Jake Henderson

Stray kittens often do everything they can to avoid humans. They hide, they run, and sometimes they simply vanish into tiny corners where no one can reach them. But the kitten in this story decided to do something entirely different. Instead of running, he stood his ground, ready to take on a full-grown man who … Read more

Sometimes, stories come along that are almost too heartbreaking to believe. This is one of them. Rescuers had already closed their doors to new arrivals. Funds were low, carers were stretched thin, and nearly 270 cats were already in their care. Then came the call that would change everything. A mother cat and her tiny … Read more

Meow Meow was a stray cat from Florida who thought she had found her place in the world. After being abandoned by her family when they moved away, she didn’t let that break her spirit. Instead, she became the neighborhood’s cat, a friendly feline who loved everyone and gave comfort whenever it was needed. Neighbors … Read more

Every so often, a story comes along that reminds us just how strong and determined animals can be when faced with impossible odds. One such story is that of Piglet, a tiny tuxedo kitten with a huge will to live. Piglet’s journey began at the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He … Read more

Creeper wasn’t just any rescue cat. She had a story that started on the streets of Greece before she found her way to Let’s Be S.M.A.R.T., a cat rescue dedicated to giving stray felines a second chance. When she first arrived, Creeper seemed like any other healthy cat ready to start her new chapter. Nobody … Read more

When a kindhearted rescuer spotted a frail tuxedo cat wandering through a park in the Bronx, she instantly knew he was in trouble. What she did not know was that this broken little feline, later named Andrew, would soon transform into the most affectionate companion she had ever seen. Andrew was nothing more than skin … Read more

Friendship often shows up in the most unexpected places. Sometimes it happens between two people who share the same struggles. Other times it’s between two cats who once fought to survive on the streets. Meet Suzie Q and Anna. Two young cats who started life as ferals found themselves rescued, and eventually discovered that their … Read more

Newborn kittens usually have one constant in their fragile little lives: their mum. She feeds them, cleans them, keeps them warm and safe. Without her, survival is nearly impossible. That is why the story of a tiny ginger kitten named Scar feels so extraordinary. He lost the one figure who should have been there for … Read more

It is not every day that a walk to work changes a life. But for one stray cat, meowing in desperation on the streets, the right person happened to pass by at just the right time. This cat, later named Mukki, was in heartbreaking condition when she was first discovered. Her skin was raw and … Read more

When you think of cats, you usually picture them curled up on a soft bed, soaking up the warmth of home. But Randy’s story was the complete opposite. Randy was left behind by his owners. No food, no shelter, and no one to keep him safe. He had to face the harshest challenge of all, … Read more