Cats

Four kittens were born in a garage. Their lives completely changed when kind people opened their homes to them. Midge, Maeve, Mason, and MaybelleKelsey @pennyandthefosters A feral cat snuck into a garage and gave birth to a litter of four: three torties and one ginger. The homeowner didn’t notice them until they were about one

A cat was found under a deck caring for her kittens. She waited 300 days at the shelter until she found the person who understood her. MuffyExploitsValleySPCA A mother cat was found under a deck nursing her three fluffy black kittens. She had a beautiful tortoiseshell coat that felt like silk. The young mother was

Three newborn kittens were left on a doorstep, wrapped in paper towels. One of them was much smaller but had a mighty will to live. SparkleErin An animal rescuer received three 1-day-old kittens left on her doorstep. They were wrapped in paper towels, small, fragile, and cold to the touch. She immediately took them in

A kitten was challenged in every way but blossomed into an adorable “owl cat” with a second chance. RosalineOne Cat at a Time Barely four weeks old, a tiny kitten named Rosaline came to an animal rescue, One Cat at a Time (Un chat a la fois), for a chance at a better life. She

A kitten sat under a car until help arrived. She had the heart of a lion and an unbreakable spirit. CowbelleLittleWanderersNYC A Good Samaritan found a little “cow” kitten sitting in the same spot under a car amidst a downpour of rain and sleet. They brought her inside to keep her warm and fed and

A kitten walked for the first time at nearly six months old. She is now living each day to the fullest. YukieChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Amethyst stumbled upon a post online about four kittens from a cat colony. One of them was noticeably smaller than the rest, and her hind legs curled in an unexpected way. While her

Kind people went all out to help a cat left outside with kittens, ensuring the good life they deserved. AliraBestFriendsFelines Best Friends Felines received a call from a veterinary clinic about a mother cat found on the street with her newborn kittens. She had been abandoned outside, doing everything she could to keep her kittens

Three kittens were found at five days old, Now, they follow a puppy and a resident cat around, showering them with purrs. Jenny Jenny, a foster volunteer of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, received a rescue request about a litter of kittens needing a bottle feeder. They had been found outside and brought to

Bonded cats lived under the porch all their lives. Then, a home changed how they viewed the world. Ivy and ScarlettElaine Sylvester For many years, Ivy (tortie) and Scarlett (torbie) lived out most of their days in the shadows of a porch and shared the tight space with two other strays. When the homeowner passed

Residents found three cats caring for two kittens in a box in the hallway and knew they had to help. Ellen Richter One early Saturday morning, Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions received a call from a concerned resident of an apartment building. Several residents discovered a large cardboard box left in the hallway. They opened it

A stray cat found hope again because of a young neighbor. Now, he can’t get enough love. LucianoPaws of Hope NYC An orange cross-eyed cat was seen hanging around an apartment building, eager for attention and a kind hand to offer a gentle scratch. Many people passed him by until he met a mother and

A stray cat found a safe place and immediately had kittens the next day. She went on to accept others who needed a mother. Cheesecake and her kittensThe Stray Cat Club About a month ago, The Stray Cat Club, a small rescue group, welcomed a heavily pregnant stray who desperately needed safe shelter. A Good

A cat “handstand walks” all his life. He is so glad to be safe and now lives for endless affection. ChuckEmilie A black and white big-cheeked cat was brought to Animal Control after being found as a stray. Shelter staff were amazed by his resilience and enamored with his good looks. The cat named Chuck

A feral kitten peered into a patio window and noticed the comfy indoor life. She wanted to give it a try. BouskieChatonsOrphelinsMontreal Linda from Montreal spends some of her weekends with her family at a cottage away from the city. One day, she noticed two feral kittens scrounging for some grub on her patio. She

A rescued cat was so eager to “help” her sister while she was giving birth. She wouldn’t go anywhere. Soda and Sonya are bonded sistersBeTheirVoiceAnimalRescue Two feline sisters came into an animal shelter after an owner surrender, and their inseparable bond was immediately noticeable. Soda (black) was heavily pregnant, and her sister, Sonya (gray), was

