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#2

Remy B. Nobody Loved Him For 6 Years, Until We Did

Final score:

761points

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Daune Jaimes Diaz Premium 4 years ago

I wish I could give him more upvotes

158points

#3

My Wife And I Rescued This Sweet Little Girl Last July. This Is Her Now

Final score:

756points

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MagicalUnicorn 4 years ago

from bun to loaf

119points

Bored Panda contacted Louise Lee, the media officer at the non-profit Blue Cross For Pets organization, which specializes in animal adoption in the United Kingdom. We asked Louise if more people are willing to take the “adopt, don’t shop” approach these days. Luckily, it seems so. “We rehomed over 9,000 pets last year, which has increased significantly since a decade ago.”

The stigma about rescued cats is slowly fading away. “Such misperceptions that these pets were all given up because of behavior and that they're 'broken' are gradually changing, and people understand pets are handed over for all sorts of reasons,” explained Louise.

#4

It's Almost A Year Since My Friend Brought Home A Rescue Kitten, So She Decided To Recreate The First Picture She Took Of Him

Final score:

671points

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Gina 4 years ago

The after is like, "put. me. down."

157points

#5

This Is Leo And We’ve Been Besties Since 2012. He Was Born Under My Stairs, And I Rescued Him. We Love Each Other Very Much

Final score:

650points

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Gina 4 years ago

Not much better than a hot guy and a cat

185points

#6

My Sweet Boy Keller. I Would Die For Him

Final score:

649points

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Magpie 4 years ago

Live for him!

129points

Louise said that “we’re working hard not only to change the perception of pets in rescue” but also to help people who can’t cope with their pet. “We seek to take the 'shame' away from people who are struggling to cope with their pet and decide to rehome or their circumstances change.” As a result, the adoption assistance team at Blue Cross never judges anyone.

But the pet adoption expert warns that it’s important to get the whole family on board when it comes to adopting an animal. “Make sure everyone in a family wants a pet and understands their responsibilities, the time needed, and financial commitment before getting a pet.” Even if taking in a pet will surely have an effect on your lifestyle, it really pays off seeing your kitty happy.

#7

Harvey’s Skinny Body Was Found Abandoned In A Ditch. Fast Forward 5 Years, He’s Now A Confident, Happy, Healthy Boi With A Career In Modelling

Final score:

630points

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Capermom 4 years ago

I love that milk mustache..!

140points

#8

One Year Ago When I Rescued Her And Now, Showing Gratitude

Final score:

628points

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K. 4 years ago (edited)

She was so tiny.l and malnourished. I hope you guys have a long friendship

73points

#9

8 Years Ago For My Birthday I Adopted A Blind Kitten From A Struggling Rescue On Craigslist

Final score:

624points

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Capermom 4 years ago

What a cute chunker he's become..!

89points

#10

Little Man Rescue Almost One Year Ago And Today

Final score:

605points

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Colin L 4 years ago

Beautiful transformation. Thank you.

90points

#11

My Dad Found This Cutie Alongside The Road While Working. I'd Like To Say He Lives A Spoiled Life. October Vs. Now

Final score:

596points

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Full Name 4 years ago

So proud now!

67points

#12

My Little Rescue Kitten Isn’t So Little Anymore

Final score:

576points

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Colin L 4 years ago

The before and after smiles are just as wonderful as the before and after kitty.

97points

#13

Took A Stray Mother Cat And Her Kittens Home. A Month After, She Has No More Mange Problem And I Have 3 Fat Kittens Too

Final score:

576points

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Sarah 4 years ago

Nice. :-)

51points

#14

This Is 1.5 Years Old Pelle. I Became His Momma When His Cat Momma Didn't Want To Take Care Of Him

Final score:

558points

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Ripley 4 years ago

He is so beautiful.

99points

#15

I Found Chelvin Very Sick And Malnourished Just Outside My Neighborhood. He Was Only A Few Weeks Old. Three Weeks Of Love And Care Went A Long Way

Final score:

554points

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Colin L 4 years ago (edited)

Such wonderful progress. You can see this kitty getting hopeful and curious in this series.

71points

#16

From A Scared And Starving Kitten Found Under My Boyfriend’s House, To A Fat And Curious Little Hell Raiser 6 Months Later

Final score:

544points

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Capermom 4 years ago

What a cutie..!

73points

#17

Pugsley The Rescue Cat Before And After. It's Amazing What A Little Love And Some Strong Antibiotics Can Do

Final score:

534points

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Samantha Bing 4 years ago

He's so proud of his bow tie!

