Second Acts is a non-profit fundraising organization that distributes 100% of all donations received to small, volunteer-run animal rescue groups nationwide which adopt a no-kill policy.

8. Cheesepuff’s eyelids did not fully develop and his front leg was deformed when he was found by Whiskers & Wags rescue in New Jersey. Neither handicap bothered him in the least, and soon after he was adopted by a new loving family. Cheesepuff

10. Jaspurr, a Siamese mix bobtail kitten, was rescued from a shelter by Furry Friends in Michigan. After a week or so in his foster home, it became apparent that something was not right. Following a visit to the vet, it was discovered that he had a birth defect that didn't allow him to urinate properly. Despite corrective surgery, the area closed again, necessitating further surgery that, in effect, changed parts of his anatomy to that of a female. Through all the surgeries, he had the best attitude and was loving and playful. Jaspurr has recently been adopted by someone in the veterinary field. Jaspurr

12. Timmy was rescued by Rays of Hope in Kentucky. He had no social skills with other cats and very little with people. He has only three legs, so he could not walk very well and was unable to go out alone. Seven months later, Timmy was a changed cat. He learned how to walk, began playing with a small dog at the rescue, and befriended a kitten that was a new rescue. Timmy

14. Both of Shayla’s eyes were infected and stuck shut when she was rescued by Pet Project in North Dakota. Her temperature was dangerously high and one of her eyes had ruptured (it eventually had to be removed). After many weeks of tender loving care, Shayla thrived. She is now healthy, happy and living in a loving home. Shayla