Stories

A cat who was found living under a porch, handed over her kittens to those she trusts. She’s ready to be someone’s spoiled house cat. @saltyanimalrescue About two weeks ago, Karly and Katelyn Saltarski, sisters and cofounders of Salty Animal Rescue, were contacted about a cat living under a porch. “We were told her owner

A cat showed up in someone’s garage and was taken in by volunteers. Shortly after, she had kittens in their building. Lillian the catCindy Miller and Tina Brink About two months ago, a resident was stunned to find a stray cat in their garage, seeking shelter and food. The cat appeared to be friendly and

A kitten was found in a basket at a park. Shortly after, he was accepted by a cat and her litter of six. Rerun the kitten@fostercatsfordays A heavily pregnant cat was brought into Animal Control a few weeks ago. Before a local rescue had a chance to take her in, she gave birth to six

A cat who was the last one to leave the neighborhood streets, decided he would give indoor life a try after years outdoors. Arthuscomrescuemontreal A long-haired black and white cat had been wandering the streets of Montreal. At some point, he joined several community cats who relied on the kindness of a neighbor (that gave

A worker spotted a kitten alone at her workplace. She was so glad that she never stopped looking for his littermates. Football@straycatnetwork About two months ago, a woman came across a tiny kitten all alone at her workplace. She couldn’t leave him out to fend for himself. She reached out to an animal shelter but

A lonely kitten was eager for a place like home. Two weeks later, another kitten like him showed up with the same wish. Chloe and CollinAllison @ilckenzoo A kitten named Collin was brought into a county shelter at the tender age of 3-4 weeks old. He was packed with energy and wanted to break out

A resident noticed a cat change from plump to skinny overnight and realized that there were kittens near their home. Tuba the cat@coastalbendcats A friendly stray cat showed up in a neighborhood by herself. She was seen wandering the streets, scrounging around for food. No one in the area came to claim her. A resident

A cat went from being a street kitty to letting kittens pile on top of him when he found the place he’d always wanted. @widdlekittenclub An orange and white cat arrived at his foster home for a chance at a better life. The streets hadn’t been kind to him, and for nearly two years, he

A family was stunned to find six kittens in a flower box. As it turned out, a cat had brought them there. @comrescuemontreal Chantal and her family have been helping community cats in their neighborhood, providing food and shelter especially during harsh winters. One morning, she was outside tending to her garden when she discovered

Kind people took a chance on a cat and her kittens from a shelter. The cat ‘thanked’ them in the sweetest way. Trixie@bestfriendsfelines A heavily pregnant cat was brought into a shelter desperately needing rescue. When Best Friends Felines (a volunteer-based rescue group) received a plea for help, they sprang into action. Shortly after arriving,

Workers noticed a kitten at a construction site all by himself. A few days later, another one showed up with the same fluffy coat. Squiggy@murphyslawanimalrescue Three months ago, a tiny kitten was found all alone in the parking area of a construction site. Workers looked around for other kittens but didn’t find any. The cat

A kitten crawled into a vent and couldn’t get out until rescuers arrived. She curled up on their neck to “thank” them. Delilah the kitten@animalslebanon Students at a university heard what sounded like a distressed kitten through a ventilation shaft. The kitten had somehow snuck into the vent and couldn’t find her way out. The

A kitten was lying next to a wall, hoping someone would notice him. Days later, his life completely changed. Fluffypuppykittynycity Early last month, Good Samaritans spotted a kitten lying in a corner against a wall, all alone. He was exhausted and barely moving. They reached out to a local animal rescue, Puppy Kitty NY City,

A cat hobbled to the front of a home and started sleeping there until someone took him off the streets for good. Hemingwaycomrescuemontreal A stray cat showed up at the front of a house, hobbling around with an injured leg. He decided to settle down on the doormat, awaiting help. The homeowner brought him food

A cat has never left her kitten since day one. They depend on one another in a beautiful way. Joyce and EricaAngela @fosteringlove.pdx A pregnant stray cat was brought into Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals (OFOSA) for a chance at a better life. She was lovingly named Joyce. A few days after arriving, she gave

