Cats

A cat who was living in a parking lot, transformed into a people “supervisor” when someone took a chance on him. Little Wanderers NYC An orange tabby had spent many years on the streets of the South Bronx, scrounging for food and weathering the elements. “He lived in the parking lot of a dialysis center

A cat came to a rescue with one kitten and stunned everyone with a second. She then sneaked into a nursery to adopt two more. Zayda the cat@communitycatclub A few weeks ago, Sara Sharp, founder of Community Cat Club, was notified about a plea for help for a newborn kitten whose cat mom “wasn’t caring

A kitten was found outside sleeping in a corner, waiting for help. Now, he has endless attention from cats and people. TilukyChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Ben and his family from Montreal have set up shelters in their yard for community cats, so they can have a roof over their heads to protect them from the elements. While the

A cat huddled in a corner with her kittens at a shelter until someone opened their home and changed their lives. Cherry the catBe Their Voice Last month, Aimee of Be Their Voice Animal Rescue was apprised of a cat mom and her litter of five needing help. The cat was frozen in fear, huddling

A cat showed up at a property seeking shelter. Before anyone could get her help, they discovered kittens in the yard. Symphony the cat@coastalbendcats A few weeks ago, Coastal Bend Cat Rescue was notified about a pregnant cat who had been found wandering around a property. The finders believed that the cat had been abandoned

A cat came up to a kind person outside her work and curled up in her arms, wanting to be taken in. ChesterSparkle Cat Rescue A volunteer of Sparkle Cat Rescue came across a friendly stray cat near her work. She noticed that he had many battle scars on his face and was very eager

A cat beamed with joy when he was taken off the streets for good after years of seeking safety. Bubba the catCommunityCatClub A stray tabby cat befriended a kind-hearted veterinary technician from Cross Keys Animal Hospital. The streets clearly had been tough on him as he was often attacked by other neighborhood cats. The vet

A cat who was just skin and bones, walked up to people asking for help. In just a month, she made an incredible transformation. Papaya the catPuppy Kitty NY City Meagan Licari, president of Puppy Kitty NY City, was apprised of a scrawny stray cat walking up to people in a parking lot. She was

A blind kitten who was found wandering the streets, started hugging every cat he met. Five months later, his wish came true. Basil and Amigo@bestfriendsfelines A Good Samaritan found an orange kitten wandering the streets by himself. He was taken to the vet where they discovered that he had microphthalmia (abnormally small eyes) and was

A cat waited on a bench hoping someone would stop for him. Now weeks later, he’s living the life he’s always wanted. London the catKuwait Animal Aid Earlier this year, a Good Samaritan spotted a stray cat sitting on a bench in a park by himself. He was one of the many abandoned cats found

Rescuers rushed to help a cat and her six kittens and were stunned to find that they are all polydactyl. Andrea Christian When Andrea Christian, a volunteer of St. Francis Society Animal Rescue, received a call about a litter of kittens needing help, she leapt into action. They came from a family who was having

A stray cat waited on the road and then jumped in an Uber when the door opened, as if he was ready to be taken off the streets. Tux the cat@littlewanderersnyc Last month, an Uber driver was in the Bronx area when she came across a black and white cat lying in the middle of

A cat showed up outside a guy’s house for food and came back a month later asking for help. Miloh the cat@comrescuemontreal A black and white cat showed up outside a resident’s home in Montreal, scrounging around for food. Sebastien, the resident who has four cats of his own, offered him some kibbles and water.

Two kittens arrived at a rescue needing help and TLC. They met a dog who knew just how to cheer them up. Joyce @kangaroothekitty Amber Rose, founder of Saving Grace Rescue, was checking for kittens that needed care at San Jose Animal Care Center and Services when she came across two sisters with crusty eyes.

