Stories

A cat was overlooked for almost a year at an animal shelter until the perfect family came for him. Now, he couldn’t be happier. Luka the catExploitsValleySPCA Luka, a tuxedo cat with an exclamation mark on his nose, came to the Exploits Valley SPCA when he was seven months old. He was immediately friendly towards

A cat showed up at the window with kittens in tow when she thought it was time to move inside. Daphne and her kittensThe Stray Cat Club A black and white stray cat showed up outside a house, scrounging for food. She caught the attention of the tenants when she came up to the window

A cat who once was out in the cold, seeking attention in a courtyard, is now warm and wants to be near people at all times. StarlaLittleWanderersNYC Last week, Little Wanderers NYC received an urgent rescue request about a homeless cat found in a courtyard. She was hungry, begging passers-by for help, but no one

A tiny kitten has the confidence of a full-grown cat. She was fearless from the moment she was rescued. MonchichiAlyssa Shortly after PuppyKittyNYCITY, an animal rescue, reunited a cat mother with her kittens, they received another kitten thought to be one of the littermates. They quickly realized the new kitten was a few weeks older

After many winters, a cat made his first step inside a home and accepted kindness from people. MoseyChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Mosey, a long-haired white and black cat, had lived through many harsh winters and lost his ear tips to frostbite. He was elusive and survived on the food provided by a neighbor. Years of street life finally

Three kittens, less than half the size they should have been, transformed into gorgeous cats with the help of a dog. Tara Hatch About three months ago, Tara Hatch, founder of the Mad Catters (an animal rescue), received three 4-week-old kittens desperately needing help. They were riddled with fleas, severely anemic, and dehydrated. The veterinary

A cat went from hopping around in a parking lot to hogging every chair in the office, living the good life. Brock the catRocky Mountain Feline Rescue A gray tabby cat was found hopping around on three legs in the parking lot of an apartment complex. One of his paws was so swollen that he

A cat found in a basement came running and clinging to kind people, as her life was about to get a whole lot better. Penelope (now Sage)SaintSpiro Cat Rescue A husband and wife rescue team at SaintSpiro Cat Rescue was informed about a cat living in a basement, in desperate need of help. “The cat

After 341 days at the shelter, a cat won over a family with his pleading eyes. Now, he shadows them everywhere they go. MontyExploitsValley SPCA Monty, the cat, grew up on the streets, fighting for survival, before coming to Exploits Valley SPCA for a chance at a better life. He despised other cats at the

A kind woman offered to help a shelter cat. Hours later, she found kittens in her house. It was the most rewarding thing. Suzie and her kittensMegyn at Kitten Konnoisseur Megyn was at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter when she noticed a cat, Suzie, lying on her side with a big belly. The cat’s

A cat seen “knocking” on the door of a building got her wish after two days of waiting. Knock Knock (aka Willow)Ryan A resident contacted Little Wanderers NYC about a black and white cat sitting at the entrance of a building. The cat had been abandoned and tried to find her way home. “She was

A cat came bounding up to a rescuer as he was ready to start the good life he deserves. Marty the catPuppy Kitty NY City Early this month, Puppy Kitty NY City, an animal rescue, was contacted about an abandoned cat needing help. Marty, a tabby cat who used to live in a store, was

A family noticed a cat outside their home during a snow storm and spent all night trying to save him. MyrlinCOMRescueMontreal John and Arianne saw a long-haired gray cat wandering around their neighborhood a few times. He didn’t have a home and was elusive and wary. They had a snow storm the other night, which

A kitten left the shelter after being there for three months. Now, she has what she hoped for. JuneauAngela A calico named Juneau was the last kitten in her litter that needed a home. At around four months old, she had spent three-quarters of her life at the shelter. Juneau was brought into Front Street

A cat rubbed up against a person for letting her in to raise her kittens after weeks of living in an animal shelter. HelenaBestFriends Felines An animal rescuer reached out to Best Friends Felines about a heavily pregnant cat desperately needing placement. The expectant mom named Helena had stayed in a rural shelter for a

