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 Alex who adopted Yumi in February 2025!
“We (my fiancé, Ben & I) were looking for a longer term CCS resident with more special needs than the average cat, but who enjoyed the company of others since we already have two extroverted pets. That being said, we never quite expected to adopt a cat struggling with incontinence, but once we met Yumi there was no going back. She immediately felt like ours!
“Yumi is self-assured, smart, and affectionate. She seems very happy and comfortable in our home (even though she sometimes gets annoyed with her new brother, Fudge, and lets him know immediately)…and we couldn’t be happier to have her with us!
“There was certainly a learning curve involved with Yumi’s care – but CCS did a great job of setting us up for success! We now feel like pros only one month later and Yumi’s morning / night routine (expressing her bladder, giving her dinner, administering medication, and cleaning her up if needed) takes 5-10 mins tops!
“This girl is a LOUNGER – she sleeps most of the day on a big cozy bed, but also enjoys playing with her brothers (1 dog, 1 cat), going to town on a scratch pad, gazing outside, and snuggling up next to us. She’s also a huge fan of meal and treat time – just like her brothers.
“I would have never felt comfortable adopting a cat with Yumi’s level of care without the help and guidance of CCS. But seriously, it’s been so much easier than I ever expected and getting to take care of Miss Yumi is something we’ll always be grateful for. Thank you for all the amazing work you do getting cats into loving homes.”
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 Olivia who adopted Apple (now Pepper) this past January! Olivia wasn’t looking for any particular type of cat; when she met the right one, she would know.
“She adjusted within an hour of coming home. She is so at home here! She drinks lots of water and eats at her own pace when I feed her morning and night. She’s a big snuggler and always sleeps in bed with me which I absolutely love! Her favorite toys are her purple mouse that she loses all the time, her tunnel, and this wire toy with brown paper at the end (it was $3 and Petco and she goes crazy for it!) and of course, pen caps, and other random things she gets her paws on haha.
“She is so vocal and chatty, and she does this thing where she boxes my legs when I walk by her. It’s very funny. We snuggle on the couch every night and she’s such a lover. I love my Pepper girl!”
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 Shannon who adopted Priscilla (now Princess, because she acts like royalty), this past January! Shannon wasn’t looking for a specific type of cat, just one on the younger side that could warm up and feel comfortable around her.
“In the recent weeks, Princess has gained so much confidence. When she first arrived to her new home, she was extremely anxious, not willing to play or cuddle much. Now, she loves to play, cuddle, and sunbathe in the window. She is constantly by my side!
“From the first day in her new home, Princess had no problem eating or sleeping. At first she was very timid about playing as we were first getting to know each other. Now, Princess loves anything with a string attached to it. She loves to practice her hunting skill on small mice toys and she absolutely loves a belly scratch when the time is right. Princess doesn’t mind her toe nails being trimmed but is not too happy about her back feet being touched. She also does not like to be picked up and held. I respect this boundary of hers and allow her the space to be comfortable in hopes that someday she might let me pick her up for a snuggle. 🙂
“I’m so grateful for Cat Care Society. I can’t imagine how I lived so long without a companion like Princess. She’s smart, sassy, and incredibly loving. The adoption process was so extremely simple but I felt like they really cared about making sure Princess was going to a home that she would succeed in. They made sure to include her health history and a note from her previous owner which was very helpful. CCS was recommended to me by a friend with a successful adoption story and I will continue to recommend it for all who are looking to add a furry best friend to their life. THANK YOU!”
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 Rebecca who adopted Pomelo (now Oliver/Ollie) in August 2024!
“He has adjusted incredibly well. I call him the personality hire of our home.
“Ollie is the greatest addition to our family. He is the sweetest boy, he loves cuddles, chin scratches, and playing with his sisters. He LOVES his window bed and any heating pad he can find! He loves playing fetch. Yes you heard me right, our cat plays fetch. He really enjoys jumping in the sink and playing what we call sink soccer and batting his ball through the wet sink haha.
