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Hero ‘guard cat’ saves the day by alerting owner of armed robbers

Many people get a pet dog to be their “guard dog,” protecting their home from unwanted intruders. But you don’t often hear about guard cats. House cats are generally smaller and less intimidating than dogs, ...

Shopkeeper lets stray cat cool off inside during heatwave, provides food and water

It’s the middle of summer, and with temperatures rising we’re all trying our best to beat the heat. But sadly, not everyone has a place to go to get shelter from the hot sun — ...

‘Extreme miracle’: Lost cat returns home after being missing for 9 years

It’s always difficult when a pet goes missing. You search everywhere, but eventually lose hope you’ll ever see them again. But sometimes miracles happen, and pets show up months or even years after they disappeared. ...

Woman finds her missing cat in shelter after four years apart

It’s always very difficult when a pet goes missing, but it’s important not to lose hope. Sometimes pets show up when we least expect them — even months or years after they disappeared. And this ...

Neighbor cat retrieves woman’s lost keys from hole in sidewalk

There’s nothing more annoying than losing your keys. We’ve all accidentally dropped our keys somewhere out-of-reach, and had to desperately try to retrieve them lest we end up locked out of our homes and cars. ...

Missing cat finally found after three weeks on the lam at Boston airport

Airports are huge places: it’s not somewhere you want to get lost, or lose anything valuable. But last month, one family lost some precious cargo after landing in Boston: their cat, who escaped from her ...

Firefighters save scared kitten trapped in ATM — vets name cat ‘Cash’

Sometimes our pets get themselves stuck in some pretty unusual places, but one recent story is truly unbelievable: a kitten was trapped inside an ATM! Thankfully, a crew of firefighters came to the rescue — ...

After losing her litter, cat becomes sweetest mom to orphaned kitten

Mother animals have such great maternal instincts. They will show love and affection to babies who need their care — even if they’re not their own biological offspring. And sometimes, the sweetest bonds are formed ...

Cat saved from dumpster fire gets adopted by vet who treated her burns

Veterinarians dedicate their lives to helping animals, but some truly go the extra mile to change their lives. Sometimes a vet will form such a close bond with their patient that they decide to adopt ...

Lonely 10-year-old shelter cat waves to passerby from her kennel, then finally finds a home

Every shelter animal has the same dream: to find a human who will take them in and give them a loving forever home. But sadly, it takes some pets longer than others to get adopted. ...