A lovable stray cat found an unlikely group of friends when she wandered into a park and joined a senior walking club. Her sweet personality and friendly charm won over everyone she met, eventually leading her to the happy life she had always dreamed of.
Strider - PuppyKittyNYCity
One evening, while heading home from work, Meagan, president of PuppyKittyNYCity, got a message about a cat in need. A friendly tabby had appeared at a park during a senior walking group’s exercise session. Without hesitation, she joined the group, strolling alongside them like she had been part of the team all along. “She was found exercising with a group of seniors. Clearly, she just wanted a friend,” the rescue shared.
A stray cat joined a senior walking group - PuppyKittyNYCity
She matched their pace step for step—slowing down when they did, speeding up when they picked up the tempo. In no time, she had charmed everyone in the group. It was obvious she was too affectionate to have lived her whole life outdoors. A club worker, also a PuppyKittyNYCity volunteer, contacted Meagan for help. “She was full of fleas, hungry, thirsty, and clearly needed care. I happened to be nearby, so I went and scooped her up.”
She happily tagged along with the walkers - PuppyKittyNYCity
Meagan named her “Strider,” after the walking group that unknowingly became her rescue team. The moment she was given food and water, Strider ate and drank with the urgency of a cat who had been without both for far too long. Despite her rough condition, she greeted Meagan like an old friend, leaning into her touch and allowing herself to be picked up as if she had been waiting for this moment her whole life.
She was very thirsty and hungry - PuppyKittyNYCity
Though a little nervous in the car, Strider soon began to relax, curling up on Meagan’s lap as they drove to safety. For who knows how long, she had wandered in search of food, water, and kindness. Now, with her head resting in the lap of her rescuer, she finally felt at peace.
Meagan brought her to safety - PuppyKittyNYCity
At the vet, Strider was treated, spayed, and freed of fleas. With a full belly and proper care, she began to gain weight, her coat grew softer, and her personality truly blossomed. “She is perfectly sweet, chatty, and trusting. She won everyone over immediately,” the rescue team said.
She relaxed on her rescuer’s lap - PuppyKittyNYCity
In her foster home, Strider quickly proved she was a lap cat at heart. She loved curling up next to her foster mom on the couch and sleeping beside her at night. “She’s independent but loves to be near you. She’s a petite gray tabby with beautiful eyes and the sweetest face,” Meagan shared.
Sweet, gentle, and always up for cuddles - PuppyKittyNYCity
It didn’t take long for a loving family to fall for Strider. She now spends her days following her new humans from room to room, basking in their affection, and enjoying the safety of a forever home. From street life to cherished companion, Strider’s journey is a testament to the power of kindness and community.
Once in foster care, she became a cuddle bug - PuppyKittyNYCity
Strider has found her forever home - PuppyKittyNYCity
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