Whose heart doesn’t melt at the idea of a tiny kitten that can fit in your shoe? Well, one woman wants to show people that adult and disabled cats are just as lovable – through cute comics.
The artist and cat owner, Brittney, said the inspiration for the cartoon drawings came from a story she heard a while ago, that broke her heart. “A family went a cat shelter to adopt. The daughter fell in love with a 3-legged cat. The father straight up said “absolutely not”. Because he was missing a leg. That cat was that close to having a family that loved him, but the missing leg held him back,” she wrote on her Tumblr page.
Each of the comic strips addresses the stigmas that surround ‘imperfect animals,’ and people’s hesitations to take them home. “I get it,” wrote Brittaney, “But less-adoptable does NOT mean less loveable. All I want people to do is be open to the idea of having an unusual cat or a “different” pet in their lives. Choose the pet that you fall in love with, but at least give all of them a fair shot at winning your heart.” This cat-lover is so passionate about her feline cause that she even has an online store that uses 50% of its sales to donate to cat adoption facilities.
Scroll down below to see Brittaney’s heartwarming cat comics and maybe you will be inspired to pick up a new pet of your own!
A while ago, artist and cat owner Brittney, heard a story about a dad who refused to buy his daughter a 3-legged cat and it broke her heart
So she decided to create a comic series to show why ‘less-adoptable does NOT mean less lovable’
People online loved the comic and shared the stories of their own rescue cats
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Share on FacebookI'm with the commenters: now I'm sad and want to adopt a farm of cats (and other critters) no one else wants.
my girl and I adapted a 12 year old Wendy and she is such a sweetheart. My girl loves that old lady to death, we just wish we had so much to give for the rest in the shelter.
I have always had the ones no-one else would want - that includes an epileptic kitten.
That makes you such a lovely lady, rock on.
Load More Replies...I have a 3-legged cat, Bill Compton. I am his right rear leg, so I get to scratch that side of his face for him several times a day. :)
I've got 5 cats- all rescues. One has 3 legs and still runs up trees and hunts and plays with the other 4 no problem. One has stress issues because he was left in a box in the cold one night and so licks himself religiously, one is a pedigree that was born with a form of dwarfism so the breeder was going to 'humanely destroy' him, I don't mind that he's small, he's healthy and perfectly formed just small, one was rescued from a house fire as a tiny kitten and then lost his brother at a few months old and the last was kept in the cold porch of a house at night with no heating and was terrorised by their young children so is petrified of new people. All 5 of them bring me joy and happiness and all live happy and healthy lives. Over the years we've rescued older cats that other people have thrown out as they had medical issues or were too old to play, we gave them a loving home for their last few months and made sure they were happy and not in pain. All cats deserve love and a happy home!
I would never adopt a kitten/puppy, mainly because I'm just too lazy to train them. Older pets usually come "pre-programmed"--they're already fixed, up to date on shots, housetrained, etc. I always adopt older pets--you should, too!
Exactly! I still remember those frustrating weeks when that cute kitten decided the bed was his litter box. Older cats know how things work.
Load More Replies...Awesome comic! My experience as a shelter worker has been different, though. Almost all the "broken" cats we had were adopted right away. Blind? Gone! Three legs? Gone! The only ones I recall not going quickly were cats with incontinence problems, which is understandable, but they still need homes too. Adopt, don't shop! :)
The odd ones are the best!! I also have a huge soft spot for old cats and otherwise "unadoptable" ones :)
It's not just cats. I have a three-legged turtle who I got after another turtle bit his leg off. He swims just fine and is perfectly happy, even if he isn't "perfect"
I went in to the shelter one day just to look around and I went into the cat room just out of curiosity. It was super quiet until this loud obnoxious wailing started to come from this one cat. So, naturally I went over to it, and it was pushing itself up against the cage and trying to get my attention. I adopted her that day. She slept with me in bed the first night, and has refused to be under the covers ever since, for the last 5 years. She is mean, likes to attack the dog randomly and bully him. She wails for attention and will dart back and forth from one end of the house to the other. She likes to attack my foot when I'm sleeping and if I don't give her any butt scratches, then I'm bitten. She demands to be fed at random times of the day. If she can't find the dog, or he's outside to go potty, she cries and cries until he returns, then immediately ignores him. She is the most devilish cat I've ever had and I wouldn't change a thing.
