Stories

Maisey the kitten was born in insulation and needed immediate rescue. She was the tiniest thing but a mighty little fighter. Danica Floto In late-April, Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in British Columbia, Canada was contacted about some kittens trapped inside insulation in an outbuilding at a farm. Melissa, a volunteer of the rescue, immediately rushed to

A tiny kitten was brought to a police department after she was found abandoned on the highway. Brandi Reagan Moxie the tabby was rescued by a Good Samaritan when he was traveling on I-40 going through Mocksville, North Carolina. He spotted the tiny kitten all alone on the side of the road when he was

Ace the one-eyed cat loves people, but it wasn’t until his family checked their security cameras, did they know he has a good friend, a little admirer, from the neighborhood. Norma Maikovich Ace and his feline brother, Ramsey, came to their forever home when they were kittens. Norma Maikovich, a former US Army Veterinary Technician,

A tiny stray kitten ran out from an interaction, crawled up onto an Officer and wouldn’t let go. Jennifer Dotson Last Wednesday, Officer Jennifer Dotson from Gaffney Police Department (in South Carolina) was directing traffic at the scene of a devastating car collision when she heard a kitten meowing. “A tiny voice cried out to

Delancey the cat had lived on the streets for many years until she was found by a Good Samaritan. Jenna Mama Delancey was spotted in an industrial part of Newark, New Jersey. She had lived a very tough life on the streets, fending for herself, having litter after litter before being found. Jenna, a local

A little stray kitten wandered up to a family’s home, begging for food and cuddles. Itty Bitty Kitty Committee A family from West Virginia was surprised to find a tiny black kitten outside their porch, meowing for attention. The kitty was friendly but hungry and alone. The little stray had no home to go to,

A woman helped a cat mom save and raise her only kitten so they would never be apart. Tara @catmum_perth Tara, a veterinary nurse and foster volunteer of Perth Rescue Angels, took in a cat mom, Molly, who had given birth to four little kittens. Sadly, only one made it and he was struggling. Molly

A kitten who was spotted outside a school parking lot, was rescued from running into the street. Athina Selena @rukasthecat Around mid-June, Athina Selena, founder of Jersey Kitty Nonprofit, was contacted about a stray kitten found in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, needing rescue. A Good Samaritan spotted the kitty running towards the street from a

A woman found a kitten in her garden all alone. He was just a few weeks old and needed help. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A few weeks ago, Genevieve from Montreal, Canada spotted a little black kitten in her garden all by himself. He was very sick with infected eyes. Genevieve had seen a community cat

Wally and Eve were found in a garbage bag along the side of a road. They kept each other alive until rescue arrived. Barb @kitten_faces Around mid-June, a resident from Indiana discovered three little kittens inside a trash bag, meowing for help. They were in poor shape, covered in filth. She rushed them to the

A little stray kitten immediately started snuggling when a kind person rescued him from a life on the streets. Ashley Kelley @bruceandfoxfosters Jamie Orozco started hearing faint cries of a kitten when she was in a Los Angeles neighborhood a week ago. The cries continued for a few days but she couldn’t find the whereabouts.

No one expected this little gray kitten to survive. A woman rescued him from the shelter and his siblings too. The Odd Cat Sanctuary Early June, four kittens were brought to a shelter in Massachusetts. The little gray kitten was very sick. No one expected him to live and their fate at the shelter became

A runty kitten was found huddled in the grass with his siblings. He was much smaller in size. Debbie Harris @fosterkittys Debbie Harris, a foster volunteer of Animal Allies in Virginia took in a litter of three kittens found together in a field, hiding in some tall grass. The cat mother never came back for

A tiny calico was just one day old when she was brought to a veterinary clinic. She needed a mom and a lot of help. Ellen Carozza @thecatlvt Esme the kitten was in poor shape when she was brought to Nova Cat Clinic. Her cat mom rejected her at birth possibly because she didn’t think

A little stray kitten wandered to a neighbor’s doorstep, looking for help. Carmen Weinberg A resident from Palm Beach, Florida was surprised when she found a tiny kitten in front of her house, meowing for help. As it turned out, the kitten was one of the strays from the neighborhood. She took him inside and

