Moment Florida Shelter Cat Realizes She's Safe and Loved Is So Beautiful
She wound up in the shelter after Hurricane Ian.
Watching any pet become their best selves is oh-so-rewarding, but it's even more special and meaningful when they've spent part of their lives in the shelter. Don't get us wrong--it can be challenging AF to pamper a shelter dog or cat, but showing your new buddy (and yourself) tons of patience and love can create a transformation unlike anything you've ever seen. Just look at Bambi the rescue kitty!
The sweet feline is part of the @luna.moonie.bambi squad, who can be found sharing their adventures on TikTok. The trio is so entertaining as a whole, but their followers are swooning over Bambi's story.
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Aww, Bambi girl! It seemed like love at first sight between this tabby cat and her mama, though we know things will get even better as Bambi adjusts to her new life.
"Welcome home, beautiful baby," said commenter @kierstan122019. She's totally ready for her fur-ever family! We can't imagine what it would be like to return to the shelter not once but twice, so she must be so grateful and excited to have finally met her mama. Just like @timewastertc said: "Thank you for being her angel that day."
By adopting this sweet girl, Bambi's mom helped other animals, too! Now there's one more space in the shelter to save a critter who's been displaced by Hurricane Ian. We're totally on the same page as @catraver4219, who wrote, "I know we have our own animal crisis here in MA, but I feel compelled to adopt a hurricane kitty that so desperately needs help & love. If that's what you feel called to do--there's no bad place to rescue from! Whether you adopt from Massachusetts or Florida, you're saving an animal who's more than ready to be loved.
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