BriAnne Wills is a Brooklyn-based fashion photographer who moved to New York with her husband and two rescue cats. "Girls and their cats" is a photo series created by BriAnne as a way to showcase cat-owning women in a positive light. She's photographed over 180 women so far. Here are some of their stories.
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It's important to remember that it doesn't take a lot of effort to do a bit of good for someone else. We often get so caught up in our own daily struggles that we completely forget that there are other people around us going through the same tumultuous adventure of ups and downs that is this crazy thing called life. Often it doesn't take much to improve someone's day for the better and just brighten things even a little bit.
Doing a few kind things is even more important during times when hatred and fear looms, for only caring and kindness can overturn those feelings.
But I'm really just paraphrasing because, as always, Tolkien wrote it best...
"Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love." -J.R.R Tolkien
These people's stories go to show how far something like a simple compliment can go in someone's life, especially when it's most needed and unexpected. Just little things people did that they still remember and that gave some color to their world.
Our friends at The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee have a story we think is worth sharing. You should read the entire thing, but here is a brief overview of the heartwarming events:
Graham, the adorable kitty featured to the left, was in need of a new forever home. Laurie of The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee brought Graham to the home of a friend and neighbor who'd expressed some interest in adopting a cat but needed to be sure that Graham would get along with Melvin, their other cat. Upon arriving in the home, Graham and Melvin became the best of buds, and Laurie hatched a surprise plan...
The next night, Laurie wrapped Graham's carrier up and brought him back to her friends' house. There, she presented the family with the gift of Graham. This was a complete surprise to the children who, as you can see, were ecstatic.
Sweetest Christmas miracle ever!!!
Via Facebook
Seven-year-old Remi Urbano wanted a pet kitty for a long time. At first, his father told him no. Then he said no again. And again. Then, eventually, he said that Remi could have a cat if the photo featured to the left received 1,000 Facebook "likes." More than 100,000 "likes" later, Remi's wish was granted in the form of a cat to call his own.
November 5th @ 6PM
Posted by Dan's wife with the headline "Dan thinks there is NO way we can do this. I say there is. Help us out. We really want a cat named Hairy Pawturrr. If you can't like, share. Shares count too! Thanks so much everyone!!"
Hairy Pawturr … HAIRY PAWTURR! If those little kiddies weren't enough, how can you pass up on having a small kitten in this world named Hairy Pawturr!! (not to mention the HA HA to the face of the man who belittles social media). Of course, I did my part to 'like' and 'share'. I didn't think much about it until 10PM that night when I checked the photo again. It was just under 900 shares and 400 likes. I snickered and anticipated the look on Dan's face in the morning.
November 6th @ 9:30AM
The post had gone viral and it exploded to over 20,000 shares and likes—not to mention a following on the Ellen DeGeneres Facebook page. It was total insanity, but also total hilarity to hear Dan say, "Maybe I under shot it".
As if this story were not cute enough, Remi has named his new kitty Hairyette Pawturr. OMG!!!!!!!!
Via Miyoko Ihara
Thirteen years ago, photographer Miyoko Ihara began photographing the relationship between her now 88-year-old grandmother, Misao, and her adorable kitty friend, Fukumaru. Misao discovered Fukumaru in her shed, and since then, the two have become inseparable and the very best of friends. If these photos documenting their relationship throughout the years don't make you feel all warm-and-fuzzy, then... well, let's be honest, that's not even possible. D'AAAWWWWWWWW!
Via Uproxx
Kyle Camp, a 10-year-old with Down syndrome, went missing Tuesday afternoon. Within hours, hundreds of friends and family had fanned out to find him.
When he didn't turn up, they feared the worst.
But 18 hours after he was last seen, Kyle was discovered safe and sound in a creek -- along with a mini expedition: His four puppies had "kept him warm overnight" in the woods until their barks gave up their location.
Awww.
A puppy named Buttons and a kitten named Kitty have become best friends at the Battersea Cats and Dogs home. Buttons, the runt of the litter, was rejected by her mother, but he quickly took to Kitty the kitten at the shelter. They are now inseparable. And adorable, obviously.
Via BuzzFeed
Kabang jumped in front of a motorcycle last year to save the lives of two little girls in the Philippines -- but she lost her snout in the process.
Despite the grave injury, Kabang showed no signs of suffering, so her owner decided not to put her down. Kabang soon learned how to eat with her paws.
Still, her wounds weren't quite healing properly.
Enter the Internet: This month, thanks to $20,000 in online donations, Kabang is undergoing reconstructive surgery at UC-Davis.
Awww.
