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Two kittens arrived at a rescue needing help and TLC. They met a dog who knew just how to cheer them up. Joyce @kangaroothekitty Amber Rose, founder of Saving Grace Rescue, was checking for kittens that needed care at San Jose Animal Care Center and Services when she came across two sisters with crusty eyes.

A kitten wasn’t growing until a kind person took her on. As it turned out, she fit right into their home. Adele the kittenBestFriends Felines A litter of kittens arrived at Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue in Brisbane, when they were around seven weeks old. Among them, there was a calico who was exceptionally

A building manager found a litter of kittens with a cat “mother” who turned out to be a mister instead. Mr. MomCommunityCatClub Sara Sharp, founder of Community Cat Club (in South Jersey), received a plea for help about “a mom with kittens” needing placement. There were five kittens, around four weeks old, accompanied by a

A stray cat met nice people, had kittens in their house days later and decided she was done with the streets. @saltyanimalrescue Karly Saltarski, cofounder of Salty Animal Rescue, was notified about a pregnant street cat needing a safe haven. The gentleman who was feeding the stray, noticed that her belly was getting plump. He

A cat went around wanting belly rubs from everyone after they fixed his paw. He was ready to be a spoiled house cat. Moose the cat@puppykittynycity A stray cat was brought into a veterinary clinic with an injured paw. He couldn’t put weight on it and was walking with a limp. The veterinary team cleaned

A cat immediately accepted a tiny lone kitten, started raising her along with her trio and wouldn’t leave her side. Julia the kitten and Camille the cat@tiny.paws.fosters Last month, Allison Ilcken, a foster volunteer of AnimalLuvr’s Dream Rescue, welcomed a family of four (a cat mom and three kittens) into her care. The cat, Camille,

A dog noticed kittens in the house and decided to “mother” them the way she knew how. Kona and her foster kittens@shibuyarollcall Five kittens from two separate litters arrived at their foster home for a chance at a better life. Fred and Barney were found outside with their mom who had stopped caring for them.

A kitten who was left behind on a stoop after birth, fought her way back. Now, she has cats to dote on her all day. Chihiro the kittenLittle Wanderers NYC A stray cat came to a house in Queens, NY and started having kittens on the stoop. After the first two were born, it started

A cat who was left at a farm, began to bloom with a warm home. He turned into the sweetest little guy. Kocco the cat@comrescuemontreal A long-haired black and white cat was found abandoned at a farm. He joined a clowder of cats that the family of the farm had rescued over the years. The

A cat eagerly wanted to be with a new kitten who had been scooped up from a car lot. They are the cutest thing. Parker the kitten and Phoebe the calicoErica Whitsell About a month ago, Erica Whitsell, a veterinary technician and a kitten rescue advocate, was notified about an orphan kitten desperately needing help.

A cat who was picked up as a stray, immediately wants attention from people and even starts helping other cats. Arlo the cat@bestfriendsfelines When Best Friends Felines was notified about a cat needing urgent rescue, they sprang into action. The cat with heterochromia (different colored eyes) had been found as a stray and brought to

A family gave a cat some food. She decided to have kittens outside their house. It ended up saving her life. Miracle the catCatsnip Etc A few residents noticed a stray cat wandering outside their home. They started feeding her and made a bed out of blankets for her. The cat was pregnant and very

A couple went to the shelter thinking they were only going to “look at” a cat with enormous cheeks. It turned out to be so much more. Grizzly (now Mr. Jenkins)Lollypop Farm A stray cat was found in rough shape, suspected to have been in a car accident. He was brought into Lollypop Farm for

A cat wanted indoor life one day after he’d lived most of his years outside, trying to make up for lost time. FuddyAndrea @turtlecatfoster When volunteers of St. Francis Animal Rescue were assisting community cats in a local cat colony, they came to know an orange tabby with a sweet face and named him Fuddy.

