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Shelter Cat Gives Everyone Hugs and Won't Take No for an Answer
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| 18MAY18
| Amy Bojo
Posted on 07/23/2018 9:50:07 PM PDT by vannrox
Zorro the stray cat was eager to be loved but when he was brought to a shelter in Philadelphia, he could barely tolerate being touched.
When staff found out what was bothering him, they soon discovered a cute little quirk that he does to everyone he meets.
Pennsylvania SPCA
Zorro came to the Pennsylvania SPCA four months ago for a chance at a better life. "He was being fed by a Good Samaritan for some period of time, and he was so friendly that she was trying to find him a permanent home," Gillian Kocher Director of Public Relations of PSPCA told Love Meow.
"Unfortunately, she couldn't find anyone who was interested in adopting him, and instead decided the best course of action was to bring him to us to find a home."
Soon they noticed that the kitty needed immediate medical attention as they had found blood in his urine. The veterinary team discovered that he was suffering from bladder stones, which explained why the friendly feline refrained from being handled due to discomfort.
Pennsylvania SPCA
Zorro received surgery to remove the stones. While he was healing in the recovery room, staff quickly noticed something very special about him.
"It was during his recovery in our shelter hospital that Zorro started cuddling with veterinary techs and nurses," Gillian told Love Meow. "When they would clean his cage, he would give them a hug and stay there, soon he would start nudging their heads and purring, sometimes he even kissed their faces."
Pennsylvania SPCA
It doesn't matter whom he comes across, he offers hugs and lots of them. He will wrap his arms around his human friend, hold on tight and won't let go.
Everyone fell in love with this affectionate tuxedo who gave endless nuzzles and kisses. It became the highlight of their day to have this bundle of love purr up a storm in their arms, cuddling away.
Pennsylvania SPCA
Kristen Nau, veterinarian of PSPCA, found herself working with a feline assistant in her arms constantly whenever she was at the desk. Zorro would snuggle up to her and stay for hours while she worked.
"This cat hugs you like a little baby. He'll sit with his arms wrapped around you for hours while you work," Kristen said.
Kristen Nau, Pennsylvania SPCA
"His fur is so smooth and soft and he has the best little mustache," she added.
When it was time for Zorro to be put on the adoption floor, staff attached a note to his cage that read, "he loves to give hugs!"
Pennsylvania SPCA
"Zorro did have some bladder stones and will need to be on a urinary diet for life, but that's a small price to pay for having the best cat in the world in your house," Kristen said.
This sweet boy will wrap around you as soon as you pick him up.
Pennsylvania SPCA
Zorro has spent quite some time wandering the streets, looking for someone to love. Now he's safe, gets the best care, and surrounded by people. He showers everyone he meets with hugs and kisses and won't take no for an answer.
"It doesn't matter who you are, he doesn't discriminate with his hugs at all," Gillian told love Meow.
Pennsylvania SPCA
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Related story: Cat Comforts Orphaned Kitten and Teaches Him How to Cuddle Every Day
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KEYWORDS: adoption; cat; hug; kittyping; love
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To: vannrox
>> “He was being fed by a Good Samaritan for some period of time, and he was so friendly that she was trying to find him a permanent home,”
How frustrating for that cat to be “friendzoned”. “I like you, here you go... oh, you can’t come HOME with me, I don’t like you like that.”
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posted on
07/24/2018 4:56:49 AM PDT
by
a fool in paradise
(Spygate's clock began in 2015 - what did President Obama know and when did he know it)
To: vannrox
"Come wiz me to ze casbah!"
I hope amorous kitty finds a good home.
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posted on
07/24/2018 6:45:47 AM PDT
by
Cecily
To: TheNext
It IS an ad...they’re trying to find the kitty a forever home.
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posted on
07/24/2018 7:07:59 AM PDT
by
goodnesswins
(White Privilege EQUALS Self Control & working 50-80 hrs/wk for 40 years!)
To: Impy
Most of my cats over the years haven’t been “cuddlers.” We had to take one to the vet this morning for a check-up, I almost collapsed from exhaustion getting her into the cage.
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posted on
07/24/2018 10:01:44 AM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
("It's Slappin' Time !")
To: Noumenon
I have a rescue Maine Coon named Maximus that a coworker found left in the apartment she rented. He has been abused and had a broken paw at one point and walks with a slight limp and has no balance. Throw in the fact the poor guy is cross eyed.
I’m a cat guy, they love me, always have and my wife’s calico Abigail had already taken up with me instead of her but she said sure will take Max. We had him neutered and wormed and he sat on me for hours after we brought him home from the vet and finally I sat him in the litter pan and he did his business and ran off and hid under a hutch.
For a week or two we had Max sightings from the kids, they would report I saw him run out of the kitchen or bathroom. He would sneak out to the litter pan and use it and to the food and water bowls. I would go to the hutch and sit down and lean against the wall and he would ease over to my hand under the hutch and let me love on him.
Now he is my shadow in the house. Office, kitchen, watches me cut grass in the windows, meows wanting out in the garage with me if I am working out there, even if I go to the bathroom he follows me and if I go away for a business trip for a couple of days I am fussed at for a minute or two and then he is all over me purring and giving affection.
