Cats

(Stock Picture Credit: LightFieldStudios/Getty Images) Michigan reported their first case of a cat infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, contracted by a domestic shorthair out of Ingham County. According to a report from USA Today, this is the state’s first pet to test positive for SARS-CoV-2. Roughly a week before the feline fell ill,

A tabby kitten looks out for his only brother everywhere they go after they were found together just in time. River and RainFoster Kittens Of Melbourne Early October, a pair of orphan kittens were found by concerned members of the public, who brought them to a veterinary clinic for help. At six days old, the

These two kittens turned a corner as an unbreakable duo after being found outside a house. Apple and BlueberryAnimal Friends Project A litter of kittens were found in a bush in front of a house in Lake Worth, Florida. The residents who had discovered the kittens reached out to the community via social media for

A kitten has overcome many obstacles since birth, and transformed into a beautiful, happy cat. Amelia the kittenMurphys Safe Haven A couple of kittens who had been born early, were brought to Murphy’s Safe Haven (in Texas) for a fighting chance at life. They were very small at two weeks old and needed intensive care.

A kitten opened her eyes to see for the first time after having been found outside with her littermates at two days old. Anna the calico kittenBaby Kitten Rescue Caroline Grace, the founder of Baby Kitten Rescue (in Los Angeles), rushed to a local shelter for three kittens needing urgent rescue. The shelter did not

A kitten stumbled her way into the embrace of a dog after she had been found wobbling outside as a stray. Cinder the husky and Junipurr the wobbly kittenShannon Basner Late last month, a little wobbly kitten named Junipurr came to Mojo’s Hope, a rescue group in Anchorage, Alaska. She was very unsteady and unable

Jenna Hannah — a Memphis, Tennessee, resident — stopped by a Walmart last weekend to buy new tires for her granddaughter’s car when she heard a screaming kitten from below street level. Hannah relayed to WREG that, upon further investigation, she realized that a kitten had somehow fallen into a storm drain within the Walmart parking

A kitten born with frog-like legs made great progress in just a few weeks. She is striving to live everyday to the fullest. Cecelia the frog-legged kittenMurphy’s Law Animal Rescue A kitten with splayed out back legs was brought into Murphy’s Law Animal Rescue (in North Carolina) for a chance at a better life. Her

Two kittens wiggled their way to their happily-ever-after together, after leaving life as feral cats. Akela the kittenSalty Animal Rescue Earlier this year, a family from Ontario, Canada discovered a litter of four very timid kittens in their shed. They appeared to be feral and were around 6-7 weeks old. The finders reached out to

A woman helped a stray kitten who was found hiding on a window sill, and went back to find her cat brother, too. NeNe the kittenDonna @feralcatcolony About a month ago, Donna, a TNR (trap-neuter-return) rescuer and feral cat carer based in Ohio, was out helping the community cats when she spotted a kitten cowering

A tortie kitten and her two littermates are so happy to have a family to care for them after they waited days at the shelter. Angel the tortie kittenLaura Malone Laura Malone, a director of Mini Cat Town (a kitten rescue in San Jose, California), was at a local shelter to pick up a litter

A kitten got to walk on all fours for the first time and found another tabby cat to share his life with. Chatons Orphelins Montréal An orange tabby with two twisted back legs was brought into Chatons Orphelins Montréal earlier this year, in need of help. Despite being unable to use his hind legs to

Long before Fedja stole the heart of the internet, he stole the heart of Natalia Zhdanova, a Russian children’s bookmaker, who found the cat when he was just a few days old, sick and stray, in her backyard. Upon scooping him up, Zhdanova noticed that his eyes were misaligned, which gives him the surprised look

A tiny kitten was found in a box under a car and nuzzled his way into the arms of a doting cat. The doting cat took the orphan kitten under her wingMagdalena Jaźwińska A few days ago, Magdalena Jaźwińska from Poland received a phone call from the veterinary clinic that she works at, about a

A kitten who came from a yard, won over a family and convinced them to adopt his best friend, too. Moo Moo and Boo BooAlyssa DeHart A tiny 4-week-old kitten was found screaming in a resident’s yard, dehydrated and covered in filth. He was brought to Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando for a chance at

Ash, who is growing up with cats around him, has become the cutest caretaker to kittens in need. Ash and his foster kittensAthina @rukasthecat Ash (2) has always been surrounded by cats since he was born. His mother Athina is an animal rescuer and the founder of Jersey Kitty Rescue Network. Some of their resident

(Picture Credit: Alx Nachev / EyeEm/Getty Images) Declawing cats was only ever a flawed, human, quick-fix for a misunderstood — or, completely not understood — issue. Now, animal behavior experts in Pittsburg are fighting the good fight in order to abolish the practice, alongside city officials. $500 fine for declawing a cat in Pittsburgh https://t.co/mSKSnYwxZP

A kitten was rescued by a stunt crew after they searched everywhere for him. Sid the kittenDr. Iris V. Hood About a week ago, Jason Mello, a stunt performer, was working in a residential neighborhood in Queens, New York (on the set of FBI the TV series). When he came down from the roof of

An active-duty sergeant is seeking help to relocate a stray cat and her two kittens to the US from the Middle East, reported a statement released on Wednesday from Guardians of Rescue. When Sergeant Kelsey happened upon the stray, she was malnourished and dehydrated from 126-degree weather, with wounds on her eyes and nose, and

A kitten found his way to the perfect home and transformed into a feisty, doe-eyed cat. Mickey the cat with big wide eyes@mickeythemanxkitty Mickey (aka Trombone) was a wee kitten when he became the sole survivor in his litter. He was born with a congenital condition and in need of specialized care. When Ellen Carozza

A kitten insists on never being alone again after being found left behind at birth. Alexander the kittenPatricia Lika Earlier this year, Patricia Lika, a fosterer based in Las Vegas, was contacted about a pair of kittens desperately needing help. They were found outside just hours after being born. The cat mother never returned for

A black and white cat named Tom who went missing in 2009 reunited with his human after living in a cemetery for over a decade. Anna’s Rescue Centre (ARC), a cat rescue charity in Cardiff, made the reunion possible with the power of social media, a microchip, and pure luck. According to ITV News, a