Cat Grows Up in Shelter—Heartbreaking Reason She’s Had Zero Applications

Newsweek·Apr 9

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A cat has been living in a shelter with no adoption applications, reportedly due to a heartbreaking reason. The situation is part of a larger issue with animal shelters, which are experiencing an influx of stray cats and high pet owner surrender rates. The details of the cat's story and the shelter's circumstances are unclear, with some reports focusing on the emotional state of the cat and others discussing broader shelter trends.

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