80points

#18

Cat Foster Family Said "Don't You Want To Adopt These Two? They'd Be So Happy Together." They Were So Right

Final score:

530points

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Full Name 4 years ago

Whenever possible, give them a pal to play with. It has to be better for their mental health to grow up with another of their species.

109points

#19

Just Got This Before Pic From The Shelter. From A Stray In Thailand To The Queen Of Our Apartment, Meet Connie

Final score:

506points

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Ryukei Panda 4 years ago

So nice you could save her eye!

117points

#20

He’s A Whole Lot Better Compared To When He Was First Rescued! My Friend Took Him In. He’s Playful And Living His Best Life

Final score:

502points

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Random Panda 4 years ago

Cutest little gremlin I ever did see

113points

#21

My 96g Hand Rear Boy Made It! He's Now 2kg And Almost 4 Months Old. He And His Rescue Sister Have Given My Life Meaning

Final score:

486points

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Full Name 4 years ago

Sometimes the best way to feel love is to give love.

83points

#22

Meet Frankie! Adopted Him From The Shelter Six Weeks Ago. Now I Know Why Parents Say "They Grow Up So Fast!"

Final score:

480points

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Capermom 4 years ago

Two handsome guys..! :-)

125points

#23

Fenek - Six Months Ago And Today

Final score:

475points

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Colin L 4 years ago

Lovely and loved orange creamsicle kitty!

53points

#24

The Guy From A Bus Stop Who Ate All Of Our Food

Final score:

472points

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Bengü Taşkesen 4 years ago

So the marking were all dirt and he was a snowball underneath ❤

18points

#25

In The 1st Pic Is My Boyfriend's Cat When He Found Her In The Rain Meowing Alone, 2nd Is A Few Days After He Cleaned And Fed Her, And 3rd Is Her Today, Six Months After He Found Her

Final score:

469points

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Full Name 4 years ago

That face in #2 will let it get away with murder.

94points

#26

Here’s Mine

Final score:

464points

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Lilli Stanard 4 years ago

awww she or he hasn't changed a bit!

68points

#27

Our Rescue Tiara - She Went Through 3 Foster Homes Before Coming Home And Never Leaving My Side Again

Final score:

464points

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Full Name 4 years ago

Forever homes are the best homes.

75points

#28

From Being Found Frozen Into The Side Of The Highway, To Losing Part Of Her Tail From The Trauma, To Gorgeous Girl Living The Best Life. She's Brought So Much Love Into Our Lives

Final score:

463points

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Magpie 4 years ago

Thank you for saving her. And she looks so good now.

76points

#29

I Adopted A Stray Cat 3 Months Ago. She Was Very Weak And Couldn’t Stand On Her Own Legs. But She Was Truly A Fighter. Meet Katie

Final score:

459points

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Janine B. 4 years ago

The first picture is heartbreaking...

88points

#30

Peter The Cat On The Day My Daughter Rescued It From A Ditch, And Four Years Later

Final score:

453points

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Samantha Bing 4 years ago

What have you been feeding him?!

102points

#31

Three Months & Two Lbs Later

He was given up by his previous owners and spent 4+ months malnourished, matted, and uncared for in a shelter, even though he's the sweetest and most gentle cat I've met. I'm grateful for every day that I get to spoil this kitty.

butterybreadbuns Report

Final score:

444points

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Full Name 4 years ago (edited)

What kind of shelter was that?!

87points

#32

Exactly One Year When I Rescued Him. He Had A Lot Of Medical Problems And Almost Didn't Survive When He Had FCV. He Is Now A Healthy Whiny Lil Baby With A Small Head

Final score:

435points

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Magpie 4 years ago

He looks so healthy and happy now.

55points

#33

Rah And Luna, From "Dumpster Kitties To Laying Pretty"

Final score:

424points

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Colin L 4 years ago

A lovely pair!

57points

#34

Mako And Bolin (Censored For Gross Eye Stuff)

Final score:

416points

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Katinka Min 4 years ago

Glitch in the matrix

89points

#35

My Wickett, First At 3 Weeks Old When He Came In As A Foster, Then 12 Weeks After I Adopted, Then His First Birthday And Today

Final score:

414points

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Mishte Tine 4 years ago

Snowshoe, maybe? I love snowshoes. Thank you.

40points

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#36

Was Told Miss Pretty Comma Perfect Would Find Some Love And Appreciation Here

Final score:

66points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

She is a very pretty princess.

