A cat that was seen living near the stairs jumped on someone’s lap, knowing that things were about to get a lot better.
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A week ago, Little Wanderers NYC (an animal rescue) received a request to help a tabby cat that was found living in a freezing stairwell of a building.
The cat was unusually friendly, approaching people for food and attention. When no one came forward to claim her, volunteers at Little Wanderers NYC quickly stepped in to bring her to safety.
“She was sleeping on a plastic bag wondering if food was coming,” the rescue shared with Love Meow.
Tigerlilly was found sleeping on a plastic bag in a freezing stairwellLittleWanderersNYC
“It’s not a safe environment for her to be in. It’s been brutally cold and the weather is getting worse.”
When a neighbor came to check on her, the cute tabby immediately got up from her makeshift “bed” and greeted them with coziness. She even stood on her toes and gently reached out for pets while the neighbor stroked her back.
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Craving extra affection, the sweet tabby leaned into the neighbor’s arms and eventually snuggled comfortably in their lap. She held on with both paws as if determined to be saved that day.
Her endearing way of seeking affection touched everyone she met.
She adored everyone she met and sought their affectionLittleWanderersNYC
Because the neighbor couldn’t foster the cat due to a “no pets clause in the building,” Little Wanderers NYC stepped in to help. They lovingly named the tabby Tigerlilly.
Just two hours after they requested a foster home for Tigerlilly, Jordyne, a kind-hearted volunteer, welcomed her with loving arms.
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She prepared a cozy, quiet room where the deserving cat would never feel cold or hungry again. “Her first day home she was already cute and cozy with us. She was super happy to be warm and have some food and company,” Jordyne Love told Meow.
Tigerlilly curled up on a blanket next to her foster mother and basked in all the gentle petting.
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She stayed close to Jordyne, ready to jump onto her lap at any moment. That night she clung to her foster mother and filled the room with soothing purrs as if making up for lost time.
After living in a cold attic for so long, she quickly embraced her new life as an indoor cat. “Fostering is important so we can get loving cats out of the NYC cold and into a home.”
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Three days later Tigerlilly went to the vet and received a clean bill of health. She loved her new blankets, curled up on them for naps. After catching up on sleep and refueling with good food, her beautiful personality really shines.
“She is curious and loves to chase the laser pointer. She also loves to sit on our laps when she can.”
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“Tigerlilly joined a foster home and it looks like she might just be there forever. This cat is the sweetest young cat. We are so pleasantly surprised,” the rescuer added.
“She is so happy to sleep on a warm mattress instead of a cold plastic bag.”
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In just one week, Tigerlilly’s world has turned around, all thanks to the compassion of many, especially her foster mother, who opened her heart and home to the deserving cat.
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