Cats & Kittens

On the left, a smiling woman holds a black cat at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton; on the right, the same black cat stands alone in a shelter kennel.

Cat Vanishes for Six Years and Returns So Sick Nobody Recognizes Him

Uplifting: Dayton family reunited with missing cat after six years underscores hope, microchipping, and community care.

Cat Vanishes for Six Years and Returns So Sick Nobody Recognizes Him

Uplifting: Dayton family reunited with missing cat after six years underscores hope, microchipping, and community care.

On the left, flames and black smoke pour from a second-floor window of a white house; on the right, a firefighter climbs a ladder while another stands below.

Firefighters Search a Burning Maine House Until They Find the Family’s Cat and Parrot

Lisbon house fire damages Bauer Street home after reported explosion; firefighters rescue a parrot and a cat, no injuries.

Firefighters Search a Burning Maine House Until They Find the Family’s Cat and Parrot

Lisbon house fire damages Bauer Street home after reported explosion; firefighters rescue a parrot and a cat, no injuries.

Three firefighters work amid charred debris outside a heavily fire-damaged red wooden structure, holding a hose.

Firefighters Carry Eight Pets From a Burning Home and Revive One Cat at the Scene

Evansville house fire displaced nine people while firefighters rescued multiple pets and the Red Cross assisted affected families.

Firefighters Carry Eight Pets From a Burning Home and Revive One Cat at the Scene

Evansville house fire displaced nine people while firefighters rescued multiple pets and the Red Cross assisted affected families.

On the left, a calico cat lounges on a wooden windowsill outdoors; on the right, a calico cat sleeps contentedly while a hand gently pets it.

Stray Calico Chooses Her Family and Brings Four Tiny Surprises With Her

Mittens appeared outside a kitchen one day and quickly made it clear she wanted to stay. What seemed like the rescue of one beautiful calico soon became the beginning of...

Stray Calico Chooses Her Family and Brings Four Tiny Surprises With Her

Mittens appeared outside a kitchen one day and quickly made it clear she wanted to stay. What seemed like the rescue of one beautiful calico soon became the beginning of...

On the left, a red-haired woman in an orange top poses against a gray background; on the right, a tan dog sleeps on dirt ground.

Dead Dog Found in Kennel as 15 Others Are Discovered Without Food or Clean Water

Somber coverage of a Bay Minette welfare check reveals aggravated animal cruelty allegations and urgent need for animal care.

Dead Dog Found in Kennel as 15 Others Are Discovered Without Food or Clean Water

Somber coverage of a Bay Minette welfare check reveals aggravated animal cruelty allegations and urgent need for animal care.

On the left, a motorcycle dashboard with electronics is shown on a road; on the right, a black cat crouches on pavement near a rider's boot.

Tiny Kitten Waits Beside Racing Freeway Traffic Until One Officer Stops Everything

Uplifting highway kitten rescue shows a CHP officer's quick thinking and community care for a stranded freeway kitten.

Tiny Kitten Waits Beside Racing Freeway Traffic Until One Officer Stops Everything

Uplifting highway kitten rescue shows a CHP officer's quick thinking and community care for a stranded freeway kitten.