Cats

Two kittens show remarkable strength and rely on each other deeply as they navigate the world together. Cider and AcornAlyssaDeHart From the day Alyssa DeHart saw Acorn (brown tabby) and Cider (gray tabby), she knew there was something extraordinary about them. The kittens came into a local shelter with severely infected eyes. “Our county shelter

A couple found a lonely cat in their neighborhood. After months of trying to win him over, the cat was finally ready for change. Jasper the catKurt and Mel Kurt and Mel noticed a beige cat wandering into their yard last summer. He was all alone with scars on his ears. The couple had been

A wobbly kitten walked around with joy after leaving an animal shelter. Within days, she turned into a little dynamo. Alice the kittenInstagram/thekittensfoster A wobbly dilute calico was brought to an animal shelter and desperately needed placement. Volunteers contacted local rescues, trying to get her into a foster home. Jamie from Baby Kitten Rescue received

A cat follows his family from room to room, guarding them after many years of living as a lonesome stray. CommunityCatClub A hungry tabby cat wandered into a yard, scrounging around for food. Kristin, a vet tech, noticed him stumble into her property and knew she had to help. While living outdoors, the cat was

A tripod cat was left behind with her kittens. She “imprinted” on the people who took her in on her first night. Lisia the catShelley/BestFriendsFelines A concerned neighbor discovered a cat with her kittens abandoned in a house. Their owners had moved out and left them to fend for themselves. The young mother cat, just

A kitten crashed a couple’s wedding and wriggled her way into their hearts as the “cat distribution system” worked overtime. Daisy the kitten and her humans, Cara and MattCara and Matt Cara and Matt’s wedding day became extraordinarily special when an unexpected guest crashed the venue and added a unique twist during their ceremony. While

A man spent nearly six months looking for his cat whom he shared a special bond with. Three weeks before the New Year, he had an emotional reunion. Connell the cat and StephenShirley Barron Connell, a long-haired gray cat, and his human dad, Stephen, share an extraordinary bond. In their household, Connell follows Stephen around

A kitten from a backyard truly shone this Christmas with the help of his bonded brother and a playful house cat. DewdropEllenRichter Last month, two kittens were found in a backyard, one of which was in poor shape. Ellen Richter, an animal rescuer and foster carer, received a call about the pair needing urgent help.

Cranberry, the kitten, went from living on the street to napping on a warm bed. Her Christmas wish just came true. Cranberry the kittenPuppyKitty NYCity Cranberry, the kitten, was born outside and spent the first couple of months of her life scrounging for food and shelter. She came across a Good Samaritan who gave her

A kitten played under a Christmas tree for the first time in her life a few weeks after she traveled to a parking lot on a truck. Aimee A Good Samaritan spotted a kitten in a parking lot with a limp and brought her to a veterinary clinic for help. The kitten reportedly had gotten

A cat no one could handle at the shelter changed so much after eight weeks with a kind person who helped her and her kittens. Sandy the cat and her kittensHeidi at FosterKittenMama An orange and white cat was found heavily pregnant outdoors and brought to an animal shelter for help. The cat was extremely

Three kittens made it through a storm, and after nearly one year of waiting, they received the best news together. KittenNuggets A litter of kittens was found outside, wet and cold. They had been born during a severe storm and left behind. Their finders immediately brought them in to dry and warm them. Three of

A kitten spent the first six weeks of his life fighting to live. Then, he met a cat who made him feel warm and adored this holiday season. Marscha and RichyInstagram/comrescuemontreal A Good Samaritan spotted a tiny kitten with crusty eyes in a park without a mom. He was freezing and frail, desperately needing rescue.

