope to four kittens. Callooh and her kittensBestFriendsFelines A few weeks ago, a local veterinary clinic contacted Nikki and her team at Best Friends Felines about a cat that had been brought in as a stray. The cat was friendly

A man took in two kittens from a lot and noticed how one always leaned on the other as they changed before him. Purr Monster and Twinkle ToesJoshNorem Rescuers at Alley Cat Project responded to a call to save cats and kittens living amid vehicles and sharp objects on a lot. Among those rescued, two

A cat came as a mouser. After almost two decades, he is still a kitten at heart and has found the place of his dreams. MidnightLittleWanderersNYC About 18 years ago, Midnight, the cat, came across a kind woman who fed and cared for the community cats near her building. Friendly and appreciative, he quickly won

They took in a cat with kittens and later noticed she began following other felines, gaining courage. MiaSaltyAnimalRescue Mia, the cat, was found living with a colony of cats that needed help. Kind-hearted people started feeding them and sought help for them. Natasha, a local animal rescuer, set out to find placement and assistance for

Once hiding outside, these two kittens now claim every lap indoors, especially curious when they notice another cat. CaramelEllenRichter Last month, a Good Samaritan found two little kittens huddled in the bushes near the rescue center of Homeward Bound Cat. “We don’t know what happened or why, but someone saw them and brought them inside.

A cat hid under a stool at an animal shelter, but on the night she was taken into a home, they found her with kittens. Eden and her kittensFosterKittenMama Eden, the tabby, came to an animal shelter with another cat. Scared, she avoided the staff and kept herself tucked under a stool. “She needed a

They took in kittens who had trouble walking and turned them into little climbing cats in just a few days. Cocoa and ButternutJamie Earlier this week, Jamie, a foster volunteer for Baby Kitten Rescue, was informed about two kittens who had been rescued from an uncertain fate. They were being “given away” along with their

A deaf cat has a clean, comfy place for the first time in her life. She’s truly living up to her new name. Cloud 9LittleWanderersNYC Rescuers at Little Wanderers NYC responded to a request to help a number of cats living in a hoarding situation. After searching through the trash-filled apartment, they brought the cats

A kitten had been living on a lot with other cats, hiding from everyone. Then, one day, she was petted for the first time, and everything changed for her. Katy PurryJosh Norem A towing company contacted Alley Cat Project, a volunteer-run rescue, concerning the safety of cats living in a boat on a lot. “It’s

They put a kitten found in an engine compartment with a crew of orange cats, and the cutest thing followed. Penny @fosterkittenhq About a month ago, Tails High, an animal rescue, took in a litter of five orange tabbies who had been born outdoors. They were skinny and in need of TLC. Penny Richards, a

A stray cat approached a kind stranger and soon filled a home with her look-alike “void” kittens. BeTheirVoiceAnimalRescue When a volunteer from Be Their Voice Animal Rescue (BTV) went to pick up a cat, another friendly stray came around the corner and walked right up to her. “She could tell that the cat was pregnant

A kitten was left in a stairwell, but his face lit up as soon as he was in a home, especially at the sight of other cats. JardaniAlyssa It was a rainy day when Alyssa, a volunteer at Puppy Kitty NY City, received a photo of a young cat in desperate need of help. A

A kind person took in a kitten. Though tiniest of all, he had the heart of a lion and a will that never quit. Crescendo (aka Chris)CommunityCatClub Late last month, Sara Sharp, founder of Community Cat Club, was contacted about a little kitten named Crescendo (aka Chris) needing critical care. Chris came from a hoarding

A family thought they would adopt a cat and one of her kittens but walked out with the sweetest outcome possible. ExploitsValleySPCA When a striped feline crew arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA, they were full of love and hope, ready to wriggle their way into someone’s heart. “A beautiful tabby mom came to our shelter

A stray cat picked the right home for a meal. Later, they discovered she had many kittens to feed. OrianaBestFriendsFelines A cream tabby had been living on the streets for a long time, “diving into the drain to avoid neighborhood kids chasing her.” One night, a stroke of luck led her to the doorstep of

