Cats

A former stray cat couldn’t stand other cats but was smitten the minute he met a kitten. Romeo the catSparkleCatRescue A 4-year-old cat showed up in a neighborhood (over a year ago) scrounging around for food. He was rough around the edges and just skin and bones. The finder was able to take him in

A pair of kittens decided to trust after being rescued. They even accepted a lone kitten from the street. Cinnamon and NutmegLaila @rescueforwinston Two very timid kittens were brought into the Winston Memorial Foundation (in Kuwait) when their owners could no longer afford their care. The brown tabby was especially frightened and would hiss, spit,

Peppa the cat started to shine knowing she would never have to return to the outdoors. Peppa the catPuppyKittyNYCity Peppa the cat was in a city shelter and scheduled to be released back to the streets after she was spayed. Meagan of PuppyKittyNYCity was contacted about the friendly cat, and knew she “couldn’t let that

Photo Credit: Jordan Lye / Getty Images Everyone needs a cuddle now and then, even cats. And over 100 foster kittens have received healing, comforting embraces thanks to a cat named Elvis. Cat With Special Needs Finds Forever Home Elvis himself used to be a foster. In 2013, he and four siblings, along with their

A stray cat came running to someone calling to him. He nestled into her and wouldn’t let go. Lucky the catAlyssa DeHart Alyssa DeHart, an animal rescuer based in Orlando, FL, was out on her evening walk one day when she noticed a stray cat wandering around her apartment complex. The tabby vanished into the

Two kittens stand like humans and always have each other through their journey to a very happy ending. Otter and BunnyBabyKittenRescue Caroline Grace, founder of Baby Kitten Rescue, was contacted about two orphaned kittens who had been found outside. Their cat mother never returned for them. When the finder scooped them up, she noticed that

Photo Credit: Slaven Vlasic / Getty Images Bridget Moynahan is doing her part to help a lost cat find her way back home (which happens to be a bodega in New York City). The 51-year-old actress has a special connection to the disappeared feline – they share the same name. Bridget Moynahan Aids in Search

A kitten sitting outside a house got help. Days later, her littermates showed up in the same place. @tiny.paws.fosters A resident from Tampa, FL noticed a litter of kittens outside her house a few months ago. They would come and go as a clowder, but at the sight of people, they would run and hide.

A cat waited outside a home one day and decided it was time to move in. Now, he has many things to cuddle. Oscar the catChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Stefany and her mother, animal rescuers from Canada, have helped many stray or abandoned cats in their area. Through their local rescue, Chatons Orphelins Montreal, they get them fixed,

A cat came to a shelter and stunned everyone with a kitten. Their bond grew tighter each day. Cupid the cat and her only kitten BowExploits Valley SPCA Every now and then, animal rescue groups come across a mother cat and kitten that are meant to stay together. This happened a couple of years ago

A cat blossomed remarkably after she was rescued at 22 years old. Now, she chases the sun and hogs the bed. BestFriendsFelines At 22 years old, Thelma the cat ended up at a shelter in desperate need of rescue. Her owners could no longer afford her care and had to surrender her. Members of Best

A kitten who was living under a trailer, has changed so much thanks to kind people. Now, she follows her brother around for life. Cami the kittenNikki @myfosterkittens A grey kitten was rescued from under a trailer at a mobile home park. She had a broken jaw and a severe upper respiratory infection (URI). Her

A stray cat came up to people asking for attention. Now, he’s a “giant bear” obsessed with face rubs. Dracula the catKuwait Animal Aid A few months ago, Kuwait Animal Aid was notified about a friendly stray cat who was seen walking up to people for attention and food. “According to the person who found

A kitten who was born with one eye, came up to someone’s home asking for help. Bug the kittenAshley @liberationcathouse A woman was in her driveway when she spotted a kitten coming up to her, meowing for help. She noticed that the kitten had only one eye and some facial deformities. Liberation Cat House (a

A wobbly cat was excited to have a tripod kitten as family and decided that they would never be apart. Mr. Beesley the wobbly cat and Bibby the tripod kittenKayla A kitten named Bibby was found outside a house with a damaged front leg and brought to Salem Friends of Felines (in OR) for help.

