Stories

A cat followed passersby around, asking for help until someone stopped for him and changed his life. RocketPawsOfHopeNYC An orange and white cat with a wound on his left cheek was seen wandering the streets alone. He approached people and trailed behind them, begging for attention. Gissell, founder of Paws of Hope NYC, was contacted

A volunteer went to an animal shelter to pick up kittens but came home with a cat that needed her help. Josephine and her kittensJennifer Jennifer, a volunteer for Humane Society for Hamilton County, went to the shelter, thinking she would bring home a few kittens to foster. She came across a heavily pregnant cat

A cat has tended to many kittens, including orphaned babies from a yard, while awaiting her happily ever after. Poppy and her kittensWendy and AJ Poppy, a beautiful tortoiseshell, and her litter of three were found in a hoarding situation, in need of placement. Wendy and AJ, volunteers for Puppy Kitty NY City, stepped up

A cat sat outside, trying to get inside a building for weeks until a couple stepped in to help. Galante the catShane and Becca An orange and white cat found himself stuck outside his home, unable to find a way back in. He was lost and confused, waiting around the building for about two weeks.

A kitten started to trust with the help of another cat after months of being outside and weeks of hiding. BekamChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Nadia, an animal rescuer, was helping community cats in her area when she came across a beautiful kitten who was timid and lost. The kitten was rescued through a TNR program and taken to

Seven tiny kittens were pulled out of an animal shelter and into a new chapter full of joy and adventures. Sam, Alan, David (in the back), Michael, Lucy, Edgar, and StarPennyRichards When Penny Richards, an experienced fosterer for Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA), was contacted about seven kittens needing a bottle feeder, she jumped

A cat had a challenging start but let nothing stop him when he moved indoors, running around like a pro with three legs. Poseidon or PoeCommunityCatClub Earlier this year, a tabby cat was found hobbling down the street with an injured leg. He was very timid at first but didn’t have a mean bone in

A cat was discovered in a crate outside with a handwritten note. A few days later, she brought six kittens into the world. Liberty Belle and her kittensEllenRichter A week ago, volunteers from Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions found a small crate left at their adoption center and were shocked to discover what was inside. A

A cat immediately started asking for attention, making up for those years he’d spent as a stray. Tom Jones the catTheStrayCatClub Tom Jones, the cat, had spent his whole life on the streets, fending for himself against the elements and surviving on food scraps and the kindness of strangers. At around two years old, he

After roaming outdoors blind, a kitten could finally see again with the help of compassionate people and a resident cat. JadePuppyKittyNYCity A tiny stray kitten was brought to PuppyKittyNYCity after being found wandering outside blind. The tuxedo was underweight, frail, and unable to see due to a severe upper respiratory infection. “She was so sick

A couple helped a little tripod kitten and became attached to him and his “greatest protector.” HollandLittle Wanderers NYC When Little Wanderers NYC, an animal rescue, received an urgent call about a feline family found outside in a neighborhood, they leaped into action. Volunteers coordinated the rescue and brought them to safety in the nick

A stray cat appeared in a neighbor’s yard, seeking a change after having survived the harsh winter. FlanaganChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Marylin, who had been helping neighborhood strays, noticed a beautiful white cat in her yard one day and thought he must belong to a family nearby. When he returned to her property daily for food, she discovered

A cat carried a toothy grin everywhere and knew someday she would find a home despite having been returned twice. CommunityCatClub A black-and-white cat was brought to Community Cat Club when her owner sadly passed away. What was meant to be a short transition turned into a prolonged journey searching for her forever home. Despite

A cat waited 99 days to get her wish while caring for her own kittens and helping nine others. Tina and her foster kittensExploitsValleySPCA Tina, a 2-year-old cat, came to Exploits Valley SPCA with two kittens. She was sweet-natured but very protective of her babies. One busy morning, the shelter received another litter of kittens

A cat showed up at a house looking for food. They realized she was deaf, with a heart of gold. SnowyBestFriendsFelines A beautiful cat wandered to a family’s home, scrounging around for food. When they noticed she was friendly and eager for attention, they reached out to the community to see if anyone was missing

