An orange cat showed up outside a family’s home and asked for help. His life was forever changed.

One Cat At a Time

Jaelle from Quebec, Canada was surprised to find a cat in her backyard, scratching at the door, begging to be let in. She had never seen the cat until that day (Valentine’s day) last year, in the midst of the bitter Canadian winter.

Jaelle, who volunteers for One Cat At a Time, a kitten rescue in Quebec, immediately opened the door for the sweet feline. The orange tabby looked rough around the edges. He was cold, hungry and sick. Jaelle reached out to Marie Simard, founder of One Cat At a Time, and asked for help.

“Our rescue specializes in orphan kittens, but he was asking to be saved at the door and we couldn’t leave him outside,” Marie told Love Meow. “We tried to find … Read the rest

A kitten with large eyes and a big voice is determined to thrive after she was found on top of a garden wall.

Wrenn Rescues

A tiny kitten’s loud cries saved her life when a Good Samaritan was alerted by her screams and found her on top of a garden wall. They reached out to Wrenn Rescues, a volunteer-run rescue group in Southern California, when the kitten’s mother never came back for her.

The kitten was very hungry, meowing at the top of her lungs for food. The tiny ball of fur showed incredible resolve and strength at just a few days old. She had a strong voice that kept her going.

Ashley Kelley, an experienced fosterer of Wrenn Rescue, didn’t hesitate to help. “She’d been screaming all night (before she was rescued). She was very hungry. I was happy to take her in,” Ashley shared.

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Four little kittens can now rest happily in a warm home, accompanied by a snuggle buddy after being found outside in the cold.

Sarah Kelly

Sparkle Cat Rescue, an all-volunteer rescue in North Carolina, was contacted about a tiny kitten found on a resident’s property. The weather was too cold for the kitten to bear alone, so the finder reached out to the rescue for help.

“He was found by himself Monday evening (a week ago) and taken into the vet where they cared for him overnight,” the rescue shared with Love Meow.

While the resident continued to be on the lookout for other kittens, she heard little squeals coming from a shed the next day and discovered three other tabbies, litter mates to the first kitten. They were cold to the touch as their temperatures had dropped to a dangerous low.

Sarah Kelly

Sparkle Cat Rescue immediately took … Read the rest

A tiny kitten who was found alone in a bush, has blossomed into a beautiful young cat.

Chatons Orphelins Montréal

A kind lady from Canada heard a faint cry coming from outside late one night. Upon investigation, she discovered a newborn kitten in a bush, all alone. The Good Samaritan waited for the cat mom but she never came back.

The next morning, the kitten continued to cry for her mother but there was still no sight of her. The kitten could have been left behind or dropped by the mom while she was moving her babies. The finder scooped her up and immediately sought help.

She was able to get in touch with an animal rescuer who volunteered to transport the kitten to Chatons Orphelins Montréal, a cat rescue in Montreal.

Chatons Orphelins Montréal

“They gave the kitten a second chance at life, and the little one arrived … Read the rest

This sweet kitten has been carrying her trusty teddy bear everywhere she goes, since she was found outside alone.

Catsnip Etc

A kind-hearted lady from the countryside of Indiana discovered a tiny surprise in her barn, one morning last month.

As she set out to do some chores, she heard an animal squealing inside the barn. She followed the sound all the way to the corner, and lo and behold, a tiny kitten, around 10 days old, was lying on the cold concrete floor all by herself.

The Good Samaritan quickly grabbed some straw and put it around the kitten to try to keep her warm. After waiting several hours for the cat mom to return, there was no sight of her or other kittens. She decided to intervene when she noticed the kitten’s body temperature began to drop.

Catsnip Etc

She brought the little bundle of fur home and … Read the rest

Two kittens from the same litter have been each other’s biggest support since day one.

Lauren @our_fostering_tails

Four rescued kittens were brought to the kitten college program at Animal Welfare League of Arlington when they were less than three weeks old. Lauren, a foster volunteer, took them into her care and started around the clock bottle feedings.

After getting all cleaned up and their bellies filled, the kittens snuggled up in a purr pile in their warm bed and went right to sleep. “They were so content and always purring,” Lauren shared.

The four were named Kylie (calico), Kia (calico), Kip (Siamese) and Kolbe (black and white).

Kip, Kia, Kolbe and KylieLauren @our_fostering_tails

Kylie and Kip were the tiniest of the bunch. The little calico sister was very needy, constantly demanding attention from everyone around her.

“When she was hungry, she would scramble her way up your chest, … Read the rest

A fluffy kitten who was found on a farm with his sister, really came around when he discovered joy in a foster home.

Tails from the Foster Kittens

A pair of kittens was found on a farm in New Hampshire and brought to Monadnock Humane Society for a chance at a better life. They were very shy and quickly took refuge upon arrival.

Connie (from Tails from the Foster Kittens) who volunteers for the Humane Society, took them home with open arms. She created a safe haven for the kittens (Peanut Butter and Jelly) to settle in and decompress, hoping that they would muster enough courage to venture out and explore.

The fluffy kitty Peanut Butter was slowly coming out of his shell. He was very curious and couldn’t resist all the new toys and scents around him. His sister Jelly hid closely behind him as if to use … Read the rest

A calico kitten was found alongside her three brothers and rescued just in time.

Caroline Grace

Caroline Grace, a foster volunteer of Saving One Life (an animal rescue and sanctuary based in Phoenix, Arizona and San Diego, California), was contacted about a litter of kittens that were in critical condition.

The kittens were discovered by a resident in Arizona. “They were only one week old with eyes barely starting to open. Their mom was hit by a car and they were not found until days later,” Caroline shared with Love Meow.

When Caroline got the kittens, they were struggling but fighting to live. “They were hypothermic, covered in filth and fleas. I spent the first three days providing supportive and medical care around the clock.”

Caroline Grace

The kittens were given the right medication to help combat an infection, much-needed baths to remove all the pesky fleas and supplements … Read the rest

A kitten who was found in a backyard, bounced back and turned out to be the biggest cuddler.

One Cat at a Time

A tiny kitten was found in a backyard without a mother in sight. Her sister was spotted some distance away. They were cold and had been abandoned for hours. One Cat at a Time (Un Chat à la fois), an all-volunteer rescue in Quebec, Canada, learned about their plight and stepped up to help.

“The kittens (Juno and Jupiter) came to us in a shoe box when they were just a few hours old. Juno (the tabby) was very cold, almost not moving. I didn’t think she was going to make it but we had to fight to save them,” Marie Simard of One Cat at a Time told Love Meow.

Marie placed the kittens in an incubator with lots of blankets and plenty of warmth. After … Read the rest

Five kittens who were found outside as strays, are so happy to get the help they needed to thrive.

Karina @karinaskittenkorner

Karina, a volunteer of Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s Kitten College Program, was contacted about five little kittens needing foster care. “I was told that they were found as strays in the Shenandoah area of Virginia and that they are siblings,” Karina shared with Love Meow.

While at the shelter, the kittens would meow at anyone that came by their kennel, desperately wanting attention. Karina saw the little faces yearning for love behind the glass and knew she had to help.

She took the kittens home so they could have a comfortable and quiet place to stay while they learned to socialize.

Karina @karinaskittenkorner

“It took them some time to feel comfortable with me, which of course is understandable.”

The kittens, BooBoo, Luke, Flower, Lily and Blossom, settled … Read the rest