Stories

A very timid pregnant cat was curled up in a corner at the shelter until someone saw her and turned her life around. Mini Cat Town Kitten Rescue A pregnant cat was brought in to a shelter in Central California, needing rescue. She was very shy, sitting in the back of her kennel, trying to

A kitten who became the sole survivor of his litter, found a new family with three feline sisters. Jin’s Bottle Babies Smokey, a gray kitten, was found in a backyard along with his siblings — one of them had passed and the other was fading. A local TNR (trap-neuter-return) rescuer wasted no time and started

A stray cat was found cuddling with her newborn kittens on a cold, rainy day. She kept them safe until help arrived. Athina @rukasthecat Athina Selena of Jersey Kitty Nonprofit (in New Jersey) received a message about a cat who had just given birth outside under the doorsteps. “The momma cat was protecting her babies.

This kitten was just the size of a tennis ball. He struggled to grow during the first four weeks of his life. Ellen Carozza @thecatlvt Hamish the kitten was brought to The Arlington Welfare League Kitten Academy along with his litter mates. He was stuck at five ounces while his siblings were well over one

A rescued cat mother met a tiny orphaned puppy. She immediately took to him as her own. Jenifer @mizz_rescue Charlie the pup was brought to a shelter in California City, needing rescue. Wrenn Rescues quickly responded and arranged transport to get the baby pup to Oaks Veterinary Urgent Care in Agoura Hills so he could

A stray kitten couldn’t sit up straight or walk until someone brought her home to foster – it turned her life around. Joyce @kangaroothekitty Willow the kitten was four months old when she was brought to the San Jose Care Center, needing rescue. She was found on the streets with a wobbly walk and a

Two orphaned kittens who were abandoned outside, found love in a cat rescued from the same fate. Barb @kitten_faces Last week Monday, Barb, a foster volunteer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was contacted about two orphaned kittens discarded outside in Allen County. A Good Samaritan heard them crying from inside a dumpster. Without hesitation, the

A little kitten who was found at a tire shop, got a new lease on life when he was rescued in the nick of time. Coastal Bend Cat Rescue About a month ago, employees from a tire shop in Robstown, Texas spotted a scrawny little kitten covered in dirt, fleas and grease. He was limping

A rescued cat found a safe home to have kittens, and one of them was determined to stand out. The Odd Cat Sanctuary Roxie the calico was surrendered to The Odd Cat Sanctuary, a rescue group in Salem, Massachusetts about two months ago. Her former owner couldn’t keep her when she became pregnant. Katrina, a

Four little kittens were brought to a shelter without a mom. But the momma cat came back to look for them. A few days ago, Alissa Smith, co-founder of Wrenn Rescues, was contacted about four 10-day-old kittens needing rescue. Staff from a shelter in Downey, California were desperately trying to find them help. “There were

A tiny stray kitten never stopped purring from the moment she found her second chance at life. Shauna @ixluvxcats A resident from Philadelphia spotted a tabby kitten wandering the streets by herself. She was just skin and bones and in poor shape. When she stopped eating on her own, the person who found her, rushed

After having gone through three foster homes, Pete the kitten was determined to find his forever family. Pete the kitten aka Peter ParkerLaine @kittensincolorado Pete the kitten was found in Houston, Texas and brought to a shelter along with his mom and siblings. They were later rescued and transported to Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue in

A cat purred up a storm when she realized her little feline family was finally in a safe home. Holly @pawsofoz A woman from Arkansas has been caring for a colony of the feral and stray cats with help from local animal rescuers to get the kitties spayed and neutered, but some have slipped through

Three orphaned kittens were brought to the shelter, in need of motherly love. A Husky dog decided to help. Mini Cat Town A litter of motherless kittens were found outside by a Good Samaritan late at night. They were rushed to a 24-hour emergency vet, where they were brought back from the brink, kept warm

A little feline family came to their foster home for a chance at a better life. The runt was born very special. Krystle Waldron @acleverkitten A few weeks ago, four tiny kittens along with their cat mom were brought to a local shelter in need of help. Henrico Humane Society in Richmond, Virginia took them

