Gem was rescued off the streets or Brooklyn, where she and her kittens likely would have frozen to death. All of her kittens have been adopted, but Gem is still waiting for her furever home. Gem is lucky to be in a no-kill shelter, but for many cats, getting off the streets is only the first hurdle. 41% of cats in shelters are euthanized. Adopting from a no-kill shelter opens up space for them to take in animals from kill shelters, meaning you save the life of your new best friend and the cat who fills his spot.