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At first glance of Mama Macy in an Instagram photo surrounded by a sea of tiny kittens, she looks quite unsure about her maternal duties. Between her litter and the one she adopted, Macy has quite the clowder on her paws. But foster mom Wilma assures this amazing cat is a marvelous mother to her combined litter of ten. And thanks to the teamwork between Macy and Wilma, those ten little ones have grown into fine young cats that have gone on to find their forever homes. But these sweet kittens might not have made it to their new families without the help of a kind soul who discovered a big feline family in need of some help. Instagram Mom To Them All Macy and her ten kittens arrived in the care of the Humane League of Lancaster County in Pennsylvania after a kind soul trapped them and brought them in. The ten kittens belonged to Macy and another stray cat, but the other mom couldn’t be found. Still, it was better to take all the kittens and one mom rather than risk some of them b...

Kittens usually opt for cuteness in their adoption profile photos, but one spicy kitten just didn’t give a flip about being sweet and cuddly in his approach to finding a forever home. In fact, Spicy Chicken Nugget wanted it to be known from the get-go; he wasn’t playing nice to find his human minions. And, in taking control of the Humane Society of Harlingen’s Facebook page to post his needs and dislikes in a home, this feisty kitten went viral for his hostile truths! And it’s this pure spice that earned Spicy Chicken Nugget the kingdom he so deserved. Facebook Here’s the Deal, This Nugget Is in Charge The cat lovers of the Humane Society of Harlingen in Texas have had their hands full with Spicy Chicken Nugget. And while they indeed love this cutie, they might be happy to see him head off to his forever home because he’s proven to be quite demanding in his care and very vocal about what works and what doesn’t. RELATED: Beemo The Cat Dares You Not To Fall In Love With Her Ador...

Hope for Paws is always there for kittens in need. Whether it’s backyards, storm drains, or even the desert, these dedicated rescuers know no bounds when it comes to getting the littlest felines out of trouble. And founder Eldad has battled roaches, garbage, nasty sewage, and even the darkness of caverns to ensure kittens, cats, dogs, and animals of all kinds get their chance at happy lives with families who love them. And tabby kitten River is one of the latest lucky ones. Hope for Paws/ YouTube River Rescue When Allison Norlian texted Hope for Paws a video of a kitten stranded in a drain pipe above the L.A. River, Eldad and Loreta packed up the gear and headed out immediately. “Loreta and I just completed a six-hour-long rescue, and we thought we would get to relax for a bit, but nope… Allison texted me, I told her I will grab a ladder, and we will rush over right away,” explained Eldad. Facebook “We quickly figured out a plan, I went down to the river, Loreta, Golan...

Greetings, my pawsome human minions. Forrest Wisewhiskers, your tabby of tutelage, is here again to discuss the barbed marvels of the feline tongue known as papillae. It’s a topic I bring to you as I ate a strand of my mother’s hair today, and she threw her usual hissy fit. To which I respond, why does she drop them all over the house if she doesn’t want me to eat them? But instead of rational discussion, she has to make an exaggerated show of helping me get the hair off my tongue as I’m gagging and indignant. And to make it all the more dramatic, she brings out the same snarky thing I’ve heard a hundred times… “Forrest, why do you eat my hair? What if it wrapped around your tongue, and you swallowed it! Then you’d have to go to the vet because you might get really sick!” I know; she can be a shrew. She’s also very squeaky when vexed. But it’s because she loves me. And how could she not; I’m a wonder. Much like my tongue… Tiny Fingers of the Feline Tongue When you think of t...

