Stories

A cat left in a carrier started acting like a little “businessman” and became his true self when someone stepped up to help him. TysonCommunityCatClub Earlier this year, a black-and-white cat was found in a carrier at a hockey game. No one came to claim him as he huddled quietly inside. A local veterinarian was

A cat stumbled into a yard seeking help and was “more than sweet.” Now, she takes her trusty teddy with her everywhere. Bagel and her teddyMurphys Law Animal Rescue One weekend, a scraggly cat stumbled into the yard of a family, scrounging around for food. Starved and emaciated, she mustered all her strength to meow

A kind person thought she would babysit a kitten for a few days, but her other rescued cat had a different idea. PennyPatricia Lika A Good Samaritan found a tiny calico in their backyard without a mother or siblings. After searching and waiting to no avail, they contacted a local animal rescuer, Patricia Lika, for

A cat chirped with renewed hope to her kittens when someone took them out of the shelter, promising them a good life. Nova and her kittensAsa Nova, an orange and white cat, found herself in an animal shelter, going into active labor. A rescue group, Tails High, contacted the shelter to ensure a better life

A young cat with an old soul grew slower than others. They realized she was a “forever kitten.” Munchkin aka SukiTheOddCatSanctuary A tiny kitten named Munchkin arrived at the Odd Cat Sanctuary from a local animal shelter, hoping for a better life. Found alone outside and starved of love, Munchkin craved comfort and company. At

A cat waited months for a home until someone looked past his “grumpy old man” face and took a chance on him. SeymourHomeward Bound Cat Adoptions Seymour, a Persian cat, was nine years old when he came to Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions. He needed a new home where he could be king and a loving

A tiny kitten found on the road begging to be rescued ended up having all her wishes come true. PoppyEllen Carozza About two months ago, a Good Samaritan spotted a tiny kitten crawling on the side of the road and stopped to help. When the kitten saw the finder coming her way, she cried out

A young cat hopped into a truck to “rescue himself,” but as it turned out, he chose the perfect place to do so. CarlLittleWanderersNYC On a bright and early morning last week, an orange stray jumped into a parked truck and decided he was not going anywhere. The driver was pleasantly surprised by the uninvited

A stray cat came to a property, wanting to be let in. Days later, she had kittens and went on to adopt five more. Ruby and her kittenstheStrayCatClub About three months ago, a beautiful tortoiseshell cat appeared outside a house, ready to leave the street life behind. She came from a small cat colony in

Two kittens, having been through thick and thin, gave heartwarming reactions to the people who saved their lives. WinstonFoster the Furbabies Winston and Miller, two bonded feline brothers, came from a tough beginning. At 3-4 days old, they had already used several of their nine lives. Found abandoned in a bag and covered in gunk

A “forgotten” young cat had the transformation of a lifetime. Now, she’s giving back in abundance. EdenBestFriendsFelines Earlier this year, Nikki and her team at Best Friends Felines received three young cats in desperate need of help. They were emaciated, sick with colds, covered in fleas, missing lots of fur, and looking around warily with

An “unwanted” cat clung to the veterinary team that saved his life and thanked them by offering his “help.” BuggyChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A 15-year-old cat named Buggy was brought to a veterinary clinic when his family no longer wanted him. The cat was healthy for his age and very friendly with the staff. The vet team learned

A street kitten was found hiding behind window bars, hissing at everyone. Once he was safe, he realized he was always meant to be a lap cat. PuppyKittyNYCity A volunteer for PuppyKittyNYCity came across a street kitten who had camouflaged himself behind window bars at a building. The tuxedo was alone, without a mother or

A shy kitten was found sitting at a McDonald’s drive-thru. Once inside, her demeanor completely changed. Apple the kittenClare at Saving Stevie Last Friday, Clare, who volunteers for Saving Stevie (a cat rescue), received a text message about a stray kitten found at a local McDonald’s. “The kitty had been there since Monday. She was

A kind-hearted person returned to the shelter for a cat and her kittens, giving them a chance at a better life. Marigold and her kittensLoriWhite Lori White of ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) was at a local animal shelter transporting a group of kittens and several dogs when she came across a mother cat