A stray cat was so happy when her kittens were saved from an uncertain fate. Sarah Kelly @kellyfosterkittens A ginger cat mom and her litter of four kittens were found in a rough situation. Sparkle Cat Rescue, an all-volunteer rescue in Burlington, North Carolina, rescued them from their plight just in time. “They came from

Three little kittens were found at a stop sign when a woman was driving along the road near Shaw, Mississippi. The Cleveland/Bolivar County Animal Shelter A week ago, a Mississippi resident noticed a bag that was tied to a stop sign as she was driving down the road. She pulled over when she realized something

These tiny kittens were born with a silver-gray coat, but as they grew, their fur color started to change. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A tabby cat and her six newborn kittens were surrendered to a local shelter in Montreal, Canada when their owners could no longer keep them. Four kittens survived but they were in need

Five little kittens were found without a mother in a garage at a home in Leander, Texas. Megyn at Kitten Konnoisseur A resident from Texas heard kittens crying in their garage. Upon investigation, they were surprised to discover a litter of stowaway ginger kittens in a cabinet. The cat mother never returned for them, so

A stray kitten showed up in a neighborhood, looking for food and shelter, but no one wanted to take her in. Alley Cat Rescue Earlier this month, Alley Cat Rescue of Los Angeles took in a scrawny 3-month old kitten who had been wandering the streets of South Los Angeles. The skinny little kitty was

A resident was surprised to find a cat and her two tabby kittens living in the basement of their building. Jess Thoren Last month, a person from Bronx, New York discovered a feline family in the basement of their residential building. At first, they thought she was someone’s cat because she was so friendly, but

A 5-month old kitten was trembling with fear when she was rescued, but her foster mom was determined to help her learn to trust. Nikki Martinez @myfosterkittens Nikki Martinez and a few other foster volunteers, based in Las Vegas, came together to rescue a tabby kitten from a difficult situation where she was being used

A rescued cat was so shy that all he wanted was to hide until he met these three little kittens. Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition Goose the ginger cat was rescued during a TNR (trap-neuter-return) project by Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition (BBAWC). After spending most of his life on the streets, he was finally

A tiny week-old kitten was saved from under a house after two days of searching. Officer Morton @OfficerMorton Sergeant A. Morton (@OfficerMorton) from North Carolina has been feeding and caring for community cats along with his wife, Hannah. Since March, they have started working on a TNR (trap-neuter-return) project in their neighborhood. “We decided to

A kitten who was rescued from neglect, met other cats with special needs. She has been giving them cuddles every day, ever since. The Odd Cat Sanctuary Tara Kay, founder of The Odd Cat Sanctuary, took in a special needs kitty, named Tennessee, who was just the size of a 2-month old kitten despite being

Two motherless kittens were found in a storm drain when someone heard their cries. Liberation Cat House About a month ago, Savanah Michelle, an Animal Control Officer of Orange County Animal Services (in Orlando, Florida), received a call from a concerned citizen who heard kittens crying in a storm drain. She rushed to the location

A cat mom and her four kittens were brought to a shelter in East Tennessee. They were in poor shape and desperately needed rescue. Sarah Foster The kittens had severe upper respiratory infections, and their eyes were going blind. The shelter didn’t have the resources to provide proper care, so they transferred the little family

Denise Vattiat, a postal worker, never expected that a little stray kitten would find her one day when she came to work. Denise Vattiat After a winter storm about two years ago, Denise arrived at work in Parlin, New Jersey and heard kittens crying outside the office. She and her coworker started looking for them.

A stray cat showed up on a family’s doorsteps a few weeks ago. They gave her some food, and she just kept coming back. Chatons Orphelins Montréal The neighborhood stray returned to the same house every day after her first visit. She waited by the window until she got her daily feeding. The kitty had

A little feral kitten was found in an industrial area. He was terrified of people but a cuddle from his rescuer helped him come around. Shuswap Paws Rescue Kelsey Mcknight, a volunteer of Shuswap Paws Rescue Society, was contacted about two 4-week-old kittens needing rescue on a mill site in Salmon Arm, British Columbia (Canada).