06/19/2026
💔😿We need to talk about our longest-resident cats.
Every day, people walk through our cat room looking for kittens, younger cats, or the cat that immediately reaches through the kennel bars demanding attention. Meanwhile, these four incredible girls continue to wait.
They’ve watched hundreds of cats come and go. They’ve watched empty cages fill and empty again. They’ve watched families walk past them day after day.
And somehow, they’re still here.
Genna has been waiting for 1 year and 2 months.
At 9½ years old, Genna never expected to find herself back in a shelter. She was originally adopted from us and loved by her family, but when her owner had to move in with a sick relative to become a caregiver, they could no longer keep her.
When Genna first returned, she was heartbroken. She hissed, swatted, and shut down completely. She didn’t understand why her world had changed. But little by little, she learned to trust again.
Now, Genna greets us with her adorable chirps and eagerly waits for attention. She’s good with other cats and dogs, but would prefer a home without children. Beneath her diva exterior is a cat who simply wants to belong somewhere again.
Willow has been waiting for 1 year and 1 month.
Willow’s story is a painful one.
She came to us after one of her owners threatened to throw her outside and abandon her because they were moving and couldn’t find a home for her.
She deserves so much better than that…
Willow is full of sass and personality. She has boundaries and isn’t afraid to enforce them- just ask the staff members she’s smacked over the last year when we have let a spot she didn’t like 😅. But once you learn her language, you’ll discover a cat who genuinely enjoys companionship on her own terms.
She’s happiest with head pets/scratches, a quiet environment, and people who respect her space. Willow is looking for a calm home without children, dogs, or other cats where she can rule over her domain.
Cardi has been waiting for 8 months.
Cardi arrived as a sick stray, and what we discovered next was something we almost never see; she tested positive for heartworm.
She endured months of treatment and monitoring. While her treatment is complete, the heartworms themselves take months to fully die off, which means she won’t be able to be retested until October to confirm she’s truly negative.
Unfortunately, the damage left behind isn’t something that can be completely undone. Cardi will always be a little sneezy and a little stuffy.
But here’s the thing about Cardi, it doesn’t phase her. She LOVES to play and zoom around. She seeks affection, and still believes someone will choose her despite her issues.
Myra Mains has been waiting for 8 months.
At 9½ years old, Myra found herself facing an uncertain future when her family could not afford the treatment she needed for urinary issues and were considering euthanasia.
Thankfully, the veterinary team caring for her advocated for another option, and Myra came to us instead.
She received the treatment she needed and now she’s looking for a home to spend her golden years in. At first when she came, she was a huge grump. She was uncomfortable, and confused. Staff finally wore her down eventually and we began to catch glimpses of her playing and enjoying herself- though she’d abruptly stop and pretend she wasn’t when she noticed someone watching. Now, Myra loves when people stop by to give her their time and talk to her and give her some head-pets.
She is passionate about her naps, looks forward to wet food time, and would much rather enjoy a peaceful day than participate in any shenanigans. She’s not a fan of children, but for the right person, she could be the perfect quiet companion.
These girls have waited long enough. They’re not kittens anymore. They may not be perfect on paper. Some have medical histories, some have quirks and some need quieter homes.
But every single one of them is worthy of love. Every single one of them deserves a place to call home with a family. Especially our seniors who extra-deserve a comfortable retirement home.
Please come meet them. Come visit them and talk to them to show them that despite how long they’ve been here, they still matter and they’re not forgotten. If you can’t adopt, please share this post, or keep them in the back of your minds when you hear someone looking to add a new pet to their family.
A shelter can keep a cat safe. It can provide food, medical care, and a warm bed. But it can never replace having a person and a home. And after all this time, that’s all they’re still waiting for
We promised them we would keep trying. So here we are, asking again: please help us find them the homes they deserve.
These girls have all been vaccinated, spayed, microchipped, flea treated, dewormed, and tested negative for FIV and FELV.
We are open for adoptions everyday from 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM aside from Mondays and Wednesdays. We are located at 8790 Guilford Rd Seville, OH 44273.
