Cats

A cat went from living outside, blending into the landscape, to running the house and helping other cats and kittens. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A community cat had roamed a neighborhood for years, often blending into the background. He was scared of people, stealthily scrounging for food and shelter. After braving several brutal winters, he’d lost nearly both

They showed up at the door with a kitten, desperate to save him. Overnight, the young cat sprang back to life. InkyPuppyKittyNYCity A week ago, two young people showed up at the door of PuppyKittyNYCity (an animal rescue), holding a tiny, lifeless kitten and begging for help. The kitten was so frail that he couldn’t

After many years, a calico cat can finally move on from the rigors of the streets and seek the comfort of a loving home. Duchess and her kittensLittleWanderersNYC Not long after Duchess, the cat, was rescued from the streets, she went into labor and gave birth to four kittens, two of which looked like her.

Kind neighbors wouldn’t leave an abandoned cat to fend for herself. Shortly after bringing her inside, the cat had kittens. Clara and her kittensBestFriendsFelines A cat was left behind a few weeks ago when her family moved away. The neighbors noticed her wandering around scrounging for food and started feeding her. They posted her on

A young cat found at a job site underwent a dramatic transformation after just a few weeks in a home. FurbyDeej Over a month ago, a scraggly, raggedy kitten was found behind a tire at a job site. She was emaciated, covered in fleas, and missing a lot of fur. The finders immediately contacted Deej,

A kitten rescued from under a deck is determined to convince a house cat that they should be together for life. Moonpie and FireballLisa Earlier this summer, a tiny kitten was found alone, hiding under a deck. She was hungry, just skin and bones, and had an infected eye. Fortunately, she had come to the

Kind people brought a stray cat to safety, only to find out they had also saved four tiny kittens. ChalalaChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A Good Samaritan spotted a stray cat hobbling on the street with an injured paw and immediately stopped to check on her. The weary cat didn’t flee when her rescuer approached her as if she’d

A kitten stole the heart of a timid puppy who finally brightened up as he sought comfort and courage from the cat. Scooter and Socker BopperOne Tail at a Time Socker Bopper, the kitten, was wobbly and had a damaged eye when he came to One Tail at a Time, hoping for a brighter future.

A kitten came to a shelter, needing more help than others. Then, she met an 11-year-old cat who showed her the ropes. Small FryAngelica A litter of four kittens (Big Mac, McFlurry, Chicken Nugget, and Small Fry) came to the Arizona Humane Society, hoping for a better life. Found as strays, they needed intensive care

They came to an animal shelter for a kitten but knew they had to take his mother cat with them too. Hairy BabyNewborn Kitten Rescue Baymax, the cat, and her kitten, Hairy Baby, came to an animal shelter when their family was unable to care for them. The shelter staff discovered that Baymax had a

A cat was thought to be a seven-week-old kitten when found on the side of the road, but she turned out to be much older. PixieHeather Pixie, the cat, was found along the road and brought to a local animal shelter. “Initially, they thought she was a kitten because of her size,” Heather, an ER

A young cat, thrilled to have her paw fixed, runs around and encourages other kittens to join in the fun. KickersChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A tabby kitten named Kickers came to Chatons Orphelins Montreal with her five siblings. Four of them were born with varying degrees of malformation in their legs. Hoping for a chance to walk and

A cat arrived at an animal shelter with kittens in tow. The staff soon noticed she shared an adorable bond with the runt of the litter. TiggerExploitsValleySPCA Tigger, a beautiful dark tabby, came to Exploits Valley SPCA with kittens in tow, hoping for a better life. Shelter staff welcomed them in with open arms and

A cat left in a carrier started acting like a little “businessman” and became his true self when someone stepped up to help him. TysonCommunityCatClub Earlier this year, a black-and-white cat was found in a carrier at a hockey game. No one came to claim him as he huddled quietly inside. A local veterinarian was

A cat stumbled into a yard seeking help and was “more than sweet.” Now, she takes her trusty teddy with her everywhere. Bagel and her teddyMurphys Law Animal Rescue One weekend, a scraggly cat stumbled into the yard of a family, scrounging around for food. Starved and emaciated, she mustered all her strength to meow