7points

#37

Our New Kitten, Fiona, From The Moment Of Her Rescue To 3 Months Old

Final score:

63points

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ZoSanYaoiFanChiisagi 4 years ago

Fwooof! Gorgeous, beautiful and cutie all in one!

4points

#38

This Is Our Big Guy Edgar

Final score:

62points

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fro_st puppy 4 years ago

a kitten to a panther

11points

#39

Rescued This Poor Stray, Took Him In From The Outside And Nursed Him Back To Health Over The Past 5 Months. Now He Is The Most Playful And Sweet Baby

Final score:

62points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

God bless you for rescuing him.

13points

#40

Charlie. Feral Colony Rescue, Born August 2016. Now He's A Big Cat

Final score:

62points

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Capermom 4 years ago

Charlie is one handsome floof.

14points

#41

I Was "Only Going To Foster Him". Meet My Foster Fail Named Oliver

He was found at 1 month old, alone and sick and I took him in around 2 months. Now he’s 6 months old and a spitfire

ScuttleButt87 Report

Final score:

62points

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Shawn LaFramboise 4 years ago

I love the tongue!!! So sweet

5points

#42

Sundae, When We Found Her In The Streets vs. 9 Months Later

Final score:

62points

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DogLady 4 years ago

She's beautiful

5points

#43

The Day We Found This Kitten, He Was Starving And Badly Wounded. The Top Pictures Are Peanut After His Surgery, Bottom Ones Are 1,5 Years Later- Happy, Fluffy And Tailless

Final score:

62points

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ZoSanYaoiFanChiisagi 4 years ago

Poor baby.. what happened to his tail? ;3; looks beautiful now ;3;

7points

#44

Nova's Journey! Her Eyes Say It All

Final score:

61points

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glowworm2 4 years ago

Oh she is beautiful!

3points

#45

Snowflake 1 Year After Being Taken Off The Streets

Final score:

61points

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Adit Danhorn 4 years ago

fitting name

1point

#46

This Is Sumi, Sumi Was A Stray Kitten

Her mother was run over by a car and left dying. Nobody in the neighborhood cared about it, so I adopted them. Both were sick, couldn't really walk and were skinny. Sadly her brother died shortly after we took them to the vet. She lives for both of them now.

SailorShi Report

Final score:

60points

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Eunice Probert 4 years ago

Bless you for doing that.

12points

#47

My Baby When We Found Her In A Cardboard Box On The Side Of The Road And My Baby Now, 3 Years Later

Final score:

60points

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K. 4 years ago

Kawaiii!!

3points

#48

We Adopted This Little Guy After He Was Found With A Crushed Leg

The leg was repaired with three nails and he is in perfect condition now. He's the best. Meet Theo!

Foxxxxxi Report

Final score:

60points

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Capermom 4 years ago

What a cutie pie.

5points

#49

This Is Daisy The Day I Adopted Her From The Shelter! She Was The Tiniest One There With The Loudest Voice

Final score:

59points

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fro_st puppy 4 years ago

my cat I adopted sounds a bit like Daisy. she is small but is heard!

5points

#50

One Month Can Make A Huge Difference

Final score:

59points

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ZoSanYaoiFanChiisagi 4 years ago

Such lovely markings, he'll be striking grown up :) already is beautiful too :3

5points

#51

This Is Wilhelm (We Call Him Mr. Kitty). He Had All Four Sets Of Claws Removed And Was Underweight And Miserable

Final score:

58points

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Laugh or not 4 years ago

Declawing cats should be illegal, like all mutilations.

38points

#52

3 Years Ago Today, A Tiny Poofball Kitten Was Found Alone Under A Woodpile. Meet Woody

Final score:

57points

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Two Silly Pups 4 years ago

Gorgeous! 😍

5points

#53

Was Never A Cat Person Until Oscar Showed Up In My Driveway Back In July. Not Being A Stray Anymore Looks Good On Him

Final score:

57points

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ZoSanYaoiFanChiisagi 4 years ago

Let's admit it: he came to adopt you and the house. He rules it now. Lucky u :)

10points

#54

They Were Taking Him To The Pound When I Adopted Julius. Today Is His 10th Birthday

Final score:

56points

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Anna Turner 4 years ago

I love Julius

8points

#55

Tiny Zac Was Discovered In A Ditch, Without A Mom Or Siblings, Flea-Infested, Starved & Anemic

He was then rescued but had trouble gaining weight & figuring out grooming & how to socialize. 5 years go by & now he’s my outgoing & healthy boi with more friends than he can count on 4 paws.

olivealexander Report

Final score:

54points

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Capermom 4 years ago

Awww...and such a handsome fella now. :-)

5points

#56

This Is Daryl. He Was Found In A Pick Your Part Yard By Himself. He Was Very Malnourished & Dehydrated. The Vet Didn't Think He Would Make It, But I Didn't Give Up

Lots of vet trips & bottle feeding. I gave him all the love & care I could until he was healthy. Here he is 3 years later.

