A kitten with teddy bear ears and twisted legs continues to amaze people with her fighting spirit. Friends for Life Rescue Network Baby Quill the kitten was a tiny warrior when she was brought to Friends for Life Rescue Network (a rescue group in Los Angeles). The kitten was born with twisted front legs. She
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A cat came to a veterinary clinic for a chance at a better life. Now, he’s giving back by helping others in need. Oaks Veterinary Urgent care A ginger and white cat arrived at Oaks Veterinary Urgent Care in Agoura Hills, California with a spinal injury. “He was paralyzed from his mid-back downwards,” Dr. Rachel
A worker spotted a kitten dart under their office building and later discovered four more. Shuswap Paws Rescue Society Barb Gosselin, founder of the Shuswap Paws Rescue Society, received an urgent request about a litter of kittens. A worker from the Salmon Arm’s Industrial Park (in British Columbia, Canada) saw a kitten run under their
A calico cat was so happy when she found a safe place for her six kittens. Jen Marder @jenfosterskittens A stray cat and her litter of six were found outside in South Los Angeles a few weeks ago. The kittens were just two days old at the time, and in need of foster care. Jen
A stray kitten snuck into a pizza shop and decided to make the chef her forever human. Chef Dave A stray kitten wandered her way into a pizza shop in Australia a few months ago. She went under the back gate of the yard and snuck inside the kitchen. Dave (aka Grumpy Chef Dave) was
A little kitten insists on offering her human “help,” whenever she is working in her home office. Susie H @dcfostermomsusie Three weeks ago, Susie H., a foster volunteer from Washington, D.C., brought home an orphaned kitten who needed round-the-clock bottle feedings. Her name is Petunia or Tuna for short. “She was found alone and seemingly
A fluffy cat insisted on being friends with a shy kitten and wouldn’t take no for an answer. Jennifer Geoghan @hobokenkitties Earlier this year, a 5-week-old kitten named Bernard came to a foster home with his siblings after they were found on Staten Island without a mom. Bernard was underweight and needed the most help.
A stray cat took rescuers to her kittens. One of them has a cleft lip and a permanent wink. Kolony Kats Kris and Kia Papiernik of Kolony Kats (a TNR-based rescue) have been caring for feral cat colonies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for many years. Whenever they spot a cat outside, they stop to provide food,
A kitten who was left behind in a field, found the perfect family to help her. Jin’s Bottle Babies Late last month, Jin’s Bottle Babies, a rescue group in Phoenix, Arizona, was contacted about a little one day-old kitten who had been left behind by her cat mom. “She was found in a field alone
A kitten took to a family cat and was determined to win her over. An Miller @shortcake_the_cat A ginger kitten whose name is Ham Biscuit, found his forever home with a nice family in Virginia. He was an instant cuddle-bug when An Miller picked him up. The kitten was very affectionate and demanded to be
A kitten snuck into a car wash seeking refuge during pouring rain. Little Wanderers NYC Last week, an employee from a car wash in Bronx, New York spotted a tiny ball of fur running into their shop. A stray kitten surprised everyone there when she snuck in to seek shelter from the rain outside. The
Two tabby kittens, four weeks apart, found each other in their foster home, and became inseparable friends. Chatons Orphelins Montréal Earlier this year, Chatons Orphelins Montréal, a rescue group from Montreal, Canada, took in four little kittens from a rough beginning. One of them (named Topaze) was much smaller and more fragile than the others.