Two cats grew up on the streets and cared for a litter together. They amazed many with how much they needed each other. Celia and GladysChatons OrphelinsMontreal Two cat sisters, Celia (brown) and Gladys (gray), grew up in a cat colony in Montreal and shared an inseparable bond. Simone who came to help these community

A cat who acted feral for most of his life, changed completely one day when he was no longer outside. Shane the cat@shanethecheekycat A tomcat spent his first two years braving the elements, fending for himself on the streets of the Bronx. When he was rescued to be neutered, he was acting very feral in

A cat climbed a fire escape to get into someone’s home, so her life could change. Lanna the tortie catBushwick Street Cats Over two months ago, a tortoiseshell cat was spotted climbing a fire escape at a residential building in Brooklyn, seeking not only food but petting from friendly tenants. She showed up outside a

People were stunned by how “tough” this kitten was at just a few days old. Now, she never stops living large. MilaOne Cat At a Time A grey and white kitten was just a tiny newborn when she lost her mother and became the sole survivor. “Her mom did not make it through birth, and

A shy kitten slowly built trust with the help of a very eager kitten who was obsessed with her. Sailor and Paulie@ilckenzoo AnimalLuvr’s Dream Rescue was contacted about a kitten who had been abandoned in the middle of a busy street. A Good Samaritan witnessed what happened and rushed to the kitten’s rescue. “The poor

A grateful cat “thanked” a family when they took him out of the shelter after he had been found on the streets at 14. Belzer the catSaving Grace Rescue A friendly Siamese was found outside as a stray and brought into an animal shelter for help. He was estimated to be 14 years old, and

Kind people went back to find the mother of a kitten. As it turned out, the cat had more kittens to feed. Katie @kateskittens Katie (@kateskittens), an animal rescuer in BC, has been working closely with cat colony caretakers, getting community cats spayed and neutered and helping friendly kitties find good homes. A few months

A cat made a guy his forever human by standing on him after he’d waited nearly half a year for a home. Georgie the shoulder catCommunityCat Club A friendly stray cat was found living on the streets and ready to move indoors. He was brought in to an animal shelter to look for a home,

A cat went from hiding under a tool box away from other street cats to being in people’s arms in two days. Chiffon the calico catLittle Wanderers NYC A Good Samaritan from the Bronx reached out to their local (all-volunteer) animal rescue, Little Wanderers NYC, about a stray cat hiding away under a tool case.

A cat was so happy to be indoors. His face lit up, and he started greeting everyone around him. Tobias the cat@comrescuemontreal Stefany and her mother, Johanne, have been assisting street cats in their neighborhood, getting them fixed and helping them find good homes. In two years, they rescued over 15 cats, but every time

A cat walked into a Dollar General and started cooing and chirping to people, so she could find someone to change her life. Figgy the catAndrea Christian About three months ago, Andrea Christian, who volunteers for St. Francis Animal Rescue, was notified about a stray cat needing urgent help. The tabby was scruffy and just

A cat found the family of her dreams at 18 years old. Now, she sleeps holding hands with her person. Bella the cat@bestfriendsfelines Bella the cat was 18 years old when she arrived at Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue in Brisbane, for a chance at a better life. She was brought in to a

A family asked for the two shyest cats who had been waiting months for a home. It turned out to be the best decision. JoJo and KCExploitsValleySPCA Two bonded cats, KC and JoJo, were found abandoned in an apartment and rescued by Animal Control. When they arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA, they were very scared

An orphan kitten nestled up to a cat and wouldn’t go anywhere for days, making up for lost time. Bowie the kitten and Dottie the catJins Bottle Babies Shelbi Uyehara, founder of Jin’s Bottle Babies, was contacted about a cat mother and her five precious newborns. They needed a foster home, so Shelbi set up

A kitten kept sniffing and snuggling a new kitty who had been found alone outside, as if she knew just what he needed. Angel and Benny@tiny.paws.fosters About a month ago, a little tabby found herself at a county shelter in Tampa, FL, needing round-the-clock foster care. Nadija of AnimalLuvr’s Dream Rescue stepped up to take

A cat lingered around outside someone’s home, trying to get in, so he could leave the outdoors once and for all. Leonard the catSara Sharp A grey and white cat was seen in a neighborhood in South Jersey, trying to sneak into a resident’s home. He didn’t belong in the outdoors and desperately wanted to