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I am a person who believes that all cats are beautiful. And I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for special needs cats. These resilient felines often don’t realize they are any different from your average cat, and they inspire us with their strength and courage to go about life as if nothing can hold them back. For Scar, he’s a gorgeous cat who also happens to have a pirate look to him. But it just makes him even more beautiful if you ask me. And, once you learn about him, you’ll discover that he is beautiful inside and out. With lots of love, Scar has blossomed from a malnourished, sickly kitten to a beautiful, fluffy head-turner. All it took was someone to take a chance when no one else wanted him.

How did Scar come into your life?

28.11.2020. I found Scar (he was born 15.9.2020.) on the most popular Croatian classifieds “njuskalo”. No one was interested in him because the picture showed a poor kitten with a newly operated right eye because he had big inflammation. I called the person who posted the ad for adoption and found out that I was actually the first to answer and that Scar was 100km/63miles away. An hour and a half drive and I was there, in the city of Rijeka. The first meeting with him, Scar was afraid of unknown people and hid behind the cat carrier.

After a minute of calling, he gathered his courage and came into my arms. As soon as I put him on my lap and began to pet him carefully because he was extremely thin…he snuggled up and fell asleep. That’s when I knew I was ” the chosen one”. When he arrived home, he was so scared that it took him a few weeks to adjust and to step out of my bedroom.

This was taken immediately after the operation in the city of Rijeka

Here you can see just how small he was.

How would you describe his personality?

Timid, scary, big baby, hates baths, stubborn, afraid of new people and noises, attached to owners, loves pats on the back (never on the belly), smart, quarrelsome, playful (his favorite toy is an olive branch), manipulator, empathetic, funny, always there when it is most needed, special.

What are his favorite hobbies?

Sunbathing, catching lizards/birds/snakes/grasshoppers, he likes to drink rainwater, touching your face while you sleep, meowing in the early hours just to wake you up, lying in the shade under a sun lounger, chilling on tiles, climbing olive trees, playing with my best friend, begging for treats, walking with my owners.

Does he have any dog or cat housemates at home?

Yes, three cat friends and one dog friend.

What’s something special you’d like for others to know about Scar?

Well, first and obviously, he has a handicap that makes him special. Whenever I think of him, he appears out of nowhere as if reading my mind. He understands commands such as “high five”, “turn” and “sit”, in exchange for favorite treats. He loves his blanket, on which he always likes to lie down and seems to fall into a kind of trance: he throws himself on his side and falls as if he has lost his balance, makes biscuits, purrs a lot, looks at you if you stop petting him, and in winter he goes under the blanket.

All Images Courtesy of scar_the_pirate on Instagram

When it comes to black cats, they’re effortlessly cool. Those cute black toe beans, twitchy black whiskers, and luxurious, sleek black coats make them shine like no other. For one big boy black cat named Kole, he’s an impressive 17 lbs with eyes that immediately catch your attention thanks to their green-yellow hue and round pupils. He loves to pose for the camera, and unlike most cats, he’s actually got a thing for clothes. I caught up with his cat mom hoping to feature her cool rescue cat on the site, and thankfully, she agreed. So, everyone get to know this cool black cat you’ll be sure to love…

How did Kole come into your life?

I had wanted a cat all my life growing up, but I had been unable to have one indoors because my brother had severe allergies to them. Shortly after I was married, I began searching for a kitty. I was looking for a breed that would still be somewhat hypoallergenic, so that hopefully, my brother could interact with it during visits. I soon discovered that Siberians were supposed to be hypoallergenic, so I began looking for one. I came across a rescue page where someone said they had rescued a litter of Siberian kittens from a shut-down breeder who had inhumanely bred them. When my husband and I went to meet the kittens, little Kole was braver than the others and snuggled right into our laps. At that point, we knew Kole was ours.

How did he get his name?

His name was actually chosen by the rescuer. He was born near Christmas time, and he and his siblings all had Christmas names. I believe they chose Kole as a play on the word “coal” since he’s a black cat. But, I researched the name further when we were considering changing it, and I discovered that Kole was the diminutive name (or nick name) for Niklaus ( Slavic for Nicholas) like St. Nicholas. I have always loved all things Christmas, and I decided the name fit. Also, the day we got Kole it snowed, and we hardly ever get snow. Because of this, I call him our snow cat, and the snow just solidified that he needed a Christmas name.

What are his favorite hobbies?

Kole’s favorite hobbies are probably eating, sleeping, and cuddling. I soon learned that he liked to eat a little too much, and I had to restrict his calories. But every time he gets a meal, he sounds like a motorboat with his purrs, so he’s still a happy boy even with the restrictions. Like most cats, he loves sleeping, and his favorite places to nap are either on the floor sprawled out and belly up, or in the warmth of the lap of one of his favorite humans. Once he’s decided he’s going to nap on you, you better be prepared to sit for the next two hours.

I see that Kole is quite fashionable. How does he feel about wearing clothes?

Haha yes! I used to only get Halloween costumes for him and take a picture of him, and then remove the costume right away because I didn’t want to upset him. But, I soon discovered he didn’t actually hate the clothes. In fact, he seemed to like the attention and sometimes, the shirts even made him more cuddly. I never leave them on him for long, and never unsupervised, but he actually seems like a happy little model—especially since modeling always comes with plenty of treats.

