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Thanks To The Internet Sad Fishtopher Was Finally Adopted

Thanks To The Internet Sad Fishtopher Was Finally Adopted

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I have six pet cats, and five of them were rescued. I’ve been volunteering at our local shelter for years, and I have seen many stray cats and rescue cats, but I’ve never seen one with a look this sad.

This cat won the internet with his sad story, but also his cuteness. Fishtopher the cat was described as “sad and depressed” and his photo simply went viral, causing many people all over the world to fall in love with him.

Fishtopher is lying on his mat
Photo from: @mister.fishtopher

The people at the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in New Jersey posted his photo on Petfinder and set him up with a profile.

“Fishtopher is very sad and depressed and will only eat when he has company. Fishtopher reminds you of a Bengal with his coloring, he is a sweet, easy-going, laid-back boy. Fishtopher loves being petted and is an affectionate boy. He is a big cheeky boy, wouldn’t you love rubbing on those big cheeks?”

This description was posted next to a photo of Fishtopher that just makes your heart weep. 

sad Fishtopher lies on a gray blanket
Photo from: @mister.fishtopher

This post was shared on Twitter as well, where many Twitter users were saddened by the sorrow in Fishtopher’s eyes. They had nothing but sweet comments about him:

“What a beauty. And what a name.”

Another Twitter user said:

“I wanna give him a hug. What a handsome little cat.”

Soon after Fishtopher went viral on the internet, the Petfinder folks posted that he had found his furever home! Everyone was thrilled and there were many inquiries about Fishtopher’s adoption. 

sad Fishtopher sits on the laminate floor confused
Photo from: @mister.fishtopher

A lady named Laura Folts and her boyfriend Tanner Callahan adopted Fishtopher and they couldn’t be happier. As soon as they adopted him, they posted on Twitter:

“I expected people to be like ‘yay he got adopted’ and move on but they fell in love just as hard as we did. About 20 minutes into the car ride my phone started blowing up with notifications for more pictures and updates.” 

Fortunately, they set up an Instagram account for Fishtopher so all his fans (myself included) could follow this chunky beauty. Fishtopher looks so much happier in his new home.

His owners also use this Instagram account for highlighting the need for adoption of many cats all over the USA. 

Fishtopher is lying on his back
Photo from: @mister.fishtopher

At the beginning of their journey together, Fishtopher’s owners also said:

“We’re still in shock when we see the follower counts rising and we had no desire for this kind of attention when we went to adopt him, so we’re trying to do good by using this giant audience to find other kitties homes and give people the updates they keep asking for.”

I am glad they do, because I love seeing rescue cats having the time of their lives in their loving homes! Another thing that really got to me is the fact that Fishtopher’s owners continued posting and encouraging people to adopt more abandoned cats.

a cute cat is lying on the lap
Photo from: @mister.fishtopher

I believe that by posting his photos and posting about stray cats in need of homes every now and then, they’ve made a huge difference. 

Seeing Fishtopher really helps people understand how much it means to these poor animals when we give them another chance. Just look at Fishtopher – he looks so much happier now! 

a cute cat sits next to a bowl of food and looks around
Photo from: @mister.fishtopher

I truly support the “adopt, don’t shop” campaign, and I admire Fishtopher for being such a good boy, and his pawrents for spreading awareness on abandoned animals.

Always remember that when you adopt a cat, you’re giving it a second chance for a new life. It might not seem like a lot, but trust me – to the cat, it means the world!

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  1. kendra madden says:
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    he is a gorgeous cat. i am so glad that you two adopted him. and the way you went about it, just shows how much you care. God bless, and good luck.
  2. Maribel Rendon says:
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    What a handsome boy. Soo happy he found a forever home 🏡 my 6 felines are from the apartments residents left behind.
  3. Deborah Hancock says:
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    What a beautiful kitty! I love him. I am so glad that he got his forever home. My husband and I adopted two kitties who are brother and sister from the local shelter four years ago. We love them dearly. It changes their and our lives for the better and gives them the love and happiness that they deserve!
  4. Nancy Crock says:
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    I LOVE that this beautiful boy was finally adopted ! How could any cat lover resist him . I adore big male cats and have 6 rescues ….. 3 of which were totally feral . To help a cat that’s never known love is soooo rewarding . My THOR was a truly beaten up feral….. broken jaw, half of one ear ripped off, blind in left eye and deaf in left ear . He came to my porch and “ asked” for help. It took me 8 months to get my hands on him but now he’s a neutered, vaccinated, microchipped love but who LOVES his litter boxes and sleeping on HIS special mat or my bed. My other cats are simply in awe of this boy that I thought was an OLD fighter, but my vet said he’s only 4 years old and SOME “ sub- human” beat him or struck him violently to cause this concentrated injury. And he’s Soooooo loving and docile! 😽
  5. Barbara Pulver says:
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    What a wonderful positive story. Thank you so much for sharing. He looks so happy! Yes, adopt don’t shop. Thank the paw rents for the follow information. That was priceless.