I feel you. We have a street cat that was born without eyes. He's smart as hell and truely brave and needs a lot of attention. He's a diva, bullies the other cat and can be really nerve-racking. But we love him to the moon and back and he loves us (and the other cat too though he won't admit ^^) and we would never change a thing.
Load More Replies...Big tip - take your time, don't expect to adopt a cat the first time you visit a shelter. When the right kitty comes along they will let you know that you belong together. I visited 6 shelters over a period of several weeks until I met my wonderful cat. I wasn't going to adopt a black cat.... but she had other ideas and made it clear that she wanted me to be her human. No regrets.
Last year I adopted a 12 year old cat when his owner passed away. It took him some time to warm up to me, and my other cat is still not too happy, and he has health issues, but 100% would do again. He's a sweetie who loves to cuddle, but won't keep me up all night with crazy kitten antics.
I adopted a cat with a crippled ear and a dog that was abused and has issues with people. They are the most wonderful pets ever!!!!
Please, please, adopt older animals. Its lovely having a kitten or puppy of course, but the seniors need love too. Me and wife will only adopt the older, rescues once our current pack has passed away.
That dad should be thoroughly ashamed, what sort of lesson is that for his children?. We adopted a 19yr old cat called BA, he had one eye and 3 legs and no tail. We loved him so, so, so, much. He brought us 4 years of joy before he passed in my lap (and pissed and shat all over me).
This is close to my heart. We adopted a Pom from the shelter. No one wanted to adopt him because he's blind in one eye, has a knee that locks up, half his teeth have been pulled, and he is an older dog (now 9 years). He is the light of my life, along with my little chihuahua, who I raised from birth. She is now 14 years.
This cartoon NEEDS to be a poster in all shelters all over the world. You are a brilliant kind and caring lady for doing this. My aunt adopted a 3 legged cat a few years ago and he turned out to be a brilliant cat. He was knocked down by a car and had to have his leg amputated. They called him Chumba because there was a 90's British pop band called Chumba Wumba who had a hit with a song "I Get Knocked Down But I get Up Again".
my first kitten in my adult life came from animal control in 1977; i've adopted at least 5 more animals since then (dogs)--always preferring to go with an adult (and most of them have been black too), because i know my patience doesn't handle puppies. everyone of the adult dogs i've gotten have been the BEST animals i've ever had! you do know what you get with adult/older animals, and they are freakin' awesome! puppies are great & cute & all that, but to save an older animal is a wonderful feeling & they show their appreciation many times over. the best parts? i'm not supporting puppy mills, i don't have to housebreak them (just get used to their signals), i give them a good home, they're neutered/spayed, AND someone (thankfully) went through the trouble of TRAINING them! that's not a guarantee, but i've been told i have a knack for picking animals. and of course, i visit the shelter numerous times to interact with them before getting them to make sure it's going to be a good match.
At the beginning of the year I adopted James, one eye was blind and had a tumour on the lid, the other eye was losing site, he had stomach problems, heart issues and bad joints, but his owner had gone into a home and he'd been let alone for nearly a year. I had him for 7 months, he needed tablets all the time, frequent vet visits (one at 3 in the morning) and he cost me a small fortune. And I don't regret a second of it, and I'd give anything for another 7. He was my boy. I now have a younger cat called Tara that was abused, has a broken tail and back, plus she's incredibly shy, but she's getting braver and I'm already smitten. Cat's don't know they're not "normal", they don't let anything get them down. (I've also had 4 "regular"cats before now and I loved them too, just to avoid any jealousy)
I have no idea why I spelt "sight" incorrectly.
