Stories

A kitten was brought to a pound in need of rescue. A group of volunteers were determined to turn his life around. Chatons Orphelins Montréal About a month ago, a 7-week-old kitten was turned into a pound in Montreal, Canada. He was found alone, just skin and bones and had trouble breathing. The little tabby

Workers from a wood mill spotted kittens playing in a pile of scrap and found a litter of six in need of help. Barbara Gosselin Late September, Barbara Gosselin, founder of Shuswap Paws Rescue Society, was contacted about a litter of kittens found in an industrial park in British Columbia, Canada. She and another volunteer

A woman took an orphaned kitten home to foster but the little tuxedo had a plan of her own. Kyla @eccentric_essences A tuxedo kitten was found without a mom and brought to ASPCA in New York City. She was severely underweight and in need of socialization. “She was the first ‘feral’ kitten I had ever

A stray cat mom kept her kittens safe from harm’s way until they were found by a Good Samaritan. Debbie Harris @fosterkittys Debbie Harris, a foster volunteer of Animal Allies in Virginia, was contacted about a cat mom and her five kittens found living outside in difficult conditions. A Good Samaritan scooped them up and

An animal rescuer drove 40 minutes to pick up a kitten, but ended up saving two — one of them was just half the size. Ashley Morrison @youngestoldcatlady Ashley Morrison, a rescuer based in Seattle, Washington, found out about a litter of kittens being given away, and knew she had to help. “They were being

A kitten who had been left behind, wandered to a house in a neighborhood, looking for his mom. Sparkle Cat Rescue A 4-week-old kitten was found at a property in Burlington, North Carolina, last month. Somehow, he got left behind and was crying outside the house for his mom. A Good Samaritan noticed the kitten

A tiny kitten was found wandering in an alley, all alone. She was hungry and needed a friend. Alley Cat Rescue A long-haired tabby showed up in a cat colony in Los Angeles, scrounging for food. Volunteers of Alley Cat Rescue were helping community cats when they noticed the little new kitten. “She was found

A stray kitten was found on the street all alone. She befriended a dog and decided he would be family. Yesenia DelaCueva @bella_loves_buster A few weeks ago, Yesenia DelaCueva from California was driving home when she saw what she thought was a t-shirt on the street. She decided to pull over to investigate. She heard

A tabby cat was rescued along with her kittens from an uncertain fate after they were found in a garage. Jess Thoren @kittenbnb A few weeks ago, Jess Thoren, a foster volunteer of Animal Care Centers of NYC, was contacted about a litter of kittens that had been born in someone’s garage. The kittens were

Rescuers saved a family of cats and kittens who had been left behind, and came back to find the missing cat mom. Sparkle Cat Rescue Mid-September, Sparkle Cat Rescue, a rescue group in Burlington, North Carolina, was contacted about a number of cats and kittens needing rescue. Their previous owners left them behind at a

A little tortie kitten discovered her love for laps and couldn’t stop cuddling. Mini Cat Town Laura Malone, a director of Mini Cat Town, was at the San Jose animal shelter when she came across a litter of four kittens needing a foster home. They were born to a feral cat and had stayed at

A rescued cat who had adopted two orphaned kittens, took in another one when she heard his cries. Lisa Krakosky Winnie the cat was brought to a county shelter in Orlando, Florida and gave birth to a singleton (named Kevin) while she was there. Pet Alliance Greater Orlando took in the mother and son duo

A cat who had lived a rough and tumble life, purred up a storm when someone came back for him at the shelter. @mrwillisthecat A 6-year-old orange tabby was brought into Animal Humane Society in Minnesota after living most of his life on the streets. He was rough around the edges, covered in battle scars

An employee of a Home Depot heard meowing outside and found a tiny calico kitten in need of help. Casaundra Maimone About three weeks old, Casaundra Maimone, a foster volunteer of Juliet’s House Animal Rescue (in Greensboro, North Carolina), received a call about a kitten found outside a Home Depot. A store employee heard her

These two kittens who were rescued from an uncertain fate, share an incredible bond. Barb @kitten_faces Wally and Eve were found on the side of the road when a Good Samaritan heard meowing from a garbage bag. She discovered three kittens huddled inside. The kind-hearted lady took them to the Whitley County Humane Society for

A woman spotted a stray kitten trapped in plastic. She immediately rushed to her rescue. Whitney Malin Earlier this month, Whitney Malin, an animal rescuer based in South Orange, New Jersey, found a kitten entangled in plastic packaging, in need of help. The little stray was very shy and would not let anyone near her.

