Abused Senior Cat Finds Comfort And Care In Her New Foster Home

When pet owners pass away, their beloved cats often end up in shelters or, even worse, on the streets.

Today’s story is about Cinnamon, a senior cat who tragically lost both of her human parents.

For 17 years, Cinnamon had known nothing but love and happiness in her home, but in a single night, she lost everything. Though some relatives took her in, they mistreated this gentle senior, leaving her in a difficult situation.

Fortunately, a rescue organization called The Orphan Pet took her in after they learned about her sad story. She came to them in a desperate state, with bald spots on her poor body. The shelter volunteer Valia assumed she was abused, as said in her video:

“She was left under the care of relatives who would chase her around with sticks, abuse and mistreat her. At 17, she was no longer welcomed in her own home.”

They brought the elderly cat to the shelter, but Cinnamon refused to let any of the volunteers approach her. She was wary and grumpy, clearly not trusting anyone.

Valia, one of the volunteers, tried to get close, but every time she attempted, Cinnamon would retreat to a corner. For months, no one was able to pet her. Valia’s visits were simple: she’d enter the room, clean, and leave food and water, but that was all she could do for a long time.

However, Valia would still sit on the floor close to Cinnamon, hoping that one day she would let her guard down. Sadly, this poor soul lost all her trust in humans. As Valia said:

“But when being face to face with anyone, Cinnamon would remember how much people had betrayed her.”

After almost three months in foster care, the volunteers noticed something adorable. Every morning when they came to check up on old Cinnamon, they would find toys scattered around.

This meant Cinnamon was playing when she was all alone, however, she never showed her sweet side to the staff members.

However, there was one volunteer Cinnamon didn’t mind at all. Grandma Katie was the only volunteer who managed to sneak in a cuddle or two with Cinnamon. 

Every morning Katie would come to feed her, while Cinnamon gently wrapped her old body around Katie’s legs. This bond proved to Valia that Cinnamon was just lonely and not grumpy at all.

Valia was now determined to get close to her and give her all the cuddles in this world. One day, she sat next to her and for the first time Cinnamon didn’t run away, as Valia mentioned:

“She didn’t move. In fact, I think I even hear her purr. I will never forget the moment I took my hand out and touched her for the first time. No fur had ever felt sweeter and softer.”

Valia knew Cinnamon wouldn’t live much longer and for that reason she wanted her to feel loved once more, as she said:

“Love will be the last thing she remembers from that weird and difficult journey that was her life.”

Cinnamon was eventually moved into the home of one of the volunteers, Marianna. After a year of being rescued, this sweet senior cat peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge.

I’m incredibly grateful to all the amazing volunteers who gave Cinnamon so much love and care, ensuring she felt cherished all the way until the end of her journey.