After Being Loved For 14 Years, Senior Cat Ends Up In Illinois Shelter For A Sad Reason
Imagine spending 14 years surrounded by love, warmth, and familiar faces… and then, in an instant, finding yourself completely alone. It’s devastating, isn’t it?
Sadly, this heartbreaking scenario affects 6.3 million pets in the U.S. every year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Daisy, a 17-year-old declawed cat, experienced this very fate.
Daisy had spent 14 loving years with her family in Illinois, enjoying care and comfort, but heartbreak struck not once, but twice. First, her family had to move and couldn’t take her along, so she was passed to a new home.
Just as she began to adjust, tragedy struck again: a serious illness in her new family left them unable to care for her.
That’s how Daisy was left alone once more.
As a result, Daisy ended up in a shelter, a senior cat now searching for someone to share her golden years with.
But there was a problem: most people looking to adopt usually want kittens or younger cats, thinking they’ll be easier to bond with or train.
Unfortunately, that leaves senior cats like Daisy at a big disadvantage, often overlooked despite their loyalty and all the love they have to give.
Things started looking up for Daisy when P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park, an animal shelter in Illinois, shared a video of her that quickly went viral. The caption read:
“Meet our Sweet Senior Daisy, a 17 ½ year old declawed girl. She is calm, sweet and loving. Daisy has kidney disease and requires a prescription diet.”
The video touched countless hearts and gave new hope that someone would see past Daisy’s age and health issues and give her the loving home where she’d enjoy her golden years surrounded by love and comfort.
Unsurprisingly, Daisy’s story sparked outrage among TikTok users, many of whom couldn’t understand how anyone could give her up. One person wrote:
“I don’t understand this… if I move, my pets come with me period.”
The comments poured in, showing just how much people cared and how strongly they felt about giving senior pets the love they deserve. Another person said:
“My boy just turned 17 back in March. I can’t even imagine him having to spend his last days in a shelter. Someone please give this sweet girl a home for however long she has!”
While we all hope Daisy finds a loving home to enjoy her golden years, this story also reminds us of something important. Cats aren’t toys you can just give away; they’re lifelong companions who mean the world to us!
Life can get complicated, and sometimes it feels like there’s no way out. But for those who hold a special place in our hearts, there’s always a way to make sure our pets are cared for too.
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