This Week’s Heartwarming Helping of Newly Adopted Cats for Fresh Feline Pawrents (January 3, 2024)

It's the first week of 2025, and that means that the cat adoption stories we have for you guys today are fresh, fresh, fresh. The people who adopted the kitties here decided to make their 2025 pawmazing, and we so support that. It is time to meet the newly adopted faces of the week.

All throughout the year, every single week, we bring you a bunch of new and wholesome cat adoption stories, to make sure that you start each and every one of your Fridays with a smile. We do it because it makes us so happy to find these stories, and we know that it makes you guys so happy to read them. Win - win.

And to continue our tradition, we would like to say a huge thank you to every single person who adopted in 2025 already. And of course, an extra large thank you goes to those of you who adopted the senior cats, the sick cats, the cats who have been rehomed or waiting in the shelters for a long time and every other cat who needs a little more love and care than most. We wish you all a happy new year with your new best friends!

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"A year ago, an elderly lady passed away, I adopted her two 7 yo oranges, and life’s been great for all of us."

Via Basidio_subbedhunter
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"2 hours since we adopted him... and he is now asleep, purring on my lap. His brother is a bit more shy, but since they now got their forever home together - we got plenty of time"

Via Pinksnouts
Sometimes, it just happens this way. Some cats know that it is their time to be adopted, and they are so ready for it. They are so ready to give all of the love that they have in their hearts to their chosen human.
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"This is my cat 3 days after I adopted her"

Via DangerousWolf4963
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"Update on the cat I adopted from my grandma"

"She's almost fully integrated now. Doing great, she's purring, giving headbutts and love bites.. I want to thank you all for the nice comments, and awards even! I never imagined that. It's been a rough week, but we're both healing. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!"

Via Cottoncloudhigh
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"Adopted a black kitten. His paws are bigger than his head."

Via mazey20
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"My 9 year old daughter’s Christmas present"

Via Several-Cycle8290
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"This is how you know that the cat you adopted is as happy as can be Cinnamon Roll"

Via MolotovHammr
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"My mom just adopted one of the cutest kittens I have ever seen."

Via Ordinary_Roll_4324
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"Newly Adopted: Butter and Scotch"

"I saw these two brothers cuddling at PetSmart and was told by the rescue they were taking longer to get adopted since they're adults/a true bonded pair. They've brought a lot of happiness to my home already, they're SO goofy, loving, and sweet. Butter (chonkier, calm/shy) and Scotch (long arms, a social butterfly) they share one brain cell"

Via Access-Background
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"My boyfriend’s new kitties!"

"Just wanted to share here since they're SO adorable. Last year my bf lost his cat that has been with him for more than 15 years and now his family finally adopted new kitties :)"

Via Asaturno
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"Jabba the hutt is 6 yrs old and weighs 35lbs. His owner passed away and he was taken to the shelter. We adopted him and are ready to get him back to a healthy weight."

Via DeborahFabulous
We believe in this cutie. There is a healthy, energetic little kitty under all this chonk, and in a good home, where he will be taken care of and loved, we are sure that he is going to be so, so happy.
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"Just adopted Maple!"

Via Old-Organization-623
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"I found this guy in a bird cage with no food or water"

"This is Fig or Figgy! I found him at 3 weeks old living in a bird cage with no food or water. Infested with tape worms and fleas. I didn't want a cat but I was scared he would never get adopted for superstitious reasons if I gave him to a shelter :( He is 1 now, and a VERY good boy. He is the most tolerant cat I've ever met. You can't tell from the pictures but he is a monstrous cat. He's a lean 15 pounds. Fun Fact: His Vet adores him as she only rescues black cats!"

Via xane_69
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"Roast Fern. Just adopted her and she thinks she owns my place."

Via DollarShort27
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"The cat that adopted my nana"

Via thegokucarrot
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"Just adopted this orange boy. Brain cell is forming nicely"

Via Ash_Mikely
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"the smol void I adopted from irresponsible neighbor"

Via No_Savings_5128
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"A great way to end the year.. adopted Quincy the Prince today. He is settling in well. Happy new year everyone."

Via worldofecho_
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"Recently adopted"

"My son (19y) adopted this cat from the ACC. He was a stray, estimated to be about 10y. Olive is the sweetest cat, always chirping and purring. He's still not very cuddly but is always hanging out and loves to come get some pets. He has the most beautiful, minky fur I've ever felt. Last picture is when we first got him, he was all skin and bones. First picture is now , we might need to cut back a little on food. Weird thing is, his eyes never dilate to slits. They're always mostly round even though they dilate a little smaller. He seems to see fine."

Via D2460N
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"Adopting this angel was was the highlight of my year"

"After weekly visits to the adoption center for months, seeing this 10 year old kitty with FIV and 'behavioral issues' was love at first sight. Dearest Sophie is my first cat and she has made this year so bright. I can't wait for many more together!!"

Via No-Flatworm-5640
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"The sweetest boy I adopted a few weeks ago, Casper :)"

Via Nubby-Sama