Do you believe in miracles? If not, then you may want to reconsider after reading this story. It is the story of Sigmund, a cat living at Cat Haven in Western Australia.
Sigmund was once adopted but then returned because his new owners thought he was too rough. Overturned flowerpots and ripped-up sofas were just the little things. He was too energetic. He would jump on the table and claw at people. The family couldn’t handle him, so they returned him.
After his return, no one else offered to give him a home, so months passed while he waited and waited. He was starting to get depressed until he had an idea.
He started licking the window of his cat condo every time someone walked by, including potential adopters.
“Sigmund is going to great lengths to find his new owners…it turns out you won’t just adopt a cat, but you’ll get a window washer as well.” Cat Haven said.
The plan worked, and when he was four years old, he finally found a family to bond with and was brought home from the shelter. His new family says he’s still active, but they love him the way he is.
He became older and more restrained, although he was still playful. But during the shelter, the cat learned the correct behavior.
“Making a bed can be a fun game for cats by involving them. They love to explore and climb, so this is the perfect activity. For example, Sigmund just tried to leap at a cupboard 6 feet (1.83 m) tall but didn’t quite make it because he hasn’t grasped that he’s not big enough yet.” — shared new owners.
“He gets into mischief just as any other cat does. In the past few months, he has enjoyed a lap, but only on his terms, typical cat. When he runs through the house doing ‘muddies,’ his fail fluffs out as much as it can, and you need to beware when the Persian look is happening.
It’s so funny. Cat is very playful, and regularly the kitchen bench tops of a morning have paw prints where he’s had a wander.”
Sigmund’s story is a reminder that no matter how rough things might seem, there’s always hope. And if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything.
It turns out that Sigmund was not suitable for some, but he became perfect for others.
Do you think the problem was in the first owner’s or the cat’s behavior? If this story warmed your heart, let us know.
