It’s always tough to hear about animals being returned to shelters, but some cases are especially heart-wrenching. One recent story that stands out is about a cat who was brought back to a shelter seven years after being adopted.
This poor cat, after spending nearly his entire life in one home, now finds himself back at the shelter, hoping for a new family to take him in.
The cat, named Fig, was first taken to the Valley Animal Center in Fresno, California, back in 2016. He had been rescued as an orphan and was quickly adopted, giving everyone hope that his story had a happy ending.
However, the shelter staff was shocked when, seven years later, Fig was brought back. His family decided to surrender him because they were moving, and according to them, it would have been too complicated to bring Fig along. “It is a long, difficult process to move a pet to a different country based on the laws and regulations of the country,” a shelter representative explained to Newsweek.
Sadly, the move has clearly had an emotional impact on Fig. TikTok videos that went viral show him looking despondent after being taken from the only home he’s ever known.
People online were quick to express their sadness and disbelief. One person commented, “After 7 years that cat is family,” while another said, “I don’t know how someone could do this.”
To make matters worse, Fig turned eight years old while in the shelter, spending his birthday all alone, uncertain about his future. Older cats like Fig often have a hard time finding new homes. As one TikTok video pointed out, “Senior cats struggle to find homes.”
Despite all this, Fig seems to be handling his situation with grace. According to the shelter, he’s remained sweet and cooperative, even after such a major upheaval. “Fig is the ideal senior cat adjustment; he has been very sweet and cooperative the whole time he has been back in our care,” the spokesperson shared with Newsweek.
Given Fig’s calm and adaptable nature, the shelter is optimistic that he may beat the odds and find a new family soon. “He seems like a pretty laid-back guy; I think he could adjust to any kind of family,” the spokesperson added.
Though his journey has been difficult, there’s still hope that Fig will find a loving home to live out his senior years.
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