While on active duty in the Middle East, Sergeant Kelsey met a beautiful orange mama kitty and the two became fast friends. But Sgt. Kelsey knew this cat needed her help.

Cats are finicky creatures that can spend up to half of their waking hours grooming and grooming themselves. Cats learn to groom as kittens by observing their mothers clean themselves. As a result, if a kitten was separated from its mother too young, or if the mother never learned to groom herself, the kitten may require assistance in remaining well-groomed.

A stray cat named Macy was found with her week-old babies. When they were brought to safety, another litter of kittens were rescued and needing help.

A cat blossomed remarkably after she was rescued at 22 years old. Now, she chases the sun and hogs the bed.