This Week’s Heartwarming Helping of Newly Adopted Cats for Fresh Feline Pawrents (January 10, 2024)

And just like that, the first week of the year passes, and we're afraid to say it, because we don't want to jinx things, but we think this year is going to be pawsome. And we're only saying that because the sheer number of cat adoption stories this first week has been amazing, and we can only hope that it keeps going this way.

It's time to meet the newly adopted faces of the week! Every single Friday morning, for many years, we have been bringing you guys the fluffiest feline adoption stories we could find on the web, because there is nothing that makes us - and you - happier than seeing a bunch of kitties find their forever homes.

And to continue the tradition, we would like to give a huge thank you to every single person who adopted this year already, and of course, an extra shout out goes to everyone who adopted the "impurrfect" cats - the senior cats, sick cats and every other feline who needs a little more care than most. We wish you a wonderful 2025 together!

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"First cat adopted from our shelter in 2025. Picasso!"

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"Kitty that came into the shelter I work at... Needless to say she didn’t stay very long before getting adopted in"

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"Does anyone know why my recently-adopted kitty’s ears have notches in them? I’ve had five other cats before, and have never seen this. Is it his genetics?"

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

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"I adopted a stray cat over New Year. Now she has a home :)"

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"I decided to maximize my chaos and adopted another tangerine"

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No, this really is a risk. For those of you who have never had an orange kitty before… take it from us, the level of chaos is different. It's unique. It's pawerful. And having two of them at the same time… All we can ask is that you do the world a favor and tell us about as many of the shenanigans as pawssible.
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"I adopted this little guy. What breed is he?"

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"Rescued this sweet but incredibly skittish boy 3 years ago. Today he finally sat on the bed with me for the first time"

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"adopted these adorable siblings"

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"Adopted my first void!"

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"I’m adopting him today (and idk if I want to keep his name or find a new one!)"

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"found my recently adopted cat buried in my stuffed animals"

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"Just adopted this little guy"

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"Four years ago today, I was chosen."

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"I adopted this baby today! His name is Gabriel and I love him so much already"

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"Brought home our new guy, Sushi, but he is absolutely terrified and won’t come out."

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Don't worry. This happens. And it's just a matter of time. Cats are not great with moving in general, and moving on top of having new humans around can be scary as heck. But give him enough time and space and respect (and snacks) and eventually, not only will this kitty come out of its hiding place, it will also be purring in your lap in no time.
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"Didn't know we adopted a flonker (bottom pic is 7 months ago)"

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"Just adopted a 7 month old lady"

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"the best part of 2024 was adopting my sweet angel, iris"

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"I adopted this big fella today, he still doesn’t have a name"

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"Someone adopted me. I am happy i have a new family. She named me Willy"

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"This is Rocket from our shelter. He was adopted yesterday."

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This Week’s Heartwarming Helping of Newly Adopted Cats for Fresh Feline Pawrents (January 10, 2024)

"First cat adopted from our shelter in 2025. Picasso!"

"Kitty that came into the shelter I work at... Needless to say she didn’t stay very long before getting adopted in"

"Does anyone know why my recently-adopted kitty’s ears have notches in them? I’ve had five other cats before, and have never seen this. Is it his genetics?"

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

"I adopted a stray cat over New Year. Now she has a home :)"

"I decided to maximize my chaos and adopted another tangerine"

"I adopted this little guy. What breed is he?"

"Rescued this sweet but incredibly skittish boy 3 years ago. Today he finally sat on the bed with me for the first time"

"adopted these adorable siblings"

"Adopted my first void!"

"I’m adopting him today (and idk if I want to keep his name or find a new one!)"

"found my recently adopted cat buried in my stuffed animals"

"Just adopted this little guy"

"Four years ago today, I was chosen."

"I adopted this baby today! His name is Gabriel and I love him so much already"

"Brought home our new guy, Sushi, but he is absolutely terrified and won’t come out."

"Didn't know we adopted a flonker (bottom pic is 7 months ago)"

"Just adopted a 7 month old lady"

"the best part of 2024 was adopting my sweet angel, iris"

"I adopted this big fella today, he still doesn’t have a name"

"Someone adopted me. I am happy i have a new family. She named me Willy"

"This is Rocket from our shelter. He was adopted yesterday."

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