Life on the streets is brutal for stray cats. Every day is a battle to find food, a safe place to sleep, and to survive the weather. On top of that, injuries and illnesses often go untreated, leaving them in agony. For one cat in Wisconsin, this harsh reality nearly cost her everything, including the … Read more
When rescuers first saw Cecil, it was the kind of sight that makes you stop and wonder how he had survived at all. His ears were crusted and swollen, and his fur so tangled and caked that you could barely spot his eyes. All over his frail body were marks of a long, harsh life … Read more
When rescuers first met Dot, things could not have looked worse. The 10-year-old stray had been hit by a car, her pelvis was broken, and her body was frail from years on the streets. To make matters even bleaker, she was taken to a kill shelter where older injured cats almost never get chosen for … Read more
Police officers never really know what to expect when they pull over to help someone. A flat tyre, an overheated engine, maybe even an empty fuel tank. But for two officers in New Bern, North Carolina, what started as a routine stop turned into a story nobody could have predicted. Sergeant Weaver and Captain Daniels … Read more
If you have been to Seventh Son Brewery in central Ohio, you have probably met Horatio. He is not just any cat. He is the Assistant Manager Cat, pest controller, customer greeter, and the face of the place. For years, he has strolled between tables, supervised the patio, and won over everyone who walked through … Read more
When people imagine the life of a touring musician, they often picture late nights, flashing lights, and an endless loop of gigs and travel. But for country music star Sunny Sweeney, one tour stop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, turned into something very different. A rescue mission she never expected. It was around 2:00 AM on … Read more
When Donut arrived for what was meant to be a routine spay surgery, nobody imagined it would change her life forever. The two-year-old cat had just been transferred to Ten Lives Club near Buffalo, New York, from the Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS) on April 4th, 2025. She was finally safe, cared for, and about … Read more
If you spend enough time helping stray cats, you know that every trap brings a surprise. For the TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) team with the Lowell TNR Coalition, one particular rescue turned out to be unforgettable. A few years ago, they came across a cat who was in desperate need of help. His fur was a tangled … Read more
It’s amazing how a single moment scrolling through social media can stop you in your tracks. One second you’re idly flicking past videos of cooking hacks and holiday destinations, and the next you’re staring at a scene that tugs at your heartstrings. That’s exactly what happened in this short but powerful rescue video. It shows … Read more
When a large-nosed feline named Barney Bubble first padded into Rescue Cats Northern Ireland in July 2024, no one could have predicted just how much attention he would attract. From the moment he arrived, Barney had something that made him unforgettable, a nose so large it almost looked cartoonish. In fact, when the rescue shared … Read more