Couple Saves Cat from Shelter, the Kitty Holds onto Them and Won't Let Go

Lovemeow ^ | 1oct18 | Amy Bojo

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A couple from North Carolina rescued a cat from a shelter. The kitty was so happy to have a home that he cuddled his human with both of his paws and didn't want to let go.

Dan

Dan and his wife Hannah were contacted by a volunteer of Chesapeake Cats and Dogs, a rescue in Maryland, about a cat needing immediate fostering.

The 9-year-old cat who had been surrendered to a shelter in North Carolina, was in poor health. "I took the afternoon off work and drove an hour to get him," Dan told Love Meow.

The cat was very shy when they brought him out to meet Dan. "Obviously, he had been neglected. He let out a meow that sounded like 'no' when he was to be put in the cat carrier for me to bring him home."

To help calm him, Dan talked to him the whole ride home. "I told him I was going to get him all better and all cleaned up. I pet him as best as I could through the cat carrier bars," Dan added.

Dan

The couple turned their guest bedroom into the kitty's very own suite. They brushed him and he seemed to love it. After giving him medication to ease his pain, he began to purr and it went on for a long time.

"We would spend as much time as possible brushing and petting him the first few hours. We got him calm enough to remove his fur mats and get his fur smooth."

Dan

After a good brushing, he clutched onto his human with his paws and didn't want them to go. They named him Huggs. "I pulled him as a foster and knew the minute I met him that I was keeping him," Dan said.

Watch Huggs in this adorable video:

Huggs came with many health issues, but after he moved into his new home, things began to improve.

"He had a full tooth extraction shortly after we got him, and has been doing great since. He's got some chronic issues, but plays with the other cats, eats well, and is generally happy," Dan said.

Dan

For the first time in a while, he is pain free and demands constant affection.

They bought a baby Bjorn for Huggs so he could be close to them at all times.

Dan

"When I come home from work at night he literally walks up to me at the door and puts his paws up on me, asking to be picked up," Dan told Love Meow.

"I'll then walk around the house with him purring like crazy and rubbing against my chin. He sleeps on the bed with us too, and will wake you up by purring in your ear."

Dan

It's been a few months since they rescued Huggs. The sweet ginger boy is the happiest he's ever been.

"His scabs and signs of fleas are all gone, he gets along with the other cats, and his health is good and stable."

Dan

They don't know what life had been like before they found each other at the shelter, but they know that the rest of his life will be filled with lots of love and cuddles.

Dan

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[Leaning Right]

> That was the worst thing we could have done, as this place also boarded dogs. <

Very good point. The pet boarder near me does it right. Cats are in one building. Dogs are in a separate building.

[kalee]

Our boarding kennel has separate buildings for small dogs, large dogs, and kitties. They also have luxury B&B accommodations in a house. There are multiple exercise areas and the owners are great people who truly love animals. Our dogs get excited when we turn onto the road, they know where they are going.

We also have a wonderful vet practice, where our dogs have gone since they were puppies. No fear, they love the vets and are happy to go.

[SkyDancer]

[kelly4c]

Awesome, glad that’s working out! I have a hard time thinking outside the box anymore (pun intended) and I just might try this. Our oldest cat has been peeing outside the box for awhile now. We just do the best we can in putting down plastic underneath and around the boxes and changing it out all the time. Did the medical checks and nothing found. I’m so tired of constantly mopping that floor and using Oxy clean spray. I’m not sure what her problem is but she’s always just tolerated the other cats, would have been happier as the only. I think it’s her way of rebelling (refusing to share a potty as it’s beneath her hehe.)

[meowmeow]

Hmmm...I recognize the body language of all those cats on the couch. That isn't, "We're all friends and all get along" -- it's "I wish all these other cats were gone and I had this person to myself!

I have two that really do like each other (siblings) but when it comes to getting attention, they are in constant competition.

That said, lovely story...lovely kittehs :)

[Albion Wilde]

That poor cat is so traumatized. You can tell from the body language. They need to wean it off them by the time their baby arrives, though. Brushing is the best therapy for emotionally hurting kitties.

[Albion Wilde]

Great story! But that kitty could use a bath.

It's either dietary insufficiency, or the cat isn't grooming himself. Cats usually spend a half hour or more a day licking and cleaning their fur. Hope he will be better soon with a better diet where he is now.

[Albion Wilde]

We use a “cats-only” vet. Solved a lot of fear and fear-peeing problems.

[a little elbow grease]

I hope it will be fine too. My wife and I had around 12 cats through our 45 years together ...... then a few boxer dogs.

[EinNYC]

Wonderful story! I am so glad that there are people out there who would adopt a 9 y.o. kitty and fill his life with love and hugs. This story is an antidote to the endless stories about the excrement-quality dummocraps and their filthy antics.

[BBB333]

We have one cat that dislikes all other members of the ‘fur’ family...

Now that she has recently joined the #Meowtoo movement, well she’s insufferable!

Hope the high sided ‘box’ helps!

Here’s a link to a ‘like’ product (ours is 32”):

https://www.amazon.com/Fortex-All-Purpose-Horses-15-Gallon/dp/B000I1M85G/ref=pd_sbs_86_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000I1M85G&pd_rd_r=375e9681-c710-11e8-8240-09e7ef638db6&pd_rd_w=lXFka&pd_rd_wg=jjIi4&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=53dead45-2b3d-4b73-bafb-fe26a7f14aac&pf_rd_r=28AED73RBXQ9A7ZSEZHD&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=28AED73RBXQ9A7ZSEZHD

Best!

[Slings and Arrows]

[Slings and Arrows]

How old is the naughty kitty?

[Monkey Face]

SOOOOO jealous! <3

[etabeta]

Almost 4 years ago I adopted a kitty from a refuge, already 7 years old. Severe allergies, yeast infection in the ears, digestive problems...3 weeks ago I had to end her life as her body was full of cancer. Best kitty I ever had, cost a lot of money but don’t regret it. I gave her all my love and she clearly adored me. They leave a hole in your heart.

[Twotone]

We have five cats & were told by the vet there should be a pan for each one PLUS one. So that’s what we do & have no potty issues. I’d also be a cat collector if I could, but there’s no room for more pans!

[kelly4c]

She’s around 15

[Slings and Arrows]

I’m very sorry to say it, but it could be kitty senility. You may wish to discuss the possibility with your vet.

[exDemMom]

I had a cat who would not go in the box. We bought dog training pads and put them where she would have accidents. Changing the pads every day was actually easier than scooping.

Back in early November, I noticed blood on the pads. At first, the vet thought it was an infection and prescribed antibiotics. But she kept bleeding, and further tests showed bladder cancer, a disease that usually affects dogs. Our vet had never seen it in a cat before. It was inoperable and we had to have her put down on Christmas Eve. It was not a happy holiday last year.

I have another cat who got cancer 8 years ago, but his was operable. His last surgery was 4 years ago, and he is still doing well.