Rescue Stories

A gray tabby cat staring straight ahead.

Two Rescued Brothers Find Love Before Illness Tears Their Family Apart

I went to pick out one free kitten, but I brought home two because I couldn’t leave his brother behind. Before either reached his first birthday, I had to say...

Two Rescued Brothers Find Love Before Illness Tears Their Family Apart

I went to pick out one free kitten, but I brought home two because I couldn’t leave his brother behind. Before either reached his first birthday, I had to say...

A tortoiseshell cat stands on the edge of a shower, near a bathroom door.

Shelter Cat Helps a Heartbroken Teen Find Love Again

After a boyfriend’s lies left me heartbroken, my mom helped me find Smokey at an animal shelter. Now she fills my days with mischief and my nights with cuddles, and...

Shelter Cat Helps a Heartbroken Teen Find Love Again

After a boyfriend’s lies left me heartbroken, my mom helped me find Smokey at an animal shelter. Now she fills my days with mischief and my nights with cuddles, and...

A calico cat rests on a person's lap while looking directly at the camera.

Boy Spots the Saddest Cat in the Adoption Room and Refuses to Walk Away

After losing two beloved pets, I wasn’t ready to welcome another animal until my son showed me Juno, lying quietly at the back of her adoption cage. She took time...

Boy Spots the Saddest Cat in the Adoption Room and Refuses to Walk Away

After losing two beloved pets, I wasn’t ready to welcome another animal until my son showed me Juno, lying quietly at the back of her adoption cage. She took time...

A gray and white tuxedo cat lounges on a red surface, gazing at the camera with amber eyes.

Willy Offers Everyone Love While Waiting for Someone to Heal His Pain

If a good disposition guaranteed a good life, Willy would never have suffered a single bad day. The big, happy gray cat greeted everyone he met at Humane Society Silicon...

Willy Offers Everyone Love While Waiting for Someone to Heal His Pain

If a good disposition guaranteed a good life, Willy would never have suffered a single bad day. The big, happy gray cat greeted everyone he met at Humane Society Silicon...

A window screen with two small holes is partially covered by a green leaf from outside.

A Skinny Stray Cat Finds Her Way Into a Heart Still Grieving

“While I miss my Meatloaf, Bones could never be considered a replacement. Still, I can’t imagine life without this black kitty keeping things interesting.”

A Skinny Stray Cat Finds Her Way Into a Heart Still Grieving

“While I miss my Meatloaf, Bones could never be considered a replacement. Still, I can’t imagine life without this black kitty keeping things interesting.”

A black cat with striking yellow eyes gazes directly at the camera against a dark background.

A Tiny Black Kitten Leaps Into a Stranger’s Arms and Claims Their Heart

When I got within two feet of her, she jumped into my arms and purred up a storm. As the vet said, “A cute little black kitty adopted you!”

A Tiny Black Kitten Leaps Into a Stranger’s Arms and Claims Their Heart

When I got within two feet of her, she jumped into my arms and purred up a storm. As the vet said, “A cute little black kitty adopted you!”