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It's International Cat Day. Here are 10 inspiring feline stories to celebrate.

By Caitlin O'Kane

August 8, 2023 / 2:14 PM EDT / CBS News

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August 8 is International Cat Day. To help you celebrate, we're rounding up 10 inspiring stories about felines.

1. Family who fled Ukraine reunited with cat they left behind

10-year-old girl whose family fled war in Ukraine is reunited with the cat she left behind

2. Cat with glasses helps kids feel comfortable at eye doctor

Cat helps kids feel comfortable at eye doctor

3. Cat saves diabetic owner's life

Cat saves diabetic owner's life

4. Former foster dog helps owner take care of foster kittens

Former foster dog helps owner take care of foster kittens

5. Cat reunited with owners 16 years after running away

Cat reunited with owners 16 years after running away

6. Mom opens cat cafe to help college kids find peace

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7. Stray cat carries her kitten to veterinary clinic

Stray cat takes baby kittens to the vet
A stray cat brought her kittens to a local veterinary clinic in Turkey. At first, vets weren't expecting the cat to carry in her two babies, but then they realized the kittens had eye infections, and gave them treatment.
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8. Senior cats find companions in senior citizens

Senior citizens and cats find their "purrfect" match

9. Fishtopher the cat gets adopted after going viral

Fishtopher the cat gets adopted after going viral

10. Meet Biscuits and Gravy, the two-faced kitten from Oregon

Meet Biscuits and Gravy, the two-faced kitten from Oregon

Caitlin O'Kane

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," CBS News' streaming show that focuses on good news.