Stories

A kitten who was weary of living in the outdoors, was thrilled to be inside one day. She couldn’t stop having fun. Jordi the kittenNikki Martinez When Nikki Martinez, an animal rescuer based in Las Vegas, came across a pitiful, sickly kitten, she knew she had to help. The kitten was living on the streets

A street cat approached a neighbor who offered him food. He decided that he was ready to be a pampered house cat. Matoo the catChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A tabby cat wandered into a neighborhood in Montreal, scrounging around for food and shelter. A kind-hearted neighbor, Yvon, came across the newcomer and later found out that the cat

A cat can sleep soundly in a soft bed and play like a kitten again after 10 years living outside. CreamsiclePuppy Kitty NYCity Meagan and her team of rescuers from Puppy Kitty NYCity (a NYC-based animal rescue) responded to a request for a very sick grey cat. When they arrived at the location, they noticed

A cat appeared on a porch and tried to make his way in. It turned out to be the best choice ever. LeonardSaving Stevie An orange and white cat showed up in Clare’s backyard last year, scrounging around for food. Perhaps, word had gone out among the neighborhood cats that there was a kind person

Six kittens got a chance at a better life together. The love they have for each other is immeasurable. Penny @fosterkittenhq Six tiny kittens were brought in to a shelter clinic in Philadelphia, desperately needing round-the-clock care. Their cat mother stopped feeding and caring for them when they were around 10 days old. A volunteer

Two kittens were found in a warehouse together. One of them needed help to walk, and the other never left his side. Jerry and BenBabyKittenRescue A Good Samaritan found a pair of kittens in a warehouse, all by themselves. She noticed that one of them had twisted hind legs and reached out to local rescues

An orange cat with extra toes wandered onto someone’s porch. He kept hanging around until he got what he wanted. Ernie the catLittle Wanderers NYC An orange cat showed up on a resident’s porch on Staten Island, NY, peering into their house through the glass. The resident offered him some food and noticed that he

A cat has her heart set on a place of her own after ensuring that her kittens have a bright future. Murphys Law Animal Rescue Lainey the cat lived in a hoarding situation before being rescued by the kind folks of Murphy’s Law Animal Rescue (in Greensboro, NC). She arrived with her four kittens and

A family came to meet a kitten at a rescue and discovered how close she was with another kitten. They couldn’t separate them. Inga and IrmaBestFriends Felines Irma (black and white kitten) was brought into Best Friends Felines (a cat rescue in Brisbane, AU) along with her siblings and cat mother after they lost their

A cat found someone to help him after years on the street. His eyes lit up, and he bloomed into a true king. Briol the cat@comrescuemontreal An orange cat had been wandering around a neighborhood for at least two years, but no one came to claim him. A kind neighbor noticed the cat one day,

A cat was so happy that she landed a comfortable place for her kittens. She even let the resident dogs kitten-sit them. Angelica and her kittens@ilckenzoo Angelica was a young cat mom with three sickly kittens when they were brought into a county shelter a few weeks ago. She was stressed in the shelter environment,

A cat who was known for her ‘cattitude’, stood by the door in a shelter every day until she landed her dream home. Molly (formerly Sassy)ExploitsValley SPCA A cat named Sassy arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA last year, for a chance at a better life. She was estimated to be three years young and packed

A cat gave indoor life a try after living outside for most of his life. It turned out to be the best thing ever. Big BernRonnie @bkronniecats Ronnie (@bkronniecats), an animal rescuer from Brooklyn, NY, cares for many community cats in the area, getting them off the streets one cat at a time. A few

A cat who was found in a box on a stoop, started to shine when a couple took a chance on him and changed his life. Bubbles (formerly Bofus)@bubbyboycat A tabby cat was found abandoned in a large cardboard box left on a neighbor’s stoop. He was cowering inside, trying to tuck himself into a

A kitten who was trying to hide for dear life, leaned into her people one day and started purring. It changed everything. Zoey the kittenCats Are People Too Donna, an animal rescuer based in OH, spotted an abandoned kitten in a cat colony scrounging for food. She was very hungry but terrified of people, trying

