Successful Adoption Stories
We are so grateful to the hundreds of families and individuals each year who welcome one of the Cat Care Society cats into their homes. Check up on how the cats are doing now and see the positive impact that these adopters made on our furry friends.
Read These Recent Success Stories
We have an #adoptionupdate from Meri who adopted Steven (now Leo) in November 2024! Meri saw Leo online and fell in love. She went to meet him in person and her feelings were confirmed.
“He has adjusted SO well. He’s bubbly, fun, and snuggly. He has opened up so much and shown his sweet personality the longer he’s here.
“Leo has two older dog siblings, and he has quickly fallen in love with them. Especially our golden retriever, Finn. Finn, who is almost 5, loves Leo’s silly, playful energy, and the two have started snuggling as of late! Leo is the sweetest kitten. We are absolutely in love with him!”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Grace who adopted Toby in November 2024. She responds well to her name, so Grace didn’t want to change it. However, she did adjust the spelling and added a middle name: Tobi Lerone (like Toblerone—she’s Grace’s little chocolate bar!). Grace wasn’t planning to adopt when she visited the shelter but Tobi was so sweet and calm that Grace knew that Tobi would fit right into her life and she was right!
“She has a quirky and playful personality that is shining through now that she knows she has a loving furrever home. She likes to give you little love nibbles when she’s really happy and purring. She loves belly rubs too and it’s not a trap like with other cats!
“She’s been doing well! She does well with her eye drops and at both her intake and 1 month follow up appointments she has had slightly low eye pressures which the vet assured me is much preferable to high ones! We had a little trouble with eating and going to the bathroom right when she moved in but quickly moved past that and she has had a very good appetite since and has put on a little bit of weight! She loves curling up under the covers with me in the morning and I love waking up to her touching my face as she demands to be under the blankets as the little spoon!
“She has an octopus string toy she loves. She is a very social cat and always just wants to be in the same room as me and often wants to be sitting next to me, and she loves “helping” me build puzzles! I got her a fluffy bed for her to sleep in and she loves that too. We’ve started going on walks with a harness/leash/booties and she has enjoyed getting to sniff around the grass in my neighborhood.
“I’m so glad that little Tobi has fit into my life so well, she is my little shadow and loves to just “chat” with me. I know she was well loved in the shelter and I want to assure you that she is very well loved with me, and that it is one of the greatest pleasures of my life to take care of her.”
While at the shelter, Toby was part of our Lonely Hearts Club—a group of cats our staff believes need extra help finding their forever homes. These cats may be older, less eye-catching, have specific medical needs, or have simply been overlooked. Despite their challenges, we know they have so much love to give, and Tobi is the perfect example of that! Thank you, Grace, for recognizing how special Toby is!
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Emily who adopted the bonded pair Cam (now Tuna) and Mitch (now Cheddar) in November 2024! Emily was looking specifically to get these two boys after seeing them on TikTok.
“We have only had them since mid-November but they are breaking out of their shells everyday! They still are attached at the hip and we always find them cuddled up together taking a nap.
“They have become more adventurous (and mischievous) as they get more comfortable. Cheddar LOVES to play with string toys and get scratches behind his ears. Tuna goes crazy when we throw little pom pom toys and loves to hang out at the very top of the cat tower and watch over everyone else (he is still our resident shy boy).
“We honestly love them so so much and adopting them has been the greatest joy of all :).”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Sarah who adopted Lucy (now Freja, named after the Norse Goddess) in November 2024. Sarah was looking to meet all the blacky kitties, but was mostly looking for any kitty that would cuddle, enjoy a quiet and loving home, and be good with their two other kitties. After meeting Freyja, who is a gorgeous golden and black torbie, they fell in love. She was hidden under some blankets and not super social with other cats at the shelter, but Sarah is glad they took the time to sit with her and pet her at the shelter because she is so sweet and clearly loved to have attention.
“She has a quirky and playful personality that is shining through now that she knows she has a loving furrever home. She likes to give you little love nibbles when she’s really happy and purring. She loves belly rubs too and it’s not a trap like with other cats!
“We spent a week introducing her to her big brothers slowly and now she has full range of the house and all three of them are tolerating and getting used to another kitty in the house. We provide lots of playtime and make sure they have food at various places around the house so they don’t fight. She has started having zoomies and has already found several favorite places in the house to hang out.
