Stories

13 years ago, Erin Merryn met a ginger kitten who needed a home. He leapt into her arms and refused to let her go. Now over a decade later, the cat named Bailey is still with her. He has become the guardian angel to her children and shares an amazing bond with her 4-year-old daughter

A box was spotted outside a shelter in Tracy, California. Staff were shocked to find a cat inside. He was a big fella and eager to be loved. Tracy Animal Services About seven weeks ago, Tracy Animal Services took in a big kitty that was found abandoned in front of the shelter. The cat was

Hazel the tiny calico had everything against her when she was born. She was a preemie and the only kitten to survive in her litter. Despite her rough start to life, she was determined to live and grow. Katerina Gvozdova Over a month ago, Katerina Gvozdova of CatRescue 901, a rescue group in New South

When Hannah Shaw, a Kitten Rescuer, was on her way from Connecticut to Washington DC, she came across a sign on the side of a country road. “When I passed the sign, I slammed on the brakes and hit reverse,” Hannah said. Hannah Shaw @kittenxlady Hannah took a detour onto a country road for a

Two tiny ginger kittens that no one expected to survive, have beat the odds. Pippi and Dexter were found abandoned along with their three ginger siblings. They were taken to Bottle Baby Fosters in Phoenix, Arizona after they were rescued at less than a day old. Soon they discovered why their cat mama might have

A cat named Otto found saving grace when he was taken in by The Odd Cat Sanctuary in Salem, Massachusetts. “Life has not been kind to him. That all changes now,” Tara Kay, founder of The Odd Cat Sanctuary, said. The Odd Cat Sanctuary Otto was found hit by a car with many old puncture

A tiny orphaned puppy found comfort and love when he cuddled with kittens who are also orphans and met a nurturing cat at his foster home. Ellen Carozza @thecatlvt Ellen Carozza, a Licensed Vet Tech at Nova Cat Clinic, took in a tiny English Bulldog puppy who needed tube feeding. Despite being a cat veterinary

A rescued blind cat met a tiny kitten who had been left behind by her mother. They both had a rough start to life. When they found each other, the sweet blind kitty followed the kitten around everywhere she went. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Taffy the tabby was picked up from the streets with a severe

A cat mama and her kittens were rescued from a shelter in San Bernadino, California before it was too late. They were taken into foster care and mama Emma refused to leave her kittens’ side. Arthur’s Recruits @arthurs_recruits When Emma was pulled from the shelter, she and all of her kittens had a severe upper

A little kitten was found with her eyes crusted shut, barely hanging on. “This baby likely would have died if left alone outside, and we’re so glad she’s here,” Will of Flatbush Cats said. Flatbush Cats Two weeks ago, a neighbor from Brooklyn, New York found a tiny kitten with a bloody nose and crusty

A cat mama from a feral cat colony experienced the comfort of a home for the first time when a woman opened her door to help her and her kittens. She went from being very scared to loving attention and even lap time. Kristi Bellis @whiskersnpurrs Employees at a remote marina in Canada had been

Two very special kittens were found abandoned at five weeks old behind a dumpster. They have been in two shelters, several foster homes and are turning one year old this August. “What they want more than anything is a home.” Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers Fred and Shaggy were rescued along with their

A couple from Michigan planned to adopt a kitten but ended up rescuing a heavy cat who needed a lot of help and TLC. Bronson, a 3-year-old cat, came to the Humane Society of West Michigan three months ago after his owner had passed away. The big fella weighed in at 33 pounds and needed

A tiny tabby kitten was just a few hours old when she was found abandoned along with her brother. They were in desperate need of a mother’s love. Mini Cat Town Mini Cat Town, a rescue group in San Jose, California, had a nursing cat mom in their care. They took the tabby Rosemary and

A shelter cat was so happy when she and her kittens were given a comfortable home to stay and people to cuddle. She even got a feline friend to help her when she needs a break. Jen @pokeypotpie Peregrine, a beautiful tuxedo cat, was brought to a shelter in West Virginia when she was very

