Samara the cat has already fallen in love and lost – not once, but twice.
Her life was flipped upside down for the first time in 2016 when her loving owner died and her family abandoned her at a crowded Michigan shelter.
“They have a very high death rate since not many rescues get to this facility,” Sasha Oza, executive director of Michigan Cat Rescue, told The Dodo. “However, Nancy [Hutchinson, head of Michigan Cat Rescue], will go there as soon as she is able to retrieve animals from there.”
Hutchinson’s gaze rested on Samara during a chance encounter.
“She was just eight months old at the time, and she was supposed to be killed,” Oza explained. “So we grabbed her and dragged her to safety.”
Samara didn’t have to look long for a new home – and a nice one at that.
Oza explained, “She was adopted by a nice lady named Joyce.” “Joyce became a major funder and supporter of our cause. She would show up at our gatherings and was a very great lady.”
“She adored that cat,” Oza continued. “I got a few of images from her Facebook page… with small messages stating, ‘The love of my life,’” says the author.
But tragedy struck again three weeks ago.
“Joyce went suddenly abruptly at home,” Oza explained. “It appears that this sad little kitten has lost both of her owners.”
Joyce’s death was unexpected, therefore the police conducted an inquiry at her residence. When they found Samara, they arranged for her to be picked up and sent to the shelter by animal control. Fortunately, Hutchinson stepped in and persuaded the authorities to allow her to return Samara to the rescue organization.
“Nancy went in to rescue her,” Oza added, “but it took her approximately 24 hours because Samara was hiding and afraid.” “Nancy eventually got her, and we had her for approximately two days, during which time she was quite withdrawn and depressed.”
Samara had been refusing to eat for days and was taken to the vet, but there was nothing wrong with her medically.
Oza explained, “We conducted thorough blood testing, the doctor checked her out, and everything was OK.” “She didn’t eat because she had a shattered heart.” “It’s very sad.”
Oza chose to take Samara into her house and personally foster her, which appeared to be very beneficial to Samara.
“She did start to eat,” Oza added, “but only when she was being caressed.” “You needed to stay with her when she ate and sit with her.” As a result, that’s what we did.”
Samara eventually learned to feed on her own, but she hasn’t lost her desire for attention.
“She’s such a wonderful little kid now that she’s come out of her shell,” Oza said. “She’s a sweetheart who loves to cuddle. She enjoys having her belly stroked, and cats are notorious for being picky about their stomachs, but she’ll roll over like a dog for you to pet her belly, and then she’ll just lay there. That’s something she adores.”
Samara enjoys playing with toys and chasing her own tail, but she seeks attention most of all.
“She’s as pleased as she can be right now,” Oza added. “She’s a very, very lovely kitten,” said the owner.
“Perhaps her experience has made her more attached to others because she’s afraid of people abandoning her,” Oza speculated. “Every time we see her, she’s right there with us.” She desires to be with us at all times. If we aren’t petting her, she will express her want to be pet.”
Samara is ready for a new home now that she’s feeling better, but Oza and the Michigan Cat Rescue crew want to make sure she gets the appropriate family.
“She’s been through so much in her life, and all we want for her now is for her to be happy,” Oza said. “We’re looking for someone who will give her a lot of attention since she adores it.” She is unmistakably a people cat. “All she wants is to be with you.”