BrittLynne Report

Final score:

53points

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Daune Jaimes Diaz Premium 4 years ago

those eyes!

6points

#57

Possum Is 9 Years Old. Found Him With His Siblings Behind Our Chicken Coop In The Woods. Hand Raised And Living The Life Of Luxury

Final score:

52points

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Capermom 4 years ago

Beautiful emerald eyes.

9points

#58

From Dirty Little Kitten I Found Crying In An Alley Behind My Apartment, To A Fat-Bellied Ham That Doesn't Let Me Go To The Bathroom Alone

Final score:

52points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Going to the bathroom alone is highly overrated.

4points

#59

What Only 2 Weeks Of TLC Can Do. Midget Came To Us Sick And Severely Underweight And Has Blossomed Into A Loving Purring Machine

Final score:

52points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

What a transformation!

3points

#60

The Day We Picked Up Butters & The Rest Of His Litter To Foster, And Today

Final score:

51points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Looks like Butters melted you. Me too.

2points

#61

We Rescued This Cat From The Streets, She Could Barely Eat And Walk. Meet Missy, Then And Now, 5 Months Apart. This Is How Care And Love Can Change Lives

Final score:

51points

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k1ddkanuck 4 years ago

I also have a Missycat. Not a stray or even a rescue, but she would have been if we hadn't taken her from her previous owner. Took her in for what was supposed to be a week or too. We became her forever home. Her name was originally Monkey. I couldn't do it, had to find a name that would sound familiar to her, and Missy was it.

4points

#62

Rescued Her From The Street 1 Year Ago, She's Doing So Well Now

Final score:

50points

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ZoSanYaoiFanChiisagi 4 years ago

Lovely kitty~

4points

#63

12 Weeks Ago I Rescued Ollie From Horrible People, Looking Back At Pictures From Then I Am Amazed At How Much He Has Changed

Final score:

50points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

I hope those horrible people meet their karma.

10points

#64

Moo Was Found On The Street With A Heart Murmur, Barely Any Teeth, And Fiv. He's Now Living Out His Twilight Years As A Lap Cat

Final score:

50points

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Capermom 4 years ago

Awww...my rescue kitten had a heart murmur as well, and the vet only gave him a few months. But with good medication and lots of TLC, he lived 5 very happy years with us before he succumbed to his heart condition.

9points

#65

This Is Masha. Someone Tore Off Her Tail Twice And Then We Found Her. In Addition, She Was Pregnant. Now She Is Healthy And Loved

Final score:

50points

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Laugh or not 4 years ago

Tore off her tail!?! Poor cat. Wonderfully, she found you.

15points

#66

Meet Syl. From Being Abandoned By Her Mom On The Streets To Having A Healthy Life With A Loving Family

Final score:

50points

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ZoSanYaoiFanChiisagi 4 years ago

Absolute angel :3

5points

#67

Meet Toro. Found Him Abandoned And Wandering Alone Near My Apartment Security Guard House

I was told by the security that I can take him since the owner left him there. Best decision I've ever made.

triplesspressso Report

Final score:

50points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

The former owner is a bad guy.

8points

#68

Found Bolt Hiding Under An Electrical Box On The Streets Of Shenzhen, China, Meowing At Passersby And Eating From The Trash

Fed her for a week to build her trust and finally caught her. The fear in her eyes has now been replaced by the most contented kitty smiles!

Queenofallthecats Report

Final score:

50points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

Bolt is a happy cat. Congratulations!

5points

#69

My Cat Harlow Turns One Today! She’s Come A Long Way Since Being Rescued By The Shelter At 4 Weeks Old

Final score:

49points

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Kathy Smith 4 years ago

Beautiful!

5points

#70

1 Year Apart! Dimsum Was A Stray Before She "Adopted" My Girlfriend. We Decided To Keep Her

Final score:

49points

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Dutch VanZandt 4 years ago

Love her name :)

2points

#71

Rescued Him Exactly 2 Months Ago At This Hour

Final score:

48points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

Excellent move on your park. Gorgeous baby to alert toddler.

