Meow-mories Unleashed: 27 Heartwarming Photos of Cats’ First Days Home

Welcome to a journey of feline beginnings and heartwarming tales that will warm your soul!
In the heart of our vibrant cat community (Viral Cats Group), we asked members to share their most cherished memories—the very first day they brought their beloved cats home. The response was overwhelming, and what unfolded was a symphony of adorable moments, tender bonds, and unforgettable connections.

From the moment those curious whiskers first poked out from carriers to the instant a cautious paw ventured into new territory, these snapshots of ‘Meow-mories’ perfectly capture the magic of a cat’s first day in a loving home.

Get ready to be swept away by these endearing tales and heartwarming photos that remind us why the journey of companionship with our four-legged family members is a truly special one.

1. Xena, the day I got her. She wasn’t sure of her new home, so she hung out on her cat tree. I’ve had her a month and now she loves being here.

Photo by Caroline Lynn.

2. Took 2 days before he came out of the carrier, then hid for 2 more days before he felt safe. Now he rules.

Photo by Al Bernier.

3. This is Boko the day he was found! In October of 2020 a maintenance crew was working at my college house and found him hiding behind the AC unit (in the rain). He was barely a pound and shaking because it was so cold. I took him in and he’s been with me ever since! He’s almost 3 years old and a very healthy 10 pounds now.

Photo by Mallorie Smith.

4. Got Leo at 6 weeks old. Way too young to be away from his mum, but if I hadn’t taken the boy god knows what would have happened to him. 5yrs down the line he rules the house!

Photo by Gordon Beck.

5. This is Jack. We went into the shelter looking for another cat we saw online, only to learn that cat had been adopted. The volunteer handed me this guy and said he was sad because his sister had been adopted the day before. He wouldn’t leave my arms and purred the whole time, and I instantly fell in love. I literally had to fill out the adoption papers holding him because he didn’t want me to put him down. I call him my “soul cat” because he literally won’t leave my side, especially when I’m sad or sick. He knows how to cheer me up or at the very least comfort me. I can’t imagine my life without him and am so happy that worker put him in my arms like she did.

Photo by Gabriella Vittoria Colonna.

6. This is Reiki. She is approximately 4 weeks old in this photo. We found her 5 years ago abandoned in some bushes and is still with us today.

Photo by Sonja Kivela.

7. This is Archie we brought him home on the 5th of November in 2020. He’s loud, affectionate, and an absolute menace but we love him.

Photo by Ashli-Anne Rossiter.

8. Our precious Aria was 2 when we got her from the shelter 7 years ago. Poor Aria and her sister had been badly treated and sadly her little sister was very sick and didn’t survive. It took Aria a long time to trust humans again but she’s become an adorable loving and very cheeky girl. Our family was complete when Aria entered our lives.

Photo by Susan Barry.

9. I found my sweet girl on the side of the road. Her litter mates and mama cat were nowhere in sight. When I took her to the vet she had a dislocated hip where she struggled to walk, run and jump. She is now 6 years and doing great.

Photo by Kelsey Rain.

10. This is Oreo. Found her at a job I worked at as a stray and just couldn’t leave her there alone. This is the car ride home.

Photo by Wayne Hair.

11. This is baby Hobbes at about 4 weeks. He was found on a boat with two siblings & the mother had deserted them. I fostered them until they were old enough to be neutered & adopted. He was my first foster fail.

Photo by Sandy Kitchen Poynter.

12. My oreo I found on kijji. 8 weeks old and picked him up from a farm that had many animals.
He jumped out of the box lol and climbed on my shoulder whilst I was driving… that’s when our bond began. He hid in the bathroom when he first came home but I picked him up and showed him around whilst I was talking to him. He then began to play.
He’s a loving sweet boy and so very blessed.

Photo by Doreen Dracup.

13. First day home and she crashed like this! This Ziah, my oldest, and I love her to pieces!

Photo by Sara Marie Glandon.

14. Taz, Fred, and Tessie first day of being rescued from parking lot.

Photo by Tracy Barrack.

15. My Skelly Jack 11 years ago he’s my best friend and the best thing about him is he loves his Momma more than anything even kitty treats lol.

Photo by Kalleigh Potvin.

16. Dolly’s first..well 3rd day. The first 2 days she wouldn’t come out from under a bookcase, then she found the comfort of my arm.

Photo by Willow Juniper.

17. Crystalino, 1 month old, he was the cutest little one.

Photo by Linda Dapi.

18. This little baby came running up to me on my 2nd day at my first job out of college. She had an injury on her ear and was very scared. She jumped right into my hands. I searched for the mother and other kittens and couldn’t find them so I called my husband to help take her to a shelter. And when I got home from work my husband had fallen in love with her and wanted to keep her. We named her Lilly. She was the absolute best cat I’ve ever had!! She slept in my arms like a teddy bear every night. She’d come running to the door to greet me when I got home from work. She was always tiny and had lots of health problems but we loved her so much!
She passed away from cancer 3 years ago at Christmas… I still miss her.

Photo by Jayme Halasz.

19. Little Penni hiding in the sauna, 12 years ago when we adopted her. Her mother was found abandoned, pregnant and malnourished (we soon found out Penni has problems with her knees because of this). That doesn’t seem to slow her down, though. Now instead of jumping, she pulls herself up the scratching post to climb the cat tree. Love her so much!

Photo by Emma October Kinnunen.

20. Ralph still loves his baskets even tho he’s bout 18 lbs now.

Photo by Frank Morrison.

21. Kosmo (August 2017)

Photo by Tom van Huet.

22. Kit, adopted April 2017 from our local shelter.

Photo by Lisa Turley Casto.

23. This is Lissi, who we adopted from the animal shelter 7 years ago. This is the very first photo we took of her here at home.

Photo by Marianne Hagen.

24. Muezza aka smukkepigen (Beautiful Girl).

Photo by Anja Kruse.

25. Alice, the day I found her.

Photo by Annick Miller.

26. Antilles was all ears and paws! 3 years later he’s grown into them lol Now a hefty 6.5kg!

Photo by Mikayala King.

27. My little baby Marie.

Photo by Leah Robinson.

In each captured moment and shared story, we’ve found a glimpse into the magic of a cat’s first day home. These ‘Meow-mories’ remind us that the journey of companionship is one of pure joy and boundless love. As we wrap up this heartwarming collection, we invite you to continue cherishing these memories, making new ones, and celebrating the incredible bond between cats and their human companions. Here’s to many more tales of whiskers, purrs, and endless cuddles ahead!