This Wholesome Story Of How A Rescue Cat Became A Cat Dad Of Three Will Melt Your Heart
Some rescue cat stories are sweet, but this one comes with an extra twist. A Persian Ragdoll mix named Placeholder started out as a temporary fix, then somehow ended up with a forever home, a girlfriend, and a brand-new role as a cat dad.
He was originally taken in to help a coworker whose daughter was allergic, and what happened next turned a short-term arrangement into a full-on family story. Along the way, Placeholder found his place with people who clearly adored him, and the photos only make the whole thing more heart-melting.
By the end, it is hard not to root for him. Read on.
1. Meet Placeholder, the heart-stealer
My girlfriend's coworker got a cat from a breeder. He is a Ragdoll-Persian mix. They discovered that her daughter is highly allergic. We already have two cats and took him in because we had all the supplies. Better than a shelter, we thought. She paid 400 € for him, and now we can't decide if we should give him his forever home or if we should try to place him with some friends or family. We call him 'Kitty' for now.
That temporary plan did not stay temporary for long.
2. They got ‘Placeholder’ a home with a family friend, and it looks like he’s thriving and making friends too. We love to see that!!
A few months ago, my girlfriend and I took in a young kitten from a coworker because her daughter had allergies. Even though it broke my heart, we had to give him away. Our apartment is simply too small for three cats. I called him 'Placeholder.' He has since found his forever home with a family member of ours, and his name is now 'Bacardi.' He even got a little friend, 'Gin,' which, by the love of science, I could not get in front of my phone.
3. He’s a father now!
We took in a little guy who couldn't stay at his home due to allergies a while ago. He found a loving home with a family member of ours. He even got a girlfriend and recently became a dad. I proudly present: Cuba, Hemingway, and Mojito (left to right).
And then the story got even cuter.
And if you need a palate cleanser after the Ragdoll-Persian mix and the daughter’s allergies, check these 50 purrfect cat pictures that had people posting fast.
4. Meet these bundles of cuteness, Tequila and Daiquiri.
5. Cutty? You meant to type Cutie, right? We doubt there can be any other animal as cute as cats.
Cutty (who didn't want to pose for a picture and was way too interested in my phone).
6. "Proud mother (Gin)"
It shouldn’t be possible to pop out three babies and still look as adorable as a newborn. Since it’s Gin, we understand why it’s possible for her, though.
7. Proud parents
Daddy and Mommy (Bacardi & Gin). The dad himself likes to play with his sons and daughters a little too roughly and agreed to part-time visitation rights.
Don’t you love happy endings? They are the best parts of stories about rescue cats. Although this couple could not adopt ‘Placeholder,’ we’re glad they were still a part of his story and did not hesitate to share those parts with us.
We hope this story has been able to prove to you that rescuing a cat could potentially be one of the best things you could ever do for both the cat and yourself. It’s a win-win for everyone in the end.
Do you have any rescue cat stories to share? Don’t deprive us of the joy of listening. Tell us all about it in the comment section!
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