Cats

A kitten has come a long way and made great strides with the help of a cat and two ginger kittens. Lauren @our_fostering_tails An orphan kitten was brought to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) for a chance at a better life. It didn’t take long for volunteers to notice his need for a

A tiny kitten with a big personality was reunited with her siblings after she was found alone. Sarah @kellyfosterkittens Sparkle Cat Rescue (based in North Carolina) took in a tuxedo kitten who was in need of foster care. She was a firecracker from the start. Despite being so small, she had a fierce and big

A palm-sized kitten was found left behind in a flowerpot. She bounced back and began to thrive with the help of kind people. Little Wanderers NYC Little Wanderers NYC, an all-volunteer rescue based in New York, received an urgent request (in late December) about a newborn kitten needing rescue. “The neonate was left in a

A kitten who was rescued from under a porch, found his courage with the help of another cat who needed a buddy. Dorset Rescue Kittens A short-haired tabby was found under a porch in Dorset, Ontario, Canada. Some Good Samaritans heard his cries and located him under the stairs. The kitten was very afraid of

A tabby cat is so happy to be reunited with her only kitten after she was brought back from the brink. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A pregnant cat found herself in a difficult situation when her family no longer wanted her. A 12-year-old girl saw what happened and offered to take the cat, so she wouldn’t

A little tuxedo kitten who was born with a rare condition, is determined to grow big and strong. The Mad Catters @madcattersinc The Mad Catters, a foster-based animal rescue charity, took in a pregnant young cat about five months ago. She was rescued in the nick of time before her babies were born. With the

Pua the kitten was born as the only baby. Now, he is learning to be a cat with the help of a former foster. A Bigger Purpose Kitten Rescue A pregnant cat was rescued from a hoarding situation and brought to a shelter in New Jersey two months ago. She gave birth to a single

A family gave a pint-sized kitten a fighting chance and turned his life around. Beth @the_kitten_guinness Beth, a foster volunteer of Kitty Kottage, was notified about a 99-gram kitten needing help. When she saw the little ball of fur, she was surprised by how small he was. Despite being three weeks old, the kitten was

A cat wandered to the right home after roaming the streets. Now, he helps every foster kitten that comes through the door. Jen @chaos.in.cat.shape Jen, a foster volunteer of Jin’s Bottle Babies (a kitten rescue in Arizona), noticed an orange tabby in her backyard about three years ago. She began caring for him and later

A kitten won over the person who saved his life and blossomed into a beautiful tuxedo cat. Alyssa Masten Cloud the tuxedo was two weeks old when he was found in a window well along with his siblings. They were brought to Anderson Animal Shelter in Illinois, needing round-the-clock bottle feedings and a lot of

A kitten with a sweet face and a strong will to live was given a fighting chance. He is determined to thrive and live a full life. Audrey @adventuresfoster Muppet the kitten was born with deformities on his face (including a cleft palate, a cleft lip) and hydrocephalus. He was in need of specialized care

A kitten was nursed back to health from being just pint-sized. She became inseparable friends with a one-eyed cat. CatRescue 901 A tiny orphaned kitten was brought to CatRescue 901, a volunteer-run cat rescue, after she was found without a mother. The kitten whom they named Flora, was so tiny that she could fit in

Two kittens from different litters met each other one day, and decided they would never be apart. Sophie @lola_and_popps Sophie from England welcomed Lola the brown tabby into her family a little while ago. The sweet kitten was an instant love-bug and quickly claimed her new abode as her kingdom. As happy as she was,

Two bonded kittens showed up outside a family’s backyard on a snowy day. They turned out to be the sweetest pair. Dorset Rescue Kittens Dorset Rescue Kittens, a cat rescue based in Ontario, Canada, was contacted about two kittens that had wandered into a backyard on New Year’s Day. “The family who saw them, knew

Three tabbies befriended a kitten that needed a buddy. They thrived together in foster care. Sarah Kelly @kellyfosterkittens A resident from North Carolina found a litter of tabbies near her home. The kittens were cold to the touch and rushed to their local rescue, Sparkle Cat Rescue, for help. “Temperatures were really cold. They had

A stray cat who was found covered in snow, got help just in time, so her kittens could thrive. Catsnip Etc The weather was freezing cold in Indiana last Thursday evening. Some Good Samaritans were driving down the road when they spotted what they thought was just a big chunk of snow and ice, on

A kitten who was found napping outside of a house, is so happy to be off the streets and have a safe place to stay. Carmen Weinberg Carmen Weinberg, an animal rescuer from Florida and the founder of Animal Friends Project, was at a mobile home park in West Palm Beach (Florida) when she spotted

<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”>&#65279;</span> Have you ever tried meditating? How about meditating with cats? The video above is giving us plenty of adorable inner peace. Who better to give us calm, relaxing vibes then our kitties? Follow along with the video to bring yourself a moment of Zen

A kitten followed a family cat home and decided that she would stay forever after life as a stray. Alice McColl @alicemmccoll Alice McColl and her family noticed a stray cat hanging around their neighborhood one day, and started leaving food and water outside in case she would return. A while later, the cat came

A stray kitten who was found hiding under leaves, blossomed into a confident, beautiful cat. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Aurore and Mickael were on their way to Chatons Orphelins Montréal, a cat rescue in Montreal, Canada, when they noticed something moving under a pile of leaves and twigs, on the side of the road. They took

A kitten with a head tilt overcame all odds and snuggled his way into his dream home. The Odd Cat Sanctuary A tiny orange kitten was brought to a veterinary hospital in Massachusetts after he was found injured outside. The kitten came with a wound on his back and a head tilt as a result

Two kittens were found near a park and rescued just in time. They shared a very special bond from the start. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Two months ago, Isabelle from Montreal, Canada was taking a walk near a park when she saw two tiny balls of fur by the road. After taking a closer look, she

A kitten with a rare condition found a wonderful family and a grandpa cat to help him thrive. Gabi @teapot.cat A pint-sized kitten was rescued from the streets by volunteers of Alley Cat Project, and brought to Seattle Area Feline Rescue for a chance at a better life. The kitten was estimated to be six

A little calico was brought back from the brink with her sister by her side. Months later, they had their dream come true. Erin @catasticalmeows A litter of kittens was found outside without a mom and brought to Wrenn Rescues (in Southern California) for a chance at a better life. They were very frail, covered

We asked Mikkel Becker, a certified trainer and behaviour consultant and head trainer for Fear Free Pets (fearfreepets.com and fearfreehappyhomes.com) for her top 10 things you can do in your home to improve your cat’s life and general happiness. She readily shared her list. Mikkel uses positive reinforcement and non-force based training strategies rooted in

<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”>&#65279;</span> Teaching your cat to use the toilet is a bad idea for so many reasons. Ender, the cat in the video above, demonstrates one — or all — of them. Being a cat parent can be a dirty job sometimes, and we’re all probably

A tiny wobbly kitten learns to stand and walk again with the help of a veterinary team and the support from other cats. Ellen Carozza LVT Finnegan the kitten arrived at the Chris Griffey Memorial Feline Foundation (in Arlington, Virginia) at the end of January, in need of critical care. The kitten came from a

A calico kitten was determined to never be alone again after she was found outside all by herself. Exploits Valley SPCA Last summer, a tiny stray kitten was spotted wandering alone in the middle of Gaultois in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. She was the only kitten found in the area, and the cat mom was

A sweet kitten with one ear waved at everyone he came across at the shelter and hoped they noticed him. Shannon Basner Hopper the 9-month-old kitten came to The Alaska Humane Society when his family could no longer care for him. He was eager for attention and just wanted to be doted on. After getting