adoption

Person adopts a completely "normal" kitten, but the fluffy feline just keeps growing, turns out it was a wild puma cub all along: 'He followed me everywhere... he was a pet to me'

Mariel Ruvinsky

Mama cat rescued by a mama hooman for a furrever home, but struggles with snuggles until three years later: 'It was a big milestone.'

Ayala Sorotsky

Maine coon cat gets abandoned at emergency vet and loses all hope, but then he finds love with a nurse and gets adopted to a true furrever home

Blake Seidel

'Before and after adoption': 23 Cutest Cat Adoption Stories of the Week for a Pawsitive Day

Mariel Ruvinsky

Sweet family's visit to the animal shelter takes a surprising turn when they run into a hooman on their way, holding a box full of kittens looking for a furever home: ‘Our meeting was meant to be’

Bar Mor Hazut

'I just got myself a new family member': Adorable chonky-cheeked orange cat finds a warm spot by person's fireplace, then chooses to stay and adopt the hooman for himself

Mariel Ruvinsky

Adopted 16-year-old refuses to change his first name despite pressure from new family, they cite possible teasing but he stands his ground: "People will expect a more serious name from a grown man"

Ely Bulnes

Couple returns the fluffy Maine Coon that they bought for $4000 because she's deaf, the majestic feline then gets re-adopted by a worthy family: '[I'm going] to give her the forever home she deserves!'

Mariel Ruvinsky

Heroic trucker saves a stray cat from coyotes at a truck stop, then she becomes his passenger princess and furrever companion: 'Now she's a truck driver too!'

Jesse Kessenheimer

Cat pawrent opens up about apparent "regret" of adopting a kitten, receives uplifting support from the their digital feline family: 'It's a normal feeling to have'

Blake Seidel

Daughter rescues sick kitten from under her car and brings it to her father who "didn't want a cat", only for him to fall head-over-heels for her: 'Now... he takes him to the bar and on vacation. It's hilarious.'

Mariel Ruvinsky

Big cat caretaker spends her days bonding, snoot-booping, and sharing cuddles with her majestic furry friends

Etai Eshet

'I know this [cat] will never replace my old one': Hooman who lost their cat impulsively adopts a sweet but sickly new fluffy friend, receives love and support from the online feline family

Ayala Sorotsky

'He looks so happy': Warm-hearted person befriends feral neighborhood cat and saves them from a winter storm, causing the kitty to show their emeowtional side

Blake Seidel

Wholesome elderly woman who wanted the "oldest cat in the shelter" adopts a senior toothless feline to live retirement out together: 'Don't worry, I'll get you all wet food so you don't have to chew'

Mariel Ruvinsky

Dog dad wishes his whole life to adopt a corgi but can't afford one, kind person miraculously offers him one for free

Blake Seidel