A tiny “panther” kitten perked up, and her spirits lifted when a cat adopted her after she was found in a yard. HadleyEllen Richter Hadley, the kitten, was a few days old when she was found alone in a yard. Her mother had relocated all her siblings but somehow left her behind. A kind couple

A kitten once seen dodging traffic and running away from everyone is now living out her dreams. ClaudieChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A tiny stray kitten was seen meowing and zigzagging across a busy street. Trying to dodge traffic and hide, she ran around in all directions. A few passersby from the neighborhood heard her cries and rushed to

A neighbor saw a gray kitten in the corner of their flower garden. Once brought inside, he made the cutest demands. ScrunkleSparkleCatRescue Last weekend, Stephanie Grantham, founder of Sparkle Cat Rescue, was at a vet clinic when she encountered a little gray kitten. “He only weighed 1.46 pounds and was just rolling around happily and

A cat instantly took to five kittens saved from a broken-down motorhome, making their world much brighter. Belle the catAlley Cat Rescue During a cleanup of a homeless encampment, county workers discovered five tiny kittens huddled beneath a broken-down RV in a pile of trash. The mother cat was nowhere in sight. “They were not

A tiny kitten with a mighty spirit befriended every cat and dog he met, pouncing as if he were much bigger. BarryKris Kaiser At a few days old, Barry, the tuxedo kitten, had already used several of his nine lives. Found outside and brought to a local humane society, his spirit never faded despite the

A pregnant cat was left alone outside. She fawned over the people who helped her and waited until a stormy day to have kittens. Heathers and her kittensCoastal Bend Cat Rescue A tabby cat was left behind when her family was evicted. Heavily pregnant, she wandered the street with no place to take shelter. A

A shy cat fell head over heels for a family who took a chance on her, transforming right before their eyes. CardamomMeow Village Cardamom, a street cat, came to Meow Village with her litter of six, hoping for a chance at a better life. They were found in a family’s backyard after Cardamom had given

A cat had a change of heart and decided he’d choose a cozy life after living outdoors his entire life. Harold aka HarryCommunityCatClub While helping a colony of local cats, a team of animal rescuers from Community Cat Club came across a black-and-white stray with a “soul patch.” He was taken to the vet along

A stray cat broke into a townhome. When the family walked in the next day, they found kittens on their guest room bed. DreamCloud and her kittensCheshire Cat Rescue A family couldn’t believe their eyes when they entered their guest room to find a litter of kittens lying on their bed. A heavily pregnant stray

A stray kitten born with a club foot immediately started running when he got the help he needed to walk. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal While a team of animal rescuers helped a colony of cats, a feral cat led them to discover five kittens, two of which were just five weeks old. Among them was a black-and-white kitten

A blind kitten immediately clung to a gray cat when they first met and wouldn’t let anyone separate them. Milo and AlfieNadija Alfie the tuxedo was one of the 16 cats found abandoned in a tent and rescued by Animal Control. Weighing just one pound, he was the sickest of all. They couldn’t save his

Kind people went to a property to help one cat but ended up with many more, including one with kittens on the way. Pickle and her kittensMarlene Last month, Marlene and her fellow animal rescuers went to an abandoned property to rescue one cat but discovered many more that needed their help. Soon after securing

A cat left outside in the blazing sun didn’t know how to trust. He turned out to be the biggest softie and a kitten at heart. SunnyClifton Animal Shelter Sunny, the cat, came to Clifton Animal Shelter with a broken heart that needed mending. He had been left in a trap outside the shelter door,

A family applied for kittens but walked out of the shelter with two clingiest cats meant for them. Kermit and FozzieExploitsValleySPCA About two months ago, two bonded feline brothers arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA when their previous owners could no longer care for them. Named Kermit (tabby) and Fozzie (black) from The Muppets, they curled

A cat came to the right patio for snacks and kept coming back until he was no longer a stray. UlysseChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Chloe, who helps community cats in her neighborhood, noticed that a new cat had appeared overnight on her patio. The long-haired gray cat was alone, disheveled, and starving. He devoured all the food Chloe