Cats

A kitten scooted over to a doting dog and rubbed up against her after he was found outside. Cinder the dog and Bridger the kittenMojos Hope Earlier this year, a kitten was found outside a store in Anchorage, AK, cold and unable to move his hind legs. He was brought into Anchorage Animal Care and

(Photo credit: Westend61 via Getty) If you’re one of the multitudes of pet parents who talks to their cat, you probably don’t expect them to understand or even respond. But a new study from France shows your feline does, at least, know you’re speaking to them. Researchers at the Université Paris Nanterre found cats react

(Photo credit: JasonDoiy via Getty) While multiple species can be emotional support animals (ESAs) or therapy animals, dogs remain the most popular choice. That’s especially true in university-based animal-assisted intervention (AAI) programs. Of these programs, aimed at reducing students’ stress, more than 85 percent involve dogs. A new study suggests many people – especially those

Two kitten were in a backyard squeaking and waiting for help. Now, they have someone to hold onto every day. Squeak and Adele the snuggly kittens@fosterkittens_tn A Good Samaritan heard what sounded like a cat meowing desperately in their backyard while their home was being remodeled. Upon investigation, they found a tiny kitten crying his

A kitten who was accepted by other cats, started to hug them and look out for them. Penny @fosterkittenhq A 2-day-old kitten was brought into Animal Welfare League of Arlington (in VA) after he was rescued as an orphan needing foster care. After two weeks of round-the-clock bottle feedings, his eyes were wide open, and

A cat has never lost focus on caring for her kitten after they were found together outside. Cider and Maple@nashfosterkittens Maple the cat found herself in a shelter along with her kitten Cider after they were scooped up from the outdoors. Cider was only around one day old, and the sole survivor of his litter.

A cat got herself into a carrier just days before she had her kittens. @comrescuemontreal A long-haired grey tabby had been roaming the streets for a while until a local animal rescuer, Sophie, arrived and started helping strays, one by one. When Sophie returned to the area one day, she found a cat (the grey

A kitten ran up a family’s driveway with a “wink” on her face, and asked to be let in. Bug the kittenAshley @foster.love.repeat In early November, a Good Samaritan from Orlando, FL was stunned to find a little kitten running up her driveway, meowing for attention. When the kitten got closer, she noticed that the

Twin kittens who were found on the streets, learned to be brave with the help of family cats. Big and LittleErica @phillykittylady_fosters Two tabby kittens were spotted on the streets of Philadelphia, scrounging around for food and shelter. A couple of animal rescuers @kolonykats set out a humane trap and were able to bring the

A cat came to a parking lot and asked for help. She walked right into a carrier one day. Flamingo the catSuzy @savingbelladonna A few weeks ago, an orange cat showed up in a parking lot at a local police precinct in the Bronx, NY. Daniel who works at the precinct, spotted the friendly stray

A kitten blows people away with her resilience, and lives the best life after being saved from the road. Sloane the kitten@bestfriendsfelines About a month ago, Best Friends Felines (a cat rescue in Brisbane, AU) was contacted about a tabby kitten needing urgent help. A Good Samaritan was on a motorcycle traveling behind a car

A stray kitten who made it through Hurricane Ian, became a little protector to another kitten in need. Rumi the kitten@tiny.paws.fosters Rumi the kitten was found outside as a stray during Hurricane Ian, and brought in to a local veterinary clinic for help. A veterinarian stepped up to take her in and nursed her back

A cat was spotted in a tree by a kind neighbor. As it turned out, a family had been looking for her for two weeks. Winnifred the cat and Sarah HughesHolly Young Holly Young was on a routine walk with her dog Nugget earlier this month when she noticed something out of the ordinary. Despite

A kitten who was found waddling alone, never gave up. Now, he has a cat to show him the ropes. Sandman the kittenCBCR @coastalbendcats A grey kitten was found in a garage and the sole survivor of his litter. His mother cat never came back for him. He was very tiny, frail, wobbly, and crying

A litter of kittens arrived at a family for a second chance. The ginger kitten is the most opinionated of all. Shortbread the ginger and her siblingsPenny @fosterkittenhq Penny Richards, a volunteer of Animal Welfare League of Arlington, received a litter of kittens needing a foster home. “They came to me as a transfer from

