Cats

A pregnant cat was left alone outside. She fawned over the people who helped her and waited until a stormy day to have kittens. Heathers and her kittensCoastal Bend Cat Rescue A tabby cat was left behind when her family was evicted. Heavily pregnant, she wandered the street with no place to take shelter. A

A shy cat fell head over heels for a family who took a chance on her, transforming right before their eyes. CardamomMeow Village Cardamom, a street cat, came to Meow Village with her litter of six, hoping for a chance at a better life. They were found in a family’s backyard after Cardamom had given

A cat had a change of heart and decided he’d choose a cozy life after living outdoors his entire life. Harold aka HarryCommunityCatClub While helping a colony of local cats, a team of animal rescuers from Community Cat Club came across a black-and-white stray with a “soul patch.” He was taken to the vet along

A stray cat broke into a townhome. When the family walked in the next day, they found kittens on their guest room bed. DreamCloud and her kittensCheshire Cat Rescue A family couldn’t believe their eyes when they entered their guest room to find a litter of kittens lying on their bed. A heavily pregnant stray

A stray kitten born with a club foot immediately started running when he got the help he needed to walk. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal While a team of animal rescuers helped a colony of cats, a feral cat led them to discover five kittens, two of which were just five weeks old. Among them was a black-and-white kitten

A blind kitten immediately clung to a gray cat when they first met and wouldn’t let anyone separate them. Milo and AlfieNadija Alfie the tuxedo was one of the 16 cats found abandoned in a tent and rescued by Animal Control. Weighing just one pound, he was the sickest of all. They couldn’t save his

Kind people went to a property to help one cat but ended up with many more, including one with kittens on the way. Pickle and her kittensMarlene Last month, Marlene and her fellow animal rescuers went to an abandoned property to rescue one cat but discovered many more that needed their help. Soon after securing

A cat left outside in the blazing sun didn’t know how to trust. He turned out to be the biggest softie and a kitten at heart. SunnyClifton Animal Shelter Sunny, the cat, came to Clifton Animal Shelter with a broken heart that needed mending. He had been left in a trap outside the shelter door,

A family applied for kittens but walked out of the shelter with two clingiest cats meant for them. Kermit and FozzieExploitsValleySPCA About two months ago, two bonded feline brothers arrived at Exploits Valley SPCA when their previous owners could no longer care for them. Named Kermit (tabby) and Fozzie (black) from The Muppets, they curled

A cat came to the right patio for snacks and kept coming back until he was no longer a stray. UlysseChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Chloe, who helps community cats in her neighborhood, noticed that a new cat had appeared overnight on her patio. The long-haired gray cat was alone, disheveled, and starving. He devoured all the food Chloe

A cat followed passersby around, asking for help until someone stopped for him and changed his life. RocketPawsOfHopeNYC An orange and white cat with a wound on his left cheek was seen wandering the streets alone. He approached people and trailed behind them, begging for attention. Gissell, founder of Paws of Hope NYC, was contacted

A volunteer went to an animal shelter to pick up kittens but came home with a cat that needed her help. Josephine and her kittensJennifer Jennifer, a volunteer for Humane Society for Hamilton County, went to the shelter, thinking she would bring home a few kittens to foster. She came across a heavily pregnant cat

A cat has tended to many kittens, including orphaned babies from a yard, while awaiting her happily ever after. Poppy and her kittensWendy and AJ Poppy, a beautiful tortoiseshell, and her litter of three were found in a hoarding situation, in need of placement. Wendy and AJ, volunteers for Puppy Kitty NY City, stepped up

A cat sat outside, trying to get inside a building for weeks until a couple stepped in to help. Galante the catShane and Becca An orange and white cat found himself stuck outside his home, unable to find a way back in. He was lost and confused, waiting around the building for about two weeks.