Animal rescues and shelters never see a break when it comes to intakes. Their facilities and foster homes stay packed as animals always remain in need. In the already crowded and underfunded rescue world, things can get even more complicated when a large load of animals gets anonymously dumped, making the scramble to feed, treat, and house the furry ones even tougher. And one animal rescue group in Evansville, Indiana, wants people to understand why it’s essential to follow proper protocols when surrendering animals to shelters after someone abandoned twenty-three cats and kittens at their doorstep. Facebook Cats and Kittens Dumped in Summer Heat Arriving to work on a hot Monday morning deep into summer, Vanderburgh Humane Society employees discovered crates and plastic bins packed with twenty-three felines ranging from fully grown to newly born. One VHS employee took to TikTok to share the discovery, explaining, “I came into work this morning with 23 cats waiting on our back...

It’s hard not to fall in love with Sponge Cake, Mocha, and Donut. And no, they’re not part of a dessert buffet. They’re a trio of adorable cats! These sweet felines are famous for their adventures, which include their walks around their hometown of New York City and their vacations to different countries. Most of their adventures involve them sitting on their human while he walks around, and they seem to be loving it. All their heartwarming excursions are documented on Sponge Cake’s Instagram page. Instagram Exploring New York City Sponge Cake’s human started an Instagram to show off the feline’s adorable looks. Sponge Cake would wear a variety of sweaters and collars while posing for the camera. Over time, the kitty’s two siblings, Mocha and Donut, made more frequent appearances. Eventually, Sponge Cake’s humans decided to take him out into the city in a special backpack. The Scottish Fold was unsure at first, but after a few trips, he was brave enough to climb outside of the ...

Humans are falling in love with the new cat video game called  Stray , but the product has picked up a lot of unlikely fans too. As it turns out, real-life pets are just as obsessed with the game as their humans are. Lots of pet parents are turning to social media to share videos of their furry friends’ reactions to the game. Most clips are of cats staring at the TV as if there’s a real cat inside. Or perhaps they’re just happy to see more cat representation in the video game industry. Vili made a friend! 🐾❤️❤️ #Stray pic.twitter.com/11xY6fuEL3 — Lhugy, free range Boneless (@Lhugy2) July 19, 2022 A Game for Cat Lovers Stray came out on July 19th, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows. In the game, you get to play as a stray cat trying to solve mysteries in a robot-filled city. Players get to explore the world, interact with a variety of characters, and solve puzzles. Annapurna Interactive, the game’s publisher, also wanted to help homeless cats...

When Pippit the kitten found herself abandoned and alone in a lakeside parking lot, the little tuxedo felt that just wouldn’t do. So, she scanned the lot and spied two brothers returning from their usual lunchtime jog around the lake. Deciding they would be her new minions, Pippit turned on her best cute routine and peered out from beneath a car at the brothers. And oh, how swiftly little Pippit’s plan worked, for soon she had Tucker Fisher and his brother under her kitten spell! Tucker Fisher via LoveMeow Claimed By a Kitten Tucker and his brother spied sweet Pippit right away, and as Tucker told LoveMeow , “She was shy at first, but once my brother called her, she slowly made her way over to him.” The brothers had no way of knowing Pippit had already claimed them from afar, but she made her decision known when she climbed up Tucker’s legs and held on tight . She wasn’t letting him go anywhere! Tucker Fisher via LoveMeow After checking the parking lot for Pippit’s mom or a...

Senior cats often go overlooked in rescues and shelters, but one rescue group in the Lehigh Valley of Philadelphia has made sure senior cats are finding happy homes with those that understand them best—senior citizens. The Feline Urban Rehab and Rescue , or FURR for short, aims to better the lives of all cats. And through their Seniors 4 Seniors program, kitties in their twilight years get a chance at happily ever after while brightening the life of cat-loving seniors. And for 72-year-old Ken Johnson and his feline buddy, 13-year-old Tully, the program has been a success, filling both their lives with happiness and love. Facebook Connecting Old Cats and Elderly People When FURR began Seniors 4 Seniors in 2020, the aim was to help senior cats find comfortable and loving homes while bringing the option of caring for a cat back to senior citizens that face financial roadblocks. Working like a long-term foster care setup, the Seniors program covers medical costs like medication and...