Load More Replies...,i wish i was alowd to get as many cats i want but i am in an apartment. After i lose my cat i rather adopt a cat instead of a kitten. But do people change their names? Kittens may be cute but i feel comfortable with a adult cat i want to snuggle
No matter what is the appearance like or the age, all cats deserve to have a family T.T
We recently adopted a 9 year old cat from a no kill shelter, wanting to provide him with a good rest of his life. He is the most loving cat ever. Since he's considered a senior and we are seniors, the adoption fee was waived. We did make a donation, but I wanted to mention the senior to senior deal in the hope it might help motivate others who might be on the fence. Ask.
I've never not been adopted by the "unadoptable". Have a pair right now who decided on me, and that's that. Family tradition going strong. Behavior or health issues, aging, you name it. They live here... Till they pass of old age, usually. Much-loved and very loving!
I have two abandoned kitties that are so ugly they look like road kill when they sleep. They have been my devoted companions for years and have brought me sweetness, gentleness and unlimited love during all that time. They are a joy to come home to.
and not just cats, doggies, birds and all kind of old or "broken" ones. They are the best.
"broken" cats are the BEST! we had a 4 legged cat who came pregnant and delivered her kittens in the window well. she later lost one of her legs and she was the best loving gentle cat who was a true mouser. another one has a bum eye but that does not slow him down at all. a rescue cat that couldn't walk well had been neglected and he is so sweet and walks albeit a bit funny but he is a great mouser too. they develop compassion and turn out to be the best cause i think they know what it is like on the other side of nice. you have heart stories of abused animals that come into shelters and literally take care of the other abandoned or hurt animals.
I LOVE cats, ALL & ANY kinds. They seem to find my house & make it their home. My cat now is from a litter his mom had, She passed , He's still here.
Honestly it has always been my DREAM to adopt an "unadoptable" cat or dog ever since I was a kid! So far I haven't been able to, because so far I can't financially support a pet with constant medical needs, and when I have gone to adopt a pet there haven't been any up for adoption that don't have a condition that needs constant medical care (eg. missing an eye or leg); or if they have been available, they have personality traits that conflict with my own (eg. SUPER active) so I wouldn't be able to provide them with lifestyle they deserve... but one day I hope to give an "unadoptable" animal the love they do clearly deserve!!! My friend has a 3 legged dog, and he had the most WONDERFUL personality, I love him so much!!! It breaks my heart that there are people out there who would not love him just because of that!
I had a friend who took pictures for the local shelter. The worse the story and the more pitiful the photo the faster they got adopted! The in-betweens had a hard time though. Super cute and super sad always got the attention.
Lots of people think of a cat/dog as something to showcase, something perfect. Like a new car - brand and colour matters, and it can't have any scratches, right? Wrong. When you decide to give a home to an animal, you should think about the sadness you can cure. The trauma you can wipe away. The new life you can give. The "broken" ones will eventually be the most grateful, whether they let you see it or not. They need your love the most and you'll be the hero for choosing them when nobody else did.
i was so sad to hear the cheering and celebration when we adopted an adult black cat from the shelter. hes the sweetest, cuddliest thing ever, but no one wanted a "bad luck" grown cat. he's my new best friend, and i'm so grateful to have him.
They were cheering because you cared, not because they wanted him gone. (I hope).
Load More Replies...If I had the money and time I would buy every animal in a shelter that has a disability or something that’s different.
I have had the pleasure of having 4 "broken" cats in my life over the past 10 years. 2 super shy one pirate and one black kitten who found me on a cold winter day. They are awesome
My rescue kitten was born feral (mum now TNR'd) & rejected because of that. I believe he was waiting for me. He is the sweetest, most loving, confident, playful little ball of mischief I have ever had the fortune to have as a master!
