Stories

A kitten is determined to bounce and run around again, believing he can do anything. SebastianBestFriendsFelines A kitten named Sebastian arrived at Best Friends Felines last month, hoping for a chance at a better life. “From the moment his foster carer picked him up, he hasn’t stopped purring or making little biscuits,” the rescue shared.

A woman saw a cat with crumpled ears while driving home and never gave up on him. Now, he has the best outcome. Leo/TeddyEmilieRackovan While on her way home, Emilie Rackovan spotted the silhouette of an orange cat in front of an auto shop. As the founder of Thrifted Kittens Animal Rescue, she didn’t hesitate

A cat devoted herself to caring for five kittens in the shelter. Everything changed for the better when a kind person took them in. FosterKittenMama Earlier this month, Kelsey, a tabby cat, found herself at an animal shelter with her newborn kittens, in desperate need of help. Despite the overwhelming shelter environment, Kelsey remained steadfast

A cat retired from fatherhood after being rescued from a farm and started caring for other kittens in need. AchilleCeline A family who took in stray or abandoned cats at their farm soon found themselves overwhelmed, unable to provide the care the cats needed. Julie, a animal rescuer, learned about the situation and stepped in

A cat found in a carrier outside went from wide-eyed to spirited once he realized things were about to get much better. PigeonGreenpointCats About a month ago, Greenpoint Cats received an urgent message about a tabby cat left outside in a carrier near a dumpster. The finder rushed to bring the cat inside from the

A man went to adopt a kitten but ended up bringing home another cat, too. It turned out to be the best decision. Bronx and BrooklynJaime Jaime arrived at Best Friends Felines for a meet-and-greet with a tabby kitten he was smitten with, but by the end, he decided to adopt two. The tabby, Bronx,

A cat had lived by a church for many years. One day, she began following a person she trusted, eventually changing her life. SparklesLittleWanderersNYC For many years, a gray and white cat had lived by a church, capturing the hearts of churchgoers and passersby. Among her admirers was Stephanie B., a volunteer for Little Wanderers

A kitten stayed at a garden center of a retail chain until a family took him in. Their house cat decided to help. Charlie and GusSparkleCatRescue Employees at Tractor Supply noticed a little orange tabby bouncing around, looking for food and attention. The kitten was born to an elusive community cat who left the area

A stray kitten let nothing hold him back. Now, he has a cat-adoring friend by his side and the promise of a great life. DiegoNikki A tiny white kitten was spotted near an animal rescue, Hearts Alive Village, with a small sock covering his left ear, which was packed with gauze. “Someone cared enough to

Residents found a pair of kittens alone in their yard and never stopped looking for the rest of the cat family. Alfie and AvoLauren Just before a snowstorm hit, a family discovered two newborn kittens in their yard. They searched for their mother, but she was nowhere to be found. The kittens wouldn’t have survived

A cat shied away in a shelter but started to shine when she entered a home and saw her kittens thrive. ColetteFosterKittenMama For a few weeks, this mother cat and her kittens stayed at an animal shelter, waiting for their colds to clear up. The shelter environment was overwhelming for the mother, who spent most

They gave four kittens a fresh start. The smallest of the bunch captured everyone’s heart with her unstoppable spirit. Anna and ArendelleLori White When Lori White, a volunteer with ARPO (The Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership), learned about four kittens needing a foster home, she didn’t hesitate to help them. Soon, the kittens were on

They gave a cat a safe place to raise her kittens instead of the shelter, watching her blossom before their eyes. Regina and her kittensAshley A calico cat and her four newborns were brought to an animal shelter just after she had given birth. Knowing how stressful the shelter environment would be for the mom,

A cat found in a backyard decided he would be a “teddy bear couch potato” once he moved inside. KodiakEllenRichter A kind-hearted resident found a big-framed tomcat scrounging for food in her backyard. He was rough around the edges, with telltale signs of having fended for himself for a long time. To her surprise, the

A cat brought a kitten to her feeder for help. Now, a year later, the little one has the best possible outcome. JoonKristen Sterner Sam, an animal rescuer with St. Francis Society Animal Rescue, received a message about a mother cat who had brought her kitten to her feeder at a trailer park. The kitten,

They gave a cat a safe haven to raise her litter and watched her thrive into the happy, fluffy companion she was meant to be. Lin and her kittensMurphysLawAnimalRescue An orange tabby cat arrived at Murphy’s Law Animal Rescue with her litter of four, hoping for a chance at a better life. At the time,

Cats welcomed a long-eared friend found outside and noticed how much he enjoyed their company. ChatonsOrphelinsMontreal A few months ago, Chatons Orphelins Montreal was contacted about a small animal desperately needing help. Although they specialized in cats, they graciously offered their support. An orange bunny, abandoned and left to fend for himself, started venturing into

A cat snuck into a car tire to have kittens. One day, a kind person welcomed them with open arms, changing their world forever. Candy and her kittensLarisa As the temperatures continued to drop, a young black and white stray cat wandered into an unexpected place to keep warm. She’d been hanging around a tire

A cat was given a new start with her four tiny ones. Delighted, she even began “helping” around the office. TheStrayCatClub About a month ago, a beautiful tuxedo family arrived at the Stray Cat Club (an all-volunteer cat rescue) for a chance at a better life. They were found being given away because their previous

A cat once left behind never stopped hoping, always trying to win hearts with his charm and good looks. FinnGreenpointCats Finn, a six-year-old ginger tabby, found himself in need of rescue after his owners moved away and left him behind. Volunteers at Greenpoint Cats (in NYC) quickly brought the friendly marmalade to safety. Finn, with