Stories

A tiny kitten was born with a rare condition. He let nothing stop him and blossomed into the happiest cat. Penny Richards Penny Richards, a fosterer based in Northern, Virginia, came across an online listing about a kitten needing rescue. A kind-hearted lady found him alone in her yard and brought him inside when the

A ginger kitten befriended a family cat and was determined to win her over. Jennifer Kubba Earlier this year, a little kitten named Cheese stepped paw into her new home and was ready to take the world by storm. Her human mom Jennifer Kubba had two other cats. The kitten was instantly smitten with them,

A kitten who took his cow toy everywhere he went, is so happy to have found the company of other cats. Sarah Kelly A tiny kitten was spotted alone at a construction site in North Carolina. Workers found him in some rafters when they heard his cries. “The mom was seen taking his sibling away,

A tiny kitten was determined to grow big and strong after she was brought back from the brink. Heather @fostermotherofkittens Heather, a foster volunteer for Norfolk Animal Care Center in Virginia, took home several neonatal kittens that needed critical care. Despite her very best efforts, Clove was the only one that pulled through. The palm-sized

A kitten with thumbs wrapped her mittens around a tabby who needed a companion. They became instant friends. Saving Grace Rescue Two kittens from different mothers crossed paths when they were brought to a shelter in Santa Cruz, California. They were both found as singletons and needed treatment for ringworm. Staff placed them together so

A stray cat walked up to the right person for help, so her kittens could have better lives. Little Wanderers NYC Jen, a volunteer of Little Wanderers NYC, received an urgent plea about a pregnant stray cat found in a neighborhood of The Bronx. The expectant cat mom was in a rough situation and desperately

A cat left her three kittens on a family’s porch and came back later with four more babies. Meggie @meggieslittlezoo Meggie, who volunteers for One Cat at a Time (a kitten rescue in Quebec, Canada), discovered three tiny kittens on her porch in the midst of flooding last year. She had a winter box made

A cat is so happy when her only kitten is thriving with the help of a loving foster family. Samantha Fox A few weeks ago, Rescue Cats of Florida, an all-volunteer rescue, saved multiple cats and kittens from a breeder, and took them into their care. Some of them were still pregnant and needed an

A sweet cat with big eyes begs for attention and cuddles from everyone he comes across, hoping someday he will find the family of his dreams. Jen @pokeypotpie A tabby cat was brought to a shelter in Southwest Virginia after he was found in a cat colony. He was rough around the edges and came

A sweet calico kitten kneaded her way into the hearts of a family after being found by herself in a backyard. Sarah Kelly @kellyfosterkittens A little kitten was discovered outside a resident’s home in North Carolina. The man who spotted her, looked around for other kittens but could’t find any. There was no sign of

A cat with three legs went back to the house where he once found kindness. It led him to a family of his dreams after years on the streets. Sarah MacLeod An orange cat named Bubby was wandering the streets until he came across a kind-hearted man eight years ago. The stray who was already

A woman couldn’t stop thinking about the kitten she helped, and traveled across states to get her back. Amy Cool A tiny calico and her litter mates came to Escambia County Animal Shelter in Pensacola, Florida, and were scheduled to be transported to Providence Animal Center in Media, Pennsylvania for a chance at a better

A kitten who was found in a backyard, grew unique markings on his coat. He was so tiny but determined to thrive. Yige @fostersxyz Four newborn kittens were found in a resident’s backyard without a mother in sight. They were extremely tiny, and their mom never came back for them. The resident reached out to

A bonded pair of kittens seeks affection from everyone they come across, and hopes to find a dream home together. Nashville Cat Rescue Zip and Zap, two ginger kittens, were rescued from a cat colony in a neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. Kiki, a foster volunteer through Nashville Cat Rescue, worked tirelessly with a kind neighbor

A cat is so thankful to have found a family to help her kittens that she keeps kneading away. Amber @kitty_fostering_oz A month ago, a rescued pregnant cat came to her foster home in Melbourne, Australia, for a chance at a better life. She was so thankful for a roof over her head and plenty

