'I adopted the "old" sick cat that nobody wanted': 21 Cutest Cat Adoption Stories of the Week for a Pawsitive Day

Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor

Mar 21, 2025 9:00 AM EDT

Happy Friday, friends, and welcome back to the cutest, most heartwarming thing you are going to see on the internet. After a crazy week like this, you guys not only deserve a break, but you deserve doing something during this break that is going to make you smile. It's time to meet the newly adopted faces of the week!

Each and every Friday morning, we bring you a brand new collection of the most wholesome cat adoption stories of the week. From the itty bitty kitties to the beautiful senior cats, they all deserve a home, and we are so, so happy to see them finally get it.

As always, we want to say a huge, huge thank you to every person who adopted a cat this week and in the past. And of course, like we always do, we want to give an extra shout out to every person who adopted an "impurrfect" cat - the senior cats, the sick cats and every other feline who needs a little more love and care than most. We wish all of you many, many happy and healthy years together.

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"I've never adopted two kittens at the same time before. Is it normal for cats to like each other this much?"

via WarmDragonSuit
02
"I adopted the 'old' sick cat that nobody wanted at the shelter. No regrets"

via Ocaona
It's astounding to us how a seven year old cat is already considered “old” in so many shelters. Heck, we have heard of cats as old as one being considered “too old to adopt”. So, we are so happy to see that there are people out there who still see these cats for the amazing pets that they can be and giving them a chance.
03
"This is Cheeto, adopted this old man a while back and I think he might be my soul cat."

via SoulDisruption
04
"Recently adopted a tripod"

via ExoticButtersFan
05
"Denji had been passed over for months at the shelter. He now has his forever home."

via WarmPantsInWinter
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06
"That 'I just got adopted' look. Welcome home, little one!"

via toriptching
07
"Me and my girlfriend just adopted a cat is she a cow or a tuxedo cat? Just found out there’re different names for black and white cats!"

via Homiejuan-
08
"First time cat mom, adopted this sweet angel two weeks ago!"

via Possible-Vast-356
09
"I adopted her 7 months ago and she finally sat on my lap today"

via egzovreezi
10
"My first week (of the many) with her"

via FreijaDelaCroix
11
"I'm all set to adopt this little girlie I met earlier this week tomorrow afternoon!"

via RayTheCalvinist
12
"My cousin’s adopted cat, Seven,snatched my heart"

via Allpanicn0disc
13
"First time cat owner and I’m in love"

via vilify97
14
"Adonis' mom here- back with more pictures of our former stray!"

via chaeronaea
This little guy even looks happier in these pictures. This is what a little love can do for an animal like this. A chance - that is all that they need, and these cats will return your love tenfold. We know that you and Adonis have many happy years ahead of you.
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"You guys probably don’t remember but i adopted this little fella about a year ago and made a post about it, he just turned a year old."

via UsualAffectionate519
16
"my girl I adopted yesterday"

via Sad-Succotash9740
17
"More than 1 yr ago na since I adopted Cashew..."

via Empty_Alternative_80
18
"Adopted these girls together. They’re best friends."

via aprillatron
19
"It’s been one week since adopting this little furball"

via Impossible-Sea-884
20
"New Rescue Kitty..siamese & ???"

via Agile_Ground_1530
21
"Officially adopted Eggroll today!"

via slothdonki