Rescue Stories

A tortoiseshell cat walks through a snowy landscape near a bush.

Childhood Kitten Who Comforted A Struggling Girl Became Her Lifeline

When I was about seven years old my mom surprised me by coming to my elementary school with a small kitten that was a calico. She was so small.

Childhood Kitten Who Comforted A Struggling Girl Became Her Lifeline

When I was about seven years old my mom surprised me by coming to my elementary school with a small kitten that was a calico. She was so small.

Cat resting among green leaves, licking its lips with eyes closed.

She Insisted She Didn’t Need A Cat Until One Stayed

I had lived 40 years without a cat. I didn't need a cat. I didn't want a cat. My preschool daughter, however, desperately wanted a cat.

She Insisted She Didn’t Need A Cat Until One Stayed

I had lived 40 years without a cat. I didn't need a cat. I didn't want a cat. My preschool daughter, however, desperately wanted a cat.

Three images of a fluffy white kitten in various playful poses.

One Abandoned Kitten Turned Family Doubt Into Unconditional Love

When my family finally considered my idea of having a pet, what I was looking for was having a dog, which had been my childhood dream. Stumbling upon a lot...

One Abandoned Kitten Turned Family Doubt Into Unconditional Love

When my family finally considered my idea of having a pet, what I was looking for was having a dog, which had been my childhood dream. Stumbling upon a lot...

Tabby cat sitting on a blue blanket, looking curiously at the camera.

Sisi, The Senior Dwarf Kitty, Lost Her Home, But Found A Forever Family Instead

Sisi is 12 now. My mum adopted her from our local shelter when she was 4. Unfortunately, my mum had to move to an old people’s home in August because...

Sisi, The Senior Dwarf Kitty, Lost Her Home, But Found A Forever Family Instead

Sisi is 12 now. My mum adopted her from our local shelter when she was 4. Unfortunately, my mum had to move to an old people’s home in August because...

A mother cat nursing her five fluffy orange kittens on a soft surface.

Woman Mourning Her Mother Finds Purpose In Saving Abandoned Pregnant Cat

Henryetta has settled happily into her forever home with Chaucer, who has accepted her, and me. She is affectionate, sweet-natured and won't have to worry about being left behind again.

Woman Mourning Her Mother Finds Purpose In Saving Abandoned Pregnant Cat

Henryetta has settled happily into her forever home with Chaucer, who has accepted her, and me. She is affectionate, sweet-natured and won't have to worry about being left behind again.

Two cats cuddle on a patterned surface, one tiger-striped and the other tortoiseshell.

One Purring Cat Turned A Skeptical Mom Into A Believer

I highly recommend adopting a cat if you are looking to get one, you never know what surprises you'll get from doing it.

One Purring Cat Turned A Skeptical Mom Into A Believer

I highly recommend adopting a cat if you are looking to get one, you never know what surprises you'll get from doing it.