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Cat almost died after someone dumped her on street in taped-up box, now living joyful life with family who rescued her

When a woman heard pleading meows coming from a taped-up box on her street, she was shocked to discover that a cat was trapped inside. The DoDo reported that Liliana was walking her children home from school when panicked meows alerted them to a package that was tightly wrapped in scotch tape. Let me out! … Read more

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Cat totally hated new rescue kitten housemate but now they’re inseparable BFFs

A pampered housecat named Jimmy rebelled against the rescue kitten his owners brought home: until they became unlikely best friends. Jimmy’s owners David and Jamie were having dinner at their local McDonald’s when they spotted a neglected-looking kitten wandering around the car park. The altruistic couple couldn’t bear to leave the kitten on the streets … Read more

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Terrified feral cat chooses life of happiness with guy who rescued him

A scared feral cat who had been surviving alone on the Greek island of Crete found a new life of comfort and happiness — thanks to the guy who rescued him. Takis Shelter is a non-profit animal rescue center based in the town of Ierapetra, Crete, and its founder Theoklitos Proestakis has spent many years … Read more

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Kitten rescued from storm drain after residents hear its frantic cries for help

In Jericho, New York, a female tabby cat found herself trapped in a rainwater drain. Local residents who had heard the animal’s frantic cries called the emergency services. A team of firefighters was dispatched to help the terrified kitten. This rescue was the start of a new chapter for the tabby. First retrieved by the … Read more

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This 18-year-old abandoned cat found a loving home

Older cats that arrive at shelters are often ignored by their adopters. But this sweet-faced tomcat and a selfless woman have found each other and are determined to enjoy life together. In Newbury, England, Cats Protection has a specialization in fostering and placing elderly cats for adoption. Dizzy, an 18-year-old black male, came to the … Read more

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He wasn’t a ‘cat person’ now he’s a devoted foster dad to countless cats

In a touching story from The Dodo, a man who decided to foster a cat had his life forever changed when he met his first foster kitty and discovered a hidden love of felines. Not a cat person Meet Abdul, he described himself as a “non-cat person” until the day he saw an email about … Read more