After almost a year of attempting to win people’s hearts, an 11-year-old feline finally has a home to call her own.
The feline named Mimi was taken in by Sparkle Cat Rescue, a volunteer-run shelter in North Carolina, when her owner passed away. Mimi was around 11 years old and arrived alongside Rocco, a cat who was a few years younger than her. Initially, Mimi felt disoriented and uncertain in her new surroundings. However, within just one day of arriving, Mimi began to venture out, eat food and use her litter box. The presence of familiar items such as cat beds, blankets and a cat tower from her previous home helped Mimi adjust to her new environment with ease.
Upon arriving at foster care at Sparkle Cat Rescue, Mimi was initially hesitant and unsure of her surroundings. However, as she became more comfortable and realized that she was in a safe environment, she gradually started seeking affection from people. Her true personality began to emerge, and she became a loyal companion to her human caretakers. Unlike her buddy Rocco, who preferred his independence, Mimi thrived as a “people-cat” and enjoyed lounging next to her humans.
Mimi, who was rescued by Sparkle Cat Rescue, has finally come out of her shell. After staying with them for a couple of months, she started exploring other rooms and became a social butterfly. She is very friendly with humans and loves their attention. Now that she’s back to being confident, Mimi is looking for someone special to shower her love on forever.
Mimi was quite the social butterfly at Sparkle Cat Rescue. Her large, doe-like eyes would fixate on each person she encountered until they gave her the attention and affection she craved. With her good looks and charming demeanor, this tabby girl made it her mission to win over every person she met. Despite waiting for months, Mimi never lost hope that one day she would find her perfect forever home.
@sparklecatrescue shared that Mimi was a sociable feline who enjoyed being around humans, as well as other cats in the household. Despite having a clean bill of health and full dental, Mimi had occasional litter box behavior problems which could be the reason for lack of adoption inquiries.
With her attractive appearance and appealing personality, Mimi was looking for someone to adopt her from Sparkle Cat Rescue. Finally, after spending almost 12 months in foster care, James came to meet her. Mimi presented herself at her best and it didn’t take long for James to fall in love with her.
He immediately welcomed her into his home and Mimi quickly made herself comfortable by taking over his favorite chair. Throughout the night, she remained close to him, grateful for her new loving owner.
According to a post by Sparkle Cat Rescue, Mimi was seen resting on her new owner’s chair while he watched a movie. The organization expressed their joy about Mimi’s successful adoption and how well she has adapted to her new home. The post also mentioned that her litter box problems have been resolved since she is the only cat in the house.
When Mimi found her forever home with James, she wasted no time in making herself comfortable on his favorite chair. James also takes care of a friendly dog named Suzie who comes to visit on weekends. It took a while for Mimi to warm up to Suzie, but now they’re friends and even sleep together on Sunday mornings. James is happy that his pets get along so well.
At Sparkle Cat Rescue, Mimi has found her forever home and she couldn’t be happier. She is showered with love and care by her kind owner, and as a result, she is thriving in her new environment. Mimi has even made a new friend named Suzie and the two have become very close. Mimi has gotten so comfortable in her new home that she now likes to sleep in the same chair as Suzie.
Don’t forget to spread the word about the adorable cats and kittens at Sparkle Cat Rescue! You can find even more pictures and updates on their Instagram page @sparklecatrescue and Facebook. Let’s help these furry friends find their forever homes!