My mom got me a kitten from the shelter when I was a kid. The whole litter was abandonded. He was tiny, very severe skin condition, asthma and hay fever, cat flu. We took him in and loved him. Made it through pneumonia twice. We had to let him go when he was 18y old, because he was in too much pain. Miss him every day...
I adopted a 13 year old cat with half an ear, no claws ( front or back),with gingivitis that had been kept in a small bedroom for 5 years. Looks and sounds like c**p. Best damn pet ever!!!
When we went to pick up one of the our cats at the shelter after her surgery, we found out her sister had been brought back because she was "difficult" so we took her home with us too. She was was a hissing, spitting b***h for a while but now she is my purring little lap kitty. It took a while but she was worth it.
I'm with the commenters: now I'm sad and want to adopt a farm of cats (and other critters) no one else wants.
my girl and I adapted a 12 year old Wendy and she is such a sweetheart. My girl loves that old lady to death, we just wish we had so much to give for the rest in the shelter.
I have always had the ones no-one else would want - that includes an epileptic kitten.
That makes you such a lovely lady, rock on.
Load More Replies...I have a 3-legged cat, Bill Compton. I am his right rear leg, so I get to scratch that side of his face for him several times a day. :)
I've got 5 cats- all rescues. One has 3 legs and still runs up trees and hunts and plays with the other 4 no problem. One has stress issues because he was left in a box in the cold one night and so licks himself religiously, one is a pedigree that was born with a form of dwarfism so the breeder was going to 'humanely destroy' him, I don't mind that he's small, he's healthy and perfectly formed just small, one was rescued from a house fire as a tiny kitten and then lost his brother at a few months old and the last was kept in the cold porch of a house at night with no heating and was terrorised by their young children so is petrified of new people. All 5 of them bring me joy and happiness and all live happy and healthy lives. Over the years we've rescued older cats that other people have thrown out as they had medical issues or were too old to play, we gave them a loving home for their last few months and made sure they were happy and not in pain. All cats deserve love and a happy home!
I would never adopt a kitten/puppy, mainly because I'm just too lazy to train them. Older pets usually come "pre-programmed"--they're already fixed, up to date on shots, housetrained, etc. I always adopt older pets--you should, too!
Exactly! I still remember those frustrating weeks when that cute kitten decided the bed was his litter box. Older cats know how things work.
Load More Replies...Awesome comic! My experience as a shelter worker has been different, though. Almost all the "broken" cats we had were adopted right away. Blind? Gone! Three legs? Gone! The only ones I recall not going quickly were cats with incontinence problems, which is understandable, but they still need homes too. Adopt, don't shop! :)
The odd ones are the best!! I also have a huge soft spot for old cats and otherwise "unadoptable" ones :)
It's not just cats. I have a three-legged turtle who I got after another turtle bit his leg off. He swims just fine and is perfectly happy, even if he isn't "perfect"
I went in to the shelter one day just to look around and I went into the cat room just out of curiosity. It was super quiet until this loud obnoxious wailing started to come from this one cat. So, naturally I went over to it, and it was pushing itself up against the cage and trying to get my attention. I adopted her that day. She slept with me in bed the first night, and has refused to be under the covers ever since, for the last 5 years. She is mean, likes to attack the dog randomly and bully him. She wails for attention and will dart back and forth from one end of the house to the other. She likes to attack my foot when I'm sleeping and if I don't give her any butt scratches, then I'm bitten. She demands to be fed at random times of the day. If she can't find the dog, or he's outside to go potty, she cries and cries until he returns, then immediately ignores him. She is the most devilish cat I've ever had and I wouldn't change a thing.
I feel you. We have a street cat that was born without eyes. He's smart as hell and truely brave and needs a lot of attention. He's a diva, bullies the other cat and can be really nerve-racking. But we love him to the moon and back and he loves us (and the other cat too though he won't admit ^^) and we would never change a thing.
