Life After Hoarding
Jan 17, 2022
When Quiana Johnson visited our adoption center, she wasn’t initially in the market for an adult cat.
“I have to admit, I came in looking for a kitten for my older cat after we lost her longtime companion. But the best-laid plans are no match for a cute face,” said Quiana.
Recently rescued from a hoarding situation in Wheeling, IL, 3-year-old Misha had just been cleared for adoption.
“I went into Misha’s room on just a whim, and he came right up to me and said hi. He then went back to greeting the new feline resident in the room. I just loved how immediately friendly and affectionate he was to both me and the other cat,” said Quiana.
Completely smitten, Quiana made the happy decision to adopt Misha and then brought him home for the very first time.
“He was a little shy for a bit once I got him home. I'm sure he was also getting used to the new space and knowing there was a cat on the other side of the door. He's now back to being his friendly, sociable self that he was at the adoption center. He's not really a lap sitter, but he frequently comes over for head rubs and sleeps at the foot of my bed,” said Quiana.
Today, Misha is enjoying every moment of his new life.
“Misha LOVES to play and is quite the athlete. He likes to bat a few of his toys back and forth across the apartment. He also loves to hunt his fake mouse toys and then toss them into the air to catch. And after playing hard, he sleeps hard and always in the middle of the floor,” said Quiana.
Misha is also quite the mischief-maker, but it’s basically impossible to get mad.
“That face gets him out of a lot of trouble. I love how friendly and outgoing he is. I also love how adventurous he is. I mean, I've had to move some things around (he thinks the succulents are taking up valuable windowsill space), but he's totally worth it,” said Quiana.
After starting life in a hoarding home, Misha is finally where he belongs and we’re so happy to have been a part of his story.
“Thanks to PAWS for rescuing him and to his foster home for giving him the time and space to be ready for adoption!” said Quiana.
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