An lovely tabby cat who has lived in a shelter for many of his life has lastly discovered his eternally home.
Walker was adopted as a kitten at Kings Harvest Pet Rescue No Kill Shelter, Davenport, Idaho, however sadly returned three years later.
The 6-year-old short-haired feline was described by the shelter as “a cool little man who loves consideration.”
After spending most of his lifetime with out a human household, volunteers had been overjoyed their boy lastly discovered a brand new playmate.
Kings Harvest Pet Rescue/Kings Harvest Pet Rescue
Kings Harvest Pet Rescue informed Newsweek: “All of our workers was extraordinarily completely happy that Walker discovered a home!
“It’s so heartbreaking to look at animals simply sit in cages ready for somebody to undertake them I am unable to think about how arduous it’s on them not having the ability to play and run round.
“We do our greatest to maintain them entertained nevertheless it’s not the identical as having a home of their very own.
“We could not be happier for him and his new mama.
“Thank you a lot for giving this candy boy an opportunity, we’re going to miss him, however we’re so completely happy to see him lastly go home.”
The pet was described in his adoption profile as “pleasant, playful, curious, athletic and a sofa potato.”
The profile reveals he likes to run the wheel, play with toys and escape from his room any likelihood he will get.
It warns: “He additionally has this lovely bare stomach he loves to indicate off, simply do not contact it or he’ll lure you.”
Revealing why Walker had such an extended stint within the home, the shelter mentioned he may very well be territorial over his room and toys, which means he could be finest placed in a home with out different animals or youngsters.
The joyful story of Walker lastly discovering his eternally home introduced some Facebook customers to tears.
Patsy Molesworth commented: “That’s superior that he received adopted. What a beautiful person to undertake him.”
One girl revealed within the feedback she had almost adopted Walker.
Erin Dooley mentioned: “Oh my goodness I liked him. He is so candy and loveable. I simply fell in love with him however could not take him home.
“Thank you for taking him. I’m so completely happy for that massive candy loveable fur child!”
Chris Drawyer mentioned: Walker is lastly free! Thanks for adopting him and luxuriate in all his antics!”
The pet rescue middle serves the Quad Cities and its mission is to absorb homeless and deserted pets. It additionally gives spaying and neutering companies and helps these in want with access to pet meals.
Shelter director Terri informed Newsweek that their middle had been struggling in recent years and has been inundated with deserted animals for the reason that pandemic.
She mentioned: “Since COVID, the whole lot has modified. We used to do a mean of eight to 10 adoptions a day and now we’re fortunate if we now have one.
“So many animals got here again to the shelter after [the pandemic] and we’re unsure why persons are not adopting like they used to. We’re guessing the worth of pet meals, vet care and the cost of dwelling usually.”
Terri mentioned they get messages daily from kill shelters all around the nation asking them to take their dogs as they’re determined to not need to euthanize their wholesome dogs and puppies.
She mentioned: “We take round 25 dogs a month from Oklahoma. So many rescuers are walking away as a result of stress of seeing so many mothers and puppies being euthanized. It’s a tragic time within the rescue world.”
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