'I didn’t want her in a shelter': A work call that meant more than expected led one employee to a tortoiseshell cat left behind, and straight into the arms of a new love

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    I had a work call today that ended up sticking with me in a different way than I expected. We were called to a home where someone had passed away. I'm not going to get into the details of that part, but while clearing the scene, I found their cat still inside.
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    She wasn't panicked or confused like you might expect. Honestly, she was really sweet-just kind of calm and affectionate, like she trusted people being there even though everything around her had changed.
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    It was one of those moments where everything else going on fades into the background for a minute and it's just you taking care of a little animal that doesn't understand the bigger picture.
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    I was able to get her out safely and into the care of someone I trust who will take good care of her. She was super sweet to me the entire time. You could tell she was taken care of before the owner passed.
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    I didn't want her in a shelter. Everyone was kinda overlooking the cat. But I felt so bad for it. I ended up giving her to a really good friend who loves cats and has taken care of them for decades.
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    I would've taken the sweet baby. But unfortunately I have 3 of my own. Give your cats some extra love tonight.
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    Adept_Amount_4327 I am glad she went to a good home. She is a cutie pie!
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    Karsten760 For reasons like this, we've designated a trusted family member to find homes for our kitties in case of the worst scenario.
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    ChevalCher You did a wonderful thing! I'd like to think the original owner's spirit guided you to that house to make sure their kitty was placed with a new family who will love her as much as they did. You done good.
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    iSeiBoN Oh you are so nice! Thank you for taking care of her!
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    GrayLilly678 I got my two senior cats from a shelter that specializes in them. Gracie is an absolutely sweet cat and is never afraid of people who come over. Right away she will let them pet her.
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    Her backstory is an owner who had to go into a nursing home and you can tell this cat was never ever mistreated. I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to care for Gracie in her second half of life.
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    Various-Muffin4145 Thank you for caring for this fur baby. Its not there fault they loose there owner and some are just left to defend for themselves and that never ends well except for people like you who love pets. Thank you
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    Heavy_Calligrapher71 My brother unexpected passed away and was found yesterday. I live 8 hours north. My first concern was getting his cat taken care of and making sure she didn't end up in the shelter. Thankfully his
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    coworker is taking her in, but I was ready to drive down today to make sure she was ok. Thank you for taking care of this sweet cat, I am sure her human's spirit is very grateful from beyond.
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    Electric_Possum53 Thank you for caring for the kitty! You are the best kind of hero
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    honeyapp You are that sweet cats guardian angel. So very kind of you to find a great home for her. It's obvious her owner loved her and would have wanted her to be well cared for and loved. Thank you for looking out for her
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    Estellalatte She will love you always.
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    Bebe_Yaga_ This is how I got my late cat, Bean. She was 11 when her owner d d. We gave her 5 years of endless love and pampering until she left us. It wasnt enough time, but I am honored to have gotten to take care of her.
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    xala123 You saved a life today with this kitty. I'm serious. Others would have just sent her to a shelter but you saved her. I hope you can rest easy knowing you did something really special. Thank you so much.

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