A kitten was grateful to the person who found him waiting on the back of a truck for help. Mary @fosterpurrs Mary Chromek (@fosterpurrs), an animal rescuer based in AL, was out caring for community cats when she spotted a disheveled kitten crying out at a junkyard. “When I heard a meow replying to me,

A kitten was accepted by a cat and her litter of eight, and it changed everything. Buffy the kittenCourtney @we_foster_kittens A tiny grey kitten named Buffy was born to a feral cat and ended up being the sole survivor of her litter. Her cat mother didn’t show any interest in raising her kittens, and Buffy

A kitten talked to the person who cared for him every day, and became a blanket snuggler. Mikey the kittenTania @tania_b07 Mikey the kitten was four months old when he was surrendered to the Toronto Humane Society. He came with a broken leg and was in urgent need of medical attention. “He had a complicated

A cat started to open up when she realized her six look-alike kittens were in the best hands. Taylor the cat and her little mini-mesHeidi Shoemaker A tuxedo cat and her litter of six were brought into a shelter in Wichita, KS, desperately needing rescue. Heidi Shoemaker of Foster Kitten Mama (in CO) learned about

A kitten got a whole team to help him breathe better, and he turned into the happiest shoulder cat. Bobby the kittenKate @cute_moonbear A tiny orange tabby was surrendered to Warwick Veterinary Hospital as he was in poor shape. He came with noticeable respiratory issues and had trouble breathing. X-rays showed that his right lung

A cat arrived at someone’s home for food and decided to lead them to her kittens one day. Calie the cat mom and her kittensChatons Orphelins Montreal A tortoiseshell cat showed up in a family’s yard earlier this year, scrounging around for something to eat. Mel and Kurt, a couple, saw the scrawny stray and

A man spotted two kittens running around the building and ended up caring for them with the help of a dog. Kizzy’s Place Tom, an EMT, was on his shift at Galloway Township Ambulance Squad in New Jersey, when he spotted two tiny dots (that looked like kittens) on camera, chasing each other around the

A cat had been raising kittens from different litters and was so relieved to get some help one day. Gianna the cat and her kittensBestFriendsFelines Best Friends Felines, a cat rescue in Brisbane, AU, received a phone call about a cat mother and her kittens needing help. “(They) found themselves at one of the vets’

A kitten came to a family for a second chance, and is now obsessed with their dog. Sylvester the tuxedo kitten and Cooper the dog@littlewanderersadoptions Sylvester the tuxedo kitten was rescued along with his feline family by Little Wanderers NYC. Volunteers saw his tender caring heart for other animals from the moment he arrived. Out

A cat who was once misunderstood, began to shine knowing that her kittens could now have full lives. Cherry the cat and her kittensEllen @foster_kitten_tails A stray cat had been living outside, relying on the kindness of strangers for food and shelter. On a cold morning this fall, a homeowner discovered that she had a

A kitten “screamed” endearingly at the person who cared for him every day until he got back on his paws. Karl the kittenAndrea @turtlecatfoster About a month ago, Andrea Christian, who fosters for St. Francis Rescue, received a call about a 3-week-old kitten desperately needing help. The kitten named Karl was in very rough shape,

A cat gives the sweetest greetings every morning to “thank” his people for changing his life. Leo the cat@babykittenrescue Leo the cat was around 10-12 years old when he was rescued from a difficult situation. He was severely neglected and left outside his home after his owner passed away. A Good Samaritan, Louise, learned about

A man stopped to help a lone stray kitten in the middle of the road but ended up being chosen instead. Stinky Kevin the kitten and his rescuer Tyler@stinky_kevin Tyler Wood, a comedian, was on his way to a show when he spotted a stray kitten in the middle of the road, all alone. There

A kitten who was found lying in the bushes alone, now has warm sheets and laps to sit on. Titub the kittenCeline @comrescuemontreal A family from Montreal, Canada heard what sounded like a cat outside their house early this month. They went out to investigate when the crying persisted. They traced the sound all the

Rescuers found two kittens abandoned outside and noticed how much they needed one another. @sparklecatrescue Two months ago, a pair of abandoned kittens were spotted at a managed cat colony near a local business in Burlington, NC. Rescuers rushed to their aid and took them off the streets, away from busy traffic. “These two were