Rescue Stories

Where Every Meow Gets a Second Chance

In this heart-tugging corner of Cats Magazine, we share true cat rescue stories – real tales of survival, healing, and second chances. From kittens pulled from storm drains to senior cats finding love after years of loneliness, these stories show the power of compassion.

You’ll find adoption stories, foster journeys, and practical advice for helping rescue cats thrive. Whether you’ve adopted, fostered, or just dream of doing more, these feline journeys will move and inspire you.

So grab a blanket (and maybe a tissue) – because these whiskered warriors are here to steal your heart.

Cats freely interacting in an open enrichment room at a life-care cat sanctuary.

A Chance at a Lifetime: Inside C & W’s Rustic Hollow, a Special Needs Cat Sanctuary in Iowa

Tucked away in a quiet Iowa valley, C & W’s Rustic Hollow is a rare kind of sanctuary - one that offers cats with complex medical and behavioral needs not adoption timelines, but a true lifetime of care. Meet the residents, hear their stories, and discover how you can support their work if you’re able.

Keep readingA Chance at a Lifetime: Inside C & W’s Rustic Hollow, a Special Needs Cat Sanctuary in Iowa
Eshete with his feline friends in THE CAT MAN ESHETE. Credit: Desalegn and Lief.

The Cat Man Eshete: A Refugee’s Story of Cats, Community and Quiet Strength

The Cat Man Eshete is a short documentary about a refugee who fled Ethiopia’s civil war and found healing through his bond with Brooklyn’s stray cats. In this moving film by Oscar® - nominated director Laura Checkoway, cats become symbols of survival, community, and sovereignty. Read Cats Magazine’s full review and exclusive mini-interview with Laura and Eshete.

Keep readingThe Cat Man Eshete: A Refugee’s Story of Cats, Community and Quiet Strength

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