Summary
A cat named Cinnamon, brought to a Virginia shelter with her kittens, waited five months to be adopted after all her kittens found homes. She finally got adopted, bringing joy to both her new family and online followers who celebrated her happy ending. This highlights the common challenge of long stays for adult cats in shelters, despite an overall steady rate of cat adoptions.
Key Facts
- Cinnamon, a 2-year-old cat, arrived at the Middleburg Humane Foundation with her kittens.
- Her kittens were adopted quickly, but Cinnamon remained at the shelter for five months.
- Cinnamon's personality was described as friendly with a bit of sass.
- She was the longest-term cat resident until she found a new home.
- Her new family is very happy with her and plans to adopt another cat she was friends with.
- The shelter shared Cinnamon's adoption story in a video on TikTok.
- U.S. shelters are often overcapacity, with many adult cats experiencing long stays.
- The overall adoption rate for cats has remained steady, but adult cat adoptions have decreased.
