Cats

A little palm-sized kitten showed incredible fighting spirit after she was found in a compactor. Amber @kitty_fostering_oz A tiny kitten was rescued from a trash compactor in the nick of time. Her cat mom was nowhere to be found, and she was the sole survivor of her litter. Her sheer will kept her alive and

A stray cat walked up to a family from a drain pipe so her kittens could have a chance to thrive. Jamie Myers Earlier this summer, Jamie Myers from Spokane, Washington was on a camping trip with her family when her 10-year-old daughter spotted a cat under the road from afar. As animal lovers and

A kitten with the sweetest face insists on being carried everywhere he goes after he was rescued. Murphys Safe Haven Audrey, a 14-year-old animal rescuer and fosterer of Murphys Safe Haven, came across a post about a kitten needing a home. She immediately stepped in to rescue him to ensure that the little one would

Two kittens found the perfect shoulders to cuddle on and the family of their dreams. @jj_double_trouble A bonded pair of kittens was rescued from a hoarding situation along with 150 other cats. Toronto Cat Rescue brought them to safety and Abbey Cat Adoptions took them in so the feline siblings could have a chance to

A shy cat found courage with help from a tiny kitten. Now, she hopes for a dream home. West LA Shelter A tabby cat named Fiona was brought to the West LA Shelter (Los Angeles Animal Services) in May last year, after she was found as a stray. She was very shy and reserved and

A kitten snuck out of her room and moved in with the new foster kitten. It was love at first sight. Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue Earlier this year, a tiny cream calico was rescued through a TNR (trap-neuter-return) project. She was the only survivor of her litter and her feral cat mom was unable

A tiny kitten who is just half the size for his age, is determined to live a full life. FosterBabyCats A litter of kittens was brought to FosterBabyCats, a kitten rescue based in Columbus, Ohio, after they were found abandoned by the cat mom. The Good Samaritan who discovered them, waited a week for the

Two kittens were found wandering the streets together and never left each other’s side. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A pair of kittens was spotted in a neighborhood in Montreal, Canada, without a mother in sight. The duo was scrounging for food but never wandered far from each other. Neighbors noticed that they were getting sick and

A little calico and her siblings were found in rough shape. With help from a team of rescuers and volunteers, they were brought back to health. Ashley Kelley Two weeks ago, Wrenn Rescues (an all-volunteer rescue in Southern California) was contacted about a litter of four kittens needing urgent help. They were found in rough

A tiny kitten who was found in the corner of a barn, had her life turned around by kindness. Catsnip Etc Last week, a Good Samaritan from Indiana arrived at her barn early in the morning when she heard what sounded like kitten cries coming from inside. She immediately went to investigate and discovered a

Two calico kittens were found together near the side of the road. They have been inseparable ever since. Sarah Kelly Sparkle Cat Rescue, an all-volunteer rescue in North Carolina, was contacted about two tiny kittens that were less than 24 hours old. “They were found together without a mom, near the side of the road,”

A stray cat brought her kittens to someone’s backyard, and their lives were changed forever. Tara Hatch Last week, a family from Perth, Australia was surprised to discover a litter of kittens stowed away in a tool bag in their backyard. A stray cat had come to find shelter for her kittens, but she ran

A kitten was brought back from the brink after she was found as a tiny newborn in a yard. Nikki Martinez @myfosterkittens A Good Samaritan from Las Vegas discovered a newborn kitten in her front yard. A few feet away, she found her siblings who sadly didn’t make it. The cat mom was nowhere to

A kitten who was found alone outside, has blossomed into a beautiful young cat. Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue A Good Samaritan from Ontario, Canada spotted a newborn kitten crying on the sidewalk all alone. The mother cat was nowhere to be found and the kitten was in need of rescue. Mellissa, the founder of

A cat helped four little orphan kittens thrive after raising her own two babies. Angela Su A cat mom and her two kittens were rescued from a shelter in California and transported to Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals for a chance at a better life. Angela Su, a volunteer of the rescue took the little

A stray kitten curled up on a rescuer’s shoulder after she was found on a busy road. Holly @pawsofoz Holly Brookhouser, an animal rescuer and fosterer based in Arkansas, was shopping for groceries last Thursday when she came across a post from her local Facebook group. A tiny stray kitten was in need of rescue.

