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Kitten rescued from storm drain after residents hear its frantic cries for help

In Jericho, New York, a female tabby cat found herself trapped in a rainwater drain. Local residents who had heard the animal’s frantic cries called the emergency services. A team of firefighters was dispatched to help the terrified kitten. This rescue was the start of a new chapter for the tabby. First retrieved by the … Read more

Two ginger tabby kittens.

Long-lost twins reunited after their owners start dating

Sometimes fate works in curious ways. The following story reads like a soap opera but is a true testimony. A pair of kittens who were split up after being adopted were reunited years later by chance when their respective owners fell in love. To better understand this tale, you have to go back in time. … Read more

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This 18-year-old abandoned cat found a loving home

Older cats that arrive at shelters are often ignored by their adopters. But this sweet-faced tomcat and a selfless woman have found each other and are determined to enjoy life together. In Newbury, England, Cats Protection has a specialization in fostering and placing elderly cats for adoption. Dizzy, an 18-year-old black male, came to the … Read more

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He wasn’t a ‘cat person’ now he’s a devoted foster dad to countless cats

In a touching story from The Dodo, a man who decided to foster a cat had his life forever changed when he met his first foster kitty and discovered a hidden love of felines. Not a cat person Meet Abdul, he described himself as a “non-cat person” until the day he saw an email about … Read more

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A good-hearted cat person transformed this scared special needs cat

The phrase ‘scaredy-cat’ cannot even begin to describe Monica when she arrived at Best Friends in Los Angeles, California. This blue-eyed beauty with a white and brown coat, would not allow anyone to come near her without a fearful “hiss” of disapproval. Fear is a powerful tool that can instill strong emotional reactions from both humans … Read more

King Augustus and new owner Robin

36-pound cat finds a mom who ‘knew she’d be able to help him’ after her own weight struggles

Have you ever had your heart broken? Or have you attempted to lose those last few pounds on your own with no success? You’re not the only one. Dealing with heartbreak is hard. And navigating the waters of losing weight is even more challenging. Now imagine handling both at the same time! This is the … Read more