Shelter Worker Tries To Entice Adopters for Cat Who ‘Couldn’t Care Less’

Adopting an animal isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Indeed, it can often be the complete opposite. But rescuers will agree that the end result is certainly worth it.

Sometimes animals need extra help finding their forever home—just like this one feline who recently went viral on TikTok.

Footage shows a cheerful volunteer smiling and pointing to a cat enclosure where a white tabby feline is resting while facing the wall.

The video, shared by Spokane Humane Society located in Spokane, Washington, (@spokhumanesoc) has so far racked up 915,900 views.

The on-screen text explained: “How I feel introducing a potential adopter to the animal they’re interested in…and the animal couldn’t care less.”

But judging by the comments, this type of behavior isn’t overlooked by people as many owners have commented to share their shelter experiences.

One user said: “My cat actively ran away from me and I was like yes I want that one.”

“They showed me the 1st orange cat who stayed in an office cuz he was a grump. They asked if I wanted to keep looking. Said no box up the grumpy one,” said another user.

A third comment said: “The puppy I wanted to see bit me immediately, i knew she was the one.”

“Literally pulled my now cat out of his bed to see if we were a match. He could not care less about me, so I adopted him and now we’re obsessed [with] each other,” a fourth comment said.

It is possible that the cat is showing signs of stress as they can withdraw and become less tolerant of people, according to a U.K.-based feline charity called Cats Protection. Other symptoms include change in eating habits, scratching furniture and hissing or growling.

Understandably, shelter cats may be more stressed than pets so it is important for adopters to adjust their household when rescuing their new furry friend.

The Humane Society has provided the following three tips for adopters:-

• Set up a safe zone. Choose a quiet room and equip it with a litter box, toys, scratching post, bed, hiding spot, food and water. This will serve as your cat’s safe zone.
• Take it slow. Once they’re comfortable, start allowing them to explore the rest of the house, and slowly introduce them to other pets and household members.
• Don’t force anything. Allow your cat to decide how much attention they want with you and other household members. Forcing them to be held or petted may create unwanted behaviors.

Newsweek reached out to @spokhumanesoc for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.

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