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Porkchop's Tragic Death at Shelter Inspires Petition for Reform

Porkchop got out of his house on January 10 and was killed at the shelter that day, one minute after intake. His guardian hopes that Porkchop's tragic story can inspire reform. Read more

I Was Born Today

A newborn kitten is introduced to the world, gently cradled in caring hands. Read more

A thoughtful, touching and compassionate story of two cat lovers, one a rescuer and one a hoarder. Liz Shaw befriended a woman during the battle she would lose to breast cancer, and has devoted herself to the care and rehoming of her friend's cats. Read more

Smitty, Cat Missing Hind Legs, Gets Help and a Home

Smitty is a former stray who is getting help from a rescue group and a caring veterinary practice after being found with his hind legs severed, perhaps by a trap meant for a coyote. Read more

Dachshund Adopts Abandoned Litter of Kittens

A little dog has adopted a litter of kittens whose Mama gave birth on a family's porch and then abandoned her babies. Read more

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The Little Kitty That Could: Up and About

March 11, 2013 | Posted by Editor in Inspirational Cat Videos, Profiles, Video No comments

Pretzel is walking around with her bandage off now after the first of three surgeries to realign her twisted hind leg. Read more

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Oscar the Bionic Cat in the Garden

June 12, 2012 | Posted by Editor in Cute Cat Videos, Health, Inspirational Cat Videos, Video One comment

Oscar famously became a bionic cat when he got hind feet implants after a 2009 accident that severed his own feet. This video visit with Oscar from earlier this year shows him getting around as normally as any cat with his remarkable little stems.

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