Cats

A kitten with an “Elvis lip” let out the whiniest little meow when he found the person he’d been waiting for. Widdle the kittenKristen @widdlekittenclub Kristen Sterner came across a plea from a local animal shelter about a 6-week-old kitten desperately needing rescue. She immediately reached out to St. Francis Society Animal Rescue for support

A cat who was plucked from the street after years, bonded with a house cat and filled what was missing in their home. Kai the cat@littlewanderersnyc About two months ago, an emaciated cat showed up outside a Good Samaritan’s yard, needing rescue. After years living on the streets, his body declined and took a turn

Kind neighbors went to help a cat who had been abandoned outside, and ended up saving five kittens, too. Josie the catEllen Richter A long-haired black and white cat was spotted wandering the streets, scrounging around for food. Kind neighbors noticed the cat and went to check on her. “She was left outside when her

A rescue kitten waited two years for the most perfect family to find him. It turned out to be just 15 minutes away. With Grace When Danielle Chavez, founder of With Grace (a kitten rescue specializing in neonatal and special needs), learned about a paralyzed kitten needing long term foster care, she immediately offered to

A cat walked into a crate ready to move indoors, so her three kittens could have what she couldn’t provide. @comrescuemontreal A Montreal-based animal rescuer was helping community cats that had found their way to a lady’s backyard, when she came across a very pregnant and hungry young cat. The cat walked right into a

A stray cat turned into the biggest snuggle bug and followed his person everywhere. “He’s my Prince Charming!” Larry the catExploits Valley SPCA Larry the cat was found as a stray wandering outside and rough around the edges. “His physical condition said he’d been on his own for a while. Ears, nose and paw pads

A kitten was found left behind on a doormat and taken into a home, where the resident cats decided to help. Ashley A newborn kitten was found left behind on the doormat of a family’s house. The cat mother ran away and never came back. The family scooped her up and rushed to get her

A wobbly cat named Flip Flop has a big personality and is a “master escape artist”. Flip Flop the catErika @communitycatclub About six months ago, Community Cat Club rescued a very wobbly cat named Flip Flop from a local animal shelter to give her a better chance at finding a good home. Flip Flop was

You know about bodega cats — those adorable fur balls that watch over little shops and keep the spaces rodent-free in New York City. Now, there’s a new type of working cat in town: brewery cats. Brewery cats taking over NYC watering holes According to Time Out, brewery owners are relying on feline friends to

A cat came to the right home for food and ended up being adopted by the couple who has her brother. Lottie the cat@ilckenzoo About three months ago, a cat showed up outside Allison Ilcken’s home, scrounging around for something to eat. She and her family started leaving out food, and the cat consistently returned

A kind person came to the rescue of a kitten who was bolting in and out of bushes, and ended up saving his life. Cole the kittenSarah @sparklecatrescue About two weeks ago, Sarah Isom received a call from a colleague at Winston Salem State University about a stray kitten that appeared to be in distress.

A street kitten is over the moon to be inside. He gives everyone he meets some “Ernie time” and tries to win them over. Ernie the kitten@bestfriendsfelines Early this year, Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue in Brisbane, AU, took in a little tabby after he was found wandering outside. A passer-by spotted the lone

A kitten can’t jump but does his best strut every day after someone took a chance on him and saved his life. Babar the kittenChatonsOrphelins Montreal A long-haired cream kitten was brought into Chatons Orphelins Montreal along with two other kittens for a chance at a better life. Rescued from a crowded situation, the cream

A chatty cat arrived in a neighborhood wanting help. Shortly after a kind woman took her in, she had kittens. Panda the catJins Bottle Babies About two months ago, a black and white cat showed up in an apartment complex meowing up a storm. A kind woman who helps community cats in the area, heard

A kitten named Macaroni has many toes. He’s found a kind person to help him so he can run around like other kittens someday. Macaroni the kittenFriends for Life Rescue Network Jacqueline “DeAmor” Santiago, president of Friends for Life Rescue Network, was apprised of a tiny orange tabby with an abnormality in his front legs.

