Stories

A stray kitten came back to the person who was kind to him, and decided to stay. Michael Day Michael Day, an artist from Chicago, was outside his home working on his spray paint art. When he turned around, he was surprised to see a little ball of fur sitting on his garden blocks, curiously

A couple wasn’t planning to add another pet to their family but a tuxedo cat had other ideas. Best Friends Animal Society Shortie the cat was brought to Los Angeles Services last year, in need of rescue. He was dejected, cowering away at the shelter. Best Friends Animal Society in Mission Hills, California took him

A kitten was found near a construction site all alone when a Good Samaritan heard her cries. Alley Cat Rescue Last month, a Good Samaritan heard meowing near a construction site in Los Angeles and found a tiny kitten without a mother in sight. The little feline was just a few days old, hungry and

A woman rescued a kitten from a shelter, and he became her little quarantine buddy. Saving Grace Rescue A 3-week-old kitten was brought to San Jose Animal Services. He was all by himself, hungry and in need of foster care. Amber Rose, founder of Saving Grace Rescue, learned about his situation and knew she had

A man helped a stray cat just in time so her kittens could have a better life. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Claire from Montreal, Canada spotted a calico cat hiding underneath a car outside her shop. The little stray was very shy and covered in dirt. She knew she had to help when no one came

Munchie the kitten has a rare condition. He’s very tiny, much smaller than other kitties his age. Emily Tomlinson @minature_munchie A little stray kitten was spotted by a Good Samaritan in a park in Wolverhampton, England last year. He was taken to a veterinary office nearby for help. Emily Tomlinson who works at the vet,

A sanitation worker found a cat and her litter of kittens and got them help just in time. Little Wanderers Earlier this year, a worker at a sanitation lot in East Harlem, New York City heard meows coming from an impounded car. He discovered a feline family nestling in the back seat. The cat and

A shy kitten started to blossom when she found a safe home and someone to love. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Milena from Montreal, Canada came across an orange kitten online, who was in need of help. She rushed to the rescue and got the 2-month-old feline to safety. The kitten was just skin and bones and

Nearly seven months after these two kittens were rescued from a parking lot, they are still waiting for a place to call their own. Sarah Kelly @kellyfosterkittens Cookies and Cream (CC) and Caramel (Cara) were discovered along with their four siblings in a parking lot. David from North Carolina heard their cries and found them

A tabby cat mom clung to only kitten after they were rescued from life on the street. Jen Marder @jenfosterskittens An elusive cat had been seen wandering in a Los Angele’s neighborhood for some time. With much effort, Chris, a local animal rescuer, finally got her to safety but she was not alone. The tabby

A tiny kitten who was born with twisted legs, cuddled up to a canine friend and thought she was mom. Shannon Basner Shannon Basner, founder of Alaska’s KAAATs, was contacted about a 9-week-old kitten with twisted hind legs by her partner rescue Mojo’s Hope. The little one needed a foster home, and Shannon stepped up

A pair of kittens was found outside of a building, braving the cold. The little torbie guarded her brother until help arrived. Infinite Hope Two kittens were found huddled up outside on the street in Brooklyn, New York. Neighbors who had spotted them, contacted Infinite Hope Animal Rescue for help. They were very timid and

A little orphaned kitten befriended a shy cat and helped him find confidence. Fuzzy Butt Rescue And TNR Fuzzy Butt Rescue And TNR, a rescue group in New York City, took in a 7-month-old cat who was rescued from a hoarding situation. They named him Mouse because he was very shy. “Mouse came to us

An orange tabby who was rescued from a fire, amazed everyone with his incredible will to live. Rob Maguire @dobbythefirecat A stray kitten was found by firefighters after a garage fire in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada last year. The 5-week-old kitten was rushed to the Walden Animal Hospital where they discovered third-degree burns on his paws

A Manx kitten was so happy when he was reunited with his sister at their foster home. Friends for Life Rescue Network Jacqueline DeAmor, founder of Friends for Life Rescue Network (a rescue group in Los Angeles) was contacted about a kitten with Manx syndrome, a genetic mutation that affects some Manx cats. “He was