“More than anything he loves cuddling with his moms and is truly the missing link to our family we didn’t know we needed. We cannot imagine a life without him and we are SO thankful to you 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 Beth who adopted Brownie (now Emmy) in November 2024. Beth had visited the shelter many times and was looking for an older cat that was having a hard time getting adopted. She picked Emmy because she had been there the longest!
“Her “safe” spot from the minute she got home is my pillow on my bed which warms my heart. She still startles and scares easily, like if you approach too fast or one of the other animals comes to her but it’s getting better. She’s starting to voice herself to the other cats to let them know they are in her territory which is good.
“Even without her teeth she is eating well and LOVES treats! She is using a pee pad instead of a litter box – not sure why she didn’t want to use the litter box. But I put the pee pad in my shower and she uses it regularly which is OK with me because I had just lost my 20 year old cat who had a disability and used only pee pads. Less litter on my bare feet too!
“Emmy is a great addition to our 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 Lou who adopted Geezer this past January! Lou brought in a client’s cat he was pet sitting for and saw him in the clinic area and fell in love. Then he went to Lou’s client’s house to be a foster and the rest is history.
In response to our form question asking how Geezer has been adjusting:
“Good—he was great. Shy with my dog at first but luckily my dog has mad respect for him.
“[He’s a] Stage 5 clinger—he’s always next to me getting loves and is a social eater. When I’m not home he keeps my spot in bed warm. He’s also very energetic for a 14yr kidney cat!”
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 Anna who adopted Roswell this past January. She and her sister were looking for a healthy cat who responded well to them.
“Roswell hid a lot during his first week with us, but then settled in nicely into his new home.
“He’s super playful, loves tummy rubs and being brushed. He’s really enjoying napping in his kitty tower. He loves a small Grogu doll and carries it around as if it were a mouse he’s hunted and caught! He has a good appetite and is very active.“We’re so happy that he’s happy. He’s such a sweetie.“
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 Milo who adopted Junko (now Silverbelle, aka Sillybelle, Snugglebelle, and occasionally Stinkybelle) in November 2024. They were looking to adopt a senior cat to pamper during her golden years.
“When we adopted Silverbelle, the paperwork from the family who surrendered her to the shelter said she was aggressive towards “men, women, children, and dogs” and that the reason for surrendering her was that she “wasn’t happy.” We thought it would take a long time for her to trust us and adjust to her new home, but she revealed herself to be a major love bug and velcro kitty within hours of bringing her home. I think she was able to breathe a sigh of relief after living first with a large dog and then in a shelter, and adjusted well to living with us very quickly.
“Silverbelle is pretty significantly overweight—our vet said she needs to lose a third of her bodyweight when we brought her in right after adopting her. She also has arthritis in her hips, but the vet expects that will be calmed down when she loses weight. She’s now on a diet and has been getting faster and more agile every time she gets the zoomies over the last two and a half months.
“As far as toys go, she loves little pretend mice, and she carries them around in her mouth while also yelling at top volume. She’s also getting very skilled at finding treats in puzzles we make for her! I love this sweet old girl so, so much. Thank you all so much for connecting us!!”
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 Deborah who adopted Skye (now with nicknames Sweet Baby Angel and Little Piggy) in September 2024. Deborah was looking to foster a cat that needed a break from the shelter, but she quickly “foster failed” and adopted Skye.
“Skye is doing really great. She was extremely shy at first (she came from a hoarding situation) and spent several weeks hiding under the bed and generally trying to avoid me. She can still be a little skittish, but has transformed into an extremely chatty, fuss-loving girl.
“Skye loves to snuggle under blankets and hang out in her window seat. Her favorite things are feather toys and back scratches, and lets you know whenever she wants them!”
#adoptdontshop #coloradocats #foreverhome #denver #nonprofit #successstories #happilyhomed
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 Alex who adopted Yumi in February 2025!
