Stories

A kitten with sass in her eyes bounced back on her paws, and is so happy to get the help she needs to thrive. Shannon Basner at Mojo’s Hope Huxley the torbie (tortoiseshell-tabby) was brought into the Anchorage Animal Control (AACC) along with a large number of cats. She came with a host of health

A kitten who was found in poor shape, transformed into a beautiful cat with the help of a loving family. Laura @fosterkittyfamily Laura Malone, director of Mini Cat Town (a cat rescue in San Jose, California), took in a tiny kitten who was in need of foster care. The little guy named Yeti came to

Two bonded cats who were found pregnant in the outdoors, are raising their kittens together. Nashville Cat Rescue Pickle and Olive, two tabby cats, were brought to Nashville Cat Rescue for a chance at a better life. They had been found in a cat colony in the Greater Nashville area, and both were expecting at

A kitten who was found hiding in rocks by a Good Samaritan, turns out to be the sweetest fighter. Best Friends Felines In mid March, a passerby spotted a tiny ginger kitten running frantically through a roundabout before taking refuge in a cluster of rocks, near a creek. The kitten stayed in the hideout between

A man found a cat in his garage while he was fixing his jeep, but he didn’t own a cat. Steve Hamel Steve Hamel, a photographer, was in his garage working on his jeep at the end of last year, but unbeknownst to him, that day was the start of an interesting adventure. While he

Four little kittens came to their foster home for a chance at a better life. The runt of the litter immediately stood out. Asa @shibuyarollcall Earlier this week, Asa, a foster volunteer for The Crazy Cat Family (a TNR-focused cat rescue in New York City), welcomed four tuxedo kittens into her home. They had been

A cat was rescued from life on the streets and found the perfect family to help her kittens thrive. Robyn Anderson at Love and Hisses A cat found herself roaming the streets at an apartment complex after she was left there. A few months later, she was scooped up by local rescuers and taken to

Three kittens with cow markings came to their foster home for a chance at a better life. Sarah Kelly A feline trio was brought to Sparkle Cat Rescue (in North Carolina), in need of bottle feedings and lots of TLC. These orphaned kittens with cow markings were just a few days old and still had

A stray cat is so thrilled to get help for her kittens and never have to wander the streets again. Kayla @salemfosterkittens Last week, Kayla, a foster volunteer of Salem Friends of Felines, was contacted about a stray cat who had recently given birth. The beautiful momma has four surviving kittens that she is completely

A kitten with three paws won over the heart of a vet who helped turn his life around. Little Wanderers NYC A 2-week-old kitten was rescued from a hoarding situation when he was found trapped in a boxspring at a cramped apartment in Manhattan. The pint-sized Burmese lost one of his paws and was rushed

Two kittens who were found separately as orphans, crossed paths one day and became bonded friends. Saving Grace Rescue A little brown tabby was found with a paw caught in a mouse trap and brought to Saving Grace Rescue in San Francisco, California for a chance at a better life. She bounced back on her

A tiny kitten was found left behind as a newborn and brought back from the brink in the nick of time. Caroline Grace Last month, Caroline Grace, a foster volunteer of Saving One Life, was contacted about a newborn kitten desperately needing bottle feedings. The little neonate was less than 24 hours old and had

A kitten who was found all alone, is so happy to have a foster family to cater to his every need. Laura @fosterkittyfamily A week ago, Laura Malone, director of Mini Cat Town, picked up a kitten from a local shelter, who was in need of foster care. The tiny panther kitty had been brought

Two feral kittens were rescued together from life on the streets. They are strongly bonded and help each other gain confidence. Dorset Rescue Kittens Earlier this year, Dorset Rescue Kittens (in Ontario, Canada) took in a number of feral kittens from a large cat colony. Amongst them, two kittens, Cholua (calico) and Tabasco (brown tabby)

Two kittens were rescued from a window well on a freezing day. They bounced back with the help of kind people. Catsnip Etc A family from Indiana heard what sounded like a cat’s meow on a Saturday, and it continued into the afternoon. Upon investigation, they traced the cries to their basement, and discovered a