A litter of kittens came to the shelter for a chance at a better life. The runt of the litter is quite special. Heather @winkythedwarfcat Heather Spencer, a volunteer of Simply Cats (in Boise, Idaho) was contacted about a litter of kittens that needed a foster home. “My friend who does TNR (trap-neuter-return), rescued 19

A 2-week-old kitten was found wandering the streets all alone. Alley Cat Rescue Alley Cat Rescue in Los Angeles was contacted about a tiny tabby kitten in need of rescue. The 2-week-old stray was spotted in the cold, without a cat mom in sight. She was taken to a shelter but they didn’t have the

A tiny kitten was just half the size for his age when he was found in a cat colony. Heather Fontaine-Doyle Heather Fontaine-Doyle, a volunteer of Broken Tail Rescue, was contacted about a litter of kittens that needed a foster home. They were found in a cat colony, and one of the kittens was much

A stray kitten sauntered up to a family’s home and started meowing for attention. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A 2-month old kitten showed up outside a family’s home. She was all alone and meowing loudly nonstop. The homeowner came outside when she heard the kitten. As soon as she opened the door, the little stray made

A tiny orphaned kitten found a family and a big dog to be her best friend. @pollyandpax Morgan, a proud mom to five 4-legged friends, wasn’t planning to have a new cat, but a little kitten found her way into her home. A few months ago, Morgan heard a kitten’s meows coming from outside her

A palm-sized kitten who was found wandering alone on the streets, is determined to grow. Erica @ericalikescats Earlier this year, a TNR (trap-neuter-return) rescuer spotted a teeny tiny kitten on the street of Carson City, California. The tabby was very shy and hungry, riddled with flea dirt. At four weeks old, he was just the

A young woman climbed out of a window to rescue a kitten stuck on a roof. Sara Zoe Ariana Arroyo from Brooklyn, New York, heard a kitten’s cries when she and her mother were on their way home earlier this month. “I wondered where the meowing was coming from. I looked up and saw a

A little stray kitten snuck into a pizza shop and insisted on being adopted. Chef Dave A few weeks ago, Dave (Grumpy Chef Dave) from Australia had an unexpected visitor when a little stray kitten slid under the back gate of his yard and crept into his shop. The kitten was determined to stay and

A kitten with the perfect mustache walked up to a couple and decided they would be family. @gringomoustachecat Romain and Sabrine from France met O’gringo the kitten when he was three months old. The little one with the perfect mustache immediately took to them. “I tried to play with him to make a connection, and

A little stray kitten found a warm lap to latch on — he wouldn’t let go. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A tuxedo kitten was spotted wandering the streets without a mother in sight. He was in poor shape and taken to a pound where his fate became uncertain. Despite being very small and fragile, the kitten

A woman met a kitten with a grumpy looking face, and the kitty changed her life forever. Clare @the_cat_named_meowmeow Clare from Taiwan had always wanted a cat. After she graduated from college, she began to look for a feline companion, and that’s when she met Meow Meow. “She tried to touch me with her soft

A big kitty named Wilford came to a local rescue for a chance at a better life. Jen @pokeypotpie Wilford, an 8-year-old cat, was brought to a shelter when his owner could no longer care for him. He came in matted, dirty, and severely overweight. The kitty was in desperate need of a foster home

Rescuers helped a little scaredy kitten learn to trust through lots of “purrito” cuddles. Nikki Martinez Nikki Martinez, a rescuer based in Las Vegas, took in a very timid kitten rescued through a TNR (trap-neuter-return) project. She was found along with other kittens from a cat colony, and was the shyest of all. Whenever Nikki

A kitten with a “wink” curled up in her rescuer’s arms after she was brought back from the brink. Kitten Rescue Life A kitten named Maple was found as a stray along with her brother Egg, and brought to a shelter, in need of rescue. At four weeks old, they were extremely emaciated. Amanda, founder

A woman found a little stray on a bridge in need of rescue. The kitten was so thankful to be safe that he couldn’t stop cuddling. Nada A. A month ago, Nada A., a research analyst, was on her way home from work when she spotted a kitten in distress. “I found him huddled against