A former stray cat wants to “talk” to every kitten that comes through the door after his life was forever changed. Forest the cat and his little look-alike@phillykittylady_fosters Forest the cat found his forever home a few years ago and has been helping kittens in need ever since. Erica, a vet tech, crossed paths with

Two feral kittens completely changed from hissing and hiding in a corner to purring nonstop. Kimchi and WasabiAsa @shibuyarollcall Kimchi and Wasabi, two tabby kittens, were born to a feral cat and later brought into Animal Welfare League of Arlington for a chance at a better life. They were terrified of people as they hadn’t

A kitten who was roaming on farmland alone, was grateful someone noticed her and found her littermate too. Sultan and SalbaCeline @comrescuemontreal Celine Crom of Chatons Orphelins Montreal, a cat rescue, was contacted about a tabby kitten needing urgent help. The kitten was wandering aimlessly around a farm with her eyes crusted shut. A kind-hearted

A cat raised a litter of six and one bonus kitten. Now, it’s her turn to be someone’s baby. Fern the catJennifer @newkittensontheblock Fern the cat was turned into IndyHumane, an animal shelter in Indianapolis, IN, along with her litter of six. She was a wonderful mother from the start, catering to her kittens’ every

A cat learned to live indoors and be brave from a house cat right before giving birth. Persephone the catEmilie @emiliexfosters Persephone the cat was brought into Elmbrook Humane Society as a pregnant stray. After having spent most of her life on the streets, she was so scared that she recoiled in the corner of

Photo by fotocelia via Getty It’s not too uncommon to find a stray cat or two out wandering the streets. While unfortunate, it’s a part of life many of us are accustomed to. However, a large feral cat colony can often go unseen; they may be behind our workplaces or in our neighborhood, but these

Photo by lantapix via Getty While cats don’t hold as much of a reputation for chewing up things they shouldn’t as their canine counterparts, that doesn’t stop all cats from getting into mischief. While most kitties are likely just to knock things off your counter, some have interest in foods that…aren’t really foods. A desire

A cat was overjoyed to find help for her kittens. She could breathe a sigh of relief when they started to thrive. Tallulah the cat and her kitten@bestfriendsfelines About three weeks before the New Year, a torbie cat was brought into an animal shelter, desperately needing rescue. She was pregnant, so a volunteer took her

Photo by Nils Jacobi via Getty Generally, agility and related sports are viewed as “for the dogs.” Competitions for dog sports like agility, flyball, and dock diving are fun ways for canines to burn energy and exercise their brains along with their bodies. Many cat parents don’t view exercising their cat as highly important, but

A stray cat led a store owner to her kitten during the cold. Now, they have the New Year in comfort and warmth. Pepper Potts (cat) and Jarvis (kitten)Jenn @nashfosterkittens Over a week ago, L.J., the owner of Totally Rad Toyhouse in Nashville, TN, found a stray cat outside her store, that kept coming back.

A kitten had his wish come true right before New Year’s Eve with his best friend for life. Karl the kitten@turtlecatfoster A tiny 3-week-old kitten ended up at an animal shelter in Tampa, FL, in desperate need of rescue. He was rough around the edges and had severe upper respiratory infections. Andrea Christian, a volunteer

A kitten appeared at the entrance of a home asking for help one day, and she never looked back. Moxie the catChatons Orphelins Montreal A kitten showed up outside a woman’s home and came right to her door for help. The little stray was just skin and bones, covered in dirt, and had upper respiratory

A kitten who was found in an old car, now has many new siblings to ring in the New Year with. Bentley the kitten@kellyfosterkittens Bentley came to Murphy’s Law Animal Rescue in NC as a timid rescued kitten. He had been found in an old car before making his way to safety. The rescue group

A stray kitten stayed on a backyard patio and decided to wait for someone to come pick him up. Peppermint the kittenJoyce @kangaroothekitty A San Francisco resident made a makeshift home with a large box and blankets for the local strays. When the holidays came around, a stray cat showed up with her kittens to

A kitten made a big transformation after being picked up from a walkway, and now has his first holiday season. Rocco the kitten@rocco.tuxey A tuxedo kitten was spotted alone in the middle of a walkway and taken into Kitty of Angels, an animal rescue, for a chance at a better life. He was just palm-sized,