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Cat That Was Hit by a Truck Miraculously Escapes Uninjured, Now She’s Looking for a Home

Super Kitty is the hero of her rescue, but now she wants to be the hero of her own home.

Cat That Went Missing Over the Summer Finds His Way Home for the Holidays

Reese had somehow ended up two hours from home.

Husband and Wife Build Elaborate Catio, and Their Cats Can’t Get Enough of It

Just because the cats don’t roam the neighborhood, doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy the great outdoors.

Kitten Has ‘Accident’ When She First Meets New Human, Who Takes Her Home Anyway

It earned her the name Little Shitz.

Dog Greets Everyone So Much, She’s Called The Neighborhood’s Norm From ‘Cheers’

Maya had a lot of human and fur friends.

Outdoor Enthusiast Dog ‘Hates to Go Anywhere Without His Backpack’

He also uses his strong sniffer to help his human forage for mushrooms.

Kitten Who Struggled with Health Problems is Now a Cat Who Just Wants a Forever Home

Teddy has a history of upper respiratory infection, but his rescue says the peace of a forever home will be great for his health.

Turtle Enjoys Neighborhood Pool Parties, Complete with Dogs and Cats

Georgio is very gregarious.

Traveling Calico Cat Enjoys Watching Different Wildlife From Car or House Windows

Lizards, birds, squirrels… Patches is fascinated by them all.

Akita Definitely Prefers ‘Sweater Weather’, But He’ll Do What it Takes to Cool Down

Champ will get in the lake, but only so far. He’s mostly just ready for his favorite time of the year: the cold time.

Rescue Dog Goes on His First Vacation Adventure: To the Ocean

His fur parents don’t know what his life was like before them, other than rife with neglect, but they’re making sure his new life is much better.

‘Gentle, Shy’ Cat Has Been Returned Twice After Being Adopted, Hoping Third Time is the Charm

Tigerlilly was returned the first time because her human had to take care of her ailing parents. The second time, she was only given 10 days to adjust to a new home. Now, she’s eagerly awaiting a forever family.

Outdoorsy Pup Can’t Wait to Get on Her Paddleboard

Pepper has a unique way of getting on the board, too.

Family Finds Out About Kittens Who Need a Home the Same Day They Bury Their Cat

The family says the kittens have helped them feel joy among the feelings of loss.

Cat Enjoys Riding on Boats and Splashing Through the Water on His Leash

Most cats don’t like water. Bronte is not one of them.

Dog That Can’t Walk Makes Up for That with Her Love of Swimming

Amanda Mae’s hind end doesn’t work properly, so walking is out of the question. Paddling isn’t, though.

Dog Accompanies His Human to Her Retail Job, Enchants All the Customers

Elvis is never all shook up when the customers love on him.

Lilo, Kona, and Maui Are a Trio of Littermates Ready for a Forever Ohana

A concerned young adult brought the kittens into a rescue, and these three are now looking for an equally caring forever family.

Two Adventurous Cats Accompany Their Human Cross Country in a Trailer

Simba and Davey liked to peek out the screen door in the evenings to see their new surroundings each night.

Dog With Short Spine Syndrome Finally Adopted, Immediately Goes on Adventures with New Family

Grump has gone camping, visited national parks, and even enjoyed a baby swing set that fit him perfectly.

Pup with Anxiety Issues Calms Down When He Can Swim

Murphy was a bit confused about how to swim at first. Now he can’t wait to go out on the family boat and dive right in.

Dog Abandoned in the Woods Now Living It Up and Having Lots of Summer Fun in Her Forever Home

Willow May had a rough start, but now she’s all about her pool, the hose, and the sprinkler.

Dog Without Eyes Becomes Foster Fail and Seamlessly Fits Into the Pack at His Home

Arvo isn’t the only “medical problem child” in his family.

Retired Dock Diving Dog Never Stops Enjoying the Water, Even If It’s 28 Degrees Outside

Lacey was known to host a pool party or two, and not just for her doggie friends.

Eensy, Beensy, and Teensy: Three Cats with Little Names and a Big Sense of Adventure

They aren’t often allowed outdoors – and only supervised when they are – but they make the most of the excursions.

Cat Born Under a Radiator Enjoys Exploring Basement Pipes

Gladys’s basement shenanigans got her into some sticky situations, though.

‘Out of Place’ Cat Pops Up to Be Fed with Strays During Cold Winter

The cat didn’t appear to be used to the outdoors, so the woman who took care of neighborhood strays in the wintertime decided to try to help.

Brother and Sister Looking for Their Own Home After Their Whole Family, Even Mom, Was Adopted

Harvey and Sabrina are both a little shy, but it may not be surprising, since they’re the only two left.

Feral Kitten with Two Broken Legs Rushed to the Vet, Couple Tries to Save Her Despite the Odds

The kitten had two broken legs, a broken tail, and fluid on her lungs. The vet suggested putting her down, but the couple who brought her in weren’t giving up.

Woman Thought Cat Was Dead After He Was Hit By a Car, But He Still Had Fight in Him

When she took him to the vet, she was told the best thing would be to put him down.

Black Kitten Rescued After Nearly Being Hit By a Bus, Cares for Fellow Kitten in His New Home

Zakk saw the smaller Marzipan and knew he needed to take care of him.

Woman Taking Dog for a Walk on a Frigid Night Finds Tiny Kitten

During the rescue, all three were nearly hit by a speeding car.

Four Kittens Rescued From Flooding Chicken Coop

The kittens were climbing on each other trying to escape the water.

Cat Ends Up at Shelter After Her Owner Dies During Hurricane

Miss Sugar was on tap to be put down, but a shelter staff member kept “mislaying” the paperwork to avoid having it done.

Shy Cat, Left All Alone After Her Brothers Were Adopted, Needs a Patient Home

Candi is as sweet as her name, but she needs a little time to show it.

Three Feral Cat Brothers Were Captured for a TNR, One Was a Little “Different”

Two of the boys were typical feral cats. One did his own thing.