“We (my fiancé, Ben & I) were looking for a longer term CCS resident with more special needs than the average cat, but who enjoyed the company of others since we already have two extroverted pets. That being said, we never quite expected to adopt a cat struggling with incontinence, but once we met Yumi there was no going back. She immediately felt like ours!
“Yumi is self-assured, smart, and affectionate. She seems very happy and comfortable in our home (even though she sometimes gets annoyed with her new brother, Fudge, and lets him know immediately)…and we couldn’t be happier to have her with us!
“There was certainly a learning curve involved with Yumi’s care – but CCS did a great job of setting us up for success! We now feel like pros only one month later and Yumi’s morning / night routine (expressing her bladder, giving her dinner, administering medication, and cleaning her up if needed) takes 5-10 mins tops!
“This girl is a LOUNGER – she sleeps most of the day on a big cozy bed, but also enjoys playing with her brothers (1 dog, 1 cat), going to town on a scratch pad, gazing outside, and snuggling up next to us. She’s also a huge fan of meal and treat time – just like her brothers.
“I would have never felt comfortable adopting a cat with Yumi’s level of care without the help and guidance of CCS. But seriously, it’s been so much easier than I ever expected and getting to take care of Miss Yumi is something we’ll always be grateful for. Thank you for all the amazing work you do getting cats into loving homes.”
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 Olivia who adopted Apple (now Pepper) this past January! Olivia wasn’t looking for any particular type of cat; when she met the right one, she would know.
“She adjusted within an hour of coming home. She is so at home here! She drinks lots of water and eats at her own pace when I feed her morning and night. She’s a big snuggler and always sleeps in bed with me which I absolutely love! Her favorite toys are her purple mouse that she loses all the time, her tunnel, and this wire toy with brown paper at the end (it was $3 and Petco and she goes crazy for it!) and of course, pen caps, and other random things she gets her paws on haha.
“She is so vocal and chatty, and she does this thing where she boxes my legs when I walk by her. It’s very funny. We snuggle on the couch every night and she’s such a lover. I love my Pepper girl!”
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 Shannon who adopted Priscilla (now Princess, because she acts like royalty), this past January! Shannon wasn’t looking for a specific type of cat, just one on the younger side that could warm up and feel comfortable around her.
“In the recent weeks, Princess has gained so much confidence. When she first arrived to her new home, she was extremely anxious, not willing to play or cuddle much. Now, she loves to play, cuddle, and sunbathe in the window. She is constantly by my side!
“From the first day in her new home, Princess had no problem eating or sleeping. At first she was very timid about playing as we were first getting to know each other. Now, Princess loves anything with a string attached to it. She loves to practice her hunting skill on small mice toys and she absolutely loves a belly scratch when the time is right. Princess doesn’t mind her toe nails being trimmed but is not too happy about her back feet being touched. She also does not like to be picked up and held. I respect this boundary of hers and allow her the space to be comfortable in hopes that someday she might let me pick her up for a snuggle. 🙂
“I’m so grateful for Cat Care Society. I can’t imagine how I lived so long without a companion like Princess. She’s smart, sassy, and incredibly loving. The adoption process was so extremely simple but I felt like they really cared about making sure Princess was going to a home that she would succeed in. They made sure to include her health history and a note from her previous owner which was very helpful. CCS was recommended to me by a friend with a successful adoption story and I will continue to recommend it for all who are looking to add a furry best friend to their life. THANK YOU!”
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 Rebecca who adopted Pomelo (now Oliver/Ollie) in August 2024!
“He has adjusted incredibly well. I call him the personality hire of our home.
“Ollie is the greatest addition to our family. He is the sweetest boy, he loves cuddles, chin scratches, and playing with his sisters. He LOVES his window bed and any heating pad he can find! He loves playing fetch. Yes you heard me right, our cat plays fetch. He really enjoys jumping in the sink and playing what we call sink soccer and batting his ball through the wet sink haha.
