Stories

Two bonded kittens jumped on any empty lap they could find once indoors after being found in a box outside. Asa Two gray kittens were found in a box outside when they were a few weeks old. The mother cat was nowhere in sight, and the kittens desperately needed intervention. Tails High, an all-volunteer rescue,

A stray cat entered a house one night and decided to have kittens there after a year of getting help from the resident. TrixieCommunityCatClub A resident from South Jersey came across a lone community cat, scrounging around for food. They began feeding her, and she returned regularly but kept her distance. After about a year

A cat started hanging around a house, rolling on the ground, asking for attention until he found kind people to love and spoil him. U-turn the catGilly A friendly cat showed up on the porch of a house and decided to stick around. He walked up to the lady who lived there and flopped down

A stray cat moved out from under a porch and in with kind people. The next morning, they woke up to kittens in the office. Cleo the cat and her kittensWilma Cleo, a young stray cat, was alone and wary when she first sought shelter under the porch of a home. The resident noticed her

Tiny cries from a truck led people to find six kittens. Now, they had their first Easter in comfort and warmth. Penny Richards A Good Samaritan heard what sounded like a cat meowing from a garbage truck and immediately sought help. Several TNR animal rescuers sprang into action and were able to locate the kittens

A stray cat leaned into a kind person and stole her heart after a month of trying to keep warm with whatever he could find. Charlie DreamCloudElizabeth Eva of Whiskers-A-GoGo, a Brooklyn cat rescue, received a plea for help from a concerned community member, Elizabeth, about an abandoned cat in front of her building. “This

A cat perched on the side of a highway with no path to escape. People rallied to save him so he could live the good life. AxelGood Karma Pet Rescue Earlier this year, volunteers of Good Karma Pet Rescue received a heartbreaking text about an orange cat stuck on the side of I-95 with no

A stray cat went from braving the street and heavy rain to being held lovingly in a place of his dreams. Percy the catAlley Cat Rescue A few weeks ago, a starving orange cat showed up in a neighborhood, scrounging around for food. Volunteers (in SoCal) of Alley Cat Rescue, who help and manage the

A UPS driver heard a meow from a cat. He realized an unexpected passenger had snuck into his truck, making his morning route interesting. Buddy the catBarry Barry, a UPS driver, had an interesting morning route last Friday when his work was interrupted by an unexpected passenger. There were several inches of snow that day

A kind person provided safety to a cat from wind and rain. She woke up to a tiny miracle kitten in the room one morning. Clementine the cat and Persimmon the kittenAngela A cat named Clementine had lived outside her entire life, being cared for by a Good Samaritan. When they realized she was pregnant,

A cat was found cold and wet in a planter by the street. Two months later, his life completely turned around. HeroPuppyKittyNYCITY Early this year, rescuers from PuppyKittyNYCITY received a text about a cat abandoned in a flower pot by a busy street, desperately needing help. Cold, wet, and terrified, the cat was too weary

A big-cheeked cat who had to compete with other animals outside for food is now the boss of the house. ClydeSt Francis Society Animal Rescue A big-cheeked cat had spent many years outdoors, surviving on the food left by people, but no one offered him a home. He had to compete with raccoons over meals

A cat dad and his only son were found on the street. They looked out for each other until kind people came to help them. Marcos the dad and Morgan the sonMorgan Last month, Little Wanderers NYC received a rescue request for a father cat and his kitten living in the trash area of a

A community brought a stray cat inside from harsh weather and never stopped looking for his best friend. VictorExploitsValleySPCA Last month, two long-haired cats (one orange and white and the other gray) were spotted outside in the snow, battling the harsh weather. The finder reached out to social media, rallying help to save the pair

A cat who has the appearance of a mini puma opened his heart and learned what it means to be adored. LawrenceTabby’s Place For years, Lawrence, the tabby cat, lived at an empty farm being cared for by a kind person. He’d learned to fend for himself outdoors and kept his distance from people. Behind

