“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.

“When we lost our two beloved 18-year-old cats, it was hard to think that any other cat could steal our hearts,” says Betty.

“After looking at various photos on the Furry Friends’ website, however, we decided to visit the shelter. There we met Kiki, who was originally named Annie, and we instantly clicked. It’s as though she knew just what to do to win us over.

“When I first met Shadi and Yazhi through Furry Friends, I knew they needed a home,” says Ian. “What I didn’t realize was how much they would teach me about patience.

“When we saw a posting for Bobby and Bettie on Petfinder, we were instantly drawn in. And so we went to a Furry Friends’ adoption event at PetSmart to meet them,” says Julie.

“Our son is autistic with ADHD. We had a previous cat named Greg, adopted from the Humane Society, who was his comfort/support animal, and their bond was so special. Greg followed him around, cuddled with him and slept with him at night. Greg’s passing last fall was very hard on our son, and we decided to bring a young kitten into our home to hopefully bond with him.

“When our beloved cat, Hunter, passed away three years ago from a stroke at the age of 19, it was completely devastating,” says Sharyl. “I didn’t think that I could ever open my closed heart to another pet again.

“We’ve adopted two kitties from Furry Friends,” says Jennifer. “I adopted Poppi, then named Oakland, at a Petsmart adoption event. I wasn’t actively looking for a kitty, but as I walked down the cat food aisle and locked eyes with this beautiful calico, I went over to meet her and it was love at first sight.

“Our old cat, Ellie, passed away several years ago at 21 years of age, and we miss her every day,” says Allison. “We currently have a black kitten named Little Baby.

“Bodhi, whose original name was Buddy Caitlin, is the third cat my husband Chris and I have adopted from Furry Friends,” says Mila. “I was looking for a kitten to help bring our shy kitten, Charlie, out of her shell, and saw Bodhi posted online. I loved his large green eyes and his fluffiness. We like fluffy! And so I went to the shelter for a meet and greet with his foster.