A kind person thought she would babysit a kitten for a few days, but her other rescued cat had a different idea. PennyPatricia Lika A Good Samaritan found a tiny calico in their backyard without a mother or siblings. After searching and waiting to no avail, they contacted a local animal rescuer, Patricia Lika, for

A cat chirped with renewed hope to her kittens when someone took them out of the shelter, promising them a good life. Nova and her kittensAsa Nova, an orange and white cat, found herself in an animal shelter, going into active labor. A rescue group, Tails High, contacted the shelter to ensure a better life

A young cat with an old soul grew slower than others. They realized she was a “forever kitten.” Munchkin aka SukiTheOddCatSanctuary A tiny kitten named Munchkin arrived at the Odd Cat Sanctuary from a local animal shelter, hoping for a better life. Found alone outside and starved of love, Munchkin craved comfort and company. At

A cat waited months for a home until someone looked past his “grumpy old man” face and took a chance on him. SeymourHomeward Bound Cat Adoptions Seymour, a Persian cat, was nine years old when he came to Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions. He needed a new home where he could be king and a loving

A tiny kitten found on the road begging to be rescued ended up having all her wishes come true. PoppyEllen Carozza About two months ago, a Good Samaritan spotted a tiny kitten crawling on the side of the road and stopped to help. When the kitten saw the finder coming her way, she cried out

A young cat hopped into a truck to “rescue himself,” but as it turned out, he chose the perfect place to do so. CarlLittleWanderersNYC On a bright and early morning last week, an orange stray jumped into a parked truck and decided he was not going anywhere. The driver was pleasantly surprised by the uninvited

A stray cat came to a property, wanting to be let in. Days later, she had kittens and went on to adopt five more. Ruby and her kittenstheStrayCatClub About three months ago, a beautiful tortoiseshell cat appeared outside a house, ready to leave the street life behind. She came from a small cat colony in

Two kittens, having been through thick and thin, gave heartwarming reactions to the people who saved their lives. WinstonFoster the Furbabies Winston and Miller, two bonded feline brothers, came from a tough beginning. At 3-4 days old, they had already used several of their nine lives. Found abandoned in a bag and covered in gunk

A “forgotten” young cat had the transformation of a lifetime. Now, she’s giving back in abundance. EdenBestFriendsFelines Earlier this year, Nikki and her team at Best Friends Felines received three young cats in desperate need of help. They were emaciated, sick with colds, covered in fleas, missing lots of fur, and looking around warily with

An “unwanted” cat clung to the veterinary team that saved his life and thanked them by offering his “help.” BuggyChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A 15-year-old cat named Buggy was brought to a veterinary clinic when his family no longer wanted him. The cat was healthy for his age and very friendly with the staff. The vet team learned

A street kitten was found hiding behind window bars, hissing at everyone. Once he was safe, he realized he was always meant to be a lap cat. PuppyKittyNYCity A volunteer for PuppyKittyNYCity came across a street kitten who had camouflaged himself behind window bars at a building. The tuxedo was alone, without a mother or

A shy kitten was found sitting at a McDonald’s drive-thru. Once inside, her demeanor completely changed. Apple the kittenClare at Saving Stevie Last Friday, Clare, who volunteers for Saving Stevie (a cat rescue), received a text message about a stray kitten found at a local McDonald’s. “The kitty had been there since Monday. She was

A kind-hearted person returned to the shelter for a cat and her kittens, giving them a chance at a better life. Marigold and her kittensLoriWhite Lori White of ARPO (Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership) was at a local animal shelter transporting a group of kittens and several dogs when she came across a mother cat

A tiny “panther” kitten perked up, and her spirits lifted when a cat adopted her after she was found in a yard. HadleyEllen Richter Hadley, the kitten, was a few days old when she was found alone in a yard. Her mother had relocated all her siblings but somehow left her behind. A kind couple

A kitten once seen dodging traffic and running away from everyone is now living out her dreams. ClaudieChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A tiny stray kitten was seen meowing and zigzagging across a busy street. Trying to dodge traffic and hide, she ran around in all directions. A few passersby from the neighborhood heard her cries and rushed to