A neighbor found two little kittens behind a bush in his garden a few weeks ago. After hours upon hours of waiting, the mother cat never returned. He scooped them up and went to the person he knew that would be able to help. Sweet MiloJalen Jalen from Oklahoma met the feline brothers when their

A young woman from San Francisco found a friendly pregnant cat in her backyard, who needed help. The sweet tuxedo was looking for a safe place for her kittens on the way. Mini Cat Town The woman couldn’t keep her due to rental policy so she reached out to Mini Cat Town, a rescue group

An orange and white kitten was found wandering outside by himself. From the first day at his foster home, he was determined that he would never be alone any more. The kitten named Willie would wrap his arms around his foster mom and wouldn’t let her go. Alexia @little.foster.family Willie was three weeks old when

A family heard tiny kitten meowing from inside their house but they don’t have a cat. After searching all the way to their basement, they were stunned by what they discovered. Here Kitty Kitty Rescue A litter of tiny kittens, just a couple of days old, were found without a mother in sight. Earlier this

Two kitten brothers, Newt and Frog, not only share an inseparable bond, but they were both born with just two legs. They never think they are disabled, just differently abled. Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary The feline brothers were taken in by Alley Cats and Kittens after rescuers learned about their plight on Facebook and brought

A few weeks ago, a stray cat was spotted wandering outside a family’s home in Idaho. The next morning, the home owners found two newborn kittens in a sagebrush, but only one had survived. While Annalise Burke and her mother were looking for more kittens, they found the cat mama. They tried to give the

A tiny black kitten wandered into the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office and decided to stay. He took a nap in the sergeant’s office and wriggled his way into everyone’s heart. Alameda County Sheriff’s Office A week ago, a little kitten showed up outside the Eden Township Station (in California). He was wandering around the building

A tiny kitten with thumbs was spotted outside a woman’s house during a heat wave a few weeks ago. The mother cat never came back for her, and the kitten was all alone. The lady named Vanessa picked her up and brought her inside as the kitten was fading in the unrelenting heat. Chatons Orphelins

A tiny blind kitten was found wandering alone on the streets of San Jose, California. She was so scared until she came to a foster home, where she found love. Saving Grace Rescue When Ducky the kitten arrived at the San Jose shelter, she was terrified by all the unfamiliar sounds and smells. She cowered

A teeny black kitten came to a veterinary clinic, in need of foster care. He was very wobbly and extremely tiny for his age. Danielle @fostercatsandkittens About a month ago, Gus the kitten was taken into The Poppy Foundation at Bonanza Cat Hospital in Las Vegas after he was found on the streets in the

A neighbor was out with her dog when she discovered a tiny kitten in a bush without a mother in sight. She looked all around for others but couldn’t find any. reddit/ayy-shane Last weekend, a resident from New York saw her dog sniffing around the bushes in the yard. As she approached the area, she

A cat mama was brought to the vet to be euthanized because she was sick, but they couldn’t do it. They began treating her to help her get better, so she could be back with her kittens. Barb @kitten_faces A few weeks ago, the Allen county SPCA rescued a litter of 2-week-old kittens. Barb, an

A man stumbled upon a tiny kitten when he was on his way home one night. She was in terrible shape and barely had any strength left in her. He picked her up, rushed to get her help and even gave her a cuddly friend so she wouldn’t feel alone. Jacqueline DeAmor About two months

At just a few days old, a tiny calico kitten was found outside by herself. The finder waited for hours but the cat mom never came back for her. As the kitten was getting weaker by the hour, the Good Samaritan brought her to the shelter for help. Melinda Blain @bottlebabyfosters Melinda Blain, an avid

While rescuers from Alley Cat Rescue were working on a TNR (trap-neuter-return) project in a neighborhood two months ago, they heard the faintest sound coming from the other side of a fence. They thought it was a bird at first, but when they heard it again, they went to investigate. Ellen Carozza LVT “We heard