“Freyja loves chasing felted balls and string toys. She also really loves these glazed salmon treats so we’ve been giving that to her for getting along well with her brothers and for taking her meds. When we adopted her she had eye drops from the shelter and we’ve had to continue that treatment for a bit. She’s such a good girl taking them. She also really loves fuzzy bathrobes, which we both have on regularly since it’s winter. She’ll capture you for hours on the couch and make biscuits on your robe and cuddle up in your lap. It’s the best.”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Darcy who adopted Dodger (now Buster, aka little baby Busty, aka Bustah Rhymes) on October 8, 2016. Darcy came to CCS to donate some food and wasn’t looking for a cat at all—she already had two at home.
“My former coworker and volunteer at CCS, Melissa, showed me around the shelter after I dropped off the food. We went into the room with older kittens. This little fur ball ran up to me and jumped into my arms. The rest is history!
“Buster has done great! The plan was to keep him separate from his older brothers, Rex and Crawley. But within a day they were all playing, cuddling, etc. I can’t imagine my cat family without little Bustah Rhymes.
“Buster is the most loving, well behaved cat. He loves playing with wand toys and lasers. Buster is a master cuddler and loves baring his belly. He loves raw pork and canned salmon and always comes running into the kitchen when he hears me open cheese. The stinkier the better! When he’s not resting belly up, he likes being curled up in the hammocks of the cat tree.
“I couldn’t be happier that I walked into CCS on Oct 8th all those years ago. Buster was meant to complete my cat family and he’s brought nothing but joy into all of our lives. Thank you Cat Care Society!”
Closing: Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Kristin who adopted Poker (now Rishi) this past August! Rishi means “wise one or Sage” in Sanskrit. Kristin says that all you have to do is look into his eyes…they are mesmerizing. Kristin wasn’t looking for a specific type of cat, just one that made her heart skip a beat!
“Rishi came into my home and owned the place within the first minute. He LOVES it here!
“He is doing really, really well. He is happy and thriving. He sleeps with me every night, snuggles like a teddy bear and follows me around the house. He loves sleeping on the living room chairs or the couch during the day. He loves playing with his catnip toys or basically anything on the end of a string!
“He especially loves sitting in the window, sunbathing or going outside on the deck to catch a breath of fresh air (even in the winter!)”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Anastaysia who adopted Calista (now Jo, after Jo March) and the end of August! Anastaysia came to Cat Care Society looking for a female cat between 1-4 years old. After seeing Jo on the website, Anastaysia had a gut feeling about her!
“She is doing great! I had expected her to be much more nervous with the change of environment, but she made herself at home very quickly.
“Jo is just the best! She is so sweet (and a little sassy sometimes too). Some of her favorite things include head and chin scratches, making biscuits, napping after breakfast, and playing on her cat tower or with her little mouse toys.
“She’s not one for sitting on laps but she does like to snuggle right up next to me. She may not have been a fan of other cats but she seems to like people, whenever I have friends over you can find her laying on the couch right in the middle of everyone.
“So far she has been eating well and she is really great at drinking her water!”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Arlo who adopted Archduke aka Arch, Archie, Duke, Ducky, Handsome, Bubba, Buddy, etc. this past September! Arlo originally was looking for a smaller, black, girl cat to match their other cat, baby Xena. However, when Arlo walked out of one of the rooms at the shelter, Archie was sitting there. He chirped, crawled into Arlo’s lap, and laid there for 10 minutes. Arlo immediately knew he was the right kitty.
“He’s doing great! He settled in almost immediately and is so happy. Archduke’s favorite places to sleep are on one of the cat beds throughout the house or especially on me or anyone who stops by! His favorite toys are those little mice, string toys (with feathers specifically), and anything big enough for him to bite and kick at the same time.
“Something that surprised me (in an awesome way!) is that he’s a shoulder cat! He loves to be held and carried around as I’m moving throughout the house. He’s the sweetest, cuddliest, boy and I’m very grateful for the staff at Cat Care Society for not only helping me find him, but for taking amazing care of him! <3”
We appreciate you, Arlo, for giving Archduke such a loving home!
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Haley who adopted Bartholomew (now Finn) this past July! Haley came to Cat Care Society hoping to find a cat that was comfortable around their partner’s wheelchair and who was playful!
“Finn adjusted quickly to his new home and took over my partner’s wheelchair right away claiming it as his own!
“Finn loves to fetch his watermelon toy, hang out in his hammock, and be carried around on my partner’s lap. He truly acts like a small baby who wants to be carried around all day long.
