Two shy cats depended on each other their whole lives. They met a person who came back to the shelter just for them. Gilly and WillyExploitsValleySPCA After rescuing three bobtail kittens outside a building last summer, Exploits Valley SPCA returned to the location to find the rest of the litter. "We've always known there were more out there," the SPCA shared. About two months ago, the remaining cats were brought to safety. Among them, two timid brothers, Willy (orange) and Gilligan or Gilly (tabby), were joined at the hip, clinging to each other for comfort. "Although they were nervous of h ..read more

These two kittens were born days early, the size of little mice. Now, they live as though they can take on the world. Jen About three months ago, Jen, a foster volunteer of Wrenn Rescues, received a litter of orphaned kittens in urgent need of critical care. They were tiny and frail and had to be tube-fed around the clock, 11 times a day. "When they got to me, it was evident they were premature," Jen shared with Love Meow. "They were the smallest kittens I had ever seen. They weighed 72 grams each on intake. That is less than 2/3 of a stick of butter." Maisy Mouse and Angelina Ballerina at 1 ..read more

A woman heard a cat screaming near a building and came to find the sweetest, gentle giant she'd ever met. GoliathLittleWanderersNYC A young woman who works tirelessly to help animals in her neighborhood heard a cat screaming at the construction site of a building. "She happened to be in the right place at the right time," Little Wanderers NYC shared. As she approached the corner where the construction material was stored, she saw a tabby cat sitting on a stack of pavers, meowing at the top of his lungs. When the cat noticed the young woman, he stopped wailing and turned towards her. He was s ..read more

A cat came up to a family and made a plea they couldn't refuse after his days as a forgotten stray. GingerbreadStray Cat Club A team of volunteers from Stray Cat Club worked tirelessly to rescue a colony of abandoned cats, pulling them off the streets and into foster homes. Among them, a cat named Gingerbread stayed in the background, keeping his distance, but his eyes betrayed a desire for affection. "He came from an abandoned traveler's site that had upped and moved and left all the cats," Stray Cat Club shared with Love Meow. One after another, Gingerbread watched other "forgotten" cats g ..read more

A kitten found as a stray with many strikes against him lives as though he believes he's the luckiest cat on earth. Fortune CookieTabby's Place Before Fortune Cookie, an orange tabby, found his safe haven, he was picked up as a stray with his eyes stuck shut and lungs aching to inflate. Despite the odds against him, his spirit was unshakable. Fortune Cookie was no stranger to challenges, having survived the outdoors at a tender age. Tabby's Place, a cat sanctuary, took him into their care from a public shelter, tended to his gummy eyes, and provided a comfortable place surrounded by company ..read more

A cat spent months living from yard to yard. Soon after moving indoors, she had kittens by her side. Ambria and her kittensEllen Richter A beautiful calico cat found herself wandering around a neighborhood after she was abandoned by her previous owners last year. She walked up to people for attention and food and was social and outgoing. For months, she was living in neighbors' yards, relying on the kindness of others to survive. When they found out she was pregnant, they reached out to their local rescue, Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions, and brought her to safety. The cat was transported to a ..read more

A cat put his arms around everyone at the animal shelter until he found a family of his own. LenuLollypop Farm A Good Samaritan came across a stray cat searching for food and started feeding and keeping an eye on him. As the cat warmed up to them, they decided it was time to bring him in from the cold. They contacted Lollypop Farm, hoping to give the cat the good life he deserved. "It was clear that the cat was very friendly and socialized before living outdoors," Lollypop Farm shared with Love Meow. "It is believed that he was left behind when his previous caretakers moved away." Lindsay at ..read more

A kitten found under a car became very close to two cats waiting for a home. They just got their wish together. Piper the cat and Bluebell the kittenNadija A tiny kitten was found spinning in circles under a car and brought to a local ER animal hospital for help. One of the veterinary technicians offered to care for her. She contacted her local animal rescue, AnimalLuvr's Dream Rescue, took the kitten home, and nursed her back to health. "Thankfully, the kitten recovered within a few days, ruling out major concerns," Nadija, a volunteer for the rescue, shared with Love Meow. "She has a sligh ..read more

A family opened their home to a cat who had a hard time at the animal shelter. They watched her shine before their eyes. Baby the catJennifer A cat named Baby came to the Exploits Valley SPCA, hoping to find a brighter future. The shelter environment was challenging for her. She had a hard time adjusting to other cats and spent the majority of her time in a kennel. Jennifer, a volunteer of the SPCA, was in town for a week and came to the shelter to pick up a cat who needed a break, a getaway to a comfy foster home. The snowy white cat jumped at the chance and readied herself in a carrier as ..read more

Two bonded kittens jumped on any empty lap they could find once indoors after being found in a box outside. Asa Two gray kittens were found in a box outside when they were a few weeks old. The mother cat was nowhere in sight, and the kittens desperately needed intervention. Tails High, an all-volunteer rescue, took them in. After 2-3 weeks of care, their little bellies rounded out, and their energy levels improved. The kittens, named Mike and Ike (as they were thought to be boys at first), hopped out of their carrier when they landed in a new foster home for socialization. In no time, they b ..read more