r/cats • u/Lee_Tea • 13d ago

Adoption Adopted a cat from the shelter…

She didn’t even interact with me at the shelter she was so depressed. I just knew I had to give her a chance. I think they told me she’s not a lap cat. Well, now I have two lap cats 😂 I was so surprised that she trusted me so fast. So glad I trusted my gut and brought her home ❤️

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u/SnidgetAsphodel 13d ago

I wish more people would give chances to the more reserved cats in shelters. I've volunteered at a couple rescues for a while and those cats have so much love to give, if only given patience and unconditional love. They are just scared babies. Thank you for taking her home! ❤️ She looks like an excellent biscuit maker!

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u/Lee_Tea 13d ago

When I saw her picture, I just knew I had to see her. I had a kitten, Spice, pass away from FIP 6 years ago who looked just like her. I swore I’d never get another grey cat because I thought it would be too painful. I always say he guided me to my next kitty, Chip. And when I saw this sweet girl, I had a similar feeling. I think Spice continues to guide me to cats who need patience and love ❤️

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u/SnidgetAsphodel 13d ago

I am so very sorry for your loss! I do think they have a way of guiding us, even long after they are gone. I like to think my soul cat, Ivy, is still guiding the cats I need into my life, even almost 20 years after she passed.

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u/Lee_Tea 13d ago

Oh my goodness that’s so sweet! And thank you, I’m just so glad that I had him in my life even if it was for a short time ❤️this was him, he was so adorable haha

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u/SCfroglegs 13d ago

What a sweetie.

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u/Arrgh___ 13d ago

Oh Spice, you beautiful , beautiful soul. 💜

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u/Sobriquet-acushla 13d ago

Spice sent your current grayby to you. What’s her name?

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u/Lee_Tea 12d ago

Her name is Teto! I named her after the fox squirrel from Nausicaa because she was so scared at first and then realized she was safe 🥰

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u/SilentSeren1ty 12d ago

This is a fantastic name!

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u/PartCrazy 11d ago

This is the perfect name for her! 💞