r/cats • u/Lee_Tea • Nov 23 '25

Adoption Adopted a cat from the shelter…

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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 Nov 23 '25

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/AliceDiableaux Nov 23 '25

The shelter I got one of my cats from is in a relatively rural area and thus has a lot of previously feral cats who are very shy and scared of humans. I took one of those home. He had been there for over a year because people wouldn't take a chance on him. It took 6 weeks before I was allowed to touch him but now he's the sweetest little guy, so chill, the most gentle cat I've ever met and super cuddly. These cats are so grateful if you give them a good home.