Terrified Cat Left To Survive Alone On A Brooklyn Sidewalk Hopes For A Helping Hand
It’s truly heartbreaking to think about the number of cats abandoned each year. What’s even sadder is when they’re left behind with no attempt to find them a safe place to go.
Today’s story is about one such cat, left to fend for himself on a Brooklyn sidewalk. He was found sitting inside a carrier, abandoned on the streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY.
As soon as the Brooklyn Kitty Committee saw his photo, they sprang into action to help him.
Uncertain of his exact location, they teamed up with another Brooklyn rescue group, Greenpoint Cats, to track him down.
As Greenpoint Cats staff shared on their Instagram account:
“This poor cat had been left outside in a carrier where he sat for hours, frozen with fear. It’s heartbreaking to imagine the fear and confusion he must have felt to have been left on the sidewalk like trash.”
Fortunately, two volunteers, Amber and Sawyeh, were nearby and rushed to the cat’s location without delay.
When they finally saw him, it was clear just how frightened and desperate he was. The shelter continued:
“The door had been opened and yet still he sat there, too scared to exit.”
The cat stayed huddled in the corner of his carrier, soaked and trembling with fear, creating a truly heart-wrenching sight.
Wasting no time, the compassionate pair took him straight to the vet. During the journey, he stayed tucked in his carrier, quiet and motionless.
Greenpoints Cats continued:
“He is an unneutered young male cat – exactly the kind of cat that finds itself dumped on the streets once old enough to start exhibiting the behaviors and smell of an intact male.”
The devoted vet team gave this vulnerable cat the medical attention he needed, including neutering, and began his road to recovery.
His rescuers took him in and named him Slater. Despite his initial fear, Slater showed a gentle nature and a desire for affection. With patient chin scratches and nourishing meals, he slowly began to trust again.
The rescue team shared his journey online, and soon after, a caring couple stepped forward to foster him, providing a safe space where he could relax and heal at his own pace.
As Slater settled into his new home, he gradually grew more comfortable. Each day, his confidence increased, and he started seeking out attention and affection from his humans.
Before long, Slater had transformed into a loving companion, happily curling up on the couch with his family, purring contentedly.
He demonstrated his trust by rolling onto his back and expressed his gratitude through gentle kisses and affectionate gestures.
The couple quickly grew fond of Slater. He entertained them by drinking straight from the tap and charmed them by softly “grooming” their hands.
Once abandoned and left full of fear and uncertainty, Slater now thrives in the love of his new family, finally enjoying the second chance at life he has always deserved.
It’s clear that Slater has truly settled into their hearts, and one can only hope this special bond grows into a forever home filled with love and happiness!