Load More Replies...Big tip - take your time, don't expect to adopt a cat the first time you visit a shelter. When the right kitty comes along they will let you know that you belong together. I visited 6 shelters over a period of several weeks until I met my wonderful cat. I wasn't going to adopt a black cat.... but she had other ideas and made it clear that she wanted me to be her human. No regrets.
Last year I adopted a 12 year old cat when his owner passed away. It took him some time to warm up to me, and my other cat is still not too happy, and he has health issues, but 100% would do again. He's a sweetie who loves to cuddle, but won't keep me up all night with crazy kitten antics.
I adopted a cat with a crippled ear and a dog that was abused and has issues with people. They are the most wonderful pets ever!!!!
Please, please, adopt older animals. Its lovely having a kitten or puppy of course, but the seniors need love too. Me and wife will only adopt the older, rescues once our current pack has passed away.
That dad should be thoroughly ashamed, what sort of lesson is that for his children?. We adopted a 19yr old cat called BA, he had one eye and 3 legs and no tail. We loved him so, so, so, much. He brought us 4 years of joy before he passed in my lap (and pissed and shat all over me).
This is close to my heart. We adopted a Pom from the shelter. No one wanted to adopt him because he's blind in one eye, has a knee that locks up, half his teeth have been pulled, and he is an older dog (now 9 years). He is the light of my life, along with my little chihuahua, who I raised from birth. She is now 14 years.
This cartoon NEEDS to be a poster in all shelters all over the world. You are a brilliant kind and caring lady for doing this. My aunt adopted a 3 legged cat a few years ago and he turned out to be a brilliant cat. He was knocked down by a car and had to have his leg amputated. They called him Chumba because there was a 90's British pop band called Chumba Wumba who had a hit with a song "I Get Knocked Down But I get Up Again".
my first kitten in my adult life came from animal control in 1977; i've adopted at least 5 more animals since then (dogs)--always preferring to go with an adult (and most of them have been black too), because i know my patience doesn't handle puppies. everyone of the adult dogs i've gotten have been the BEST animals i've ever had! you do know what you get with adult/older animals, and they are freakin' awesome! puppies are great & cute & all that, but to save an older animal is a wonderful feeling & they show their appreciation many times over. the best parts? i'm not supporting puppy mills, i don't have to housebreak them (just get used to their signals), i give them a good home, they're neutered/spayed, AND someone (thankfully) went through the trouble of TRAINING them! that's not a guarantee, but i've been told i have a knack for picking animals. and of course, i visit the shelter numerous times to interact with them before getting them to make sure it's going to be a good match.
At the beginning of the year I adopted James, one eye was blind and had a tumour on the lid, the other eye was losing site, he had stomach problems, heart issues and bad joints, but his owner had gone into a home and he'd been let alone for nearly a year. I had him for 7 months, he needed tablets all the time, frequent vet visits (one at 3 in the morning) and he cost me a small fortune. And I don't regret a second of it, and I'd give anything for another 7. He was my boy. I now have a younger cat called Tara that was abused, has a broken tail and back, plus she's incredibly shy, but she's getting braver and I'm already smitten. Cat's don't know they're not "normal", they don't let anything get them down. (I've also had 4 "regular"cats before now and I loved them too, just to avoid any jealousy)
I have no idea why I spelt "sight" incorrectly.
Load More Replies...,i wish i was alowd to get as many cats i want but i am in an apartment. After i lose my cat i rather adopt a cat instead of a kitten. But do people change their names? Kittens may be cute but i feel comfortable with a adult cat i want to snuggle
No matter what is the appearance like or the age, all cats deserve to have a family T.T
We recently adopted a 9 year old cat from a no kill shelter, wanting to provide him with a good rest of his life. He is the most loving cat ever. Since he's considered a senior and we are seniors, the adoption fee was waived. We did make a donation, but I wanted to mention the senior to senior deal in the hope it might help motivate others who might be on the fence. Ask.