“More than anything he loves cuddling with his moms and is truly the missing link to our family we didn’t know we needed. We cannot imagine a life without him and we are SO thankful to you 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 Beth who adopted Brownie (now Emmy) in November 2024. Beth had visited the shelter many times and was looking for an older cat that was having a hard time getting adopted. She picked Emmy because she had been there the longest!
“Her “safe” spot from the minute she got home is my pillow on my bed which warms my heart. She still startles and scares easily, like if you approach too fast or one of the other animals comes to her but it’s getting better. She’s starting to voice herself to the other cats to let them know they are in her territory which is good.
“Even without her teeth she is eating well and LOVES treats! She is using a pee pad instead of a litter box – not sure why she didn’t want to use the litter box. But I put the pee pad in my shower and she uses it regularly which is OK with me because I had just lost my 20 year old cat who had a disability and used only pee pads. Less litter on my bare feet too!
“Emmy is a great addition to our 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 Lou who adopted Geezer this past January! Lou brought in a client’s cat he was pet sitting for and saw him in the clinic area and fell in love. Then he went to Lou’s client’s house to be a foster and the rest is history.
In response to our form question asking how Geezer has been adjusting:
“Good—he was great. Shy with my dog at first but luckily my dog has mad respect for him.
“[He’s a] Stage 5 clinger—he’s always next to me getting loves and is a social eater. When I’m not home he keeps my spot in bed warm. He’s also very energetic for a 14yr kidney cat!”
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 Anna who adopted Roswell this past January. She and her sister were looking for a healthy cat who responded well to them.
“Roswell hid a lot during his first week with us, but then settled in nicely into his new home.
“He’s super playful, loves tummy rubs and being brushed. He’s really enjoying napping in his kitty tower. He loves a small Grogu doll and carries it around as if it were a mouse he’s hunted and caught! He has a good appetite and is very active.“We’re so happy that he’s happy. He’s such a sweetie.“
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 Milo who adopted Junko (now Silverbelle, aka Sillybelle, Snugglebelle, and occasionally Stinkybelle) in November 2024. They were looking to adopt a senior cat to pamper during her golden years.
“When we adopted Silverbelle, the paperwork from the family who surrendered her to the shelter said she was aggressive towards “men, women, children, and dogs” and that the reason for surrendering her was that she “wasn’t happy.” We thought it would take a long time for her to trust us and adjust to her new home, but she revealed herself to be a major love bug and velcro kitty within hours of bringing her home. I think she was able to breathe a sigh of relief after living first with a large dog and then in a shelter, and adjusted well to living with us very quickly.
“Silverbelle is pretty significantly overweight—our vet said she needs to lose a third of her bodyweight when we brought her in right after adopting her. She also has arthritis in her hips, but the vet expects that will be calmed down when she loses weight. She’s now on a diet and has been getting faster and more agile every time she gets the zoomies over the last two and a half months.
“As far as toys go, she loves little pretend mice, and she carries them around in her mouth while also yelling at top volume. She’s also getting very skilled at finding treats in puzzles we make for her! I love this sweet old girl so, so much. Thank you all so much for connecting us!!”
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 Deborah who adopted Skye (now with nicknames Sweet Baby Angel and Little Piggy) in September 2024. Deborah was looking to foster a cat that needed a break from the shelter, but she quickly “foster failed” and adopted Skye.
“Skye is doing really great. She was extremely shy at first (she came from a hoarding situation) and spent several weeks hiding under the bed and generally trying to avoid me. She can still be a little skittish, but has transformed into an extremely chatty, fuss-loving girl.
“Skye loves to snuggle under blankets and hang out in her window seat. Her favorite things are feather toys and back scratches, and lets you know whenever she wants them!”
#adoptdontshop #coloradocats #foreverhome #denver #nonprofit #successstories #happilyhomed
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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