A family planned to adopt a cat but couldn’t leave his buddy who had waited in the shelter for about 240 days. Tippy ToesMichelle Michelle recently contacted her animal shelter, Exploits Valley SPCA, after her beloved kitty Hank passed away. She was ready to open her heart to a cat who needed a home. When

Two feral kittens appeared outside a cat sanctuary, not knowing that their lives were about to change. Sour Patch and HariboAsa Staff at a cat sanctuary took in a feral cat that showed up at their door, begging to get in. Once the cat was safe and settled, they noticed two kittens outside looking for

A cat watched a kind person from a distance before finding the courage to come to the door and change his life. HumphreyAshley A few weeks ago, Ashley, director of Liberation Cat House, noticed a new face in her neighborhood – a lone tabby cat appeared in the bushes in front of her house. “He

Once lost on the street, now purring loudly, this fluffy kitten claims hearts faster than laps. CarmellaEllenRichter A tiny kitten was found alone outside and brought to an animal shelter late last month. At 7-8 weeks old, she barely weighed a pound and was just skin and bones beneath her fluffy coat. The kitten had

A blind cat found stumbling in the snow weeks ago is now living the good life of comfort and warmth. OskarChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Last month, an orange and white cat was spotted outside in the snow, stumbling with a weak leg and desperately needing help. When a neighbor shared a rescue request on social media, volunteers from

A cat was found in a neighborhood about a week before Valentine’s Day. Now, she looks like a different cat a year later. OhanaAndreaChristian About a week before Valentine’s Day last year, Merinda, an animal rescuer, found a cat in rough shape sitting on a porch in a neighborhood. The cat had a lame leg,

A cat spent three years to find the perfect home and a kitten to be his lifelong friend. BennettNadija About three years ago, Bennett was a tiny kitten at a county shelter, the only one from his litter needing a home. He was the runt and weighed less than two pounds. He was wary and

A kitten ran around the streets for a month until moving indoors and finding a cat he couldn’t imagine life without. Mickey and OliverAudrey One night, Donna, an animal rescuer, received a message from her veterinarian, Dr. Sue, about a black and white kitten spotted outside a local McDonalds. The kitten ran to the parking

A cat found meowing from a trash-filled lot now has a dream place he always wanted and lives like a king. Fairmount (now Sawyer)LittleWanderersNYC About three months ago, Little Wanderers NYC received an urgent rescue request about a cat found in a trash-filled lot. The orange tabby was sitting among a pile of empty cans

A couple drove to an animal shelter for one cat but ended up being persuaded by two more from the same room. Tara and Steve Two weeks ago, Tara and Steve headed to an animal shelter expecting to adopt a cat. Little did they know what lay in store for them. Their journey to adopt

A cat wandered to a house, and before homeowners could get her help, they found five kittens on their porch. Macarena and her kittensCoastalBendCatRescue Right before Thanksgiving, a gray cat showed up outside a house looking for help. The homeowners noticed she was heavily pregnant and made a makeshift shelter with a box and blankets

After years of living outside, a cat was finally indoors and so overjoyed when rescuers found his bonded feline friend. Festus and ChesterSparkleCat Rescue While Julie, an animal rescuer, helped and cared for community cats in a neighborhood, she noticed two strays constantly together like a bonded pair. Chester (the Siamese mix) and Festus (the

A cat curled up outside a house on a bitter cold day. When the family opened the door, he walked in and was ready for change. Lanslo the catChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A volunteer of Chatons Orphelins Montreal, an animal rescue, was surprised to see a cat (through their outdoor camera) sitting outside their home on a cold,

A cat was spotted high up on a building. She suddenly came out of her shell when she realized life was about to change. Fox the catCliff and Julius Little Wanderers NYC, an animal rescue, received a plea for help at the beginning of the year about a cat found on the corner of a

A couple asked a shelter for a cat who needed a break from the kennel. A cat with a “striking mask” jumped at the chance. CatmanJennifer Jennifer and Mike were on a 2-week vacation back in their hometown and decided to visit their local animal shelter, Exploits Valley SPCA. As volunteers, they asked which cat