Meet Inky: A Former Street Cat With A Tough Past & A Bright Future

Photo byScituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a unique cat named Inky, who is looking for his forever home. Inky's story is one of resilience and hope, and the shelter is seeking a cat-savvy owner who can provide the understanding and care he needs.

“Inky is a cat looking for a cat savvy owner to take a chance on this once street cat," the shelter explains. Inky, estimated to be about 2 years old, was found as a stray with old wounds that told the story of his tough life on the streets. Despite his rough past, Inky showed a sweet and calm demeanor with humans. However, Inky's journey hasn't been without challenges. "Inky was placed in a home with other cats. While he didn't interact with them, Inky was showing aggression with humans. We suspect this had to do with other cats being in 'his space'." the shelter shared. Because of this experience, the shelter states that Inky needs a pet-free home to thrive.

Inky is described as super friendly and affectionate, often wanting to sit on a human's lap and "making biscuits" with his paws. However, he can become overstimulated with too much petting, so he needs a human who can understand when he's had enough. "We need someone who understands cats body language," the shelter emphasized.

Despite these challenges, Inky is a playful cat who loves to run and play with toys. The shelter is confident that with the right owner, Inky can have a good life. "While this is a tougher placement, we feel we can help an adopter succeed and give Inky a good life,” they said. If you are an experienced cat owner who can offer Inky the understanding and pet-free home he needs, you might be the perfect match for this handsome and playful cat.

Those interested in providing Inky with a forever home can visit the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts's website at scituateanimalshelter.org for more information on how to adopt from the local animal shelter.

Photo byScituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts