Stories

A kitten found the perfect friend to lean on after he was rescued from life on the streets. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Chatons Orphelins Montréal, an animal rescue from Montreal, Canada, came across an urgent request about a stray kitten found outside all alone. “A Good Samaritan rushed to find him and got him off the

A kitten stayed close to her shy brother and helped him thrive throughout their foster journey. Jan @kittygarden626 Fig and Plum, brother and sister kittens, came to the ASPCA in Los Angeles for a chance at a better life. They were both battling an upper respiratory infection and in need of lots of TLC. Plum,

A kitten who came from a rough beginning, blossomed into a happy, cuddly, rambunctious young cat. Newt the kitten was three weeks old when she was brought to the municipal shelter in Las Vegas. Her eyes were crusted shut, and her left eye was severely infected. She was very tiny, sick and frail, and was

A kitten who was found in a field, snuggled up to a young man and wouldn’t let go. Sunny @iamchimera407 Malia from New York was at Co-Op City Field in the Bronx for her son’s baseball game when she heard commotion from a crowd. A litter of kittens were found huddled up together in the

A cat was found in a driveway along with her kittens. One of her babies was especially attached to her. Jen Marder @jenfosterskittens A calico cat had been roaming the streets in a Los Angeles neighborhood for quite some time until she was spotted in a driveway with her kittens. Kind neighbors tried to care

A wobbly kitten came to a veterinary clinic for a chance at a better life. He started giving everyone cuddles, especially his feline friends. Ellen Carozza @thecatlvt A tiny kitten was brought to Animal Welfare League of Arlington, in need of foster care. While being cared for at their Kitten College program, they noticed that

A little farm kitten walked up to a couple and insisted on going home with them. Claire Adams Kyle, a farmer from Indiana, and his partner Claire were at the farm when suddenly, they heard a kitten’s cries. A little ball of fur found the couple and immediately made a beeline to them. “She walked

Two kitten sisters have been each other’s rock since the day they were rescued together. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Chatons Orphelins Montréal, a rescue group in Montreal, Canada, received an urgent request about a pair of kittens in need of rescue. “There were three kittens originally but one of them sadly passed away. The family that

A palm-sized kitten found help in the nick of time. At five weeks old, he was just the size of a one-week-old kitten. Broken Tail Rescue Charles River Alleycats in Boston rescued a litter of kittens from a feral cat colony through a TNR (trap-neuter-return) project. Amongst them, they found a tabby that was exceptionally

A kitten with three paws crawled his way into the hearts of the perfect family. Jamie Adams Winston the kitten was just a few weeks old when he was brought to Nashville Cat Rescue, with an injured leg. The long-haired gray kitty survived an incredible ordeal after he was thrown from a moving car. The

A pair of kittens came to their foster home for a chance at a better life. They share a lovely bond. Lauren Strycula @our_fostering_tails The Animal Welfare League of Arlington, an animal rescue in Arlington, Virginia, took in a litter of orphan kittens needing foster care. Among them, two brothers were in poor shape and

A cat who had been wandering the streets for a long time, found a kind family to help her kittens and began to trust. Nikki Martinez @myfosterkittens Nikki Martinez, an animal rescuer based in Las Vegas, was contacted about a pair of kittens found outside a woman’s home. They were sleeping near the AC unit,

Two tabby kittens have been inseparable since the day they were rescued together. Sarah Kelly A local shelter in North Carolina had a cat carrier dropped off at their facility one day. They were told that there was a kitten inside. While they were looking for a volunteer to foster the tabby, they were surprised

A kitten with the sweetest face and strong spirit had his life turned around by a team of kind people. Friends for Life Rescue Network A kitten with a misaligned jaw was rescued from a rough situation. He came with a host of health issues but was in good spirits and just wanted to be

A kitten who was found outside without a mom, was taken in by a cat who needed him. Kathy @our_fosterkitties A 3-year-old cat was brought to the Nevada SPCA for a chance at a better life. She was heavily pregnant when she was found. The cat named Misty was treated for a wound on her

A tri-pawed ginger kitten has found the perfect friend to help him thrive. Alley Cat Rescue Rooibos (aka Roo) the ginger kitten came to Alley Cat Rescue in Los Angeles along with his siblings and mom. “He was born with both back legs wrapped around his body and badly deformed,” Alley Cat Rescue shared with

A woman rescued a stray from the streets and discovered that the cat didn’t come alone. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Stef, an animal rescuer from Montreal, Canada spotted a new kitty in the neighborhood when she was out caring for community cats. The tabby was drawn to the food but too timid to come close. She

A cat was 18 years old when he found his forever human. He has never left his side since. Tim Adams Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers in Arlington, Washington rescued an 18-year-old cat from a public shelter so he could have a chance at a better life. The tuxedo was surrendered to the

A family cat befriended a neighborhood stray who later came back in need of a place for her soon-to-be-born kittens. Ida Floreak Ida Floreak, a painter in New Orleans, started noticing a stray cat showing up in her backyard. The lone feline was wandering around the area until she saw Bruce, Ida’s cat, and eventually

A kitten whose lower body is paralyzed, finds the sweetest feline friend to help him thrive. Haley Waugh A kitten named Perry was found in a rose bush and brought to the Front Street Animal Shelter (in Sacramento, California) for a chance at a better life. He came to the shelter with paralysis in his

A kitten who was found meowing in a yard, was so happy when a rescuer brought her to safety. Marimon0703 Marimon, an animal rescuer based in Japan, was contacted about a kitten found outside of a residence. The little tabby was all by herself and very shy. She was first spotted in the morning when

A tiny kitten who was found outside all alone, got help just in the nick of time. Ashley Kelley Earlier this year, a Good Samaritan found a kitten in her backyard when she heard her little cries. The tiny ball of fur had been left behind by the cat mom who was nowhere to be

A man came back to help a stray cat that he had befriended, and changed his life forever. Chalky’s Cat Crusade It was another day of rescuing street cats and kittens for Chris Poole (an animal rescuer based in Tampa, Florida) when he came across a scruffy looking stray who was missing an eye, at

A stray kitten who was found in a parking lot, insisted on staying with the family that took him in. Sam Christie @littlecat_bigisland Last month, Sam Christie, a foster volunteer based in Sacramento, California, came across a Facebook post about a kitten found in a parking lot. “A young woman working at a business there

These two tuxedo kittens not only look alike but also share an adorable bond. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Chatons Orphelins Montréal, an animal rescue from Montreal, Canada, was contacted about a litter of kittens needing rescue. A family across town couldn’t keep their kittens and was giving them away online. “We wanted to make sure the

A family took in a little pint-sized kitten and helped her thrive into a beautiful cat. Coastal Bend Cat Rescue A pair of kittens were found outside of the Gulf Coast Humane Society in Corpus Christi, Texas earlier this year. Shelter staff were shocked by just how tiny they were. The kittens, both preemies, were

A man rescued a tiny kitten who was stuck on a road. The kitty hopped on his shoulder and wouldn’t let go. Chuck Hawley Chuck Hawley from Oregon was driving to work when he noticed a tiny ball of fur on the road head of him. He didn’t know what it was until it suddenly

A friendly ginger cat waves at every person he comes across at the shelter, hoping someone will take him home. Lollypop Farm A handsome 2-year-old ginger tabby named Mayhem found himself at Lollypop Farm, an animal welfare organization in Fairport, New York, looking for a home for the second time. “Mayhem first arrived at Lollypop

A family dog took a tiny kitten under her wing and decided to care for her as her own. @minnieprincesspaws Emma from Yorkshire, United Kingdom began to search for a new pet for her family a couple of months ago. Her 13-year-old dog Maggie was yearning for a friend. “I had another dog but sadly

A stray kitten came running into an apartment and decided to stay. @aboynamedpatty A tiny kitten gave a tenant quite a surprise when she walked into her apartment and decided to stay. Caleigh Farragher from New York spotted a little ball of fur in the hallway and realized it was a kitten. She called out