Does he have any dog or cat housemates at home?

Yes, Kole has an older brother named King, a 6lb Yorkshire Terrier. King was always the boss until Kole came along. He even bossed around dogs who were twice his size. He thought he was going to get to boss Kole around too, but Kole quickly showed him at the age of 3 months that he was, in fact, the boss. It doesn’t help that Kole is 3 times his size. Kole really enjoys playing with King, often attempting to ambush him and pounce, but King doesn’t understand cat language, so he refuses to take part in this game. But they do often snuggle together on the couch with their humans.

What’s something special you’d like for people to know about Kole?

One thing that I’ve noticed about Kole that I’ve never noticed with another pet (and I’ve had a lot of them), is that he truly seems empathetic. I don’t know how much he can understand, but if I’m feeling particularly stressed or upset, he always appears and comes straight to my lap for a long cuddle. It’s as if he knows that I need him, and he always knows how to comfort me. Also, Kole has learned to talk back to his humans. He has different meows according to what you’re saying. If he’s being told not to do something naughty, it’s a whiny, “ME-OOW!”. If he’s asked if he’s hungry, it’s a thrilled, “Meow! Meow! Meow!”. If it’s in response to some loving baby-talk, it’s a delicate, “me-ow” with plenty of head rubs. He’s our special boy, and we love him.

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to Kole’s human mom for allowing me to share his story and photos with all of the Cattitude Daily readers. For more on this cool black cat, be sure to check him out here on Instagram.

All Images Courtesy of katsrkole on Instagram

When we rescue a kitty, we don’t always learn all the details about their back story. We imagine that they’ve been through tough times, and we hope that in adopting them, they know they will always be loved and never have to worry about being homeless again.

For one beautiful and purrfectly photogenic kitty named Luna, she had to learn that not all people are bad. Sometimes, cats just need someone to understand them, and most of all, take a chance on them. Luna’s story of love and survival just goes to show you that there are still good people in this world who are willing to practice patience and earn a cat’s trust. And, given the fact that Luna is the queen of the cutest cat bleps you’ve ever seen, you can see that she’s happy, comfortable, and appreciative for that chance her loving cat mom took on her.

Can you please tell me the story of how Luna came into your life?

Luna was rescued 4 years ago when she was one with her mum sunny (who was sadly lost to an Illness) she had a really rough start in life and was very scared of people. The first time I met her she wouldn’t come out and scratched my hand to pieces. I knew then and there how much she needed a loving home and signed the adoption papers that day.

How did you come up with her cute name?

I have always loved the name Luna and all things moon-related. the name just suited her although it’s rare she gets called it as nicknames take preference (mush, luna the tuna, and fish are the top ones 😹)

What is her personality like?

 Luna is so incredibly shy, she hides up the second she senses a stranger in the house or the doorbell go but other than that she loves having a cuddle. She has so many weird and playful quirks. She is also my shadow and follows me everywhere around the house. I would be lost without her.

What are her favorite hobbies?

Even with all the cat toys she has, nothing beats playing with either a stick, a piece of string, a spoon, or a door. She loves sitting at the window cackling at birds (although she can’t jump) she also loves sitting and watching tv and sits in full loaf position with her tongue out staring straight at it in the evenings.

Does she have any dog or cat housemates at home?

She doesn’t. She used to have her mum but she much prefers being on her own and getting all of the attention.

What’s something special you’d like for people to know about Luna?

Luna has her tongue out 90% of the time and you know it’s when she’s most comfortable. She doesn’t have any teeth due to a virus but she was blepping even before then! Luna is also incredibly small and is almost kitten like in size (for a 5 year old).

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to Luna’s loving human, Lucy, for allowing me to share her heartwarming story and images with all of the Cattitude Daily readers. Stories like hers just go to show you the real difference rescuing a cat can make—both for the cat and the human that will love them for the rest of their nine lives. For more on this beautiful kitty cat, be sure to check her out on Instagram here.

All Images Courtesy of lunasbleps on Instagram

We live in a world that sometimes feels like all hope is lost. And because of it, I believe it’s one of the many reasons why people are starting to avoid or cut out social media entirely. But, for us cat lovers, we often turn to social media in hopes of seeing photos of cute kitty cats to hopefully spread some joy into our days and maybe even make us smile.

For one absolutely adorable kitty named Nora Jean—AKA Nora Jean the Earless Queen—she’s sure to brighten your day. I found her while scrolling on Instagram, and instantly knew I needed to feature her on the site so that others could bask in her radiant glow and feel warm and fuzzy inside. Her dedicated cat parents were gracious enough to answer my questions about her, so keep reading to learn all about this unique feline who will warm your heart.

A little back story first on this special feline, shared on her Instagram in January of 2021…

One year ago.
One year ago, these are the pictures that started it all.
I was frantically texting at work with my friend trying to make this happen while having a horrific panic attack because I knew I needed this cat.
And it did happen.
This cat has changed my life.
From being on The Kelly Clarkson Show to her pictures and story being shared all over the world, it’s been a wild year.
But I hope to GOD I get at least 50 more years with this cat.
Thank you to @ashdc98 for knitting those ears and helping catapult Nora to stardom!
And thank you @dchsgiveshelter for giving me my best friend.

