Cats

A woman planned to adopt a pair of kittens but ended up leaving with three in her arms—the best outcome ever. FosterKittenMama A woman was set on adopting two kittens from her local rescue, Foster Kitten Mama, but a third playful kitten caught her eye. It all began when Heidi Shoemaker, the founder of the

They took in a kitten who needed help and watched as other cats accepted her in the most adorable way. Pebbles and her friendsAlleyCatRescue A kitten named Pebbles came to Alley Cat Rescue, hoping for a chance at a better life. She was in poor shape, with a severely injured leg, and could barely walk.

A tom cat who used to rule the block now rules the house, living the life of his dreams. RangerTheStrayCatClub Volunteers at The Stray Cat Club have worked tirelessly to assist local cat colonies, rescuing strays from the streets and finding them good homes. They were alerted about a small colony of cats that had

A kitten followed other cats to a home for food, and soon, his life transformed. SafranChatonsOrphelinsMontreal An orange kitten was spotted near a home, searching for food. It seemed he had followed community cats to their food source. Skinny, sickly, and starving, he wolfed down the food as if he hadn’t eaten in days. Unsure

A stray cat waited until kind people took her in. Within two days of being indoors, she brought kittens into the world. Mikaela and her kittensBestFriendsFelines A friendly calico was found by a Good Samaritan who noticed she was heavily pregnant and brought her to a clinic for help. Wanting to get the cat the

People followed the sound of kittens to a tree stump and discovered three little ones inside just in time. FieldHaven Feline Center On a cold and rainy day last month, a property manager at an apartment complex heard faint cries and decided to investigate. They traced the sound to a hollow tree stump that was

A couple wanted to get a kitten but ended up being chosen by a shy shelter cat who had waited months for them. Honey aka PeachesExploitsValleySPCA A few months ago, a stray cat was spotted wandering the streets of a neighborhood all alone. She appeared in neighbors’ yards and even at their doors, scrounging for

Two shelter kittens waited for a new start until a kind person took both home, changing their world completely. Cheddar and BrieJen Cheddar (ginger) and Brie arrived at a municipal shelter when they were about two weeks old. Tiny and vulnerable, they huddled together for comfort. The shelter environment was far from ideal for the

A cat showed joy for the first time when he experienced kindness after years of a hard-knock life. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Having spent most of his life roaming the streets, Blackjack, the cat, came to a balcony, hoping to find warmth and comfort. He thought he’d hit the jackpot when a young woman took him home, but

A kitten was brought back to life, and now she can see. Her once-clouded world is filled with light. MoiraAlleyCatRescue Upon learning about a kitten in critical condition, volunteers at Alley Cat Rescue sprang into action to save her. “At just 3-4 weeks old, she was a tiny bag of bones with her eyes sealed

They took in a kitten who climbed right into their arms, knowing his life was about to get a lot easier. SawyerAndreaChristian While caring for a cat colony, Sam, an animal rescuer, noticed a gray kitten with an injured lip. She sprang into action and brought the little guy to safety. The kitten, with a

For days, a kitten hid among a pile of logs. Kind people showed up, determined to change her world. FridayThriftedKittensAnimalRescue A concerned community member heard cries coming from an alley and discovered a gray tabby hiding in a pile of logs. The kitten had wedged herself into the pile and refused to come out. The

A kind person discovered a kitten in their yard. Though tiny, he was already a fearless “warrior.” Cougar the kittenSarah Kelly Last month, a woman spotted a community cat carrying her kittens across her backyard. Later, to her surprise, she discovered one kitten had been left behind. Hoping the mother cat would return for her

A cat couldn’t contain her joy when she was finally taken out of the shelter with her four lookalike kittens. Bianca and her kittensHeidi A cat and her four newborns found themselves at an animal shelter, where the conditions were far from ideal for raising kittens. She was incredibly friendly, greeting every visitor, hoping that

A cat decided to stick around a firehouse, asking everyone for attention until she found what she’d been searching for. MarcellaLittleWanderersNYC A friendly stray cat showed up at a FDNY station, approaching everyone for attention. She began hanging around the place regularly, returning each day for a dose of love. When word got out about

