A candy shelter cat was the goal of ridicule — however lastly discovered an proprietor to “see past his exterior.”
Leonard stored being neglected at a Philadelphia animal shelter, presumably resulting from bumps on his physique. His face and ears are coated in mast cell tumors, that are “benign and do not seem to cause him any discomfort,” in response to the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
“Any time someone passes his kennel he is sure to greet them with a chirping meow and outstretched paws,” the animal organization wrote Feb. 14 in a Facebook put up. “But, sadly, once potential adopters turn to see him, they leave the room with quiet snickers and whispers under breath.”
Leonard’s luck took a flip Feb. 15, when a brand new proprietor determined to take an opportunity on him. Now, the cat — described as candy, playful and foolish — has been adopted, a photograph reveals.
Leonard is beginning his subsequent chapter after a journey that kicked off in December 2016. At the time, Leonard got here to the Pennsylvania SPCA from one other facility and shortly obtained a brand new home. But he just lately landed again on the shelter after “his owner could no longer afford to care for him,” the animal organization advised McClatchy News in an electronic mail.
As the shelter shared on-line posts about Leonard’s return, a number of social media customers slammed the guests who laughed at his appearance. Others held out hope that he would find a new home.
“We know that if someone were to see past his exterior and into his heart, they would fall in love with him, just like we have,” the shelter wrote Feb. 14, the day earlier than it shared the heartwarming update that he had been adopted.
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