Can you please tell me the story of how Nora Jean came into your life?

I’m a certified veterinary technician and I was at work on my lunch and I saw her up-for-adoption post on Dane County Humane Society’s Facebook and I freaked out. She was so absolutely perfect. I commented saying I wanted her, but I was living in Milwaukee at the time and a friend of mine offered to grab her for me! My wife met my friend halfway and Nora came right to me at work for bloodwork and to check her FIV/FELV status so she could meet our other cat.

How did you come up with her cute name?

I was thinking of “something No Ears” and Nora popped into my head. Nora No Ears! And now she’s Nora Jean the Earless Queen!

What is her personality like?

She is the MOST chill cat I’ve ever met. She has no fear, no self-preservation whatsoever. She just walks up to dogs, cats, and people. She sleeps like 23 hours per day. Nothing upsets her.

What are her favorite hobbies?

Sleeping. It’s sleeping. And making biscuits. And snuggling our 2 dogs.

Does she have any dog or cat housemates at home?

We have an entire zoo here! We have Matilda the three-legged pittie, Jelly the one-eyed Shih Tzu, Ramona the 3 legged kitten…and Doodles who has all her parts but lacks empathy. She’s a real pill. 😂 We also have 7 lizards, 2 guinea pigs, and 3 fishtanks! Being a CVT comes at a price.

What’s something special you’d like for people to know about Nora?

It goes without saying that the cat lovers of the internet have a thing for chonky cats. And another thing that falls high on the list of many cat lovers? Cow cats! Now, when you combine the two of these cat lover favorites, you have yourself a purrfectly irresistable combination. For a cool spotted cat in the UK named Keith the Cat-Cow, not only is he adorable, but he has shown his family that he has a huge heart and nothing but love and kindness to give. Now at nine years of age, Keith’s cat mom said on Instagram that,

“We rescued Keith when he was found on the streets as a very sick and starving 6-month-old cat. He was suffering from cat flu (FHV) and gastrointestinal problems. We were volunteers at the time and decided to bring him home to give him a better chance. He had the biggest character so full of fun and life. My daughter has Autism and Keith became her best friend, her soul mate, they were and still are inseparable. He played with her when she had no friends.”

I caught up with his cat mom hoping to feature his story on the site, and thankfully for me, she agreed. So, everyone get to know this special cat that will melt your heart.

Can you tell me the story of how Keith came into your life?

In 2013, me and my daughter were volunteering at a local cat rescue centre. A young kitten was found on the streets and brought in. He was very sick with cat flu and gastrointestinal problems probably from whatever he was eating on the streets. He had been there for about a month and was not getting better. My daughter is Autistic and she fell in love with this sick cat, he would follow her everywhere and climb on her shoulders whilst she worked. I decided to give him a chance of survival we would bring him home. I didn’t tell my daughter I had him moved to a vet for further testing. It was believed he had FIV and FeLV and I needed to know for my other cats’ safety. It was my daughter Charlie’s 10th birthday the next day and she thought we were taking something to the rescue centre when really we were collecting the 6-month-old kitten from the vets.

How did Keith get his name?

Charlie named this poorly little kitten ‘Spartacus’ because she felt he was a warrior but after a few days we all realised the name didn’t suit him at all. He was a clown, a comedian, and made us laugh so much she decided to name him Keith after the comedian Keith Lemon.

I see that Keith has shed some pounds. Can you tell me about his journey to become less of a chunky cat?

What is his personality like?

Keith’s personality is just full of fun he makes us laugh so much. He’s super affectionate and has a bond with my daughter who has autism that is just so very special. He’s super cheeky and we are just so lucky to have him in our lives.

What are his favorite hobbies?

From the start, Keith was Charlie’s best friend and he played every game with her. Over the years as she’s grown up those games have changed but his favourite hobbies would be painting and puzzles!

Does he have any cat or dog housemates at home? (I saw that he has cat housemates – I can link to their social profiles as well)

He has three cat sisters Lily who is 12 years old and so sweet and gentle. She has had to have many surgeries over the years and has had both inner ears removed so is completely deaf and had an adorable floppy ear. Storm is a British blue shorthair and she is 7 and a very quirky girl. She literally rules over Keith and he just lets her get away with it! Then finally we have the baby Maggie who is 10 months old and utterly crazy. He’s been so tolerant with her she’s very lucky!

What’s something special you’d like for people to know about Keith?

Keith is not like any cat I have ever had he has this way of knowing he’s needed. He’s supported Charlie through some pretty rough times and literally senses when she’s struggling and comes for a cuddle. You can actually see he looks worried.

I’d like to give a special “thank you” to Keith the Cat-Cow’s cat mom, Sara, for allowing me to share his story and images with all of the Cattitude Daily readers. For more of this super cool spotted cat, be sure to check him out here on Instagram.

All Images Courtesy of Keith the Cat-Cow on Instagram