A kind passerby found a cat walking down the road and couldn’t leave her behind. They ended up saving her six kittens, too. BestFriendsFelines About two months ago, a Good Samaritan spotted a cat walking along the main road. They noticed her head tilt and her heavily pregnant belly on her emaciated frame. Despite being

They came across a shelter kitten who looked constantly “in shock” and couldn’t leave without him. FlabbergastHaley Emilie Rackovan and Haley from Thrifted Kittens Animal Rescue flew to Pasco County Animal Services to volunteer when there was an influx of animals that needed help. During their stay there, they did everything they could to assist

A family opened their home to two shelter kittens and quickly noticed how deeply they relied on each other. Wellie and WallyFrankie Two feline brothers, Wellie (tabby) and Wally (black) arrived at Best Friends Animal Society (in L.A.), hoping for a chance at a better life. Wellie was nervous and confused, shivering in the corner

A woman took in a kitten who had stayed at the shelter for days and watched him regain his spark. ChipNadija When Nadija, an animal rescuer and fosterer, met Chip, the kitten, at the county shelter, he was desperately waiting for a foster home. Alone in his kennel, he was dirty, malnourished, and had a

A cat who has faced many winters outside is finally experiencing home for the first time. His world is about to change. SherlokChatonsOrphelinsMontreal An orange tabby had been living in an unkempt yard, taking refuge among the clutter. He had survived several winters in the neighborhood, blending into the landscape and the pile of trash.

A kitten from a back lane met a house cat. Her world instantly lit up, and she wouldn’t leave her side. Gracie and MariyaJill At just three weeks old, Mariya, the kitten, was found alone in a back lane with no sign of her mother. Jill, a foster volunteer for Tails of Freedom, opened her

A kitten began “roaring” for affection when a kind person let him in, excited for what was to come. TobyLaila D’Souza Just when Laila D’Souza was about to take a break from animal rescuing, a message came in about a tiny four-week-old kitten in need of help. A resident spotted the kitten lingering outside their

Four kittens moved into a home for the first time. One was half the size she should have been, but she kept pressing on. RyeTracey A feral cat gave birth to four kittens and desperately needed a safe place. Volunteers from Cat Tales, an animal rescue, swiftly stepped in to bring the family to safety.

On her way to the bus, a woman stopped when she noticed three kittens and a cat near a bakery, needing help. StrudelAsh Ash was walking to the bus to go grocery shopping when she stumbled upon three little kittens rolling around their mom outside a bakery. The cat stretched out on the sunlit foliage

A cat was freed from a crate by a kind person just in time to change her kittens’ lives forever. BestFriendsFelines Early last month, a Good Samaritan found an abandoned crate outside and was stunned to discover cats and kittens inside, one of them heavily pregnant. They rushed them to the vet before the storm

They helped a cat but didn’t know they would also save four kittens who would grow into the cutest little shadows. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Earlier this year, a cat with a wounded paw was found abandoned and alone outside. A kind woman took her home, assessed the injury, and realized she needed urgent care. She reached out

A kind woman went to the shelter for a kitten and came home with a little guy who believes he can conquer the world. DavieNikki Nikki, an animal rescuer and fosterer, came across a tiny kitten needing rescue at the municipal shelter and stepped in to help. “It was only after I offered that the

They gave a community cat and her five kittens a new beginning, and one of them quickly stole the spotlight. One of them is unlike the othersJenn A few weeks ago, a community cat, Bella, and her five kittens were brought to Metro Animal Care and Control, in need of a foster home. Her kittens

A cat was taken into a rescue, needing extra care. Other cats and even kittens gathered around to make him feel better. AlleyCatRescue Earnie was a young cat, less than one year old, when he was left at a vet clinic, needing urgent help. After undergoing life-saving surgery to fix a urinary blockage, Alley Cat

They helped a kitten, only to discover another cat of the same age in the same location the following day. SallyAP Miller While volunteers were helping community cats in a neighborhood, they noticed a tiny orange kitten living among the adults. He was skittish and tried to run from people, but hunger got the best