Rescue Stories

Split image of an orange-and-white kitten in grass beside the same kitten sitting by a bowl of food on a car floor mat.

A Rescuer In Tunisia Keeps Finding Kittens Left To Die

Every rescue is different, but they all have one thing in common: if no one stops to help, these kittens have almost no chance of surviving.

A Rescuer In Tunisia Keeps Finding Kittens Left To Die

Every rescue is different, but they all have one thing in common: if no one stops to help, these kittens have almost no chance of surviving.

Black-and-white mother cat sitting behind three kittens—one gray, one tabby, and one orange—clustered together indoors.

A Sick Mama Cat Brought Her Babies To The Door That Saved Them

I already had three cats, which was my limit. But when a cat showed up on my doorstep with her three kittens, I couldn’t turn them away.

A Sick Mama Cat Brought Her Babies To The Door That Saved Them

I already had three cats, which was my limit. But when a cat showed up on my doorstep with her three kittens, I couldn’t turn them away.

Close-up of a black-and-white tuxedo cat with wide yellow eyes and long white whiskers staring toward the camera in dim light.

Teen Saves Terrified Kitten After A Man Starts Shooting Unwanted Cats

A teammate said she had found a kitten after a man started shooting the ones he did not want, and one scared little survivor had run under her car. That...

Teen Saves Terrified Kitten After A Man Starts Shooting Unwanted Cats

A teammate said she had found a kitten after a man started shooting the ones he did not want, and one scared little survivor had run under her car. That...

Split image showing outdoor shelter kennels beside a young woman cuddling a calico cat.

Cities Across America Push To End Preventable Shelter Deaths

More than 1,500 mayors just backed a nationwide effort to save more dogs and cats in shelters. As no-kill communities continue to grow, local leaders are taking a larger role...

Cities Across America Push To End Preventable Shelter Deaths

More than 1,500 mayors just backed a nationwide effort to save more dogs and cats in shelters. As no-kill communities continue to grow, local leaders are taking a larger role...

Orange-and-white tabby cat lounging on a carpeted cat tree indoors, wearing a patterned collar and looking toward the camera beside a red toy mouse.

Tiny Kitten Survives a Terrifying Highway Ride Hidden Under a Car Hood

At just six weeks old, Zoe endured a terrifying 30-mile ride beneath the hood of a moving car. Against all odds, the tiny kitten survived and found a loving home...

Tiny Kitten Survives a Terrifying Highway Ride Hidden Under a Car Hood

At just six weeks old, Zoe endured a terrifying 30-mile ride beneath the hood of a moving car. Against all odds, the tiny kitten survived and found a loving home...

Split image showing a thin gray tabby cat sitting on a person’s lap beside a close-up of the same cat standing on a blue blanket.

Family Rescues Cat Who Somehow Survived Being Shot in All Four Legs

This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! In...

Family Rescues Cat Who Somehow Survived Being Shot in All Four Legs

This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! In...