Two kittens survived the streets together and embraced another cat who needed friends. tiny.paws.fosters Last month, a Good Samaritan found two kittens lying beside their cat mother, who did everything she could to keep them safe and fed. The kittens survived the streets, but sadly, their mother didn’t. The finder brought them to an emergency

A cat with “tight pants” tried to charm every person at an animal shelter by holding their hand. MaExploitsValleySPCA Last month, five cats were rescued from a condemned house and brought to Exploits Valley SPCA for a chance at a better life. One of the cats named Ma came with patches of missing fur on

A cat led a kind person to a tub of kittens she’d looked after. She was so happy to finally have help. Taylor and her kittensSparkleCatRescue A week ago, Christina L., an animal rescuer, spotted a friendly stray cat running across a parking lot. She followed her and was stunned by what she discovered. She

A cat kept jumping into the playpen of another rescued kitten so they could be together. Matcha and FloydCommunityCatClub Early this year, a Good Samaritan stumbled upon a lone kitten whose eyes were crusted shut. They immediately contacted their local animal rescue, Community Cat Club, and asked if they could help her. “We said yes

A cat emerged from a hole in a wall and into the hearts of the people who opened their home to her. DharaLittle Wanderers NYC A few weeks ago, Little Wanderers NYC was contacted about a stray cat hiding in a hole in a basement. The caller was concerned about the cat’s safety and hoped

A kitten and a puppy both rejected from their litter found each other and formed an extraordinary friendship. Two best friendsEmilie Rackovan It all started when a community cat found shelter in her caretaker’s garage and gave birth to a litter of seven. Hoping to find the cat a suitable place to raise her kittens,

A cat was found in a field doing everything she could for her kittens. Now, she has a whole family to pamper her. Betty the cat and her kittens Butters and CassieAllison An orange and white cat was found in a field nursing and protecting her two newborn kittens. Animal Control took them in and

A stray cat walked right into a carrier and never looked back. He turned out to be the chillest cat ever. Dwight aka MiloDonna @feralcatcolony An orange cat was found abandoned at a property. Donna, who rescues and assists local community cats, noticed the new face and tried to get him to safety. The cat

A family heard screaming and saw a kitten on the other side of the fence. That night, her luck finally turned around. Felicia the kittenAlyssa Nine days ago, in the afternoon, a couple was outside with their dogs when they heard what sounded like a cat crying over their fence. Upon closer inspection, they saw

A cat and her solo kitten opened their hearts to a lost kitty, and they formed a perfectly blended family. Peach, Clem, and PersiAngela A tiny lost kitten was found outside without a mother and siblings. Her cries led a Good Samaritan to find her, and eventually, she was brought to the Orphan Kitten Project.

A tomcat entered a trailer home after years of roaming the outdoors. His life was about to get a whole lot better. PatoffoChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A kind-hearted woman had been feeding community cats in her trailer park and sought help for strays who had no one to care for them. A local animal rescuer learned about the

A kitten who is incredible small compared to her littermates has the heart of a big cat and won’t let anything stop her. LucyJamie When Lucy, a 5-week-old kitten, arrived in foster care with her two brothers, she weighed only 128 grams. “For scale, some newborns to one-week-olds weigh this much, so needless to say,

A man never considered himself a cat guy but had his heart stolen by a “grumpy looking” cat with big cheeks and droopy eyes. Bob and El JefeJo-Anne Bob never pictured himself as a “cat guy” or having a feline companion due to his allergies. That was the case, at least, until two months ago.

Kittens were found at a loading dock just hours old. One of them has one ear and the spirit of a warrior cat. GrimesDeej A litter of kittens was found at a loading dock with no sign of a mom. Among them, the little gray and white kitten had the toughest battle to fight. Deej,

A kitten with a permanent head tilt had the odds against her. Now, she lives as though she could conquer anything. PaisleyNikki at MyFosterKittens When Paisley, a gray kitten, was brought to the municipal shelter, she was just skin and bones, spinning around with a severe head tilt. Nikki Martinez, an animal rescuer based in