A palm-sized kitten was found alone in a bush without a mom. A kind lady heard her cries and knew she had to help. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A Good Samaritan from Canada heard the cries of a kitten coming from outside one night. Upon investigation, she found a tiny feline baby all alone in a

A stray kitten walked right up to the woman who found her on the road, and wouldn’t leave her side. Sparkle Cat Rescue Last week, Brittany, a volunteer of Sparkle Cat Rescue (an all-volunteer rescue in North Carolina), was on her way to assist with a virtual meet-and-greet for one of their rescued cats. While

An orphan tabby kitten cuddled right up to a cat in his foster home and wouldn’t let go. Nashville Cat Rescue A few months ago, a 2-year-old orange and white cat named Mia and her kittens were brought to Nashville Cat Rescue, an all-volunteer rescue in Tennessee, for a chance at a better life. The

A sweet foster cat took in a litter of rescued kittens and started caring for them. Little Wanderers NYC A few weeks ago, Little Wanderers, an all-volunteer rescue in New York City, was contacted about a shy pregnant cat found on Staten Island, needing urgent help. “She’s lived on the grounds of a NYCHA housing

A stray cat wouldn’t leave her only kitten after they were found hiding between two sheets of plywood. Catsnip Etc Last week, Catsnip Etc, a TNR (trap-neuter-return) rescue in Elkhart County, Indiana, received a call from Lowe’s about a cat living between two sheets of plywood in their receiving area. Employees could hear the cries

A kitten who was brought back from the brink, insists on staying close to the person who saved her life. Patricia Lika A litter of four kittens was brought to the municipal shelter in Las Vegas, and in need of rescue. One of them named Pawly was the weakest of the bunch. Rescued Treasures Cat

A cat found help just in time so her kittens could be saved. The runt of the litter was determined to stand out. Sparkle Cat Rescue Eight weeks ago, a rescued cat was brought to an emergency veterinary hospital when she was having difficulty birthing her litter. After many hours of being in labor, only

A shy kitten found confidence in another cat after he was rescued from the outdoor life. Chatons Orphelins Montréal A little tabby and his siblings were spotted outside in a neighborhood near Montreal, Canada. Three weeks later, only the tabby remained. When he returned to the kind family that had given him food, they knew

A stray cat found help from a kind neighbor just in time so her kittens wouldn’t be born outside. Ashley Morrison @youngestoldcatlady A tabby cat had been wandering around a barn near Lake Chelan, Washington, for a while. She was believed to be abandoned and no one came to claim her. A kind neighbor stepped

(Picture Credit: evergreentree/Getty Images) You may have heard of the term “splooting” floating around the internet in reference to our animal pals. But what does it mean? And do cats sploot? Our pets are so adorable that the online pet community has birthed its own ridiculous but hilarious slang to describe our furry friends and

A tiny kitten with a cleft lip found the perfect friend after being rescued from life on the streets. Ashley Kelley A Good Samaritan from California spotted a little tabby outside without a mother or siblings. With help from local rescuers, the kitten was safely transported to Ashley Kelley, a foster volunteer of Wrenn Rescues

A family brought a kitten home to foster, but their cats and dogs took him under their wing. One Cat at a Time Early this year, a tiny gray kitten was rescued by a Good Samaritan when she found him from an online post. He was all alone and desperately needed rescue. Un Chat à

A tiny kitten with extra toes was determined to thrive after a rough start to life. Caroline Grace Stella, a polydactyl, was a little fighter from the start. She was born to a rescued cat through an emergency C-section and the only survivor of her litter of six. Her mother was not able to nurse,