A kind-hearted person offered a shelter cat and her three kittens a fresh start. One of them was quick to take charge. RainyHeidi at FosterKittenMama When Heidi Shoemaker, founder of Foster Kitten Mama, learned about a cat family needing placement at a shelter, she jumped at the chance to help. They arrived at the rescue

A cat led people to her kittens the night before Hurricane Milton and “thanked” them in the most heartwarming way. Nikki at A Better Life-Pet Rescue The night before Hurricane Milton made landfall, Nikki, the VP of A Better Life-Pet Rescue, received a call about a mother cat and her kittens desperately needing help. The

A blind kitten, once lost outside, now melts every heart he touches and has grown incredibly close to another cat. FlannelBetsy @betsyherrelko Despite having used several of his nine lives, Flannel, the kitten, never let anything hold him back and continued to love every person he met. He was found wandering alone, unable to see

A stray cat with a gentle spirit had longed for the comfort of indoor life and finally got his wish. He couldn’t be happier. HerbieStrayCatClub For a while, Herbie, the cat, had been living as a stray, weathering the harsh outdoor conditions and fending for himself against other animals. A Good Samaritan who cares for

A kitten approached a man in his front yard, brushing against his legs. Next, he got on his shoulder and decided to stay. Elvis the kittenJanna at TikTok@jannaclavelli Roman and Janna had never had a cat, but a kitten inexplicably appeared in their yard, seemingly delivered by the mysterious workings of the “cat distribution system.”

A cat decided to move in through the window one day when he realized joy awaited him on the other side of the wall. ChrisRidgewood Rescue A Good Samaritan, who cares for local feral cats, noticed a new kitty on the block who had come to join the others for food. When she realized he

After years on the streets, a cat returned to a deck and spent his first night in warmth, comfort, and more. DariusChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Darius, the cat, had likely spent his entire life on the streets before being spotted by a concerned passerby. He was in rough shape, with an injured eye and a wound on his

Two tiny kittens saved from the storm now follow everyone around, thinking they are part dog. Ernie and HadleyAllison A tuxedo and a tabby ended up at the Humane Society in Tampa, desperately needing a foster home. Weighing around 12 ounces, they were starved of both food and love. Allison, a foster volunteer, offered to

A woman bought a house and inherited a cat. Shortly after bringing the cat inside, she found kittens. Finders Keepers and her kittensChloe, TikTok@chloeisag Chloe bought a home with everything in it last year, but little did she know that the house came with a cat, and so began a saga. While sharing her journey

A kitten with her “perpetual surprised” face doesn’t let anything stand in her way, charming people every day. Batty Batty, the kitten, came to the Chris Griffey Memorial Feline Foundation when her rescuers noticed her nose was a bit different and sought help for her. “She has a cleft nose, which is when the nose

A kitten turned a corner just 24 hours after moving from a shelter into a comfy home. AppleFrankie Apple, the kitten, had used some of her nine lives when she was brought to a city shelter without a mom or siblings. At just a few weeks old, she was scared and wasn’t thriving in the

A blind kitten heard the paw-steps of another young cat and started to follow her, changing both their lives. Echo and Itty BittyJoyce Echo, the kitten, was brought to the city shelter after being found as a stray. She was treated for a severe eye infection, but while her sight couldn’t be saved, her life

A cat stuck in a shelter only knew hisses, and then someone opened their home to him and watched him change. Big BenExploitsValleySPCA Big Ben had spent many years as a community cat, braving the harsh life on the streets. But thanks to the volunteers at Bay D’Espoir Kitty Rescue, he was finally safe and

Three kittens showed up in a garden, trying to navigate their way around. Little did they know, their world was about to get a whole lot better. Nova and NellieAnne Three kittens appeared in the garden of some kind-hearted residents earlier this month, with no mother in sight. They were hungry, scrounging around for food.