Cat abandoned by family of 12 years after they got a kitten. Fiona needs a new home
A senior cat with plenty of love left in her tank needs a new home after her former family brought young blood into her orbit.
Fiona had only known one way of life — and that was comfort. But then the cat’s world flipped upside down, an Indiana shelter said.
“For 12 years, Fiona lived a quiet life. She had her routine, her space, and her family. But when her owner decided to bring home a new kitten without introducing them properly, Fiona was overwhelmed,” the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in a March 2 Facebook post.
Unfortunately for Fiona, this caused a whirlwind of stress, which had little to no outlet.
“She tried to express her stress the only way she knew how — but instead of patience and understanding, she was surrendered to the shelter. After more than a decade in one home, Fiona lost everything,” the shelter said.
Losing her home and family wasn’t the only issue. Fiona was plagued with fixable ailments.
“When she arrived at HSHC, Fiona was in rough shape — covered in fleas and a painful skin infection that made her itchy and uncomfortable,” the shelter said. “With the love and care of our team, her skin has healed, and she’s finally starting to trust again.”
According to her pet profile, Fiona was left at the shelter in October 2024 because she urinated near where the new kitten was fed. She has used her litterbox “flawlessly” in a foster home, the shelter said.
“I am not a needy nugget; I can entertain myself or sit on your lap for a long time. My skin infection is now much improved!” her profile said.
She adores chin scratches and would do best in a calm environment.
“Fiona deserves stability and love in her golden years. She’s been through so much, but she’s still hopeful that the right person will walk through our doors and give her the second chance she deserves,” the shelter said.
For more information on Fiona, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive north from Indianapolis.
This story was originally published March 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM with the headline "Cat abandoned by family of 12 years after they got a kitten. Fiona needs a new home."