Stories

A cat found hiding on the stairs of a subway station turned into a total lap cat in just a few days. SubwayPuppyKittyNYCity Last week, Meagan, president of PuppyKittyNYCity (an animal rescue), was on her way to work when she received an urgent message about a cat found in a subway station. The cat crouched

A kind person helped a group of cats after they lost the only home they had ever known. To his surprise, one of them had kittens. Lilah and her kittensChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Seven cats found themselves outside of their own home after their owner sadly passed away. They were lost and scared and had nowhere to go

A tiny kitten found in an alley let nothing hold him back and soon discovered his “inside voice.” LukaKris Kaiser Luka, the kitten, was found screaming alone in an alley by a Good Samaritan. After searching for the mother and siblings to no avail, they contacted local rescuers for help. Volunteers at The Bond Between

A young cat found a second chance and began a new adventure that changed the course of her kittens’ lives. BestFriendsFelines Best Friends Felines and several fellow animal rescues joined forces to help a colony of cats, many of which had been abandoned there. A gentleman was the sole caretaker for these felines but desperately

They adopted a cat who had waited over a year and then decided to get him a kitten. It was the best decision ever. Wally and Eddie (aka Winston)CommunityCatClub Wally, the cat, came to Community Cat Club last year, hoping for a chance at a better life. Despite everything he’d gone through, he continued to

A quiet cat mostly kept to himself until he met the “shelter bully.” They changed each other and formed an unexpected bond. Carter and HenryExploitsValleySPCA Carter, the cat, came to Exploits Valley SPCA as an emaciated stray. Rough around the edges, he was withdrawn and timid and would hiss if anyone came near. “This, of

A cat waits by the door each day to greet the person who didn’t hesitate to help her and her four kittens. Mellissa Mellissa, founder of Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue, received an urgent request to help a pregnant cat. Her family could no longer keep her and wanted to find a safe haven for

A man rescued two kittens he found at an industrial site. When he brought them home, one of the kittens became obsessed with his cat. Kees and HugoKlarieke Two kittens wandered into the middle of an industrial site and decided to stay. A kind-hearted worker spotted them and didn’t hesitate to help. He couldn’t fathom

A feral cat went indoors for the first time. Her journey took a beautiful turn with one of her kittens. Baylee and her kittensFosterKittenMama Baylee, a dilute calico, had spent almost a year outdoors, fending for herself in a tough neighborhood. Elusive and timid, she always tried to hide from people until she came across

A tiny kitten showed the willpower of a house panther when she was found outside, refusing to give up. MinimoChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Minimo, the kitten, was found as a tiny newborn, weighing merely 55 grams, about half the size of some of her siblings. The mother cat left Minimo and her littermates shortly after giving birth and

A cat was spotted alone on the street. Just 48 hours after bringing her inside, they found her with a litter of kittens. Shannon and her kittensBestFriendsFelines A beautiful calico cat was wandering the streets, alone with no home to go to. A Good Samaritan noticed her round belly and suspected she was pregnant. As

A cat walked up to people for food and then sat at the door, letting everyone know he was ready for a new chapter. Toasted MarshmallowLittleWanderersNYC A friendly stray cat showed up in a neighborhood, walking from door to door, begging for food and attention. “He’s going up to people for headbutts and scritches. He’s

Kind people went to help a cat but couldn’t leave his feline buddy who supported him every step of the way. Muffy and ArthurFostertheFurbabies Gianna Cirucci, the cofounder of Foster the Furbabies, came across a rescue request seeking placement for a cat who needed specialized care beyond the shelter’s capabilities. “His back leg was missing

A cat bonded with a kitten who filled him with joy. When a family met them through a rescue, they knew these two were meant to stay together. Shirley and BarrettMeowVillage Barrett, the tuxedo cat, and Shirley, the kitten, met in a foster home through Meow Village (an all-foster-based rescue) and formed an extraordinary bond.

