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Heartbreak Over What 'Terrified' Foster Cat Does on First Night in New Home

Heartbreak Over What 'Terrified' Foster Cat Does on First Night in New Home

Summary

A frightened cat named Cedar, rescued from a large group of cats in Virginia, is slowly adjusting to life in a new foster home in Washington, D.C. Cedar was taken in by Arizona Goodtree, a foster caregiver who documents her experiences on social media. Cedar initially hid and showed fear but has started to become more comfortable in his new environment.

Key Facts

  • Cedar is a rescue cat who was picked up from a trailer park in Hillsville, Virginia, where he lived with around 80 other cats.
  • City Kitties DC transported Cedar and other cats to the Washington, D.C. area to find new homes.
  • Cedar initially hid behind a toilet in his new foster home due to fear.
  • Arizona Goodtree has been fostering Cedar since January 2026 and shares updates on her Instagram account.
  • Goodtree's Instagram page has inspired others to start fostering animals.
  • In 2025, 3 million cats entered U.S. shelters, many of which rely on fostering to manage overcrowding.
  • Cedar is starting to adjust, coming out of hiding, and becoming more confident.
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