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A cat is one of the best gifts that a human can give to oneself. They mostly just so sweet and so adorable. At times, cats can be mischievous creatures full of cuddles and purrs. Adopting a cat is the ultimate win-win situation, it's good for you and it's good for the cat. There are millions of cats out there in need of a good home, and everyday caring animal-lovers put the meow back in a rescued cat's step. There is an estimated 70 million homeless animals in the U.S. and rescue shelters desperately struggle to provide necessary care for all of them. If you are thinking of possibly welcoming a new animal companion into your life, please consider rescue or adoption. Here are 16 before and after photos of rescued cats demonstrating how a little bit of love can do wonders for a life!

Last Thursday, the Los Angeles Zoo made the impossible decision to put two of their lions to sleep together so neither has to live...

This young man decided it would be a good idea to have professional photos taken with him and his cat. We have to agree that it was purridy awesome!

"I started Girls and Their Cats on Instagram two years ago as a way to showcase cat ladies in a positive light. These are some of the most heartwarming stories from the series." - BriAnne Wills Beautiful humans, beautiful cats, beautiful stories! "Cat ladies" are some of the most wonderful people on the planet - they care and they give these beautiful, amazing creatures a home when many others don't and won't.

Meet James Bean! This tuxedo kitty has finally found true love after being returned to the shelter five times for being "too demanding"! “He’d been...

While driving on a freezing cold night in Ontario, Canada, a good Samaritan noticed something peculiar that made her pull over. On a snowy...

Moonglad Rose, animal rescuer discovered a tiny kitten who was in urgent need of medical attention. She took the kitten to the veterinarian where...

This poor cat's life was rough, living on the street. He has gone through a lot, shot with an airgun, and abused and beaten. The...

Many college campuses across the nation have one problem in common. They have a LOT of feral cats.  In 2008, Husker Cats was formed...

Say Hello to Beans Pepe! When the kitten was just five weeks old he was found wandering the streets all alone. However, a man from...