Shelter cat’s ‘world was turned upside down’ when owner died. Now Tiger needs a new home
A cat at a shelter in New Hampshire is ready for a new home after going through a major — and upsetting — life change.
After a soul-shattering event four months prior, Tiger, a 9-year-old cat, was in bad shape, according to the New Hampshire SPCA in Stratham.
“When his beloved human passed away suddenly, Tiger’s world was turned upside down. Left alone, he was scared, lost, and confused,” the shelter said in a Nov. 13 Facebook post.
“The sudden change caused him significant stress, leading to a period where he refused to eat for several days. This resulted in hepatic lipidosis, also known as fatty liver syndrome. Medical intervention became necessary, and Tiger needed to be tube-fed temporarily to help him start eating again.”
With the help of the shelter and his foster family, Tiger was able to eat again and has completely regained his appetite, the shelter said.
“His foster mom has learned a lot about him and describes Tiger as a ‘Velcro kitty’ who loves to be near his humans as much as possible,” the shelter continued.
“While Tiger is enjoying his time in foster care, he dreams of settling down permanently in a forever home with a family that can give him all the love and attention he deserves. His ideal home would be one without small children or other animals, as stressful situations could affect his appetite.”
It’s best that a new owner will keep Tiger on his weight loss journey, as he is a “round boy,” his pet profile playfully says.
“Tiger’s story and will to live is one for the books. … I mean, who doesn’t love a good comeback story?” his profile asks.
For more information on Tiger and other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.
Stratham is about a 55-mile drive north from Boston.
This story was originally published November 14, 2024 at 4:46 PM with the headline "Shelter cat’s ‘world was turned upside down’ when owner died. Now Tiger needs a new home."