After a year outside, time at the shelter and raising six kittens, Sage the cat is ready to find the home she’s always wanted. @saltyanimalrescue A gray tabby was found wandering the streets and brought into a city animal shelter for help. She was heavily pregnant and said to have been roaming the area for

A cat who was found roaming aimlessly outside, came across people who wouldn’t give up on him. They changed his life. Appa (now Sir Lewis)Jen @pokeypotpie Radia and her mother were on their way home when they spotted a cat wandering on the side of the road. It was a rainy day, and the cat

A rescuer decided to bring home two lonely kittens from a shelter. It turned out to be the best thing ever. Taro and JellyAshley @foster.love.repeat When a 7-week-old tabby kitten arrived at a county shelter last month, staff noticed he had an unusual eye that would need to be evaluated by a specialist. Ashley, a

A kitten who was spotted on the side of the road, now has a cat buddy to lean on all the time thanks to many volunteers. Trooper the kittenCeline @comrescuemontreal A woman was driving when she spotted a ball of fur lying on the side of the road. As she came closer, she noticed it

A kitten with an “Elvis lip” let out the whiniest little meow when he found the person he’d been waiting for. Widdle the kittenKristen @widdlekittenclub Kristen Sterner came across a plea from a local animal shelter about a 6-week-old kitten desperately needing rescue. She immediately reached out to St. Francis Society Animal Rescue for support

A cat who was plucked from the street after years, bonded with a house cat and filled what was missing in their home. Kai the cat@littlewanderersnyc About two months ago, an emaciated cat showed up outside a Good Samaritan’s yard, needing rescue. After years living on the streets, his body declined and took a turn

Kind neighbors went to help a cat who had been abandoned outside, and ended up saving five kittens, too. Josie the catEllen Richter A long-haired black and white cat was spotted wandering the streets, scrounging around for food. Kind neighbors noticed the cat and went to check on her. “She was left outside when her

A rescue kitten waited two years for the most perfect family to find him. It turned out to be just 15 minutes away. With Grace When Danielle Chavez, founder of With Grace (a kitten rescue specializing in neonatal and special needs), learned about a paralyzed kitten needing long term foster care, she immediately offered to

A cat walked into a crate ready to move indoors, so her three kittens could have what she couldn’t provide. @comrescuemontreal A Montreal-based animal rescuer was helping community cats that had found their way to a lady’s backyard, when she came across a very pregnant and hungry young cat. The cat walked right into a

A stray cat turned into the biggest snuggle bug and followed his person everywhere. “He’s my Prince Charming!” Larry the catExploits Valley SPCA Larry the cat was found as a stray wandering outside and rough around the edges. “His physical condition said he’d been on his own for a while. Ears, nose and paw pads

A kitten was found left behind on a doormat and taken into a home, where the resident cats decided to help. Ashley A newborn kitten was found left behind on the doormat of a family’s house. The cat mother ran away and never came back. The family scooped her up and rushed to get her

A wobbly cat named Flip Flop has a big personality and is a “master escape artist”. Flip Flop the catErika @communitycatclub About six months ago, Community Cat Club rescued a very wobbly cat named Flip Flop from a local animal shelter to give her a better chance at finding a good home. Flip Flop was

A cat came to the right home for food and ended up being adopted by the couple who has her brother. Lottie the cat@ilckenzoo About three months ago, a cat showed up outside Allison Ilcken’s home, scrounging around for something to eat. She and her family started leaving out food, and the cat consistently returned

A kind person came to the rescue of a kitten who was bolting in and out of bushes, and ended up saving his life. Cole the kittenSarah @sparklecatrescue About two weeks ago, Sarah Isom received a call from a colleague at Winston Salem State University about a stray kitten that appeared to be in distress.

A street kitten is over the moon to be inside. He gives everyone he meets some “Ernie time” and tries to win them over. Ernie the kitten@bestfriendsfelines Early this year, Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue in Brisbane, AU, took in a little tabby after he was found wandering outside. A passer-by spotted the lone