Crusty kitty transformed into cuddle bug

Before and after we found our little void love! 

Before and after we found our girl, Chloe. She was 4 weeks old when found, she’s 11 years old now

Lio has really flourished in the past year

Hi everyone, we adopted Scarlett from the Humane Society in 2018.  She was a stray so we didn’t know her age.  Vet estimated her to be around one when we got her.  
She has been the best girl and loves her life with her Dad who is retired and her Mom who works from home.
She is not a big fan of other dogs.  So I never thought she would accept a cat, but she did!
Fast forward 5 1/2 years and Boots came into our lives.  I fed him for months before I trapped him and got him neutered. He would not let me near him before.  Thankfully he agreed to letting us love him and he is now part of the family.
Here are some pics of them together and before/after of them both.  You can see that Scarlett filled out a little over the years. 

<div class="md"><p>Hi everyone, we adopted Scarlett from the Humane Society in 2018.  She was a stray so we didn’t know her age.  Vet estimated her to be around one when we got her.<br/>
She has been the best girl and loves her life with her Dad who is retired and her Mom who works from home.
She is not a big fan of other dogs.  So I never thought she would accept a cat, but she did!
Fast forward 5 1/2 years and Boots came into our lives.  I fed him for months before I trapped him and got him neutered. He would not let me near him before.  Thankfully he agreed to letting us love him and he is now part of the family.
Here are some pics of them together and before/after of them both.  You can see that Scarlett filled out a little over the years. </p>
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Boots & Scarlett 

We live in a very rural area, and had never seen cats around before.  We have a dog.. never had a cat.  Our security cameras picked up this guy (Boots) starting to pass through our yard so of course I started feeding him.  I eventually bought a heated house for him too.  Idk how or why but after we started feeding him, another male cat started coming through.  Well that other cat attacked Boots while he was napping in the heated house.  After that I made the decision to trap and get Boots neutered.  The rest is history… Boots now lives inside with his sister, our dog Scarlett.  I am head over heels in love with Boots.  We have had him since 2/6/2024.  He is an inside only cat except when he goes out on the deck with us, then he is in his tent.

<div class="md"><p>We live in a very rural area, and had never seen cats around before.  We have a dog.. never had a cat.  Our security cameras picked up this guy (Boots) starting to pass through our yard so of course I started feeding him.  I eventually bought a heated house for him too.  Idk how or why but after we started feeding him, another male cat started coming through.  Well that other cat attacked Boots while he was napping in the heated house.  After that I made the decision to trap and get Boots neutered.  The rest is history… Boots now lives inside with his sister, our dog Scarlett.  I am head over heels in love with Boots.  We have had him since 2/6/2024.  He is an inside only cat except when he goes out on the deck with us, then he is in his tent.</p>
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How it all started

I found Hamlet in the dumpster, now he’s my best friend 🍊🤍

Mama and baby I rescued from a hoarding house with over 150+ cats and no air conditioning in 100+° heat. Rescues worked together to take all the cats and remove them! Mama and baby are thriving in rescue 💕 

When a rough Arizona summer hit, she decided she’d had enough of being outside, and trusted me to bring her in. I gave her a good brushing, cleaned her long fur with some dry shampoo, and there was a completely different cat underneath all the grime and tangles. Two years later, she purrs when I feed her, but still enjoys the outdoors… viewed through a window, from her perch.

<div class="md"><p>When a rough Arizona summer hit, she decided she’d had enough of being outside, and trusted me to bring her in. I gave her a good brushing, cleaned her long fur with some dry shampoo, and there was a completely different cat underneath all the grime and tangles. Two years later, she purrs when I feed her, but still enjoys the outdoors… viewed through a window, from her perch.</p>
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Desi showed up in my yard, eating garbage and licking dry plates of old cat food.

Now she’s showered in love every day. Lucky me!

<div class="md"><p>Now she’s showered in love every day. Lucky me!</p>
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Baby girl was so scared

He’s getting so big! I’ve never seen a cat with a softer & shinier coat.

