Stories

Pink the kitten was found with a severely injured leg. A Good Samaritan saw her and refused to leave her behind. Cheltenham Cat Rescue This sweet kitty was rescued by a caring member of the public in Melbourne, Australia. She was spotted in a bush on the side of the road with a badly damaged

A woman rescued a tiny 4-week-old wobbly kitten when others had given up. Nikki Martinez @myfosterkittens Nikki Martinez, a rescuer and foster based in Las Vegas, was at the municipal shelter when she met the little calico lying in her kennel all alone. “She was found as a stray and not eligible for adoption because

A kitten and puppy were found wandering the streets together. They never leave each other’s side. SCRAPS The Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) took in a pair of bonded strays rescued from the streets in Spokane, Washington. A couple found the kitten and his canine friend together and brought them in for help.

A shy little stray was found in a garden all alone. They found a way to help her trust and be happy again. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A few weeks ago, a resident in Montreal, Canada was outside when her dog noticed a little ball of fur in her garden. She immediately went to investigate and

A girl went to the shelter with her family to help out, but ended up being chosen by a little ginger kitten. Just Cats Tasmania Butterscotch the kitten was found on a dairy barn in Tasmania, Australia when she was 2-3 weeks old. Just Cats Tasmania, a local rescue group, took her into their care

A rescued kitten met a Siamese cat at her foster home. She fell in love and insisted on being her best friend. Erica Goren Domino the kitten was born with curled ears and extra toes (polydactyl Highlander cat). She was found as a stray along with her brother and brought to Carson Animal Shelter in

A young man rescued a litter of three kittens but ended up finding another five hidden away by their mom. Alley Cat Rescue Drew, a 17-year-old rescuer from Alley Cat Rescue in Los Angeles, responded to a call about a number of community cats that needed to be spayed and neutered as they were having

A kitten was found sitting on a sidewalk. No one stopped for her until a woman saw her and refused to leave her behind. Carmen Weinberg Carmen Weinberg, founder of Animal Friends Project, was at a mobile home park in Lake Worth, Florida last week when she spotted a tiny ball of fur on the

When Georgina Price met Toby, she knew he was perfect. Not only did she take him home, but his best friend, too. Georgina Price Toby the cat is six years old and looks wise beyond his age. He has feline cutaneous asthenia (FCA), a condition in which the cat’s skin is very fragile, loose and

An orphaned kitten came to the shelter in need of motherly love. A cat and a dog offered a helping paw. Jamie Myers Nala the tabby was found in a dirt alley three months ago when she was a newborn kitten. She was taken in by Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) in Spokane

A stray cat wandered onto a family’s porch. Not only did they save her, but her kittens too. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Stefany and her mother Johanne from Montreal, Canada have been caring for stray/feral cats in their neighborhood, getting them spayed and neutered and finding friendly cats and kittens homes. Every time they get a

A woman rescued a feline family from living in a woodpile so they could get a chance at a better life. Kendra Kelly @arianna.kay.3 Kendra Kelly from New Jersey was visiting her in-laws in Ohio when she came across a feline family of six that needed help. The cat mom showed up as a stray

Cameron Bender from Los Angeles found a little lifeless kitten outside his garage and made it a mission to save him. Best Friends Animal Society – Los Angeles A stray cat with a small white kitten had been spotted wandering near Cameron’s house days before. “My roommate, Corey, and I were cleaning out our garage,

Two kittens came to a local rescue for a chance at a better life. One of them was much smaller. Kristi Bellis @whiskersnpurrs Zoe and Zac, two feline sisters, were brought to a rescue in Vancouver Island along with their cat mother, Kiera. Zoe was especially small for her age. Kristi Bellis, a foster volunteer,

A man helped rescuers save a tiny kitten and had his heart smitten by the little guy. Barb Gosselin Barb Gosselin and her team of rescuers from Shuswap Paws Rescue were working on a TNR (trap-neuter-return) project at a property in British Columbia, Canada when they heard a kitten meowing, coming from the roof. They