1point

#72

Sam At 6 Weeks vs. 7 Months. He Was Found On The Streets In Detroit Around 3-4 Weeks Old, Starving And Orphaned. He's Turned Into Quite The Healthy, Spoiled Boy Now

Final score:

47points

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ZoSanYaoiFanChiisagi 4 years ago

Let's face it. He deserves to be spoiled for being an adorable fwoof <.<

5points

#73

We Rescued Dr Watson 2 Years Ago Today

Final score:

46points

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Anna McHugh 4 years ago

But can he type up your memoirs?

3points

#74

Inspired By The Street Cat I Saw The Other Day, I Went And Adopted This Guy. After 11 Months

Final score:

46points

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Jeremy 4 years ago

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#75

8 Weeks vs. 2 Years. Bones Had Some Issues With Ringworm When We First Found Him, But He's All Better Now

Final score:

46points

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MoodyBlue 4 years ago

From fuzzy mini-panther to a floofy full-panther.

2points

#76

Six Months Later. He Was Failing To Thrive When I Got Him

Took him everywhere with me in my purse or pocket. Half the size of his sister and couldn’t eat food, so I bottle-fed him. Now he’s twice the size of his sister and still thinks I should take him everywhere with me. He stole my heart.

VIN1020 Report

Final score:

45points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

True love comes in so many forms.

2points

#77

1 Year To The Day That I Adopted My Little Old Lady Catto, Leili. She's Relaxed Into A Lovely, Emotional Cat

Final score:

45points

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Capermom 4 years ago

You did good. She's a beauty.

6points

#78

Our Lil Rescue Kitten, Dusty, Is Turning 2 Years Old This Week! Time Flies! He Went From A Tiny 3lb Kitten To 14lbs Of Floof

Final score:

44points

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Capermom 4 years ago

Her eyes, though. Hahaha...

8points

#79

The Three Rescue Siblings Still Love To Hang Out With Each Other

Final score:

44points

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Anna McHugh 4 years ago

I'd love to rescue siblings - even if it means I'm ignored. I always end up going for the seniors, though.

6points

#80

My Sweet Scaredy Cat Birdie, Rescued Her From A Golf Course Almost 3 Years Ago. She’s Come A Long Way From That Flea Covered, Half Starved Little Bean

Final score:

44points

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Sarah 4 years ago

Birdie has a fascinating-looking coat--lovely!

4points

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#81

Oscar The Rescue Kitty

He was found in a hole along with his deceased mom and siblings. He warmed up to home life quickly and has moved from lying in house shoes to lying in sinks, among other things! He is now fat and sassy and i wouldn’t have him any other way.

Final score:

44points

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ZoSanYaoiFanChiisagi 4 years ago

As much as i looove a big kitty, his weight could be a bit lower just for health reasons

6points

#82

Her First Week Home With Us And 12 Years Later

Final score:

44points

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Two Silly Pups 4 years ago

You're not taking another picture of me, Susan, are you?

6points

#83

This Is Orange Marmalade, A Feral Kitten That Was Left In My Garage

She was cleaned up and taken care of with the intent to find a home, but I couldn’t give her away come time. She brightened up my darkest days and 5 years later, she’s still my sunshine.

catbeantoes Report

Final score:

44points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

And you are surely hers.

2points

#84

6 Months vs. Now. She's So Much Braver Than The Day I Brought Her Home And Is Full Of Cuddles

Final score:

44points

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Capermom 4 years ago

Awww...she's a real beauty.

5points

#85

In 2017 And Now In 2020

Final score:

43points

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Raine Soo 4 years ago

I love that fluffy, judgemental face.

7points

#86

Princess Arwyn. Almost 9 Years Difference From Rescue To Now

Final score:

43points

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Breana Baines 4 years ago

from lotr?

1point

#87

Just Rescued To A Few Months Old

Final score:

43points

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Weim Central 4 years ago

Gorgeous kitty!

3points

#88

Beau Was Found Outside When He Was About 3 Weeks Old In Late September

We spent countless hours taking him to the litter box and brushing wet kitten food out of his fur to get him to the 3 month old handsome guy he is today. He plays hard, sleeps hard, and we love him so much.

jites2014 Report

Final score:

43points

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Vonny 4 years ago

great job, beautiful kitty

0points

#89

My Friends Found This Little Stowaway In Their Car (Engine?) One Morning. Just Over A Year Later, He's Grown Into Quite The Handsome Fella. Meet Matsuda

Final score:

43points

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Magpie 4 years ago

The do that sometimes, the seek the warmth after the car has just stopped. It turns out to be a safe hidey space so they stay there. * It scares me too.

4points