<div class="md"><p>He’s getting so big! I’ve never seen a cat with a softer &amp; shinier coat.</p>
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It’s amazing what just 3.5 months of good food and cushy indoor life can do for a kitten! Little Moonpie on July 29th vs October 11th.

<div class="md"><p>And oh, so loved. </p>
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He’s a handsome boy

My second dog from the shelter, I took him as a puppy. Time flies and 5 years have passed unnoticed with this bundle of joy. There is still a lot ahead of us, Umka❤️

My friend found a kitten outside a dumpster at work. She went over to my house and told me I owe a cat now. After receiving proper care, treatment and lots of love a year and a half later Goose is now a fat and happy cat.

<div class="md"><p>My friend found a kitten outside a dumpster at work. She went over to my house and told me I owe a cat now. After receiving proper care, treatment and lots of love a year and a half later Goose is now a fat and happy cat.</p>
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Goose went from dumpster kitten to a fat and happy cat

murdoc is the one with white on his chest, paws, and face, and stuart’s orange all over! over 2 years ago, my sister, a borderline animal hoarder, found out her non-spayed, outdoors cat was pregnant. we were already looking for two new additions to the family, but both my parents preferred to adopt a kitten and puppy duo from a breeder. it took a lot of convincing, but i persuade them into letting me adopt murdoc and stuart. when they arrived, they both had a weird, hard and sticky substance on them, and of course my sister ended up confessing she had practically let her young children treat the whole litter as toys (that’s a whole other story, but surprisingly, with all the animals my sister’s had, her kids haven’t learned how to respect them). now, they are happy, fat, and healthy. murdoc spends all his time in my room and cries if he isn’t in there with me, and stuart spends all his time in the same cat tower shown in the first photo. 

<div class="md"><p>murdoc is the one with white on his chest, paws, and face, and stuart’s orange all over! over 2 years ago, my sister, a borderline animal hoarder, found out her non-spayed, outdoors cat was pregnant. we were already looking for two new additions to the family, but both my parents preferred to adopt a kitten and puppy duo from a breeder. it took a lot of convincing, but i persuade them into letting me adopt murdoc and stuart. when they arrived, they both had a weird, hard and sticky substance on them, and of course my sister ended up confessing she had practically let her young children treat the whole litter as toys (that’s a whole other story, but surprisingly, with all the animals my sister’s had, her kids haven’t learned how to respect them). now, they are happy, fat, and healthy. murdoc spends all his time in my room and cries if he isn’t in there with me, and stuart spends all his time in the same cat tower shown in the first photo. </p>
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My orange twins, Murdoc and Stuart!

Nouri has been with us for 610 days since his rescue in February 2023. During this time, he has made an incredible recovery and grown into a playful, energetic dog who loves running around with his pals and getting attention from people. He’s been such a joy to have here at our animal sanctuary 

So much love for Astrid! Figured I'd show her bonded brother, Fleabag, adopted together. He was another ''not sure if he'll pull through'', gave us a scare, but became the most loving cat I've ever seen. Never hisses, always purrs. My cat Happy is especially smitten with him!

For the first 3 days all she did was eat and sleep. Now she's lively, playful and loves to cuddle! It made me so happy to look back at these pics and see how much she's filled out!

<div class="md"><p>For the first 3 days all she did was eat and sleep. Now she&#39;s lively, playful and loves to cuddle! It made me so happy to look back at these pics and see how much she&#39;s filled out!</p>
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We adopted Harley from the shelter 2 months ago

One year difference; from a little hairless runt found in the grass, to a spoiled princess ruling the house. We weren't sure she was going to make it, but hard work paid off. My lil' viking Astrid. ❤️

Flea when I rescued him from the road vs. Flea today :)

Checkers 6 months later update (1.5 years total) compared to his original shelter picture and bio

I posted about him before. His name was Chance. I got him when he was 10 out of a shelter - he had lived his whole life in a kennel on an industrial site.