“We didn’t know how beautiful his coat was when we adopted him. His fur had been shaved down because of mats. As soon as it grew back, we saw how regal he was. His coat is truly so stunning!”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Meri who adopted Steven (now Leo) in November 2024! Meri saw Leo online and fell in love. She went to meet him in person and her feelings were confirmed.
“He has adjusted SO well. He’s bubbly, fun, and snuggly. He has opened up so much and shown his sweet personality the longer he’s here.
“Leo has two older dog siblings, and he has quickly fallen in love with them. Especially our golden retriever, Finn. Finn, who is almost 5, loves Leo’s silly, playful energy, and the two have started snuggling as of late! Leo is the sweetest kitten. We are absolutely in love with him!”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Grace who adopted Toby in November 2024. She responds well to her name, so Grace didn’t want to change it. However, she did adjust the spelling and added a middle name: Tobi Lerone (like Toblerone—she’s Grace’s little chocolate bar!). Grace wasn’t planning to adopt when she visited the shelter but Tobi was so sweet and calm that Grace knew that Tobi would fit right into her life and she was right!
“She has a quirky and playful personality that is shining through now that she knows she has a loving furrever home. She likes to give you little love nibbles when she’s really happy and purring. She loves belly rubs too and it’s not a trap like with other cats!
“She’s been doing well! She does well with her eye drops and at both her intake and 1 month follow up appointments she has had slightly low eye pressures which the vet assured me is much preferable to high ones! We had a little trouble with eating and going to the bathroom right when she moved in but quickly moved past that and she has had a very good appetite since and has put on a little bit of weight! She loves curling up under the covers with me in the morning and I love waking up to her touching my face as she demands to be under the blankets as the little spoon!
“She has an octopus string toy she loves. She is a very social cat and always just wants to be in the same room as me and often wants to be sitting next to me, and she loves “helping” me build puzzles! I got her a fluffy bed for her to sleep in and she loves that too. We’ve started going on walks with a harness/leash/booties and she has enjoyed getting to sniff around the grass in my neighborhood.
“I’m so glad that little Tobi has fit into my life so well, she is my little shadow and loves to just “chat” with me. I know she was well loved in the shelter and I want to assure you that she is very well loved with me, and that it is one of the greatest pleasures of my life to take care of her.”
While at the shelter, Toby was part of our Lonely Hearts Club—a group of cats our staff believes need extra help finding their forever homes. These cats may be older, less eye-catching, have specific medical needs, or have simply been overlooked. Despite their challenges, we know they have so much love to give, and Tobi is the perfect example of that! Thank you, Grace, for recognizing how special Toby is!
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Emily who adopted the bonded pair Cam (now Tuna) and Mitch (now Cheddar) in November 2024! Emily was looking specifically to get these two boys after seeing them on TikTok.
“We have only had them since mid-November but they are breaking out of their shells everyday! They still are attached at the hip and we always find them cuddled up together taking a nap.
“They have become more adventurous (and mischievous) as they get more comfortable. Cheddar LOVES to play with string toys and get scratches behind his ears. Tuna goes crazy when we throw little pom pom toys and loves to hang out at the very top of the cat tower and watch over everyone else (he is still our resident shy boy).
“We honestly love them so so much and adopting them has been the greatest joy of all :).”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Sarah who adopted Lucy (now Freja, named after the Norse Goddess) in November 2024. Sarah was looking to meet all the blacky kitties, but was mostly looking for any kitty that would cuddle, enjoy a quiet and loving home, and be good with their two other kitties. After meeting Freyja, who is a gorgeous golden and black torbie, they fell in love. She was hidden under some blankets and not super social with other cats at the shelter, but Sarah is glad they took the time to sit with her and pet her at the shelter because she is so sweet and clearly loved to have attention.
“She has a quirky and playful personality that is shining through now that she knows she has a loving furrever home. She likes to give you little love nibbles when she’s really happy and purring. She loves belly rubs too and it’s not a trap like with other cats!
“We spent a week introducing her to her big brothers slowly and now she has full range of the house and all three of them are tolerating and getting used to another kitty in the house. We provide lots of playtime and make sure they have food at various places around the house so they don’t fight. She has started having zoomies and has already found several favorite places in the house to hang out.
“Freyja loves chasing felted balls and string toys. She also really loves these glazed salmon treats so we’ve been giving that to her for getting along well with her brothers and for taking her meds. When we adopted her she had eye drops from the shelter and we’ve had to continue that treatment for a bit. She’s such a good girl taking them. She also really loves fuzzy bathrobes, which we both have on regularly since it’s winter. She’ll capture you for hours on the couch and make biscuits on your robe and cuddle up in your lap. It’s the best.”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Darcy who adopted Dodger (now Buster, aka little baby Busty, aka Bustah Rhymes) on October 8, 2016. Darcy came to CCS to donate some food and wasn’t looking for a cat at all—she already had two at home.