A kitten wasn’t growing until a kind person took her on. As it turned out, she fit right into their home. Adele the kittenBestFriends Felines A litter of kittens arrived at Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue in Brisbane, when they were around seven weeks old. Among them, there was a calico who was exceptionally

A building manager found a litter of kittens with a cat “mother” who turned out to be a mister instead. Mr. MomCommunityCatClub Sara Sharp, founder of Community Cat Club (in South Jersey), received a plea for help about “a mom with kittens” needing placement. There were five kittens, around four weeks old, accompanied by a

A stray cat met nice people, had kittens in their house days later and decided she was done with the streets. @saltyanimalrescue Karly Saltarski, cofounder of Salty Animal Rescue, was notified about a pregnant street cat needing a safe haven. The gentleman who was feeding the stray, noticed that her belly was getting plump. He

A cat went around wanting belly rubs from everyone after they fixed his paw. He was ready to be a spoiled house cat. Moose the cat@puppykittynycity A stray cat was brought into a veterinary clinic with an injured paw. He couldn’t put weight on it and was walking with a limp. The veterinary team cleaned

A cat immediately accepted a tiny lone kitten, started raising her along with her trio and wouldn’t leave her side. Julia the kitten and Camille the cat@tiny.paws.fosters Last month, Allison Ilcken, a foster volunteer of AnimalLuvr’s Dream Rescue, welcomed a family of four (a cat mom and three kittens) into her care. The cat, Camille,

A dog noticed kittens in the house and decided to “mother” them the way she knew how. Kona and her foster kittens@shibuyarollcall Five kittens from two separate litters arrived at their foster home for a chance at a better life. Fred and Barney were found outside with their mom who had stopped caring for them.

A kitten who was left behind on a stoop after birth, fought her way back. Now, she has cats to dote on her all day. Chihiro the kittenLittle Wanderers NYC A stray cat came to a house in Queens, NY and started having kittens on the stoop. After the first two were born, it started

A cat who was left at a farm, began to bloom with a warm home. He turned into the sweetest little guy. Kocco the cat@comrescuemontreal A long-haired black and white cat was found abandoned at a farm. He joined a clowder of cats that the family of the farm had rescued over the years. The

A cat eagerly wanted to be with a new kitten who had been scooped up from a car lot. They are the cutest thing. Parker the kitten and Phoebe the calicoErica Whitsell About a month ago, Erica Whitsell, a veterinary technician and a kitten rescue advocate, was notified about an orphan kitten desperately needing help.

A cat who was picked up as a stray, immediately wants attention from people and even starts helping other cats. Arlo the cat@bestfriendsfelines When Best Friends Felines was notified about a cat needing urgent rescue, they sprang into action. The cat with heterochromia (different colored eyes) had been found as a stray and brought to

A family gave a cat some food. She decided to have kittens outside their house. It ended up saving her life. Miracle the catCatsnip Etc A few residents noticed a stray cat wandering outside their home. They started feeding her and made a bed out of blankets for her. The cat was pregnant and very

A couple went to the shelter thinking they were only going to “look at” a cat with enormous cheeks. It turned out to be so much more. Grizzly (now Mr. Jenkins)Lollypop Farm A stray cat was found in rough shape, suspected to have been in a car accident. He was brought into Lollypop Farm for

(Photo credit: JesusVivas / Getty Images) Star Wars Day is here, and pet owners everywhere are psyched to feel the force of May the 4th. If you’re a cat lover and a Star Wars fan, you’re not alone. And this year, Chewy is harnessing those two passionate demographics for one out-of-this-galaxy contest. Does your cat

A cat wanted indoor life one day after he’d lived most of his years outside, trying to make up for lost time. FuddyAndrea @turtlecatfoster When volunteers of St. Francis Animal Rescue were assisting community cats in a local cat colony, they came to know an orange tabby with a sweet face and named him Fuddy.

Two cats grew up on the streets and cared for a litter together. They amazed many with how much they needed each other. Celia and GladysChatons OrphelinsMontreal Two cat sisters, Celia (brown) and Gladys (gray), grew up in a cat colony in Montreal and shared an inseparable bond. Simone who came to help these community

A cat who acted feral for most of his life, changed completely one day when he was no longer outside. Shane the cat@shanethecheekycat A tomcat spent his first two years braving the elements, fending for himself on the streets of the Bronx. When he was rescued to be neutered, he was acting very feral in