A kitten jumped out of the woods and ran straight to people. In just a few days, her life took an exciting turn. BeanExploits Valley SPCA Volunteers for Bay d’Espoir Kitty Rescue frequent a local garbage dump to help community cats that have found their way there. When they arrived late last month, they were

A kitten was dropped off for help at just a few days old. Now, she has a smokey coat and the most smiley face. BertieKimberly Bertie (aka St Bertrille) was just a few days old when she came to Ellen Carozza LVT, VTS (CP-Feline), president of Chris Griffey Memorial Feline Foundation, for a chance at

A street cat decided he was ready to move inside one day. Though toothless, he has so much to give. CosmoCommunityCatClub Cosmo, the cat, spent a long time wandering the streets, likely abandoned when his family moved away. A kind-hearted resident came across the hungry feline and started feeding him and getting him help. She

A cat went from living outside, blending into the landscape, to running the house and helping other cats and kittens. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A community cat had roamed a neighborhood for years, often blending into the background. He was scared of people, stealthily scrounging for food and shelter. After braving several brutal winters, he’d lost nearly both

They showed up at the door with a kitten, desperate to save him. Overnight, the young cat sprang back to life. InkyPuppyKittyNYCity A week ago, two young people showed up at the door of PuppyKittyNYCity (an animal rescue), holding a tiny, lifeless kitten and begging for help. The kitten was so frail that he couldn’t

After many years, a calico cat can finally move on from the rigors of the streets and seek the comfort of a loving home. Duchess and her kittensLittleWanderersNYC Not long after Duchess, the cat, was rescued from the streets, she went into labor and gave birth to four kittens, two of which looked like her.

Kind neighbors wouldn’t leave an abandoned cat to fend for herself. Shortly after bringing her inside, the cat had kittens. Clara and her kittensBestFriendsFelines A cat was left behind a few weeks ago when her family moved away. The neighbors noticed her wandering around scrounging for food and started feeding her. They posted her on

A young cat found at a job site underwent a dramatic transformation after just a few weeks in a home. FurbyDeej Over a month ago, a scraggly, raggedy kitten was found behind a tire at a job site. She was emaciated, covered in fleas, and missing a lot of fur. The finders immediately contacted Deej,

A kitten rescued from under a deck is determined to convince a house cat that they should be together for life. Moonpie and FireballLisa Earlier this summer, a tiny kitten was found alone, hiding under a deck. She was hungry, just skin and bones, and had an infected eye. Fortunately, she had come to the

Kind people brought a stray cat to safety, only to find out they had also saved four tiny kittens. ChalalaChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A Good Samaritan spotted a stray cat hobbling on the street with an injured paw and immediately stopped to check on her. The weary cat didn’t flee when her rescuer approached her as if she’d

A kitten stole the heart of a timid puppy who finally brightened up as he sought comfort and courage from the cat. Scooter and Socker BopperOne Tail at a Time Socker Bopper, the kitten, was wobbly and had a damaged eye when he came to One Tail at a Time, hoping for a brighter future.

A kitten came to a shelter, needing more help than others. Then, she met an 11-year-old cat who showed her the ropes. Small FryAngelica A litter of four kittens (Big Mac, McFlurry, Chicken Nugget, and Small Fry) came to the Arizona Humane Society, hoping for a better life. Found as strays, they needed intensive care

They came to an animal shelter for a kitten but knew they had to take his mother cat with them too. Hairy BabyNewborn Kitten Rescue Baymax, the cat, and her kitten, Hairy Baby, came to an animal shelter when their family was unable to care for them. The shelter staff discovered that Baymax had a

A cat was thought to be a seven-week-old kitten when found on the side of the road, but she turned out to be much older. PixieHeather Pixie, the cat, was found along the road and brought to a local animal shelter. “Initially, they thought she was a kitten because of her size,” Heather, an ER

A young cat, thrilled to have her paw fixed, runs around and encourages other kittens to join in the fun. KickersChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A tabby kitten named Kickers came to Chatons Orphelins Montreal with her five siblings. Four of them were born with varying degrees of malformation in their legs. Hoping for a chance to walk and

A cat arrived at an animal shelter with kittens in tow. The staff soon noticed she shared an adorable bond with the runt of the litter. TiggerExploitsValleySPCA Tigger, a beautiful dark tabby, came to Exploits Valley SPCA with kittens in tow, hoping for a better life. Shelter staff welcomed them in with open arms and