In a heartwarming turn of events, Pepsi, a beautiful black cat at the age of 19, discovers a newfound hope when a shelter director becomes captivated by her charm.
After being entrusted by her former family to a shelter in Glasgow (Scotland), Pepsi, a 19-year-old kitten, had little hope of being adopted due to her age. The cat fortunately crossed paths with a woman with a big heart who immediately fell under her spell.
For senior shelter cats, it is often more difficult to find a new home. According to a recent survey by the Cats Protection association , older cats take even 3 times longer than younger kitties to be rehoused. For this reason, Pepsi , a 19-year-old girl, had little hope of ending her days with a new family.
End of life at the shelter?
Overnight, Pepsi found herself separated from her previous family. This 19-year-old cat with a black coat saw her peaceful life turned upside down by the arrival of 2 dogs in her home. Since the elderly kitten couldn’t get along with her 2 new canine brothers, Pepsi ‘s former owners preferred to entrust her to the adoption center of the Cats Protection association in Glasgow (Scotland).
A happy retirement for Pepsi
Helyn Nichol , the center’s deputy director, was immediately touched by Pepsi and quickly became attached to her. After discussing it with her partner, she decided to open her door to the black cat as soon as she was deemed suitable for rehousing. At Helyn , Pepsi acclimatized perfectly and quickly found her feet in her new home.
“ She has settled in incredibly well. During the first hour, she had walked around the room and chosen her favorite spot to nap in the sun . “, explained Helyn .
For the new mistress of Pepsi , the kitty definitely doesn’t look her age. Helyn also encourages anyone considering adopting a cat to turn to senior felines.
As Nicky Trevorrow , behavior manager at Cats Protection, points out : “ By adopting a senior cat, you are giving them the chance to live a happy retirement while freeing up places in shelters, which allows us to help others. » So there is no longer any need to hesitate!