A kitten started to trust with the help of another cat after months of being outside and weeks of hiding. BekamChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Nadia, an animal rescuer, was helping community cats in her area when she came across a beautiful kitten who was timid and lost. The kitten was rescued through a TNR program and taken to

Seven tiny kittens were pulled out of an animal shelter and into a new chapter full of joy and adventures. Sam, Alan, David (in the back), Michael, Lucy, Edgar, and StarPennyRichards When Penny Richards, an experienced fosterer for Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA), was contacted about seven kittens needing a bottle feeder, she jumped

A cat had a challenging start but let nothing stop him when he moved indoors, running around like a pro with three legs. Poseidon or PoeCommunityCatClub Earlier this year, a tabby cat was found hobbling down the street with an injured leg. He was very timid at first but didn’t have a mean bone in

A cat was discovered in a crate outside with a handwritten note. A few days later, she brought six kittens into the world. Liberty Belle and her kittensEllenRichter A week ago, volunteers from Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions found a small crate left at their adoption center and were shocked to discover what was inside. A

A cat immediately started asking for attention, making up for those years he’d spent as a stray. Tom Jones the catTheStrayCatClub Tom Jones, the cat, had spent his whole life on the streets, fending for himself against the elements and surviving on food scraps and the kindness of strangers. At around two years old, he

After roaming outdoors blind, a kitten could finally see again with the help of compassionate people and a resident cat. JadePuppyKittyNYCity A tiny stray kitten was brought to PuppyKittyNYCity after being found wandering outside blind. The tuxedo was underweight, frail, and unable to see due to a severe upper respiratory infection. “She was so sick

A couple helped a little tripod kitten and became attached to him and his “greatest protector.” HollandLittle Wanderers NYC When Little Wanderers NYC, an animal rescue, received an urgent call about a feline family found outside in a neighborhood, they leaped into action. Volunteers coordinated the rescue and brought them to safety in the nick

A stray cat appeared in a neighbor’s yard, seeking a change after having survived the harsh winter. FlanaganChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Marylin, who had been helping neighborhood strays, noticed a beautiful white cat in her yard one day and thought he must belong to a family nearby. When he returned to her property daily for food, she discovered

A cat carried a toothy grin everywhere and knew someday she would find a home despite having been returned twice. CommunityCatClub A black-and-white cat was brought to Community Cat Club when her owner sadly passed away. What was meant to be a short transition turned into a prolonged journey searching for her forever home. Despite

A cat waited 99 days to get her wish while caring for her own kittens and helping nine others. Tina and her foster kittensExploitsValleySPCA Tina, a 2-year-old cat, came to Exploits Valley SPCA with two kittens. She was sweet-natured but very protective of her babies. One busy morning, the shelter received another litter of kittens

A cat showed up at a house looking for food. They realized she was deaf, with a heart of gold. SnowyBestFriendsFelines A beautiful cat wandered to a family’s home, scrounging around for food. When they noticed she was friendly and eager for attention, they reached out to the community to see if anyone was missing

A stray kitten was spotted jumping down from under a car by someone in the right place at the right time. The kitten instantly felt at ease when held. ArcherSparkleCatRescue A few days ago, Jenny, a volunteer for Sparkle Cat Rescue, received a call from her coworker about a gray tabby found in a grocery

A smart cat saved himself by trying to get into an apartment. He immediately melted into a warm lap once he was safe. RosenAnnie Rosen, a gray tabby, found himself abandoned outside, wandering around an apartment building for days or possibly weeks, crying for his family, but no one showed up to claim him. “Then,

A shelter cat didn’t know how to open up, hiding away, until she joined the staff in the office and totally blossomed. CocoLollypop Farm Coco, the cat, was brought to Lollypop Farm last month, hoping for a chance at a better life. “Her previous caretaker had a change in their living situation and could no

A cat moved between neighbors’ gardens. His whole world brightened when he was held lovingly in a safe home. YuriTheStrayCatClub A long-haired brown tabby found himself without a home after his family faced unfortunate circumstances. Left to fend for himself, he began wandering into neighbors’ gardens, searching for food and a place to call home.

A stray cat came across a kind man who opened his home to her. She had a single kitten that needed extra help. Poppy and OliverTheOddCatSanctuary Last week, a mother cat, Poppy, arrived at the Odd Cat Sanctuary with her little black-and-white kitten, Oliver, who needed extra care and attention. Poppy was originally spotted as