An orange cat showed up outside a family’s home and asked for help. His life was forever changed. One Cat At a Time Jaelle from Quebec, Canada was surprised to find a cat in her backyard, scratching at the door, begging to be let in. She had never seen the cat until that day (Valentine’s

A kitten with large eyes and a big voice is determined to thrive after she was found on top of a garden wall. Wrenn Rescues A tiny kitten’s loud cries saved her life when a Good Samaritan was alerted by her screams and found her on top of a garden wall. They reached out to

Four little kittens can now rest happily in a warm home, accompanied by a snuggle buddy after being found outside in the cold. Sarah Kelly Sparkle Cat Rescue, an all-volunteer rescue in North Carolina, was contacted about a tiny kitten found on a resident’s property. The weather was too cold for the kitten to bear

A tiny kitten who was found alone in a bush, has blossomed into a beautiful young cat. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A kind lady from Canada heard a faint cry coming from outside late one night. Upon investigation, she discovered a newborn kitten in a bush, all alone. The Good Samaritan waited for the cat mom

This sweet kitten has been carrying her trusty teddy bear everywhere she goes, since she was found outside alone. Catsnip Etc A kind-hearted lady from the countryside of Indiana discovered a tiny surprise in her barn, one morning last month. As she set out to do some chores, she heard an animal squealing inside the

Two kittens from the same litter have been each other’s biggest support since day one. Lauren @our_fostering_tails Four rescued kittens were brought to the kitten college program at Animal Welfare League of Arlington when they were less than three weeks old. Lauren, a foster volunteer, took them into her care and started around the clock

A man rescued a tiny stray kitten from a tough situation and came back to make her dream come true. Dumb Friends League A man was at a tire shop in Commerce City, Colorado on Oct. 26, when he heard a kitten’s cries coming from a parked truck nearby. The weather was piercingly cold at

A fluffy kitten who was found on a farm with his sister, really came around when he discovered joy in a foster home. Tails from the Foster Kittens A pair of kittens was found on a farm in New Hampshire and brought to Monadnock Humane Society for a chance at a better life. They were

14-year-old shelter cat found the perfect companion to spend his golden years with. He brought not only smiles but something really special to his forever human. Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control A 14-year-old gray cat was brought to Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control (in Maryland) early this May. The older cat

A calico kitten was found alongside her three brothers and rescued just in time. Caroline Grace Caroline Grace, a foster volunteer of Saving One Life (an animal rescue and sanctuary based in Phoenix, Arizona and San Diego, California), was contacted about a litter of kittens that were in critical condition. The kittens were discovered by

A kitten who was found in a backyard, bounced back and turned out to be the biggest cuddler. One Cat at a Time A tiny kitten was found in a backyard without a mother in sight. Her sister was spotted some distance away. They were cold and had been abandoned for hours. One Cat at

Five kittens who were found outside as strays, are so happy to get the help they needed to thrive. Karina @karinaskittenkorner Karina, a volunteer of Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s Kitten College Program, was contacted about five little kittens needing foster care. “I was told that they were found as strays in the Shenandoah area

Two kittens who share an inseparable bond, found a wonderful family to help them thrive. Saving Grace Rescue Two months ago, Saving Grace Rescue (an all-volunteer cat rescue in California) was contacted about a pair of bonded kittens needing help. “They came into the shelter at about four weeks old with ringworm,” Amber, founder of

A tiny kitten bounced back from the brink and found a canine friend to guard her everywhere she went. Kate Hayes A small tabby kitten was brought to Warwick Veterinary Hospital after she was found with an injured leg. The kitten who was less than 200 grams, had an incredible will to live. The veterinary

Three little foster kittens helped make a dream come true for a very special woman. CatRescue 901 In early November, CatRescue 901, an animal rescue based in Sydney, Australia, received a very special request from a family in Kellyville Ridge NSW. “My mum (Kathy) is terminally ill. Her 65th birthday is on the 15th of