A cat was left to fend for himself when his family moved away and abandoned him outside their former home. He soon wandered into a neighbor’s yard in search of food and found much more than that—kindness.
Debbie, a foster volunteer from Virginia, was approached by a colleague who had been caring for the cat. “She asked if I could take in a homeless neighborhood cat she’d been feeding. Of course, I agreed,” Debbie explained to Love Meow.
The cat’s previous owners had sold their house and relocated, leaving their Ragdoll to roam the neighborhood in search of shelter and sustenance. He eventually came across the compassionate woman who could not stand the thought of him being cold and alone.
“He had been surviving outdoors since last fall. With the harsh Virginia winters, it was fortunate he found refuge at my coworker’s home,” she noted.
Because her husband suffers from allergies, the kind neighbor adapted her garage into a cozy makeshift home for the cat, complete with a bed, heat lamp, and food and water bowls. The cat quickly took to following her around and even befriended her pug.
Seeking a more suitable environment for him, she contacted Debbie for further assistance. Debbie brought him to her home last week, welcoming him wholeheartedly. “He’s truly magnificent, with a sweet and gentle demeanor, confidently exploring his new surroundings as if he’s always been a part of them,” Debbie remarked.
The Ragdoll cat, relishing his newfound stability, sticks close to his foster parents, eager for company and affection. “He’s a total love bug, a gentle giant. I’ve named him Valentino as Valentine’s Day is near, and he’s quite the charmer,” said Debbie.
Valentino had developed an upper respiratory infection while on the streets and had some matted fur. Debbie scheduled a veterinary appointment for a thorough check-up, vaccinations, grooming, and treatment. “He was so friendly at the vet, purring and rubbing against everyone, winning hearts all around,” she shared.
At the clinic, Valentino was a hit with the staff, cuddling up to everyone and even trying to assist with their computer work.
Debbie is determined to ensure Valentino has a joyful, loving future.
“He deserves a happy life, and I am committed to making that happen,” she affirmed.
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