Cat Stories

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Kids have the time of their lives fostering kittens

Janie Palmer’s young son really wanted a cat for his birthday, but she had somethi...
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Three kittens plus three kids equal a whole lot of fun

With three kids, three newly-adopted kittens and three other fluffy family members...
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New foster volunteer discovers purring, love of cats

New volunteer Ramandeep Singh didn't know much about cats when he first star...
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The 20-pound cat with 1,000 nicknames

Jimmy the cat was so depressed after losing his home that he stopped eating and ne...
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Do you see outdoor cats in your neighborhood?

Did you know the best home for a cat doesn't always mean a house? Community c...
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How a dog and cat rescued after Hurricane Katrina changed their families’ lives

Baxter the cat and Larry, a big black dog, recently passed away, but not before fi...
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14-year-old cat with hyperthyroidism gets treatment and a family to call her own

Lyla got a second chance at a happy, healthy life, thanks to radiation treatment a...
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Senior dog finds calling as kitten dad

When Gary's people brought home a tiny, sick foster kitten the senior dog fel...
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Blind kitty brings a new rhythm to her adopter’s life

Joseph has a new early morning wake-up call, spends more time reading and remember...
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Freed from dental pain, senior cat regains vivacious spirit

Senior cat recovers from stomatitis and blossoms into her adventurous self....
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Pandemic pets: Where are they now?

Catching up with families who adopted cats and dogs last year during the coronavir...
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From two legs to four, a kitten’s journey

Kitten with swimmer's syndrome learns to walk on all four legs....
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The story behind the famous high-flying, almond-loving cat

Ari the Panther has almost 100,000 followers on Instagram and it's easy to se...
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Escape artist cat chooses home life over the great outdoors

Tigger left behind his door dashing days and traded them in for long naps and rela...
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Shy cat loses his home in a fire but keeps his newfound confidence

When Dorien Butter's apartment caught fire, she made sure her foster cat made...
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