stray

A stray in a storm adopts himself into a warm and loving home: ‘[The cat] came in, yelled at us a bit, and then promptly made himself at home’

Ayala Sorotsky

'I've finally been chosen': A quick trip to the mailbox turns into a meowgical meeting and a furever home for one lucky stray

Sarah Brown

'He is brave enough to hold still to let me start petting': From porch visits to purrs, one patient hooman earns a stray black cat's trust and love

Sarah Brown

'I’d like to keep him but the issue is that he is so scared': After showing up in a pawrent's backyard, a once-fearful kitten learns that home can mean hugs, safety, and second chances

Sarah Brown

‘It’s fate she chose you’: Stray Pit Bull mix who was minutes from disaster claims a new owner’s heart, resulting in a full adoption and the discovery of the dog’s instant, loving bond with her new family

Laurent Shinar

'The transition to such a healthy boy is amazing': From lonely street life to cozy home, this rescued cat’s glow-up is pure heartwarming joy

Sarah Brown

'I’m not sure if he’ll ever adjust to being an indoor cat': A patient rescuer helps a 5-year-old feral find comfort, trust, and the simple joy of life inside

Sarah Brown

'I really hope she doesn't mind me catnapping her': One unplanned garden rescue turned a stray cat into a beloved new family member

Sarah Brown

Man finds stray cat meowing in a sewer while on a jog, he takes the little guy home and nurses him back to health, giving "Bemo" a furrever home: 'A day after my birthday, he's a gift'

Briana Viser

'My moral compass is all over the place': Cat lover torn between leaving behind a neglected neighborhood kitty or rescuing him for a new life filled with warmth, love, and second chances

Sarah Brown

‘I would have never adopted this dog as I'm not qualified to help her’: A first-time dog owner is forced to return an adopted dog after discovering the shelter withheld crucial information about the animal’s severe separation anxiety and stray history

Laurent Shinar

‘He’s brought me so much joy already and follows me everywhere like a little shadow.”: A filthy, neglected stray’s journey from a garden bed to a beloved indoor companion concludes with a full veterinary makeover and a new, permanent name: pepper

Laurent Shinar

Neighbor spontaneously hands guy a tiny, orange kitten and claims she can't care for it, guy follows through and seeks wholesome advice from internet to care for the little baby: 'It won't stop following me around'

Briana Viser

'It breaks my heart that he spent years on the street': Skittish stray follows caring couple through a house move and finally gives in to love and care as they officially adopt him

Ayala Sorotsky

'She came just at the right time': Stray cat’s heartwarming rescue turns into a safe, loving home with a pawrent who never thought they could have one

Sarah Brown

Rescuer finds friendly tuxedo cat stranded in the rain, shelters him overnight and learns he may belong to a neglectful household, considers giving him to a kind couple instead of returning to possible owners:'I don’t believe it's a good environment'

Emma Saven