A cat sat outside waiting for someone to notice her. Now, she follows people around, giving them her best bleps. Abbey the catPuppyKittyNYCity About three months ago, a Good Samaritan spotted a tabby cat sitting by the stairs outside a residence, all by herself. The cat was rough around the edges and had a swollen

A cat really shone when he was no longer outside. He started doting on kittens, and one of them became obsessed with him. Mickey and LinkKristen Sterner A few weeks ago, Kristen Sterner of Widdle Kitten Club came across a post about a stray cat desperately needing a home. “As soon as I saw him,

A cat was returned multiple times and became stray. Rescuers looked into her history and found the perfect place for her. Monica the catSickler’s Circle View Farm A volunteer of Community Cat Club, a cat rescue in South Jersey, came across a friendly stray in their neighborhood last year. The cat didn’t belong to anyone

A guy who claimed he would never be a cat person, started helping a cat from the streets and changed his mind. BravemanPolina A resident from the Bronx found a stray cat lying on the lawn, looking sickly and lethargic. The cat had been roaming around the neighborhood for some time until his health started

A cat spent the first part of his life on the streets until a woman took a chance on him and helped him thrive. Danni the catHearthside Cats When a cat named Danni arrived at Hearthside Cats, an all-volunteer cat rescue, he was in miserable shape with a severe wound on the side of his

A community cat who was living in a garden, decided to give indoor life a try. Soon after she had kittens under a cat tree. Anne @fosterkittens_be A family spotted a scrawny cat in their backyard and offered her some food. She appeared to be feral but decided to stay in their garden, so she

A kitten weathered the outdoors until she was found. Now, she has another kitten who won’t let her go. Millie and RosieNadija @tiny.paws.fosters A tiny tortoiseshell was found outside in poor shape and brought in to an animal shelter, needing help. Nadija, a volunteer of AnimalLuvr’s Dream Rescue, learned about her plight and offered to

Residents heard a kitten outside their house and looked all over for her until they found the kitten stowed away in a hole. Kikie the kitten@comrescuemontreal Genevieve and Stella were at home when they heard a kitten outside, in the direction of their balcony. The meowing went on and off but never ceased. The residents

They say cats have nine lives, and this story appears to confirm it. A cat that fell from a deck 11 stories up in Seattle miraculously survived, despite three broken legs. Cat falls 11 stories and survives Jessica Tonani is the cat’s owner. According to KIRO 7 News, her fur baby, Mr. Banks, fell off

A cat accepted help from kind folks and finally moved indoors. Within a few days, she had kittens in their room. Calla Lilly the catMary Chromek Mary Chromek, an animal rescuer at Foster Purrs, noticed a pregnant cat roaming around a cat colony by herself. The cat appeared to be non-feral but was hesitant with

A couple found a kitten in their backyard, and their tortoise came out of his burrow with a second one. Patricia @fosterkittensvegas About six weeks ago, a couple from Las Vegas found a kitten in their backyard without a mother in sight. They reached out to their local animal rescuer for help. Patricia Lika received

A kitten was so tiny that no one knew if he would make it, but he stunned everyone with his strength. Sebastian the kittenPenny @fosterkittenhq About two months ago, Penny Richards, a foster volunteer of Animal Welfare League of Arlington, took in three kittens desperately needing round-the-clock care. One of them was exceptionally small. “When

A kitten was spotted on a lawn thanks to her big voice and unwillingness to give up. It took a village but her life was forever changed. Peach the kittenOne Cat at a Time Last month, a Good Samaritan heard what sounded like a kitten, and it went on incessantly. Concerned, she started looking around

A cat who was found hiding in a discarded toilet, turns out to be the sweetest kitty. He loves kittens and adores people. @puppykittynycity A Good Samaritan found a gray cat hiding in a discarded toilet surrounded by garbage. When the cat was approached, he was too timid to move but didn’t resist petting. The

A cat who was rescued from a pound at 12 years old, wrapped her arms around her person and showed her endless “thanks”. Freya the catMichelle Cummins A gorgeous 12-year-old cat somehow ended up on the streets and was later brought into a pound, but no one came to claim her. Best Friends Felines (in