“We’ve always had cats in the past,” says Britni, “and met Rachel at one Furry Friends’ adoption events at PetSmart.

“Often called ‘Rachey’ or Baby Rachel, we chose her because she was very cute and sweet, and my husband especially liked her coloring. Rachel immediately adjusted to living with us. She loves other cats and is extremely friendly, playful and sweet. In fact, she bonded instantly with our two other cats, Polly and Muffin.

“My playful, affectionate and gentle young male cat, Bandit, needed a companion who would enjoy his company,” admits Tenley. “After reading the description of Willow, then named Twix, by her Furry Friends’ foster mom, I met her at an adoption event at PetSmart.

“We had two cats, adopted as kittens, that lived for 17 and 19 years,” says Michelle.

“I recently saw a Furry Friends Facebook post mentioning that one particular litter was at PetSmart, so we rushed over to meet them. We chose Butters and Harper, now Sugar and Daisy, because I loved their coloring and because they had such sweet looks to their faces. They were also the last two from their litter, which worked out perfectly since we were hoping to get two siblings.

“I have had cats all of my life, and adopting Duckie, whose original name was Bailey, made my current kitty count rise to four,” says Stephanie.

“In the past 18 months, I’ve adopted three other kitties from Furry Friends -- two bonded females, Dolly and Winnie and one male kitten, Leo. Because Leo was so energetic compared with Dolly and Winnie, I wanted an equally energetic male kitten to be his companion. Enter Duckie, who’s as adorable as he is active!

“I have had so many cats in the past!” Carrie cheerfully admits.

“After browsing the Furry Friends website, I found Isabelle, visited the shelter to meet her and promptly adopted her. I chose her because I was looking for a senior cat. I, myself, am a senior, and I want to make every effort not to leave pets behind when I die. Plus, she seemed as if she’d fit in with my current furry family.

“I have had more than 13 cats in my life,” Laurie says. “In June of 2025, my husband Jeff and I lost our black lab, KC, and in December we lost our calico cat, Abbie.

“We’ve always had four to five cats at a time in our home, not to mention the fact that I’ve had my red lord amazon parrot for 21 years. I wanted another calico kitty like Abbie, and so, after viewing various photos on the Furry Friends website, I visited PetSmart in May and adopted Cali. I specifically wanted a more senior kitty and provide her with a loving fur-ever home.    

“I’ve had cats for the last 14 years and currently have a male cat named Molly,” says Andrea.

“After viewing various kitties on the Furry Friends website, I visited the shelter, where I met Lure. He seemed so sad and dejected. All you could see of him in the back of the cage were his eyes: he looked miserable. While the other cats appeared to be alert and semi-comfortable, Lure wouldn’t make eye contact or come to you.

“I fostered Benny for Furry Friends in February 2026 as a severe medical case and adopted him in April 2026,” says Madeline. “I then fostered Rabbit, previously Edith, on May 5, 2026, adopted her within two weeks, and now refer to her as Benny’s girlfriend because they’re in love! They spend hours each day playing and running around together, and Rabbit especially enjoys grooming and cuddling Benny.

“My daughter loves animals of all kinds and sends me links to interesting shelter pets,” says Rob. “She recently sent me the link for Leonidas at Furry Friends, and he immediately stood out. While we weren't looking for any new pets at the time, I had a ‘low priority’ desire to find a friend for our other cat.

“I’ve had several cats over my 50 years,” says Summer. “I adopted my last cat, Marco, when he was two months old and who passed away last July at 19. He was my best friend. Losing him was devastating, leaving a hole in our hearts.

“I had cats when I was a child,” Kristy says. “And now, my two sons, aged 8 and 11, and I have three!”

“After visiting the Furry Friends website and viewing the various kitties, we went to the shelter where we first met Pineapple. I simply had to have her with her ‘unique’ -- to say the least -- personality. We then attended an adoption event at PetSmart and adopted both Leia and Ash.

“We have had numerous cats in the past,” Lisa says, “and have adopted two from Furry Friends.

“In November of 2023, we adopted Eddie Spaghetti. Eddie shared the office with Tanika and Jazmynn at the shelter. He was an elderly cat when we adopted him, so he may have been overlooked. We wanted to ensure that the last years of his life were the absolute best they could be. He was with us for two years.

“I saw a profile of Gracie, then named Zuppa, on the Furry Friends website and went to see her at the shelter,” Denise says.

“I chose her because she's independent and likes peace and quiet -- traits we share. We’re introverts, two peas in a pod. She was also a beautiful calico kitty, but that was secondary.

“We’ve had cats in our homes our entire lives,” says Christine. “I saw a photo of Inky (then named Kat) on the Furry Friends website, was immediately drawn in by her sweet face and bright eyes, and went to meet her at the shelter. She was shy, but very playful with us. And when I looked into her eyes, I just knew. (She’s sweet and quirky and the name seems to fit her. She also answers to Inky Blinky and Inky Stinky).

“My husband, Levi, and I adopted Cosmo (nee Fireball) and Jasper (nee Hawk) last year, a few months apart,” Amanda says.

“When I began fostering for Furry Friends, my first foster was a young black cat named Fireball who arrived with torn up front claws and a suspicious attitude. No sooner had he settled into our home than I learned that my ailing dad was nearing the end of his life. I flew across the country to be with him, reassured by Levi that he and Fireball would ‘manage.’ But when I returned two weeks later, they’d more than ‘managed,’ they’d bonded. Foster fail!

“I have had many cats all of my life,” Jeri says.“When I looked at the photos posted on the Furry Friends website, I was immediately atttacted to her Dr. Seuss look. Although I’ve had Persians in the past, I haven’t had a Scottish Fold. I met then named Moshi at the shelter and after adopting her, I changed her name to Lady Edwina Edinburgh: She IS a Scottish Fold, after all.

“As cat lovers, we’ve always had cats in the past,” says Stacy.

“We first saw Rottini on the Furry Friends website, and then attended an adoption event at PetSmart to meet her when we knew she would be there. We chose her for several reasons. We first fell in love with her coloring because her fur is so unique! But it was her calm demeanor that truly won us over.

“We have always had cats in the past,” according to April. “And so, when we felt it was time to adopt another one, I reviewed the many photos on the Furry Friends website and attended one of their adoption events at PetSmart.

“I adopted Misty at the beginning of 2026 since last year’s holidays and my 18th birthday were filled with grief over the sudden loss of my beloved kitty, Pumpkin,” says Jillian.

“She was my best friend who lived fulltime in my bedroom and who was diagnosed with cancer after four short years of our being together. I truthfully thought I would never heal, and that this year would find me still mired in grief. Then my mom encouraged me to visit the Furry Friends shelter.

“Being a cat lover, I’ve always had cats in the past,” says Kay.

“Now, as a foster for Furry Friends, I’m never without them. Most recently, I fostered a pair of kittens, Alfredo and his sister Rottini. Rottini was a tabby/calico with very unique markings, and I knew that she would be adopted as soon as she became available -- which is exactly what happened. I then decided that Alfredo, whom I renamed Cayenne, would become a permanent member of my family since I always wanted an orange kitty.