Shelter Cat Pawing At Glass Sees Little Girl Who Could Be Her Forever Friend
Sometimes, it feels like cats choose us rather than the other way around. That’s exactly what happened to LaRae Stevens and her daughter one ordinary afternoon when they stopped by PetSmart in search of nothing more than a little window-shopping.
They had always dreamed of getting a cat, but not everyone in the family was fully on board. Still, they couldn’t resist walking past the adoption center to admire the cats waiting for homes.
What they didn’t know was that fate was waiting for them on the other side of the glass.
As they walked past the rows of enclosures, one cat stood out immediately. A sweet feline named Missy caught their eye.
At first, Stevens and her daughter simply cooed at her from a distance. But when they began to walk away, Missy made it clear she wasn’t about to let them go so easily.
She rushed to the front of the glass, pressing her tiny paws against it, pawing frantically as if to say, Don’t leave me here. This wasn’t casual play. It was a plea. In that moment, Missy showed them she had chosen them as her family.
When Stevens’ daughter stepped closer again, Missy grew even more animated, scratching at the glass with urgency and excitement. Watching the display, Stevens’ heart melted. It was impossible to ignore the connection forming right before her eyes.
There was just one hurdle left: Stevens’ husband, who was still unsure about adopting a cat. But when Stevens called him and described what had happened, even he couldn’t resist Missy’s persistence.
Knowing that this cat had reached through the glass with so much determination changed his mind almost instantly.
With the family finally united in the decision, Stevens and her daughter began filling out the adoption application on the spot.
Still, there was a flicker of worry. Missy had already been at the shelter for two weeks, and there was a chance someone else might have already started the process to adopt her.
That day, the family left PetSmart with their hearts full but their fingers crossed. They promised each other that no matter what, they’d be back to see Missy again.
Later that afternoon, the call came. Their application had been approved. Missy was theirs!
Stevens recalled how she and her daughter both burst into tears of joy upon hearing the news. After years of dreaming about a cat, the dream was finally coming true. They could hardly wait to bring her home.
When Missy finally stepped paw into her new home, it was as if she had been there her entire life. She explored confidently, rubbed against every family member, and settled in as though she had been waiting for this moment all along.
The same paws that once pressed against the glass at PetSmart now rested happily on couches, blankets, and laps in her forever home.
Six months later, Missy continues to thrive. Stevens often shares glimpses of their new family life on Instagram, expressing just how grateful she is for that day at PetSmart. In one post, she wrote:
“Missy is the best addition to our family. We could not ask for a better rescue cat. She is purfect!”
Missy’s story is a reminder of the special bond between humans and rescue cats. Sometimes, the connection is immediate and undeniable. One paw against the glass can change everything.
For Stevens and her family, Missy wasn’t just another cat at a shelter. She was the missing piece they didn’t know they needed.
Today, she spends every day showering her family with affection, proving that rescue pets often give back far more love than they receive.
