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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’

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’

story about someone adopting a cat that came to warm up by their fireplace | thumbnail includes two pictures including a calm ginger cat and an orange cat standing on its back legs 'I think I just got myself a new family member'

'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

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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"

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"

story about a couple returning a cat that they bought because it was deaf and the cat getting adopted again | thumbnail includes two pictures of a fluffy big Maine Coon cat 'She was returned to her breeder when her owners discovered she was deaf'

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

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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

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23 pictures of cats, people, and text | Thumbnail includes one picture of a kitten and one picture of text including 'Feeling regret after adopting a cat'

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'

story about a daughter rescuing a cat and then her dad falling in love with it | thumbnail includes two pictures of a kitten 'I found this sick little guy under my car'

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

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

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6 cat pictures and 23 text pictures | thumbnail includes two cat pictures and 'I adopted a mess of a cat'

'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

28 pictures of cats and text | Thumbnail includes two pictures of a cat and one picture of text including 'Can I tame a feral adult cat?'

'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

story about an elderly woman adopting a senior cat | thumbnail includes one picture of an old woman holding a cat 'she wanted to pick out the oldest cat in the shelter because she was an "old lady" who needed another "old lady" to keep her company'

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

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20 pictures of corgis and text | Thumbnail includes two pictures of a corgi and one picture of text including '‘There was NO WAY I was going to own a corgi other than a miracle’'

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

22 pictures of cats and text | Thumbnail includes two pictures of cats and kittens and one picture of text including '‘Now he’s my entire torso and 9 months old’'

'[He] isn't even 10 months old yet...': Woman adopts floofy maine coon kitten and he outgrows her expectations, then keeps getting bigger

24 pictures of a cat and text | Thumbnail includes two pictures of a cat and one picture of text including 'After watching him grow from kitten to adult at my work, it was finally time to take him home'

Employee feeds feral kitten outside their offices every day for one year while purrfectly preparing their furrever home, finally decides to adopt the adorable kitty

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story about a kitten with a hole in her heart who needs surgery | thumbnail includes two pictures of a kitten 'I can't wait to see how she grows up'

Abandoned kitten born with a "hole in her heart" gets rescued by the kindest person, and the internet comes together to cover her life-saving surgery: 'It's nerve-wracking to wait'

Mariel Ruvinsky

collection of stories about cats getting adopted | thumbnail includes one picture of two kittens in a crate 'Was only supposed to adopt one, but... I’d be heartless if I separated the two of them, so they’re both going home with me.'

'Was only supposed to adopt one, but... I'd be heartless if I separated them': 22 Cutest Cat Adoption Stories of the Week for a Pawsitive Day

Mariel Ruvinsky

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'We moved into a new house and it came with a cat': Couple with multiple cats finds stray cat outside their place, they adopt her despite being a full house

'We moved into a new house and it came with a cat': Couple with multiple cats finds stray cat outside their place, they adopt her despite being a full house

25-year-old homeowner set clear expectations for shared expenses and responsibilities when offering her sister a place to stay, but the sister refuses to contribute: ‘This is unfair’

25-year-old homeowner set clear expectations for shared expenses and responsibilities when offering her sister a place to stay, but the sister refuses to contribute: ‘This is unfair’

Overworked employee puts in 3 month notice at job of 4 years, manager tries to guilt her into staying in the job: 'It is not about finances, just about morals'

Overworked employee puts in 3 month notice at job of 4 years, manager tries to guilt her into staying in the job: 'It is not about finances, just about morals'

'It's amazing how patient he is with that adorable little girl': The online feline family is fawning over the beautiful bond of a gentle cat and his smallest fan

'It's amazing how patient he is with that adorable little girl': The online feline family is fawning over the beautiful bond of a gentle cat and his smallest fan

Manager schedules daily check-ins during employee's lunch break, employee insists on cooking during the meeting anyway: 'I made a full grilled cheese on my little desk griddle'

Manager schedules daily check-ins during employee's lunch break, employee insists on cooking during the meeting anyway: 'I made a full grilled cheese on my little desk griddle'

‘You’re doing the best you can mom and dad!': 21 Parenting laughs for witty mothers and fathers (March 28, 2026)

‘You’re doing the best you can mom and dad!': 21 Parenting laughs for witty mothers and fathers (March 28, 2026)

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