After assisting a kitten, a woman couldn’t stop thinking about it and traveled across states to retrieve it, determined to give the kitten a forever home.
A small calico kitten and an unknown number of her litter mates arrived at Escambia County Animal Shelter in Pensacola, Florida. After their arrival, they were scheduled for transport to Providence Animal Center in Media, Pennsylvania, where they will have the opportunity to find permanent homes and receive proper care.
While waiting for transportation arrangements to be finalized, Candy Corn, a little calico cat, was fostered by Amy Cool, a dedicated volunteer for the shelter, who quickly discovered her loving and affectionate nature.
After only a few minutes, the calico had clambered onto Amy’s shoulders and was eagerly accompanying her on her daily activities around the house, clearly indicating her satisfaction and enjoyment in the close bond with her foster mom.
According to Amy’s interview with Embora Cats, her kitten’s exceptional affection was a perfect match for her desire to have her feline companions with her constantly and engage in cuddling sessions.
Amy experienced a feeling of incompleteness when the kittens were taken to Providence Animal Center.
At the beginning of October, Candy Corn and her siblings arrived safely in Pennsylvania, where they were taken into foster care by Linnea Hermanson, a volunteer. They require time to mature before being eligible for adoption.
Linnea noticed that the calico runt, who was smaller in size and weight, had a greater preference for the human company over food.
According to Linnea’s statement to Embora Cats, her foster cat would usually disregard food in favor of seeking attention from her or her partner.
After leaving the room to let the kitten eat, Linnea returned to find Candy Corn eagerly waiting for her. Candy Corn was a social cat who loved the attention from both people and other animals, and despite her love of attention, still managed to eat her fair share of food.
Amy, who resided in Florida, was completely enamored by Candy Corn, a sweet parrot kitty, and couldn’t stop thinking about it.
According to Amy’s statement to Embora Cats, her friends, and family took the initiative to contact both Providence Animal Center and people they knew in Philadelphia, securing multiple plans to ensure the safe return of her lost pet while she cried.
Out of the 20 cats and kittens I’ve fostered, Candy Corn was the one I felt a strong connection to and decided to keep.
As Amy contacted the rescue, the little calico cat continued seeking out cuddles from anyone in the house who was willing to give them. She made sure to give her love to everyone in the house, including her foster parents and their dogs.
According to Linnea’s interview with Embora Cats, Amy’s tendency to climb onto Linnea’s shoulder and chew her ears during work video calls played a significant role in her decision to move from FL to PA.
In late October, the cuddle bug had reached the appropriate size for spay surgery, and Amy made a three-hour drive to New Orleans and a four-hour flight to Philadelphia to bring her to her forever home.
After holding her cat, Amy observed that the cat started purring and stayed close to her. In the car ride that followed, the cat insisted on sitting on Amy’s shoulder, as reported by Amy to Embora Cats.
The kitten tightly clung to her forever human, displaying a strong bond between them. After returning home, she displayed clear recognition of her room and toys, showing her happiness to be back in her familiar environment.
During the first few days back at her home, Candy Corn expressed her happiness by purring and kneading contentedly.
She stayed with Amy all the time, either sitting on her shoulder or hugging her with her arms.
Embora Cats reported that Amy and her furry friend are still very close, sleeping curled up on her shoulder every night and sharing a strong bond.
“I’m so happy to get her back! She was worth every penny, mile, and hour!”
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