“My former coworker and volunteer at CCS, Melissa, showed me around the shelter after I dropped off the food. We went into the room with older kittens. This little fur ball ran up to me and jumped into my arms. The rest is history!
“Buster has done great! The plan was to keep him separate from his older brothers, Rex and Crawley. But within a day they were all playing, cuddling, etc. I can’t imagine my cat family without little Bustah Rhymes.
“Buster is the most loving, well behaved cat. He loves playing with wand toys and lasers. Buster is a master cuddler and loves baring his belly. He loves raw pork and canned salmon and always comes running into the kitchen when he hears me open cheese. The stinkier the better! When he’s not resting belly up, he likes being curled up in the hammocks of the cat tree.
“I couldn’t be happier that I walked into CCS on Oct 8th all those years ago. Buster was meant to complete my cat family and he’s brought nothing but joy into all of our lives. Thank you Cat Care Society!”
Closing: Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Kristin who adopted Poker (now Rishi) this past August! Rishi means “wise one or Sage” in Sanskrit. Kristin says that all you have to do is look into his eyes…they are mesmerizing. Kristin wasn’t looking for a specific type of cat, just one that made her heart skip a beat!
“Rishi came into my home and owned the place within the first minute. He LOVES it here!
“He is doing really, really well. He is happy and thriving. He sleeps with me every night, snuggles like a teddy bear and follows me around the house. He loves sleeping on the living room chairs or the couch during the day. He loves playing with his catnip toys or basically anything on the end of a string!
“He especially loves sitting in the window, sunbathing or going outside on the deck to catch a breath of fresh air (even in the winter!)”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Anastaysia who adopted Calista (now Jo, after Jo March) and the end of August! Anastaysia came to Cat Care Society looking for a female cat between 1-4 years old. After seeing Jo on the website, Anastaysia had a gut feeling about her!
“She is doing great! I had expected her to be much more nervous with the change of environment, but she made herself at home very quickly.
“Jo is just the best! She is so sweet (and a little sassy sometimes too). Some of her favorite things include head and chin scratches, making biscuits, napping after breakfast, and playing on her cat tower or with her little mouse toys.
“She’s not one for sitting on laps but she does like to snuggle right up next to me. She may not have been a fan of other cats but she seems to like people, whenever I have friends over you can find her laying on the couch right in the middle of everyone.
“So far she has been eating well and she is really great at drinking her water!”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Arlo who adopted Archduke aka Arch, Archie, Duke, Ducky, Handsome, Bubba, Buddy, etc. this past September! Arlo originally was looking for a smaller, black, girl cat to match their other cat, baby Xena. However, when Arlo walked out of one of the rooms at the shelter, Archie was sitting there. He chirped, crawled into Arlo’s lap, and laid there for 10 minutes. Arlo immediately knew he was the right kitty.
“He’s doing great! He settled in almost immediately and is so happy. Archduke’s favorite places to sleep are on one of the cat beds throughout the house or especially on me or anyone who stops by! His favorite toys are those little mice, string toys (with feathers specifically), and anything big enough for him to bite and kick at the same time.
“Something that surprised me (in an awesome way!) is that he’s a shoulder cat! He loves to be held and carried around as I’m moving throughout the house. He’s the sweetest, cuddliest, boy and I’m very grateful for the staff at Cat Care Society for not only helping me find him, but for taking amazing care of him! <3”
We appreciate you, Arlo, for giving Archduke such a loving home!
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
We have an #adoptionupdate from Haley who adopted Bartholomew (now Finn) this past July! Haley came to Cat Care Society hoping to find a cat that was comfortable around their partner’s wheelchair and who was playful!
“Finn adjusted quickly to his new home and took over my partner’s wheelchair right away claiming it as his own!
“Finn loves to fetch his watermelon toy, hang out in his hammock, and be carried around on my partner’s lap. He truly acts like a small baby who wants to be carried around all day long.
“We didn’t know how beautiful his coat was when we adopted him. His fur had been shaved down because of mats. As soon as it grew back, we saw how regal he was. His coat is truly so stunning!”
Have you adopted from CCS in the past? We’d love to hear how it’s going! Send us your adoption success stories (and photos!) to be featured in our #adoptionupdate series on social media or on our website.
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