Shelter Cat Who's Been Waiting Over 1100 Days for a Home Couldn't Be More Heartbreaking
Shelter Cat Who's Been Waiting Over 1100 Days for a Home Couldn't Be More Heartbreaking originally appeared on PetHelpful.
No pet deserves to live out their days in an animal shelter, but that's the heartbreaking reality for millions of dogs and cats like Tabitha. This resilient gray kitty has been waiting patiently for over 1,178 days at the National Animal Welfare Society of the US in Mokena, Illinois. Still, her rescue friends like volunteer @frangrzesik hope her forever home is waiting for her, too.
Tabitha the tabby cat is a versatile kitty who wants affection sometimes, but prefers independence other times. Adopting her would be the best of both worlds! Sadly, she's waited for years for the right person to take a chance on her, but Fran is determined for that to change very soon.
What a tough cookie! Living at an animal shelter for years takes a toll on many animals, but Tabitha is still a curious, friendly, and well-rounded cat despite staying there for so long. Fran's friendship and their daily routines play a large role in the kitty's wellbeing, but nothing will be better for her than moving into her forever home.
As Fran explained, this cat knows what she wants, and sometimes, she wants to be left alone. Everyone feels that way sometimes! Tabby values independence and boundaries as well as connection, and she needs a parent or family who understands this.This kitty queen also prefers to be the only pet in the general vicinity. No dog siblings, please! She may be able to live peacefully with other cats if both felines have their own spaces, but even young children can be stressful for this rescue cat.
Tabby and her sensitive soul deserve a home that brings her all the peace and love in the world, and it's so heartwarming to see commenters like Robert rallying around her.
"I love her," he gushed. "She's so sweet. She's a cat; of course, she has good days and bad. If I had money and a mansion, I'd make it a cat sanctuary." That's a million-dollar idea! Rescue cats deserve the space and luxury of a mansion more than most people do.
The wonderful thing about rescue pets is that they'll be thrilled to come home, whether home is a mansion or a studio apartment. Animals' unconditional love is unparalleled, and whoever adopts Tabiths is going to be so lucky!
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Shelter Cat Who's Been Waiting Over 1100 Days for a Home Couldn't Be More Heartbreaking first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 10, 2025
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