A cat became a ray of sunshine when someone opened their home, so her four little kittens could thrive. Raea@tinybutmightykittenrescue Mellissa, founder of Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue, was contacted about a pregnant cat that was in desperate need of a foster home. She was one of the 11 cats that had been rescued and

Milo the kitten was so small when he was found. Now, he fetches “gifts” for his humans each day. MiloChatonsOrphelins Montreal Milo was just a tiny newborn when he was found by a concerned citizen. He was all alone, hungry, and cold, and his cat mom never came back for him. Without a mother, he

Cats snuck into a room to hang out with a kitten and keep her company, after she had been rescued from the road. ButterscotchAlley Cat Rescue A little tortoiseshell was rushed to an emergency vet clinic after she had been found in a car accident. The kitten had a misaligned jaw, a fractured leg along

A cat was grateful when someone stepped in to help her, so her “mini panther” kittens could live better lives. Asa @shibuyarollcall A heavily pregnant cat was in need of a placement when Asa, a volunteer of Animal Welfare League of Arlington was contacted. She didn’t hesitate to take her in to foster. Soon after

An 11-year-old cat now has a place of her own after nearly a year trying to win people over. Mimi@sparklecatrescue Mimi the cat was brought into Sparkle Cat Rescue (an all-volunteer rescue in NC) after her owner sadly passed away. She was about 11 years old, and came with another cat named Rocco who was

A shy cat came to a rescue with kittens in tow, wanting to start a new life. Phyllis the cat@bestfriendsfelines Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue in Brisbane, AU, received a call from one of their supportive vets about a feline family needing help. “A cat and her kittens had found their way into their

A cat accepted help and decided to trust one day after a lifetime on the streets. He turned into the sweetest hugger. Bruce the catHearthside Cats It took Ashley Anderson of Hearthside Cats (an all-volunteer rescue in Geneseo, NY) eight months to get within a mile of a cat named Bruce. He was scruffy and

A cat ran up to a guy trailing him home. Shortly after, he found tiny kittens in his house. Rosie@kuwait_animal_aid A Good Samaritan was on his way home when he spotted a stray cat standing on the street, meowing at him. The moment he responded to the cat, she came running to him. The cat

A kitten who was running away from rescuers for 20 days, finally moved indoors. Within 24 hours, everything changed. Bobbie the kittenExploitsValleySPCA Animal rescuers of Exploits Valley SPCA responded to a plea to get a stray cat and her kittens to safety. The cat mom managed to keep her kittens safe and warm during the

A cat became the center of attention he’d always wanted after seven years living in a crowded space. Captain the catCommunity Cat Club Captain the cat was around 7-8 years old when he was brought into Community Cat Club (in South Jersey) for a chance at a better life. “He likely lived all of his

A kitten started being himself again soon after leaving the shelter. Now, he has a cat buddy to look up to. @otowncats Little Wanderers NYC was contacted about an orphaned kitten who had been brought into a city shelter. He was just six weeks old and walked with a wobbly gait due to a congenital

A kitten who was frozen to the ground, just wanted to be snuggled when he was found. Now, he chirps nonstop in warmth. Chance the kittenEmilie @emiliexfosters During the bitter cold in WI a few weeks ago, a kitten was frozen to the ground, desperately needing help. A Good Samaritan found him just in time

A 10-year-old cat was found wandering in the snow. She was grateful to be in a warm home. Her life quickly changed. Padmee the cat@comrescuemontreal A cat was spotted wandering alone in the snow and brought into an animal shelter for help. She didn’t have a microchip, and no one came to claim her. She

A cat followed a kitty through a pet door into a house, so her kittens wouldn’t have to live outdoors. KaraokeCoastal Bend Cat Rescue A family was stunned to discover a heavily pregnant stray cat in their house. As it turned out, the cat had followed the resident kitty and snuck into their home through

A kitten who had a lot to say, not only found someone to help him, but also a cat to spend his life with. Tank@phillykittylady_fosters A stray kitten was found wandering the street alone, needing a foster home. Erica, a veterinary technician, learned about him through Charlie’s Army Animal Rescue, and immediately offered to help.