Cats

A kitten who was born outside as a feral, started to trust and snuggle when she met a resident cat. Cleo (kitten) and Polar (cat)Shelby @fosterkittenlove Cleo was born outside to a feral cat mom and left to fend for herself. She was the only survivor of her litter and rescued through a TNR (trap-neuter-return)

A couple rescued a roadside kitten while traveling but ended up bringing three cats home. Kiss the kitten@kissamostherescue A couple was traveling in Greece when they spotted a little stray on the side of the road all alone. “We drove through an alley of olive trees when my partner stopped and pointed at the kitten,”

Lilo the kitten never grew into those big ears but gained a new life with her best friend. Lilo and Nani (aka Clock and Hickory)@ohanakittens Jen who volunteers for Wrenn Rescues, came across a post about a litter of kittens and their mom looking for foster care at a local shelter. When no one came

Eggnog the kitten has never missed a single meal since the day he was rescued as a hungry orphaned baby. Eggnog the kittenEmilie @emiliexfosters A dilute orange kitten ended up as an orphan separated from his cat mom due to an eviction. Emilie Rackovan, an animal rescuer based in Milwaukee, WI, was contacted about the

A kitten who runs around without sight, has found a cat to look out for him as his new mother. Amigo the kittenBest Friends Felines A few weeks ago, a little orange kitten was brought into an animal clinic in Brisbane, AU for a chance at a better life. Dr. Georgia from the clinic received

A stray cat chose the right place for her kittens so they wouldn’t have to live another day outside. @comrescuemontreal A stray cat showed up in the backyard of a couple’s home. She was just skin and bones and very hungry. When the couple offered a bowl of canned food, she scarfed it down as

These “cookie and milk” kittens wiggled their way into people’s hearts after a family stepped up to take them in. Penny Richards A litter of kittens arrived at an animal shelter in Warren County, VA, in need of foster care. Animal Welfare League of Arlington offered their assistance and arranged for a foster home for

A kitten who waited next to a curb until help arrived, has blossomed into someone’s happy little shadow. Scarlet the kitten@bella.thebmd About a month ago, Laila D’Souza, an animal rescuer and founder of the Winston Memorial Foundation, was on her way home from work when she spotted a little ball of fur lying next to

Smokey the kitten jumped on a fire truck during a large fire and was discovered at the station the next day. Smokey (aka Salty) the kitten@littlewanderersnyc Firefighters at the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) were stunned to discover a kitten covered in soot at their station on Wednesday, two days ago. Unbeknownst to them,

A kitten whose life was completely changed after being found “broken”, now has a place she always wanted. Wicket the kittenHearthside Cats A little orange kitten was found abandoned near a dumpster, in desperate need of help. Hearthside Cats, an animal rescue in NY, was notified about her ordeal and immediately stepped up to take

A kitten transformed from an orphaned newborn to a boisterous young cat with a family of his dreams. Roscoe the kittenNikki Martinez A black and white kitten was found orphaned and alone at just a few days old. He was turned into a city shelter, awaiting rescue. Nikki Martinez, an animal rescuer and foster carer,

A kitten who walks with his back legs splayed out, is determined to be able to jump one day. Leo the kittenSarah @kellyfosterkittens An orange tabby kitten was brought into an animal shelter in NC for a chance at a better life. While he was in foster care, they noticed that something was different about

A cat came up to people for help after living outside for a long time, and was ready for change. Sweetie the catPuppy Kitty NYCity Meagan of Puppy Kitty NYCity, an animal rescue based in NYC, was working on a TNR (trap-neuter-return) project in a neighborhood when she came across a very friendly cat. The

Coconut the kitten who arrived as a bottle baby, decided to go around giving other cats and dogs affection. Coconut the kitten and Bubblegum the catAlley Cat Rescue Coconut was an orphaned kitten when she was brought into Alley Cat Rescue along with her sister Mocha. She was an instant love-bug and eager to be

A cat made sure that her kittens would have a purr filled life after she was found roaming outside. Jett the kitten@bestfriendsfelines A fluffy cat named Tails was left behind to roam the streets and fend for herself without food and shelter when her previous owners moved away. A Good Samaritan learned about her plight

A cat who was spotted in a box outside in the cold, ended up finding the perfect place to call home in record time. Thumper aka Elf the catLittle Wanderers NYC A few days ago, a Good Samaritan was walking her dog outside when she spotted a box on the side of the road. She

Six kittens who were found without a mother, now have someone to raise them all together. Chatons Orphelins Montreal About a month ago, Chatons Orphelins Montreal received an urgent plea about six orphaned kittens needing rescue. The litter of six had been found without a cat mother and were brought into a shelter at three

A cat who was found hugging construction stones outside, now has soft blankets to snuggle with every day. Kuwait Animal Aid A few months ago, Alina Lazaryeva of Kuwait Animal Aid, received a message about a cat that had been found at a construction site. “Sadly, many animals have been abandoned in that area. Our

A cat wandered into the backyard of a shelter crying for attention until someone let him in. Sigmund the catDetroit Community Cat Rescue Detroit Community Cat Rescue (DCCR) has helped countless cats and kittens over the years. An outdoor tomcat somehow found his way to the shelter a few months ago, all by himself. One

A cat came home with a kind person. Within 24 hours, they found kittens under their bed. Bella the cat and her kittensAlyssa @adoptablesnyc About two months ago, Damaris from NYC came across a cat at a bodega, needing help. The cat was let outside the store and seen wandering near busy traffic. The rotund

A stray cat walked out from the bushes to a kind person, and told her that he was ready to “go home”. Ollie the catDonna @feralcatcolony Donna, an animal rescuer based in OH, noticed an orange cat that had showed up at a cat colony for food. He was very timid at first, but with

A kitten has three paws, doesn’t let anything slow her down, and is determined to win over everyone. Rosie the tripod kittenBaby Kitten Rescue Three 5-week-old kittens were brought into a shelter, desperately needing rescue. One of them was very tiny and missing a paw. Caroline Grace, founder of Baby Kitten Rescue, received an urgent

A cat who wandered outside for over a year, now has a new purpose being indoors. Lucky the cat and her foster kittenThe Mad Catters Before Lucky the cat came to The Mad Catters (a cat rescue in Perth, AU), she was known to have wandered her local streets for more than a year, and

(Photo credit: Michael Moeller / EyeEm via Getty) In recent years, the public awareness of the feral cat crisis has grown. There are an estimated 60-160 million feral cats in the U.S. alone – even the lower end of that scale is astounding. And while it’s easy to empathize with them, they’re very harmful.  Feral

A stray cat tried to push his way into a home and ended up changing his life. Fuller the catSparkle Cat Rescue In early November, Sparkle Cat Rescue received a message about a neighborhood cat desperately needing help. The friendly stray showed up outside a residence and tried to “push” his way into their home

(Photo credit: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region Facebook) Cat hoarding is one of the most commonly dismissed but ever-present forms of animal hoarding. These cases are often playfully characterized as “crazy cat ladies.” You’ve likely seen them in the media, from “The Simpsons” to “Parks and Rec.” However, these stories often aren’t cute.

(Photo credit: picture alliance via Getty) Whether a cat is male or female rarely matters in our day to day interactions with them. Behavior between the sexes is largely the same, with the exception of unaltered cats. Unfixed males will spray and potentially be aggressive. Females will go through heat. So to deter unwanted breeding

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