I've never not been adopted by the "unadoptable". Have a pair right now who decided on me, and that's that. Family tradition going strong. Behavior or health issues, aging, you name it. They live here... Till they pass of old age, usually. Much-loved and very loving!
I have two abandoned kitties that are so ugly they look like road kill when they sleep. They have been my devoted companions for years and have brought me sweetness, gentleness and unlimited love during all that time. They are a joy to come home to.
and not just cats, doggies, birds and all kind of old or "broken" ones. They are the best.
"broken" cats are the BEST! we had a 4 legged cat who came pregnant and delivered her kittens in the window well. she later lost one of her legs and she was the best loving gentle cat who was a true mouser. another one has a bum eye but that does not slow him down at all. a rescue cat that couldn't walk well had been neglected and he is so sweet and walks albeit a bit funny but he is a great mouser too. they develop compassion and turn out to be the best cause i think they know what it is like on the other side of nice. you have heart stories of abused animals that come into shelters and literally take care of the other abandoned or hurt animals.
I LOVE cats, ALL & ANY kinds. They seem to find my house & make it their home. My cat now is from a litter his mom had, She passed , He's still here.
Honestly it has always been my DREAM to adopt an "unadoptable" cat or dog ever since I was a kid! So far I haven't been able to, because so far I can't financially support a pet with constant medical needs, and when I have gone to adopt a pet there haven't been any up for adoption that don't have a condition that needs constant medical care (eg. missing an eye or leg); or if they have been available, they have personality traits that conflict with my own (eg. SUPER active) so I wouldn't be able to provide them with lifestyle they deserve... but one day I hope to give an "unadoptable" animal the love they do clearly deserve!!! My friend has a 3 legged dog, and he had the most WONDERFUL personality, I love him so much!!! It breaks my heart that there are people out there who would not love him just because of that!
I had a friend who took pictures for the local shelter. The worse the story and the more pitiful the photo the faster they got adopted! The in-betweens had a hard time though. Super cute and super sad always got the attention.
Lots of people think of a cat/dog as something to showcase, something perfect. Like a new car - brand and colour matters, and it can't have any scratches, right? Wrong. When you decide to give a home to an animal, you should think about the sadness you can cure. The trauma you can wipe away. The new life you can give. The "broken" ones will eventually be the most grateful, whether they let you see it or not. They need your love the most and you'll be the hero for choosing them when nobody else did.
i was so sad to hear the cheering and celebration when we adopted an adult black cat from the shelter. hes the sweetest, cuddliest thing ever, but no one wanted a "bad luck" grown cat. he's my new best friend, and i'm so grateful to have him.
They were cheering because you cared, not because they wanted him gone. (I hope).
Load More Replies...If I had the money and time I would buy every animal in a shelter that has a disability or something that’s different.
I have had the pleasure of having 4 "broken" cats in my life over the past 10 years. 2 super shy one pirate and one black kitten who found me on a cold winter day. They are awesome
My rescue kitten was born feral (mum now TNR'd) & rejected because of that. I believe he was waiting for me. He is the sweetest, most loving, confident, playful little ball of mischief I have ever had the fortune to have as a master!
My mom got me a kitten from the shelter when I was a kid. The whole litter was abandonded. He was tiny, very severe skin condition, asthma and hay fever, cat flu. We took him in and loved him. Made it through pneumonia twice. We had to let him go when he was 18y old, because he was in too much pain. Miss him every day...
I adopted a 13 year old cat with half an ear, no claws ( front or back),with gingivitis that had been kept in a small bedroom for 5 years. Looks and sounds like c**p. Best damn pet ever!!!
When we went to pick up one of the our cats at the shelter after her surgery, we found out her sister had been brought back because she was "difficult" so we took her home with us too. She was was a hissing, spitting b***h for a while but now she is my purring little lap kitty. It took a while but she was worth it.
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