A stray cat climbed up a window and decided it was time to move into a house. He turned out to be the sweetest companion. PhoebeClare Clare, a foster volunteer for Saving Stevie (a cat rescue), has been helping community cats in her area. A few years ago, she noticed a new face on her

A stray kitten was spotted jumping down from under a car by someone in the right place at the right time. The kitten instantly felt at ease when held. ArcherSparkleCatRescue A few days ago, Jenny, a volunteer for Sparkle Cat Rescue, received a call from her coworker about a gray tabby found in a grocery

A stray cat stepped into a home for the first time after spending years outside. His world completely changed. PaddyChatonsOrphelinsMontreal While helping a colony of strays and rescuing them one by one, Linda and Marie-Chantale came across a black-and-white cat with a wounded ear. He was in poor condition after years of fending for himself

A smart cat saved himself by trying to get into an apartment. He immediately melted into a warm lap once he was safe. RosenAnnie Rosen, a gray tabby, found himself abandoned outside, wandering around an apartment building for days or possibly weeks, crying for his family, but no one showed up to claim him. “Then,

A shelter cat didn’t know how to open up, hiding away, until she joined the staff in the office and totally blossomed. CocoLollypop Farm Coco, the cat, was brought to Lollypop Farm last month, hoping for a chance at a better life. “Her previous caretaker had a change in their living situation and could no

A cat moved between neighbors’ gardens. His whole world brightened when he was held lovingly in a safe home. YuriTheStrayCatClub A long-haired brown tabby found himself without a home after his family faced unfortunate circumstances. Left to fend for himself, he began wandering into neighbors’ gardens, searching for food and a place to call home.

A stray cat came across a kind man who opened his home to her. She had a single kitten that needed extra help. Poppy and OliverTheOddCatSanctuary Last week, a mother cat, Poppy, arrived at the Odd Cat Sanctuary with her little black-and-white kitten, Oliver, who needed extra care and attention. Poppy was originally spotted as

A person went to visit an animal shelter but ended up bringing home two cat sisters in their golden years. Alicia Alicia went to the Exploits Valley SPCA to look at shelter cats but came home with two beautiful new additions to her family. A few weeks ago, two orange and white cats, Mya and

Two stray cats who have been with each other for years finally experience home together for the first time. Voltaire and ChambertainChatonsOrphelinsMontreal For at least two years, residents of a neighborhood noticed two stray cats, a brown and an orange, wandering around together, wary of anyone who tried to approach them. A couple started leaving

Two bonded kittens hop around with “wonky” legs and don’t let it hold them back. They are truly the most spirited cats. Tilly and WillyBabyKittenRescue Earlier this year, Caroline Grace, the founder of Baby Kitten Rescue, responded to a call about a litter of kittens with special needs. “We knew it would be a challenge

A forgotten cat with a forgiving heart showered people with affection when he received what he had longed for. DreamsicleRebekkah An orange-cream cat was cast out of his home and left to fend for himself on a busy street, where his future became uncertain. Despite being neglected and unwanted, this forgiving feline continued to show

A kitten remained remarkably calm while getting help to walk again. Now, he dashes around as the most playful cat. JohnnyEllen Carozza Last month, a tiny kitten with a broken body but a formidable spirit was brought to Frederick Co. Animal Control. He needed specialized care to repair his front legs, and Ellen Carozza, an

A cat never knew life indoors until kind people let her in and helped her kittens, changing the course of her life. Gilly and her kittensAndreaChristian A cat who had spent her entire life outdoors arrived in foster care with her two kittens. Volunteers from St Francis Society Animal Rescue took them in, along with

A kitten born outside and facing the odds has so much fight in him and a deep love for other cats. Kurv the kittenChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A tiny tabby was born outside with malformed front legs. Later, he was left behind by his mother but managed to survive on very little food. With his front legs splayed

A courageous kitten approached kind strangers for help. Now, he’s surrounded by the love and warmth of a cat family. DrewAllison About three weeks ago, a few Good Samaritans noticed a kitten sprinting towards them, meowing frantically for help. Seeing his injured chin, they immediately leaped to his aid. The kitten was alone, starving, and