He was my partner, i took him everywhere and he went wherever as long as i was there - even though he was scared of absolutely everything when i first got him, even the river or stairs. No wonder, since he didnt see anything but his few square metres of kennel for a decade. He trusted me with his life and it was reciprocal. We worked through everything together, his lows and mine. 

When i adopted him, i promised to show him the mountains and the sea. I fulfilled the promise 2 months ago when we went to the mediterranian. He liked the mountains better though. :) 

I will grief for you forever, sweet boy. Life feels stupid and empty without you. Rest easy. 

Pic 1: Chance in the alps. 
Pic 2: my fav pic of him. 
Pic 3&4: Chance in the days after adoption. He was in horrible condition after a decade of neglect. 

<div class="md"><p>I posted about him before. His name was Chance. I got him when he was 10 out of a shelter - he had lived his whole life in a kennel on an industrial site.</p>

<p>He was my partner, i took him everywhere and he went wherever as long as i was there - even though he was scared of absolutely everything when i first got him, even the river or stairs. No wonder, since he didnt see anything but his few square metres of kennel for a decade. He trusted me with his life and it was reciprocal. We worked through everything together, his lows and mine. </p>

<p>When i adopted him, i promised to show him the mountains and the sea. I fulfilled the promise 2 months ago when we went to the mediterranian. He liked the mountains better though. :) </p>

<p>I will grief for you forever, sweet boy. Life feels stupid and empty without you. Rest easy. </p>

<p>Pic 1: Chance in the alps. 
Pic 2: my fav pic of him. 
Pic 3&amp;4: Chance in the days after adoption. He was in horrible condition after a decade of neglect. </p>
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Lost my 14 year old boy 2 days ago. 

She had 14 puppies in one litter and really bad mastitis and heartworm! She’s pure love and enjoys pillows and cuddles. She went from 25lbs and sick to 50ish lbs and healthy! She’s my sweet baby. 

<div class="md"><p>She had 14 puppies in one litter and really bad mastitis and heartworm! She’s pure love and enjoys pillows and cuddles. She went from 25lbs and sick to 50ish lbs and healthy! She’s my sweet baby. </p>
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Hazel’s glow up 2021-now

 Benya is my fifth dog, which I took from a local shelter. He has been living with me for over a year now and has learned to walk on prosthetics. I'm proud of my big boy!

Rescued this pretty girl from a local shelter last month. Last 2 pics are in the car right after adopting her & then at the shelter during our first visit. She has totally relaxed and made herself right at home ❤️x

<div class="md"><p>Rescued this pretty girl from a local shelter last month. Last 2 pics are in the car right after adopting her &amp; then at the shelter during our first visit. She has totally relaxed and made herself right at home ❤️x</p>
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My big girl - rescued after 5 months in a shelter

Little Miss Miss, and her brother, Pumpkin. 

When he was really sick and had a sore healing on his face, and now laying next to me with no more leaking eyes, clear ears and a clean bill of health! 

<div class="md"><p>When he was really sick and had a sore healing on his face, and now laying next to me with no more leaking eyes, clear ears and a clean bill of health! </p>
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My baby PJ

He went from a street cat with an abscess from a fight, to a sitting in a shelter for five months without a single person asking to visit with him, to being the king of my apartment. 

It's been a rocky road for him. Shortly after adopting him I found out he was FIV+ (likely from the bite). On top of that, he had massive ear infections in both ears and had ruptured ear drums. Later on, he ended up going to the ER vet due to breathing problems which resulted in us finding out he has feline asthma and a slightly enlarged heart. 

As of now his ear are clear of infection, his heart is not a concern, and he gets an inhaler dose once a day for his asthma. 

He is truly the best cat I've ever had. All this guy wants to do his play with his worms on a string, sleep on his blanket pile on my bed, take walks in my apartment hallway, and be carried around while I rub his tummy and scratch behind his ears. He greets me at the door every time I get home and he is so kind and friendly with anybody that visits my apartment. 

There hasn't been a single night that he hasn't slept beside me. I frequently wake up to him curled up against me.