A cat was brought to a shelter with her kittens. After nearly 100 days of waiting, she got what she wanted for Christmas. Rosie the cat and her kittensExploitsValleySPCA Earlier this year, Rosie the cat was surrendered to an animal shelter, Exploits Valley SPCA, along with the rest of her feline family. She was raising

A cat looks completely different from when she lived outside and has found a soulmate to spend her life with. Fuzzy BiscuitsAndreaChristian An orange and white cat had spent the first two years of her life living outside. The harsh realities of the outdoors had taken a toll on her scrawny body. She was in

A kitten became best friends with another kitten like her after her adopter didn’t show up at the animal shelter. Tinsley and ElsieTiny Paws Fosters Late last month, a tiny kitten ended up alone in her shelter kennel when all her siblings had found homes. Her adopter didn’t show up, leaving her by herself, desperately

A cute kitten missed a few holidays with other cats but survived it all. She’s finally doing what she wanted in a sweet home. Ripley the kittenAlyssa Ripley, the kitten, and her littermates wandered into a neighbor’s yard. They cried day and night, but their mom never returned for them. A volunteer of Puppy Kitty

A cute kitten showed everyone she was perfect and wanted to be held all day when she arrived at an animal rescue. Goji the kittentheOddCatSanctuary When Goji the kitten and her siblings came to an animal rescue, staff noticed she looked a bit different. She was much smaller and had a nose shaped like a

A cat found in a hotel room adopted two tiny kittens after her own litter of four was saved. Erika To the surprise of the staff at Circus Circus Las Vegas, they found a cat left behind in a hotel room, all by herself. The cat turned out to be pregnant and needed a safe

A cat was seen sitting on an air conditioner off the side of a building for days. Now, his life is completely changed. Mambo the catLittleWanderersNYC Late last month, an orange and white cat was found in a precarious situation off the side of a residential building. The cat reportedly fell from the fifth floor

A cat is reliving her days as a kitten after she was taken off the streets and had her last litter. Smooch the cat and her kittensBestFriendsFelines A couple came across a friendly cat who had been abandoned outside. The cat was very affectionate, begging them for attention. They couldn’t bear the thought of leaving

A kitten was drawn to cats in a warm home and hoped to escape the cold but was too shy. The homeowner knew just the way to help him. CelineCrom It was a freezing night before the snow fell. Celine Crom went to the kitchen for a snack when she noticed her cats lined up

Four “gremlin” kittens moved indoors for the first time, spending this winter in comfort and warmth. Jennifer at NewKittensOnTheBlock Last month, four little kittens were surrendered to the Humane Society for Hamilton County as strays, without a cat mother. They were around four weeks old and desperately needed a foster home. Jennifer, a volunteer for

A kitten continued to roll over, purring even when he was in rough shape. A few weeks later, he met a cat and the family of his dreams. Cola the kittenCommunityCatClub Earlier this year, a local TNR (trap-neuter-return) group found a litter of kittens in a cat colony, two of which were in poor shape.

Six kittens living under a porch with a cat found a fresh start just in time. The smallest kitty has the biggest voice. EmiliexFosters Six kittens were found living under a porch with their semi-feral mom. Their caretaker contacted local animal rescuers, hoping to get them the best life possible. Once the kittens started eating

A shy cat who was in a kennel for over a month just had her dream come true. She feels like a kitten again. Charlie the cat SaltyAnimal Rescue A long-haired tabby cat was found as a stray and brought into an animal shelter, needing placement. Days turned into weeks, and the cat waited in

A cat and her five tried to stay warm atop an old car. Now, they get to cozy up under a Christmas tree with a tiny adopted kitten. Katrina, Rachel, little Mike, Donna, and LouisLoriWhite A few weeks ago, a cat and her litter of five were found living outside, fending for themselves for food

A cat came upon a neighbor she could trust. A little while later, there were kittens outside her house. Jen Wood Earlier this year, a feral cat wandered into a neighbor’s yard, searching for a bite to eat. When the resident noticed the cat, she put out food and water, hoping to alleviate her hunger

Kittens spotted near a barn without a cat mother now have warmth and comfort away from the cold. Piruli and GalopinCOMRescueMontreal Members of the public found three little kittens near a barn and later discovered that their cat mother succumbed to the harsh realities of living outdoors. Micheline and Julie couldn’t leave the kittens to

A kind woman took a kitten in when others couldn’t. The young cat became her source of laughter and more. WallaceNikki at myfosterkittens Wallace, the kitten, was about four months old but had been in and out of places searching for a comfy home. His previous owners no longer wanted him due to his health