Reddit User Adopts 'The Cat That No One Wanted' And Shares Their Heartwarming Story (Viral Thread)

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Feb 3, 2023 12:00 PM EST

We, as people who love all cats equally, who spend our whole days writing about all kinds of cats and giving love and appreciation to as many cats as we can, sometimes forget that this kind of equal love giving is not true for everyone. It's very obvious, if you just look, that some cats get adopted far less than others. Like- yes, everyone loves a kitten, and normally, that's who people choose to adopt. But, what about other cats? Did you know that gorgeous and pawmazing black cats get adopted far less that any other at shelters? And what about purrfect blind cats or three-legged cat beauties or the very distinguished senior cats? Those get adopted far less often either. 

Those are the cats that "no one wants", so of course, whenever we see a story about one of them getting adopted, we immediately want to give it the spotlight that it deserves - to encourage more people to do it. 

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    Font - r/cats 20 hr. ago Posted by abbsjanko Tortoiseshell : Adopting the cat that no one wanted In the beginning of November, after years of throwing around the idea, my husband and I decided we were ready to adopt a cat. Working from home and being completely alone the majority of the day was taking a toll on my mental health. So we decided to start looking for a companion. I found Jodi's online profile at a privately owned animal rescue a few towns over. Her story broke my heart. She was foun
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    This is, of course, not the first time that we have read a story about all the kittens getting adopted and the cat mom getting left behind, but it saddens us all the same. We wish that instead of leaving the poor thing in the shelter, more effort would have been made to try to get her adopted as well. Yes, it's true that people adopt senior cats less, but there are still plenty out there who would if only you really tried to find them. 

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    Font - Due to her past, she was extremely skittish and shy. She did not trust people except for some of the volunteers. They continued to reiterate to us that we could look at other cats besides Jodi and no one would judge us if we 'didn't connect' with her and went home with someone else. Apparently people made appointments to see her often, but no one wanted her because of her shyness and age (2+ years old). We were dead set on giving her a better life soooo we brought her home! We renamed her
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    We agree with some of the people in this thread - 2 year old may not be a kitten, but it also still a very, very young cat. Thank you for helping this kitty, and we so hope that your story inspires others to do the same. 

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    Rectangle - She found a little cozy spot under our bed and stayed there for days. Finally one morning we woke to see that the litter box was used. After that, she would venture out at nighttime when we were sleeping. I used to bring my laptop into the bedroom during the day so I could lay next to the bed and talk to her while I worked. I remember reaching under the bed and the first time she let me pet her for a second. I cried.
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    Font - I remember watching a movie with my husband in the living room one night. She came out into the living room with us for the first time. We both held our breath and hands and just smiled like idiots because we were so excited for her. Fast forward to now, Ginny has been with us for 3 months. We've told her she's a Good Girl so many times that she genuinely thinks that's her name and it's the only thing she will respond to! She starts our day at 6am when she wakes up my husband for breakfas
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    Font - Sometimes I can't believe she's the same girl I met three months ago. I'm in a better place mentally and I think she is too. She was never a 'bad cat', she just had a lot of trauma to overcome. I don't expect anyone to read this far. I mostly just want a place to revisit our story. If you're thinking of rescuing the cat that nobody wants, I say do it! It's amazing what a little extra love can do- for them and for us. 8.3K 20 481
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    "Photo from the shelter"

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    Rectangle - Easy-Concentrate2636 20 hr. ago What a sweetheart. I am glad you guys chose her. 分 65 凸 Reply abbsjanko Me too. We really lucked out :) 463 Reply Tortoiseshell 20 hr. ago
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    "…When Monday is finally over…"

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    "My pride and Joy. Ginny aka GiGi aka G aka Ginny the Gangster."

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    Nose - Delicious Delilah 14 hr. ago I'm crying in the pool right now. My cat of 9 years that died also had a very rough beginning. Nobody wanted her because she looked so pitiful. She was my everything until the worst day of my life 3 months ago. Thank you for taking a chance on her. 15 Reply abbsjanko Tortoiseshell • 13 hr. ago Ohhh your comment made my eyes leak! Is she a Scottish fold? I have always adored those. Losing your fur babies is the worst. I'm so sorry
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    Cat - suckingonmyhevos. 19 hr. ago I got my cat from her previous owner because he couldn't keep her anymore and it took her close to a month to warm up to me. She would hide under my bed and only come out to attack me. She eventually started coming out more often to do other stuff... it's been 8 years since I adopted her and she is honestly the best cat I've ever owned! This is she.
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    Font - Trainmodeler8888 19 hr. ago I never understood people who wouldn't adopt a cat 2-3 years old. Like 10+, sure, but why so young? In my experience cats usually live 15+ years, so what does it matter if they're already a couple of years old? ↑ 176 Reply phoenixmckraken • 18 hr. ago Tbh I'd never get a cat younger than 2 years old again because I do not have the energy, patience, or skill to deal with raising and training kittens. I've had three and I'm done. I adopted my current cat at 5. 12
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    Water - Slow-Faithlessness11 20 hr. ago She is beautiful. Thank you. My daughter decided to get 2 cats, and went to the shelter asking specially for "The ones no one wants". She now has a dear old lady thrown out because of health problems, and a shy, terrified cat who the vet thinks suffered damage whilst still in the womb, so he looks a little odd, and has digestive issues (now controlled). The cats no one wants, are often the most rewarding.
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    Rectangle - WhiskeyMeAway-• 19 hr. ago I love hearing stories like this! I also adopted a cat that no one wanted! I've always lived in places that didn't allow pets, but now I'm allowed to have one. So I went to my local humane society and asked which cat needed the most love. They said Babbins had been there for 6 months and he could use some extra love. He was a slightly chonky (estimated) 2-year-old void, and he was perfect. ⠀
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    Font - I brought him home and renamed him Felix. He was a little skittish, but he still jumped up on the couch to sit next to me. It didn't take long for him to want some pets. But I very quickly learned that he had petting aggression. It got pretty bad, to the point where I regretfully considered bringing him back because I have small children and I can't have him scratching and biting them. I very quickly talked myself out of that and decided I would try as hard as I could to work with him and
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    Cat - One day, I was sitting on the couch with him by my side, and for the very first time, he climbed on my lap! He then reached up to my shoulder to give me a sort of hug! I immediately started crying. I could tell that he loved me for saving him. I will never forget that day. I have had Felix for almost 2 years now and he is the sweetest boy. Just don't touch his belly! 104 ¹ Reply WhiskeyMeAway- • 18 hr. ago meow! te pawty
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