A cat who was rescued as a stray, shares a very special bond with her only kitten. Little Wanderers NYC Earlier this year, a 3-year-old cat was brought into Animal Care and Control in New York City. She was pregnant and in desperate need of rescue. Shelter staff reached out to Little Wanderers NYC and

A little wobbly kitten got back on his paws and walked again. Now, he’s ready for a new chapter in life. Finn the kittenEllen Carozza LVT @thecatlvt A pint-sized kitten was brought to NOVA Cat Clinic in Arlington, Virginia for a chance at a better life. “He was relinquished to us due to him experiencing

A cat was rescued just in time so her kittens could be born in a safe home. One of them was very clingy and insisted on being her little shadow. @little.foster.family Mélia and Karine, twin sisters and volunteers of Austin Animal Center, took in a pregnant cat who needed a foster home. “She was so

A pair of bonded kittens have never left each other’s side since they were found on the streets together. Chatons Orphelins Montréal At the end of last year, a shelter in Montreal reached out to a fellow cat rescue, Chatons Orphelins Montréal, about two bonded kittens needing help. Earlier that month, rescuers were at a

A kitten has come a long way and made great strides with the help of a cat and two ginger kittens. Lauren @our_fostering_tails An orphan kitten was brought to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) for a chance at a better life. It didn’t take long for volunteers to notice his need for a

A tiny kitten with a big personality was reunited with her siblings after she was found alone. Sarah @kellyfosterkittens Sparkle Cat Rescue (based in North Carolina) took in a tuxedo kitten who was in need of foster care. She was a firecracker from the start. Despite being so small, she had a fierce and big

A palm-sized kitten was found left behind in a flowerpot. She bounced back and began to thrive with the help of kind people. Little Wanderers NYC Little Wanderers NYC, an all-volunteer rescue based in New York, received an urgent request (in late December) about a newborn kitten needing rescue. “The neonate was left in a

A kitten who was rescued from under a porch, found his courage with the help of another cat who needed a buddy. Dorset Rescue Kittens A short-haired tabby was found under a porch in Dorset, Ontario, Canada. Some Good Samaritans heard his cries and located him under the stairs. The kitten was very afraid of

A tabby cat is so happy to be reunited with her only kitten after she was brought back from the brink. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A pregnant cat found herself in a difficult situation when her family no longer wanted her. A 12-year-old girl saw what happened and offered to take the cat, so she wouldn’t

A little tuxedo kitten who was born with a rare condition, is determined to grow big and strong. The Mad Catters @madcattersinc The Mad Catters, a foster-based animal rescue charity, took in a pregnant young cat about five months ago. She was rescued in the nick of time before her babies were born. With the

Pua the kitten was born as the only baby. Now, he is learning to be a cat with the help of a former foster. A Bigger Purpose Kitten Rescue A pregnant cat was rescued from a hoarding situation and brought to a shelter in New Jersey two months ago. She gave birth to a single

A family gave a pint-sized kitten a fighting chance and turned his life around. Beth @the_kitten_guinness Beth, a foster volunteer of Kitty Kottage, was notified about a 99-gram kitten needing help. When she saw the little ball of fur, she was surprised by how small he was. Despite being three weeks old, the kitten was

A cat wandered to the right home after roaming the streets. Now, he helps every foster kitten that comes through the door. Jen @chaos.in.cat.shape Jen, a foster volunteer of Jin’s Bottle Babies (a kitten rescue in Arizona), noticed an orange tabby in her backyard about three years ago. She began caring for him and later

A kitten won over the person who saved his life and blossomed into a beautiful tuxedo cat. Alyssa Masten Cloud the tuxedo was two weeks old when he was found in a window well along with his siblings. They were brought to Anderson Animal Shelter in Illinois, needing round-the-clock bottle feedings and a lot of

A kitten with a sweet face and a strong will to live was given a fighting chance. He is determined to thrive and live a full life. Audrey @adventuresfoster Muppet the kitten was born with deformities on his face (including a cleft palate, a cleft lip) and hydrocephalus. He was in need of specialized care