They had to move out. The family took what they wanted. But they left behind their cat. They managed to pack up the TV, stereo, appliances and clothing, but closed the door on their cat. She didn’t fit into their plans.
Neighbors were told to help themselves to the remains of the apartment. Bags of discards were left behind. Someone wanted the mattress and when they lifted the bed, there she was: a little calico, huddled in a dark corner, looking up fearfully.
The people took pity and brought her into their care, but having problems of their own, they soon found themselves needing to surrender their own cats, as well as the neighbor’s calico.
When Safe Haven volunteers arrived at their home, we were warned the cat was mean. She’d been nasty to them and their other cats, and tried to hide from everyone. When they found her hiding in a corner, they lifted her up by the scruff of her neck and let her dangle helplessly. We ran to take her away from them and held her properly. We brought her and the many other cats from that home back to their Safe Haven.
She wasn’t mean, just afraid, probably because she’s declawed. This lovely, misunderstood, neglected cat had seen so little kindness and deserved so much love. A lovely female white/calico about five years old, she seeks affection and is now one of our office cats.
Buttercup is absolutely precious and has totally stolen our hearts. She is being treated for an eye infection and takes her with eye drops willingly. Buttercup will be a remarkable companion for a person who is looking for a great friend who’s gentle, sweet, friendly and adorable. Become the guardian who will love her forever, and make up for all the neglect and disregard she’s suffered at human hands. Visit her Tues-Sat 11-4pm.
The kitties thank you!
