Senior animals aren’t typically at the top of the list for those looking to add a furry member to the family because of their age and health. But one woman took a “chance” on a senior cat, only to learn that he wasn’t what she expected.
TikTok user @shamabouf said the cat was bullied while living at the animal shelter. The younger cats would gang up on him, she said in the comments section. The first thing she saw when visiting the shelter was the cat getting smacked. He didn’t fight back. She knew this was the cat that needed a forever home.
She expected he would need time to decompress and adjust to his new environment, as most adopted animals do, but it was quite the opposite. They bonded instantly, and he wouldn’t leave her alone.
She would pick him up to smother him with love, but then he would protest as she began to put him down. He hated not being in her arms. It’s not a typical reaction cats have, and she needed to adjust her plans and meet his needs. That meant holding him with a blanket wrapped around her like a baby.
The comfort this method provided him bursts off the screen. His paws hug her back. He knows he is safe and sound in her arms. It’s his way of thanking her for saving his life.
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