A tiny rescued kitten meowed nonstop until he found the perfect buddy to cuddle. Saving Grace Rescue Last month, a tabby kitten named Sunshine came to Saving Grace Rescue (in San Francisco, California) for a chance at a better life. The little singleton was an instant love-bug and so happy to be in a safe
A family planned to foster a kitten for a few weeks, but the kitty had a different idea. Erica Goren A stray kitten with extra toes and curly ears was brought to a shelter in Los Angeles, last year. She was very scared and overwhelmed by the noise in the shelter and needed a foster
A stray cat refused help until her rescuer found her kittens behind some bushes. Sparkle Cat Rescue Late last month, Amber of Amber’s Animal Advocacy spotted a hungry stray cat outside an apartment building in Burlington, North Carolina, scrounging for food. She reached out to Stephanie of Sparkle Cat Rescue and asked if they could
According to an old adage, dogs regard us as family, while cats see us as staff. Veterinarian Gary Weitzman, President of the San Diego Humane Society, isn’t buying it. “Cats bond to us the same way as dogs…they (just) show it differently,” he says. While canines crave round-the-clock petting, felines are more restrained in their
A cat who had the saddest face, found happiness when her dream came true. Cat Haven WA An 8-year-old cat was found on the streets early this year in Perth, West Australia. The tortoiseshell was then taken to a pound, in need of rescue. She was incredibly shy, cowering in a litter box, avoiding eye
An orphaned kitten and his brothers came to a rescue, in need of love. A sweet Husky took them under her wing. Mini Cat Town Kitten Rescue About two weeks ago, Mini Cat Town Kitten Rescue (in San Jose, California) received a request about a litter of 2-week-old kittens needing rescue. “They were brought into
A tiny kitten born with the cutest nose is thriving after she was rescued from an uncertain fate. Ashley Kelley @bruceandfoxfosters Early last month, Ashley Kelley, who volunteers for Wrenn Rescues, came across an urgent request about a kitten who needed bottle feedings. “A nice lady found a (newborn) kitten outside, by herself, cold and
An older dog took to a tiny stray kitten, and raised her into an adorable cat. @pollyandpax A family didn’t plan to bring home another cat, but a tiny kitten found her way through their door. Their 13-year-old resident dog Pax took her under his wing. Morgan found the kitten alone outside when she heard
A stray cat surprised many people when she barged into the Emergency Room of a hospital, carrying her kitten. Merve Özcan Merve Özcan from Istanbul, Turkey was at the Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Hospital for her father when she saw a community cat strutting into the emergency room, carrying a tiny kitten by the scruff. “My
A family planned to adopt a kitten but couldn’t leave her cat mother behind. Jan @kittygarden626 A couple of months ago, a cat and her only kitten were brought to the ASPCA in Los Angeles for a chance at a better life. Jan, a volunteer of the shelter, took them in so they could be
Two decades ago, a 9-year-old cat found a family from Wisconsin, and has been their most loyal companion since. Emmu Lah @retired_familiar The 29-year-old cat (lovingly named Margo Margopants) found her forever human 20 years ago when their family brought her home to foster. Emmu Lah who was 12 years old at the time, met
A calico was found outside without a mom. A Good Samaritan scooped her up and rushed to get her help. Haley Waugh @fosterpetsofsac Two weeks ago, Haley Waugh, a foster volunteer of Front Street Animal Shelter (in Sacramento, California), received a message about a tiny kitten who was found outside by a restaurant — she
A little pint-sized kitten fought hard to live after he was rejected by his mom. Beth Walden @the_kitten_guinness Two weeks ago, Beth Walden and her family were contacted about a tiny “runt” who was in urgent need of rescue. The 3-week-old kitten was just the size of a newborn and had been rejected by his
A cat was found covering her kittens in a backyard, trying to keep them safe. Little Wanderers NYC Earlier this month, Little Wanderers NYC, a rescue group in New York City, received an urgent request about a feral cat and her four kittens. “They were found in a dirty Bronx backyard. We try hard to
A couple came across a kitten living outside all alone. They came up with a plan to rescue and adopt her. Betty H. @fluffythepuppycat Betty H. and her husband noticed a stray wandering outside their house in late 2018. The little odd-eyed kitten was timid, dirty and very hungry. “We started leaving food and water
A tabby stray walked into an apartment to have kittens and found help for them just in time. Ashley Morrison @youngestoldcatlady About a month ago, Ashley Morrison, a rescuer based in Seattle, Washington was contacted about a stray cat who just had her kittens at a resident’s home. The community cat had been living outside
A neighborhood stray befriended a couple. She came back to their porch one day with a tiny plus one. Courtney @callmecourtnay Courtney and her boyfriend, Jake, came across a stray cat when they moved into their neighborhood. The friendly tabby began to follow them around whenever they were outside for a walk. She would hang
A little wobbly kitty is so happy to be loved she sings the cutest silent meows. Nikki Martinez @myfosterkittens Early this year, Nikki Martinez, a TNR rescuer and foster volunteer, went to pick up a kitten at the municipal shelter in Las Vegas. At the last minute, she was asked if she could also help