Each morning he washes up as he watches me get ready in the bedroom for work and I will start to leave and tell him, you have the point Max and he will trot down the hallway and through the rooms in front of me until we get to the garage door and he watches me get my wallet, keys, watch and gun off the fridge and he knows I am leaving. When I hit the door returning home he comes running to greet me. I actually can whistle and call him like people call a dog and he comes running. I have had many cats growing up and as an adult but this rescue kitty is the most affectionate and loving little cat I have every encountered, love him to death.
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posted on
07/24/2018 10:56:23 AM PDT
by
sarge83
To: vannrox
The wife and I have a big, black and white cat, a Maine coon mix we took from a neighbor who moved. We call him “Rocky Fuzzbutt’’. He hugs everybody he meets. All the time. Never saw a cat do that.
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posted on
07/24/2018 11:49:43 AM PDT
by
jmacusa
(Made it Ma, top of the world!'')
To: vannrox
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posted on
07/24/2018 11:52:35 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: exDemMom
My wife’s Maine Coon cat didn’t get the memo either. He loves attention for his 22 pound self.
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posted on
07/24/2018 2:46:13 PM PDT
by
packrat35
(Pelosi is only on loan to the world from Satan. Hopefully he will soon want his baby killer back)
To: Biggirl; Slings and Arrows; Glenn; republicangel; Beaker; BADROTOFINGER; etabeta; asgardshill; ...
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posted on
07/24/2018 3:50:35 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
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To: fieldmarshaldj
> We had to take one to the vet this morning for a check-up, I almost collapsed from exhaustion getting her into the cage. <
That used to be an hour-long struggle for me. Then someone told me to put the cage on a table. Then put the cat in, TAIL first. It worked! Of course, your mileage may vary.
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posted on
07/24/2018 4:00:18 PM PDT
by
Leaning Right
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To: EinNYC
I inherited my Maine Coon from my BFF who developed an allergy to cats. So I got Alex (and Merlin, who was 28lbs of black bowling ball sweetness!). Alex was a little fiesty and kinda mean and would occasionally bite when he was unhappy.
He bit me one day so I bit him back. (On the scruff of the neck and picked his front paws up an inch off the ground)
He never bit me or anyone else again.
Smart cat. Sure do miss that fiesty cat.
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posted on
07/24/2018 4:14:03 PM PDT
by
Maigrey
(Life, for a liberal, is one never-ending game of Calvinball. - Giotto)
To: Secret Agent Man
Surprised he hasnt been adopted yet. Sweet guy.
He probably has since this story was posted two months ago.........
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posted on
07/24/2018 4:27:12 PM PDT
by
Hot Tabasco
(I once found a needle in a haystack but it wasn't the one I was looking for...)
To: Leaning Right
No, she knows all the tricks. She knows ahead of time when it’s vet time.
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posted on
07/24/2018 5:13:15 PM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
("It's Slappin' Time !")
To: EinNYC
Bijou just didn’t read the manual.
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posted on
07/25/2018 8:23:44 AM PDT
by
Silentgypsy
( “If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.”__Scorpion)
To: Silentgypsy
The Tuxedo cat controls everything and everyone.
Its me again with the 19 year old that looks like this guy, controls the 110 pound Doberman.
Along with praying, they really are sent from God to help us cope!!
Wonderful
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posted on
07/25/2018 9:11:56 AM PDT
by
Uversabound
(Might does not make right, but it does enforce the commonly recognized rights of each succeeding gen)
To: Leaning Right
I almost collapsed from exhaustion getting her into the cage. <
Can someone please invent something for getting the cat in the box ??
Oh yeah, i tell my husband, don’t let Nimbus Cumulus hear you move the box we will never get this moment again.
The Doberman LOVES the vet go figure......
Nimbus is 23 pounds and all white, he has a brother Indigo are who we call *the Whites*
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posted on
07/25/2018 9:16:12 AM PDT
by
Uversabound
(Might does not make right, but it does enforce the commonly recognized rights of each succeeding gen)
To: Uversabound
Can someone please invent something for getting the cat in the box ??
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posted on
07/25/2018 9:18:22 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: Uversabound
Can someone please invent something for getting the cat in the box ??A pillowcase, then drop the pillowcase in the box.
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posted on
07/25/2018 9:19:32 AM PDT
by
1Old Pro
To: Uversabound
We had an incredibly smart tuxedo, too. What is it about them that makes them run such a tight ship? He was a neat freak. No clutter allowed. His best buddy was a 100 lb. Newfie mix, but he got along famously with all four big dogs. Blessings to you and yours.
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posted on
07/25/2018 9:45:45 AM PDT
by
Silentgypsy
( “If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate.”__Scorpion)
To: 1Old Pro
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH WILL DO
EVEN WITH NIMBUS CUMULUS!
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posted on
07/25/2018 10:26:48 AM PDT
by
Uversabound
(Might does not make right, but it does enforce the commonly recognized rights of each succeeding gen)
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