A tiny orphaned kitten who was found all alone, now has three adoring canine friends. Beth Walden @mr_tiny_pants On September 1st, Beth Walden from Florida saw an urgent plea about a days-old kitten on Facebook. The little one was found abandoned outside and needed someone to rescue him. Beth responded right away and offered to

A couple came to an adoption event to look for a cat and found a shy kitten in a corner, all alone. Sparkle Cat Rescue Amelia the kitten was found as a stray a month ago through a TNR (trap-neuter-return) mission. Rescuers were helping community cats in Burlington, North Carolina when they came across the

A young man rescued a little motherless kitten when he heard her cries. Drew @lacatboy Drew, an animal rescuer from Alley Cat Rescue in Los Angeles decided to spend his Saturday helping community cats. “I got up and went to pick up TNR (trap-neuter-return) kitties. As I was loading up my car to leave, I

At 1-2 days old, Frito the kitten was brought to a shelter, all alone. A family took him home and turned his life around. Laura Malone @fosterkittyfamily A little newborn kitten was turned in to the San Jose Animal Care Center after he was found without a mom. Tram Bui, a shelter staff member, immediately

A rescuer was contacted to pick up a stray cat that needed help. When she arrived, she discovered that the cat was not alone. Kymmi @lv_fosterkittens A family from Las Vegas took in two pregnant stray cats that had wandered up to them for help. They reached out to local animal rescuers and hoped to

A woman saw a cat walk into a large box on the side of the road. Upon investigation, she was surprised by what she found. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A Good Samaritan from Montreal, Canada spotted a stray cat entering an outdoor shelter made out of a large container, on the side of the road. As

Rescuers saved a litter of kittens found in a shed and went back to find their cat mother. Shuswap Paws Rescue Society A house sitter heard meowing outside and discovered a litter of kittens in a shed. She put out some blankets and food for the little ones and later reached out to Shuswap Paws

A woman rescued a tiny kitten from the gutter and turned his life around. Dana D’Amelio @eliandezra Dana D’Amelio from California was working on a military base in South Korea when she came across a little kitten in need of rescue. “I was coming back from lunch one day when I saw some soldiers trying

A neighborhood cat showed up in a backyard for food. The homeowner knew she had to help. Vanessa @the_boys_n_girls_of_the_bay Vanessa, an animal rescuer based in New York, has been helping community cats in her area. After placing a rescued cat into a forever home, another one came along. “I always joke that there’s a kitty

A cat was so thankful when rescuers saved her three little preemie babies and helped them survive. Tabby’s Place – a Cat Sanctuary Ida the cat was brought to Tabby’s Place – a Cat Sanctuary in Ringoes, New Jersey for a chance at a better life. She was pregnant, visually impaired and in need of

A cat family that had been living under a deck, came out from hiding one night when they saw rescuers coming their way. Flatbush Cats Early September, Flatbush Cats, a TNR (trap-neuter-return) focused cat rescue in Brooklyn, New York, was contacted about a feline family that needed help. A neighborhood cat and her six kittens

Rescuers saved four kittens found in a trash bag and went back to find their mom. Saving One Life – San Diego Brenda Ortiz, an animal rescuer based in Los Angeles, was contacted about a feline family that had been abandoned in a neighborhood of southern Los Angeles. A Good Samaritan from the area heard

A neighborhood cat and her kittens were rescued from life on the streets. Her little lookalike quickly stood out. Cindy Congdon @foster_kittens A Good Samaritan from Seattle, Washington brought a cat and her kittens to the Seattle Humane Society for help. The tortoiseshell, named Rosie, was living outside until a neighbor noticed she was pregnant.

A stray cat who was brought to a clinic, surprised everyone when they found newborn kittens in her carrier. Itty Bitty Kitty Committee A few months ago, a calico cat was brought to Fix’Em Clinic in West Virginia, as a stray. When staff came in to check on her, they were surprised by what they