Awwdorable Cat Spends 9 Whole Years In Shelter, Waiting For A Forever Home; The Internet Bands Together And Gets Him Adopted (Viral Thread)

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Aug 21, 2023 10:00 AM EDT

There are some cats who, sadly, get adopted less frequently than others. We know that black cats are in this category. Senior cats also get adopted much less often. Sick cats are the same. Some we understand, others not so much. We just hope, every day, that someone will come along and help these 'less than purrfect' kittens - give them the forever home that they deserve. 

Then, other times, a cat doesn't get adopted for years and years on end, and we don't understand at all. Such is the case here. Barney - this adorable, precious, so-cute-your-stomach-flips cat - has been stuck in a shelter for the past 9 years with no prospects. And we cannot understand why. Now, thankfully, the people in the shelter have taken amazing care of him, but still… we think this cutie deserves a forever home, and the internet clearly agrees. Because after 9 years of nothing, suddenly, Barney had so many forever parents to choose from. 

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    Font - Posted by u/youcanttakemeserious 4 days ago 3 2 2 0 Meet Barney, he's been at his shelter since he was born. He's 9 years old and the happiest looking cat you'll see today
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    How this adorable cat got skipped over for nine whole years is beyond us. Even as a kitten! We don't understand. He's not old, he's not sick, he's friendly and cute as a friggin' button. We are so happy that you made this post about him and allowed the internet to correct this abhorrent mistake that somehow ended up happening in the world. 

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    He really is one of the happiest-looking cats that we have seen in a while. And we are so happy to know that, even though he hadn't been adopted, he has been well-taken care of in this shelter. Now, we can only hope that he'll be even happier than before in his new forever home. 

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    Rectangle - UncleJulz 4 days ago HOW HAS THIS BOY NOT BEEN ADOPTED? 6.3k Reply Share youcanttakemeserious OP. 4 days ago Thank you for understanding the severity of this situation 3.1k Reply Share
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    Font - poptartjake 4 days ago I want Barney! 1.1k Reply Share youcanttakemeserious OP. 4 days ago I just posted the shelter he's at. Upvote it if you can, or go save this f cking king Reply Share 2.0k
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    Font - . 4 days ago This is a travesty that needs to be addressed. I already have three kitties and live way too far away. Do people in Iowa need to see their eye doctors to have their vision checked??? UncleJulz 189 Reply Share
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    Font - youcanttakemeserious OP 4 days ago edited 4 days ago It has a population very similar to the town I grew up in at approximately ~6k. Keep in mind it's in a rural area so neighboring cities may be at closest 10-20 miles away. And if someone needs a kitten there are plenty of farm cats available for free so shelter animals can largely go unnoticed 243 Reply Share
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    Font - youcanttakemeserious OP 4 days ago Most areas have a county humane society where most found and sheltered pets will be located so that also means "it's a drive" plus a.fee when a farm cat is free but then pay way more when they need to neuter them 86 Reply Share
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    Font - blubblu 4 days ago Where is this? I just lost my cat last week and would love to adopt someone who needs love Reply Share 35 youcanttakemeserious OP. 4 days ago Estherville Iowa! 64 Reply Share
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    Font - Craisin_Cravin. 4 days ago I put in an application, he's adorable and I love him! I hope someone gets him soon if I don't! Reply Share 561
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    Font - 00ljm00 4 days ago Barney is beautiful! He's never had a home! I wish I could adopt this majestic babe and give him the best life. 9 years 411 Reply Share youcanttakemeserious OP 4 days ago It just goes to show the love the volunteers at these shelters give to the ones who need it most. 9 years and still looking like a f cking king Reply Share 277
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    Font - Posted by u/Taminella_Grinderfal 15 hours ago Reddit helped 9 yr old Barney find a home! (story in comments) 2
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    Font - Taminella_Grinderfal OP 15 hr. ago It wouldn't let me post the link directly. I just ran across this on my newsfeed, Reddit helped Barney go viral and now he has a home! Thanks to u/youcanttakemeserious for sharing him! https://www.newsweek.com/overlooked-cat-born- shelter-gets-forever-home-aged-9-1820723 Vote Reply Share
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    For anyone who wants to read the full article, click here. 

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    Font - 16 hr. ago CUTE BOY HAS A HOME! UncleJulz
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    Font - . rusty1066 +2 - 18 hr. ago This made my month!!!! So happy for Barn, please adopt instead of buying, everybody. Put a little Barney in your life!
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    Font - benslady 17 hr. ago It's wonderful to see he found a home, Reddit to the rescue again!
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    Font - taytubz 16 hr. ago I hope Barney lives his best life and gets all the love he deserves. Seeing this news today warms my heart so much
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    Font - camdentownlass 17 hr. ago Omg crying again but happy tears this time
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