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Tears as Cat Surrendered To Shelter With Stuffed Bear, Heartbreaking Note

Tears as Cat Surrendered To Shelter With Stuffed Bear, Heartbreaking Note

Summary

A man in Minnesota had to give up his cat, Zoey, when he moved into a nursing home. He left a note asking that Zoey be allowed to keep his stuffed bear for comfort. The Carver Scott Humane Society is looking for a new home for Zoey and his bear.

Key Facts

  • Zoey is a 4-year-old orange cat.
  • The cat was surrendered to the Carver Scott Humane Society in Minnesota on February 22.
  • Zoey's previous owner moved into a nursing home and could not take care of him.
  • A note from the owner asked that Zoey keep his stuffed bear, which comforts him.
  • Zoey became stressed when separated from the bear, so staff reunited them quickly.
  • At the shelter, staff named the bear Joey and are trying to find Zoey a new home.
  • Zoey likes to be brushed and petted but is a bit shy when meeting new people.
  • The shelter encourages people to foster or adopt pets to help with overcrowding in shelters.

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