One day Megan heard that a local breeder was going to euthanize a kitten that had just been born because he had some genetic abnormalities. The kitten had been born with a cleft lip, a crooked jaw, and only one eye, the breeder had told a family friend of Megan’s that she didn’t think the … Read more
Figaro is a three-year-old tabby who was rescued as a kitten with a severe facial injury. He was taken to an animal hospital immediately after he was found, put on pain relief, and booked in for reconstructive surgery. It is not known what caused the injury to little Figaro’s face, but whatever it was cut … Read more
Scooter’s owner, Sam Tochtrop was still a medical student when he came across Scooter and her sister Minnie as kittens in 2015. The two kittens were found by one of Sam’s friends after a storm, and at the time Sam’s ex-partner was looking to adopt two cats. As Sam explained: “It seemed like fate” They … Read more
Smush the cat was rescued when she was found on the side of the road as a kitten. She was brought to a local animal hospital, and a veterinary student named Lindsey ended up taking her home after hearing that the only other option besides full-time care was to euthanize her. Smush needed to be … Read more
Yohji is a unique-looking cat, he is a long haired, seal-point Persian, with a very distinctive underbite. It didn’t always look as strong as it is now though, he grew into his underbite as he grew into his colors. But you can see from the ‘smushed’ appearance of his face as a kitten below, as … Read more
Jack the cat was found as a kitten in a “small dirty tool shop” surrounded by un-neutered cats. So many cats were living in this shop that two litters of kittens ended up being born within two weeks of each other. It’s safe to say that the health condition of the cats that were found … Read more
Phoebe was the 25th foster cat for Stephanie and her husband, and their first failure as a foster- because she never left! When she was first rescued, it was discovered that she had severe cerebellar hypoplasia, sometimes called “wobbly cat syndrome”. Cerebellar hypoplasia is a congenital condition that affects the movement and coordination parts of … Read more
A forgetful kitty with hearing and memory problems has gotten over three million likes on social media. Qatsby, the mixed-breed cat, is characterized by her owners as having “special needs” and frequently forgets where her family is in her home. The deaf cat has gone viral on TikTok after her owner shared a clip of … Read more
The phrase ‘scaredy-cat’ cannot even begin to describe Monica when she arrived at Best Friends in Los Angeles, California. This blue-eyed beauty with a white and brown coat, would not allow anyone to come near her without a fearful “hiss” of disapproval. Fear is a powerful tool that can instill strong emotional reactions from both humans … Read more