A barn owner discovered a tiny kitten hiding in a pile of hay all alone. They knew they had to help. Debbie Harris @fosterkittys Debbie Harris, a foster volunteer of Animal Allies in Virginia, received a call about a kitten found in a barn without a mother in sight. “They were clearing out the barn

A tiny kitten showed up outside a couple’s house, meowing for help, but he didn’t come alone. Hannah A little stray kitten ran up to a couple yesterday evening when he wandered to their house in West Virginia. “My boyfriend was outside when a kitten ran up to him from the alley next to our

A family gave a stray cat some food when she showed up one day. She kept coming back. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A few months ago, a family from Montreal, Canada spotted a stray cat outside and decided to help. The cat was very shy but too hungry to resist the food. They began feeding her

A tiny kitten who was rescued from an uncertain fate, found happiness through fostering. Patricia Lika Mochi the kitten was found in poor shape and brought to the Las Vegas municipal shelter. He was in need of rescue by the end of the day. Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas took him into their care, and

Three abandoned kittens were found on a hiking trail when a couple of hikers heard their cries. Shuswap Paws Rescue Janis and Dean Smith from Canada were hiking on Bastion Mountain in British Columbia yesterday without a hint of idea what the night had in store for them. By the end of their journey, they

A stray cat and her single kitten were found living in a trash can. The protective mom kept her baby safe until rescue arrived. Bideawee Last month, Bideawee, a no-kill animal rescue in New York, was contacted about a stray cat and her kitten who were in need of help. They were spotted living in

An employee heard kittens’ cries coming from one of their trucks and discovered a litter inside, out of reach. Alley Cat Rescue Cameron (CJ) Russell, an employee from the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) in Maryland, arrived at a job site yesterday. When he opened the access area on the truck where the ladder is

Rescuers took in two bonded cats who had survived a car fire, but little did they know three other lives had also been saved. Motley Zoo Animal Rescue “The cats lost their home when their people became homeless, and wound up living with them in a car,” Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, a volunteer-run, foster-based rescue

North the kitten was found on a house demolition site along with his siblings. He was the smallest but had the most fight. @catmum_perth At just four days old, North had already used several of his nine lives. He and his siblings were rushed to a veterinary clinic in Perth, Australia after they were found

A tiny kitten was brought to a shelter in San Fransisco. Right away, staff noticed he was quite special. Brenda at Tonis Kitty Rescue A young kitten was found as a stray and brought to the Animal Care and Control in San Fransisco. After seeing a vet, they discovered that the kitten was born with

A stray cat showed up in a family’s yard and left her kitten who needed help. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A week ago, a resident from Montreal, Canada spotted a community cat outside her home with a kitten, but the stray soon ran off and left her feline baby behind. When the homeowner came out to

A stray cat was found wandering the streets with her only kitten, keeping her safe and trying to survive. Here Kitty Kitty Rescue A cat mom and her single kitten were spotted outside together as strays looking for food scraps and safe shelter. The kitten was just three weeks old, following her mom everywhere she

A stray cat gave birth to a litter of kittens on the streets of Las Vegas. One of them was determined to stand out. Nikki Martinez @myfosterkittens Nikki Martinez, a rescuer and foster based in Las Vegas, took in a stray momma and her kittens after they were rescued during a TNR (trap-neuter-returned) job. “Mama

A stray cat showed up in a neighborhood, looking for food scraps and a home. She wandered to someone’s porch, begging for attention. Athina Selena at Jersey Kitty Nonprofit This friendly calico was found in Staten Island, New York when she sauntered up to a neighbor, trying to get her attention. The kind neighbor couldn’t

No one thought this kitten found on the driveway would survive, but the kitty was determined to prove them wrong. Carmen Weinberg Carmen Weinberg, founder of Animal Friends Project, was contacted about a kitten found on the driveway of a mobile home at Long Lake Village Mobile Home Park in West Palm Beach, Florida. A