An Unexpected Visitor at Christmas – A Tale of Compassion and Hope “He surprised me stepping out of the bushes next to the driveway,” she said. “He’s a pretty cat with golden eyes that were glistening in the morning sun. He came right over to me but approached with some uncertainty.” “I was certain he must belong to a neighbor and I lured him easily into the garage with some tuna where I knew he was safe.” she said. “I knew he was vulnerable and that feeling tugged at my heart.” But the days passed, and a sense of sadness settled over her when none of her neighbors recognized him and she posted fliers and no one called. “I took him to my dog’s vet,” she explained, “and he’s under a year with no microchip and he’s not neutered. I was discouraged and I called all my friends and no one could take him.” “I contacted many rescues. I posted on social media. I was told to keep him. I was referred back to the rescues that couldn’t help.” “I don’t know what to do.” “So, every night, I let him into the garage and I call him Tiger.” Cat Picks Its Owner Some say a cat picks its owner. It might be a look exchanged at an adoption event or a paw that gently taps a hand through the bars of a shelter cage, signaling, “Take me home”. And then there are stories like this one—when a cat simply shows up, hungry and lost, needing help. Tiger was one of those cats. If I could write a happy ending right now, Tiger would have found his forever home. But life doesn’t always come wrapped up neatly. Through the Eyes of a Compassionate Woman She is powerless because she is terminally ill and her time is slipping away. Opening her garage door to him was an act of kindness, but without it being challenged. Her husband, being practical insisted the cat be taken to a shelter, reminding her they have a grumpy old dog. Yet, she couldn’t turn him away. Every night, she quietly lets Tiger into the garage. And when her husband isn’t home, she allows him inside and he senses her gentle heart and curls up with a grateful purr. She is praying for a miracle, hoping for a family to adopt Tiger—a family who could give him a lifetime home, which she couldn’t guarantee. The Burden of a Final Decision As the days passed, Tiger became a source of joy and comfort her, filling her heart with warmth even as her strength waned. She’s found solace in his playful antics; his soft purring calming her. But their growing bond brings worry. What will happen to Tiger when she is gone? She prays for a miracle, hoping for a family to adopt Tiger—a family who unlike her, could give him a lifetime home. The Kind of Home Tiger Needs Tiger is a young cat, brimming with a playful spirit and fun energy with a gentle demeanor.  He’s waiting for someone special: A family with older children to play with him. Or, a young couple who is a match for his playful energy. He has proven that he can live with other well-mannered pets.   The Final Act of Kindness Opening her garage door to Tiger was more than an act of compassion—it was an act of defiance against the limitations of her own life. She couldn’t save herself, but she could save his! Now, she’s asking for your help to write the happy ending to Tiger’s story. Reach out if you can. How You Can Help If you’re ready to open your heart and home to Tiger, please reach out: Community Animal Network www.communityanimalnetwork.org Text ONLY: 949-759-3646 Email: networkfounder@gmail.com Tax ID # 33-0971560 If you can’t adopt or foster, please consider making a donation to support Community Animal Network in their effort to help rescue animals like Tiger.                                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2LMVNFDG3L4B4   Your generosity helps us continue this life-saving work.    “Together, We C.A.N. Make The Happiest Endings.” Thank you for searching for a rescue animal. How To Let Us Know That You Are Interested In Adopting From Us; After we get to know you, we’ll send you an application to gather your personal information for the adoption agreement. To show interest in one of our animals please share a little about yourself, your family or others that live in the home, including other pets. And tell us about the pets that you’ve had in the past. I hope that the following information helps you with your search: Adopting Adult Cats An adult cat over a year is a young cat and is very active. Cats 5 years old may begin to start slowing down, but are still very active and playful. All young beings are active and need action that is why if your work schedule or lifestyle isn’t conducive to giving a young cat enough attention then discuss getting a pair of cats, so they have a friend. But, wait, there is an art to introducing cats! You can learn how to be the best pet-parent with the feline pet-parenting consultation that comes with all adoptions! Young cats get extremely bored when being left alone and will try to leave the house to be outdoors. Outside they are exposed to parasites, and diseases, become injured, and many fall prey to owls, hawks or coyotes and can be hit by cars and some neighbors and kids are mean.   So, if you work long hours and have a social life, too, consider a cat over 8 or 10 years old that will be happy to see you when you come home. If your favorite place is home your cats will love it!    Adopting Pairs of Kittens   Just like children, kittens don’t want to be all alone with nothing to do. Kittens and young cats want to be active. That’s why kittens need a playmate with the same “play energy”. Our kittens have been matched with their best play buddy. Matching play energy is really important to living with happy cats. Ask Any Crazy Cat Lady! She’ll tell you that cats seem to go to her house!  With the right introduction, so many cats are happy living in multi-cat households. Cats are colony animals and if they become lost, they will wander over to a house that has other cats. 

Shelter Name: Animal Network of Orange County
Shelter City: Newport Beach
Shelter State: CA
Shelter Website: Animal Network of Orange County