Two feline best friends suddenly found themselves at the shelter after they lost their home. Jacqueline DeAmor Danny, a 10-year-old orange and white cat, and Sandy, a 5-year-old Singapura, share an incredible bond. Two months ago, Danny and Sandy were brought to Orange County Animal Care after their owner passed away. Suddenly, they were placed

These two rescued kitties came from separate paths. They were brought together one day and formed an instant bond. Cheltenham Cat Rescue Kayleigh the kitten was just a few weeks old when she was rescued by Cheltenham Cat Rescue in Melbourne, Australia. The little singleton didn’t want to be alone so on Christmas Eve last

A timid cross-eyed kitty was found in a cat colony. He couldn’t see very well and needed help. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Two months ago, Nadia and a group of TNR (trap-neuter-return) rescuers from Montreal, Canada went to help a colony of cats by getting them spayed and neutered. She spotted a black kitten who seemed

A little 6-week-old kitten was brought to the shelter as a singleton. She was very scared and needed a lot of help. Jen @pokeypotpie Katla the kitten was brought in to Lost Dog and Cat Rescue in Arlington, Virginia after she was found as a stray. She was terrified of everyone and everything and just

Two ginger brothers who had been in foster care for months, met two tinier kittens. They immediately bonded. Giana @thegrassprincess_ Cardinal and Phoenix, ginger brothers, came from a cat colony in Los Angeles. “They were from a group of cats that were in an abandoned building that was being pulled down,” Desiree Stapley of Alley

A woman crawled up in an attic to save a tiny kitten who had fallen into a wall, crying for help. Kelsey McKnight Last Thursday, Kelsey McKnight of Shuswap Paws Rescue was contacted about a kitten trapped inside a wall at a dairy farm. “There was a hole down into the wall. It’s insulated with

A foster family took in a tiny kitten so she could have friends to cuddle. She’s the sassiest and happiest kitty they’ve ever met. Heather T @the2poundkittenclub Newport the tortie was taken in by Love Your Feral Felines (an all-volunteer rescue based in North San Diego County) for a chance at a better life. She

At seven weeks old, Mo the kitten was just the size of a 2-week-old kitty. Ellen Carozza @thecatlvt Anne Arundel County Animal Care and Control (AACACC) in Millersville, Maryland, received a young cat mom and her three kittens. One of them was just 1/3 the size of his siblings. “He is supposed to be seven

A rescue group took in 13 cats and kittens crammed into a crate. “We could not let them stay in a crate with nowhere to go.” Sparkle Cat Rescue Last Wednesday, Cheryl, a volunteer of Sparkle Cat Rescue (an all-volunteer rescue in North Carolina), received a message about 13 cats and kittens that desperately needed

Two kittens walked into a humane trap together when they were rescued. They share an inseparable bond. Alley Cat Rescue Rescuers from Alley Cat Rescue in Los Angeles were contacted about a feline family of seven living on the rooftop of a house in Hollywood Hills. They set out humane traps in the area in

A tiny orphaned kitten was so happy when he got to cuddle with another kitty. He couldn’t stop purring. Katrina @trinaswaywardkitties A little ginger kitten was found on the lawn by the owner of a property in British Columbia, Canada. He was just a newborn. They reached out to Shuswap Paws Rescue for help as

A kitten, who was rescued all alone, found another tuxedo cat and wouldn’t let go. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Poucet the kitten was in rough shape when someone brought him home from a pet store. He stopped eating, and the family reached out to a local rescue, Chatons Orphelins Montreal, for help. “They contacted us as

A cat who had spent most of his life on the streets, found a home he always wanted and started helping other kittens in need. Emily @gingeralfalfa Runt the tabby was rescued as a stray in poor shape. He was brought to Lake County Animal Shelter in Tavares, Florida after he had lived most of

Six tiny kittens were found outside without a mom. One of them was just half the size of her siblings. Kitkat Playroom Jen Mack, founder of Kitkat Playroom, an all-volunteer rescue in New Jersey, took in a litter of tiny kittens found abandoned when they were five days old. Their eyes hadn’t opened and they

Cheese the kitten may have the saddest face but he’s a happy kitty who was born with tiny eyes. Meow Parlour Cheese was surrendered by his owner then rescued and brought to Meow Parlour in New York City for a chance at a better life. Right away, they noticed his perpetual frown, but the kitty