Inspiring and amazing cat stories about cats and kittens – be they long-lived, brave, foolhardy or just amusing. Real life Cat stories.
When a family decided to adopt a senior cat for their 101 year-old relative they had no idea it would be a match made in heaven. The average cat lifespan is between 12-15 years, so when you hear about a kitty that has reached the ripe old age of 19, you know it’s no small feat. A cat
Clare, a dedicated foster volunteer, has long been passionate about helping community cats in her area. Her journey with one particular kitty began a few years ago when a new, cautious face appeared on her front steps. This newcomer was an orange-and-white cat who seemed to be in desperate need of food.
21-year-old Morag’s story began when she was left at an RSPCA centre after her former owner could no longer care for her. They believe she’s the oldest cat they’ve ever had in their care.
When Cary Grant, a handsome tabby, first arrived at Alley Cat Rescue, he was a bewildered soul mourning the loss of his lifelong owner who passed away in her 90s. Yet, the embrace of kind-hearted ipeople at the rescue helped Cary gradually rediscover his confidence.
A small company in Ohio hatched a plan to boost morale in the office. The idea was to adopt two rescue kittens to work alongside the staff of six, everyone in the office was delighted!
Buster, a scrappy stray cat, found himself hanging around a junkyard one day when he saw an unexpected opportunity – a chance for a job and a home. Now retired, Buster still feels the need to visit the junkyard occasionally, just to make sure the humans there are managing without his help.
Meet BenBen, he was the saddest cat at an animal shelter until a couple decided to adopt him. He arrived at the shelter with several deep lacerations and a crushed spine. The only conclusion was that he’d been attacked by an animal that was much larger than himself. Unfortunately this particular shelter didn’t have a ‘no kill’ policy and BenBen, whose excess skin on his face made him appear very sad, was scheduled to be euthanized in a matter of days…
Cynthia Bennett and her boyfriend, adopted their dog Henry at a puppy adoption event. Soon they decided to extend their family and began the search for a kitten. That’s when they met Baloo…
A stowaway cat was discovered in a checked in suitcase at JFK airport, the owner of the suitcase said: “This is not my cat!” The orange kitty was discovered after a TSA agent saw some orange hair poking out of the zipper on a black suitcase.
The is the story of how Lacy and Markus met Jax, their adorable new kitten. It all started with a picture of an angry-looking kitty who bore an uncanny resemblance to Hugo, their beloved cat who had passed away nine months prior. Everyone initially said no, but curiosity eventually got the better of them
While Carmen was working on a TNR (trap-neuter-return) program she spotted a scruffy tabby kitten wandering around in the middle of the road all by himself.
Meet Morpheus the cat, a namesake of the Greek god of dreams! But this is not the only reason why this name suits him well. This pretty fluffball morphed from a very sick, semi-feral stray cat into a happy couch potato that he is today.
In the heart of Norfolk, England, a unique black and white cat named Mau Mau embarked on an incredible journey from a feral colony to a cozy indoor life, transforming into an endearing character full of quirks and charm.
Without a doubt, and whatever their situation is, all cats deserve a good home. So it’s good to know that there are plenty of kind people out there that will go the extra mile to ensure a better life for the cats they have rescued. A kind lady called Marie-Eve, from Montreal, is one such person.
Meet Squid, a charming rescue cat with some of the most fascinating facial markings you’ll ever see! His white coat and unique features, especially the distinctive markings above his eyes, make him irresistibly cute and funny.
It is sometimes very hard to deal with the cruelty that some humans will subject animals to. A year ago, a woman in Alberta, Canada spotted a large backpack in the garbage can. She soon realized that there was something moving inside.
I love Maine Coon cats! They are often referred to as “the gentle giant” of the cat world and are one of the largest domesticated breeds. This majestic kitty is one of the more popular cat breeds in the world. Meet Maine Coon Molly and her oversized siblings
When this tiny little kitten approached her future human mama squeaking, that was it. Her human-to-be instantly felt that this shelter kitty was meant to join her family. Rey must have felt it too, she hasn’t stopped smiling since she found her forever home!
When Phoebe Gill saw a picture of a one-eyed bald kitty, she knew she had to adopt her. Meet Stitch! It was love at first sight for Phoebe, to her, Stitch was beautiful. But there was one thing she was concerned about, whether she would get along with Phoebe’s best friend, Alaska the Bull Terrier.
One day, Robin and her partner were greeted by high-pitched meows on their porch. It wasn’t a surprise to them, as Baby Cat, a talkative neighborhood feline, had made it a habit to visit them daily.
After enduring countless unknown hardships on the streets of New York, Pikameow found himself on the brink of being euthanized. He was placed on the emergency euthanasia list due to his aggressive behavior upon arrival at the city shelter.
On a cold winter’s night a stray cat arrived at the entrance of a house. The cat kept meowing like she wanted to be let inside, even though this was not her home. The owner of the house felt compassion on this cold night and let her in…
Boots might just have the biggest heart in the world, yet for a long time, he lived as an unwanted cat, wandering aimlessly through the fairground in search of a forever home. Despite his endearing nature, no one was willing to take him in.
Minnie has been tricking the people in her area as she regularly hangs out at her local supermarket in Netherfield, UK. She actually has a good home with a loving human that gives her plenty of food and treats!
Our story begins with Momo, she was just around one year old when she was discovered roaming the streets, extremely thin and scared. There was a gift ribbon tied around her neck, so her rescuers believed she had been an unwanted gift.
In this sweet, but also sad story, we meet a kitty that’s hanging around an apartment block. He seems to know his way around and whenever one of the residents is entering the elevator he follows them in, gets out on their floor and invites himself into their home.
One day, a woman living in the suburbs of Chicago, found a cardboard box on her porch. To her surprise there was a tiny kitten inside, the poor thing had a large wound on his neck so she took him to the vet for immediate treatment.
When a tiny 3-week old foster kitten had a little accident, foster mama, Amber Nadinic, knew she had to step in and help. Meet Sansa the foster kitten! Amber has been fostering kittens for about a year with Pets Haven Rescue in Woodend, Australia, her current brood of five are all named after Game of Thrones characters, there’s Jon, Hodor, Arya, Brienne and of course Sansa.
Meet Ricky, a scrappy tabby cat with a story that tugs at the heartstrings and warms the soul. For a long time, Ricky roamed the neighborhood looking for scraps of food and a safe place to rest his weary paws.
Madison Ellis is studying to be a veterinarian. At the moment she is raising eight cats, five dogs, and a pig and most of them are rescues. The latest addition is a 2 month-old kitten named Ella.
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