I cannot imagine my life without him. Words cannot describe how much positive change adopting him has made for me. 

<div class="md"><p>He went from a street cat with an abscess from a fight, to a sitting in a shelter for five months without a single person asking to visit with him, to being the king of my apartment. </p>

<p>It&#39;s been a rocky road for him. Shortly after adopting him I found out he was FIV+ (likely from the bite). On top of that, he had massive ear infections in both ears and had ruptured ear drums. Later on, he ended up going to the ER vet due to breathing problems which resulted in us finding out he has feline asthma and a slightly enlarged heart. </p>

<p>As of now his ear are clear of infection, his heart is not a concern, and he gets an inhaler dose once a day for his asthma. </p>

<p>He is truly the best cat I&#39;ve ever had. All this guy wants to do his play with his worms on a string, sleep on his blanket pile on my bed, take walks in my apartment hallway, and be carried around while I rub his tummy and scratch behind his ears. He greets me at the door every time I get home and he is so kind and friendly with anybody that visits my apartment. </p>

<p>There hasn&#39;t been a single night that he hasn&#39;t slept beside me. I frequently wake up to him curled up against me.</p>

<p>I cannot imagine my life without him. Words cannot describe how much positive change adopting him has made for me. </p>
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Laszlo before/shortly after adoption vs now 

Gained 18 lbs in 3.5 months after many vet visits. He is happy and healthy now

They E-listed her for behavioral and medical issues. They said she was aggressive. Couldn’t be around kids. Other dogs. That she bites. Has dental issues. Heart failure. Diabetes. And many other medical problems. Well we adopted her under a rescue but signed paperwork assuming all responsibility and liability.  Tell you. We got her and she did bite (but it’s not like it hurt. Her teeth are very dull and she had no jaw strength. I was willing to accept her for her because she deserves a safe home the end of her years. They told us she was 15-16. We got her rotten teeth pulled    Abscess fixed that was so bad it went through her gums through her cheek!!! Ultrasound of heart. Bloodwork. Luckily. No diabetes. But slight heart murmur and kidney issues. So she has permanent medication but it’s 10cents a pill and she takes a third. Our vet told us she is about 12-13.   Let me tell you. This dog now acts like a PUPPY. Runs. Jumps. PLAYS. Now only play bites.  She is absolutely in LOVE with my boyfriend. He follows her everywhere and he absolutely adores her which is funny he didn’t even want the dog. But that’s her human. I couldn’t be happy. Best decision we ever made💕 praying she lives a long happy life 

<div class="md"><p>They E-listed her for behavioral and medical issues. They said she was aggressive. Couldn’t be around kids. Other dogs. That she bites. Has dental issues. Heart failure. Diabetes. And many other medical problems. Well we adopted her under a rescue but signed paperwork assuming all responsibility and liability.  Tell you. We got her and she did bite (but it’s not like it hurt. Her teeth are very dull and she had no jaw strength. I was willing to accept her for her because she deserves a safe home the end of her years. They told us she was 15-16. We got her rotten teeth pulled    Abscess fixed that was so bad it went through her gums through her cheek!!! Ultrasound of heart. Bloodwork. Luckily. No diabetes. But slight heart murmur and kidney issues. So she has permanent medication but it’s 10cents a pill and she takes a third. Our vet told us she is about 12-13.   Let me tell you. This dog now acts like a PUPPY. Runs. Jumps. PLAYS. Now only play bites.  She is absolutely in LOVE with my boyfriend. He follows her everywhere and he absolutely adores her which is funny he didn’t even want the dog. But that’s her human. I couldn’t be happy. Best decision we ever made💕 praying she lives a long happy life </p>
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Cindy. Rescued from Maricopa county E-list 

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Lio has really flourished in the past year

Nouri has been with us for 610 days since his rescue in February 2023. During this time, he has made an incredible recovery and grown into a playful, energetic dog who loves running around with his pals and getting attention from people. He’s been such a joy to have here at our animal sanctuary

My baby PJ