'I adopted a very shy cat today': 24 Cutest Cat Adoption Stories of the Week for a Pawsitive Day

Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor

Feb 14, 2025 9:00 AM EST

Another week is coming to an end, and although we didn't think it was pawssible, somehow, this one was even crazier than the last. But there is one thing this week - and every week - that is going to be positive and pure and wholesome, and that is exactly why you are here today. It is time to meet the newly adopted faces of the week!

Starting Friday morning on the right paw is crucial, so reading a whole bunch of adorable cat adoption stories first thing in the morning is the best thing you can do for yourself. It's pretty much impossible to read about cats finding their forever homes and not smile, so… here you go.

Of course, as always, a huge thank you goes out to everyone who adopted a kitty cat this week. And an even bigger thank you goes to everyone who adopted the "impurrfect cats" who not many people adopt - the senior cats, the sick cats, and every other feline who needs a little more time and care than most. We wish you all an awwmazing weekend!

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"10 minutes after meeting our new kitty... she was so sleepy she could barely keep her eyes open"

via Zealousideal_Heat158
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"I adopted a very shy cat today who mostly hid at the shelter. Both the staff and I agreed that she'd probably need a lot of time to feel safe and start being social. This was her 5 hours after we got home."

via c4637291
03
"I adopted the cat and she adopted my dog"

via TalesofNightWing
The ultimate proof that this is indeed the right cat for you. All the things that people say about cats and dogs not getting along unless they get introduced when they are very young… went out the window right here. It's just about chemistry and the animals choosing one another, and these two have clearly chosen.
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"Just adopted these 2 after losing our previous kitty"

via tamielynn
05
"My friend just adopted this lil void today"

via kristalouise02
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"My dad and the cat, he told me not to adopt"

via MessageOk4432
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"Adopted kitty"

via dingdong0001
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"Wife and I adopted this cutie!"

via Dperron420
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"Adopting this little angel tomorrow and I’m SO EXCITED!!!!"

via CramIt_thefrog
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"cat distribution system played the long game (and thankfully, i played along)"

via kessel8777
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"Adopted this princess!"

via vannabloom
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"Recently adopted this sweet baby. She has very mild cerebellar hypoplasia, so she's just a lil' bit wobbly."

via clinicalia
13
"Is my new cat considered a tuxedo or cow cat?"

via Sad_Investigator4958
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"Adopted my second tortie today!"

via anna_cad
15
"Cat Pulka and Her Friend, Soldier Valerii, Who Adopted Her in the Kharkiv Trenches and Now Brought Her Home"

via Lysychka-
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"Severe skin dandruff and ringworm when I adopted him..."

via UseTemporary7628
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"Excited to find this group! Meet my pirate kitty, Goldie :) Adopted in September."

via k-VII-t
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"Jeff 19 yo baby. My first pet as an adult."

via SpritzLike
We are so, so happy to see stories like these - of people adopting old cats. These cats deserve homes too. These cats have so much love to give too, sometimes even more than kittens. Because these cats understand - they know what a good thing is and how to be thankful for it. We wish you both as many years together as pawssible.
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"I adopted a chaotic cow named Beefcake!"

via Immediate-Macaron676
20
"I just adopted her, she's Mimi."

via JullyHeart
21
"Tuxedo Cat I adopted yesterday"

via jakehood47
22
"First cat"

via Similar-Ticket251
23
"Adopted this cat and he’s the best thing that has ever happened to me"

via Twisted-F8
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"Name my new baby!! I adopted her at an animal rescue league and am struggling to come up with a name good enough for a beaut like her"

via Decent_Complex_5280