A cat was left at an animal shelter with a note. Staff discovered she wasn’t the only one that needed help. Pricilla the catBrother Wolf Animal Rescue A dilute calico was left in a carrier outside Brother Wolf Animal Rescue three months ago. Staff found the cat with a message attached to the carrier. Her

Three blind cats came to a home seeking help. The family brought them in and realized one of the cats was pregnant. Red SonjaJen A family found three blind cats (one girl and two boys) at their property, scrounging around for food and shelter. They worried the cats couldn’t fend for themselves outside, so they

A cat sat shyly on the cold floor of a building until a kind neighbor scooped her up and changed her life. Fortune the catLittleWanderersNYC Early this year, a gray and white cat found herself abandoned on the first floor of a building. For days, no one came to claim her. “She was cold and

A beautiful senior cat begged for affection at an adoption center. A family dropped everything to give her a lifetime of comfort and love. Tassy the catHomeward Bound Cat Adoptions Tassy, the cat, was 18 years old when she was surrendered to Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions. She was nervous at first but didn’t have a

An older cat looked glum while being in a shelter kennel. A home changed everything for him. Merv the catPuppyKittyNYCITY A few weeks ago, a senior cat named Merv arrived at PuppyKittyNYCITY after his owner passed away. He was scared and lost, sitting quietly in his kennel, looking glum. Volunteers took turns to spend time

These kittens have a bond, unlike others. The smaller cat relies on his brother and looks up to him always. Pagny and BruelChatons OrphelinsMontreal Geraldine, an animal rescuer, came to the aid of a family who had two kittens they could no longer care for. She offered to take the pair and get their adult

A cat left outside in a carrier completely came around and shone within days in a home. Slater the catGreenpoint Cats Early this month, Brooklyn Kitty Committee, a cat rescue, received a picture of a cat left in a carrier on the sidewalk. He was huddled in the back, frozen in fear. They had information

A shelter cat with the most attitude tries to get true cat lovers to notice, “It’s her world, and we are living in it.” Nelly the catExploitsValley SPCA Nelly, a beautiful dark brown tabby, came to Exploits Valley SPCA nearly eight months ago, looking for a better life. At seven years old, Nelly quickly made

A big tom cat came to a house for food one day, and it changed the course of his life. RickyHelen Popham At feeding time, Helen Popham, who cares for local community cats, came out with food for a few ferals who had chosen her yard as their haven. Among them, there was a new

A family thought they would just foster a cat but soon realized she was the missing piece in their home. MarisolBest_Friends_Felines Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue, took in a friendly beige cat and her six newborn kittens when their owners could no longer care for them. The cat named Marisol was a wonderful mother

A 21-year-old cat lost the only place she knew. Then came wonderful people who promised her the best rest of her life. Julie and AmeliaFieldHaven Feline Center Julie the cat was about 21 years old when she found herself homeless, wandering the street in front of her own house. She had lived with her family

A cat decided to come indoors after hanging around a house for a while. No one knew she had kittens in her belly at the time. Cindy LouBecca and Nathan A skinny, dirty, scared cat showed up outside a house and started sleeping on the outdoor patio furniture. It became her refuge as she didn’t

A stray kitten bonded with a younger kitten who looks like him, and he has stuck by her side since. Pippo and PippaChatons_Orphelins_Montreal Pippo, the kitten, was found as a stray from a cat colony and rescued through a TNR project. He was scared and lost and needed a quiet home to feel safe and

A cat was found behind a grocery store asking around for attention. As it turned out, she had many kittens to feed. Debbie and her kittensAimee A cat was found abandoned with a litter of kittens behind a grocery store. She was friendly and walked up to people for attention. A Good Samaritan rescued them,

A cat leaned into those who saved him from the street and started doing the “car wash” for petting. GusJulie Krawczyk Ruthie Weatherly, a volunteer for Urban Cat Coalition, was working on a TNR effort when she stumbled upon an orange cat with crinkled ears. He was timid and rough around the edges, but his