Senior kitty abandoned ‘because her family was expecting a baby.’ Meet Ginger
A sweetheart of a senior cat is on the lookout for a new home where she can soak in all the attention in Indiana.
Ginger Kitty once had a home, a family and a life. But a soon-to-be new arrival threw her entire world off balance.
“She lost her home, her health took a hit… but not her heart,” the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in a May 31 Facebook post.
“Ginger Kitty is 9 years old and has been through a lot lately. She was surrendered because her family was expecting a baby. As if losing her home wasn’t hard enough, her mouth was so infected she needed multiple teeth removed. Now, she’s down to just four little teeth.”
Ginger wasn’t the only cat in the household. Turns out all three were given up to make room for a child, her pet profile said.
In addition to her mouth issues, she was suffering from other health ailments, like a matted coat and dandruff. Urinary crystals were also found after an exam, so she’s on a restricted diet, the shelter and her profile says.
“When the interviewer lady (IL) saw me, she said it was a shame I looked so poorly cared for, as I am a beautiful cat. I was asleep on my bed when she opened my door and woke me up. But I didn’t mind,” her profile said.
Regardless of what she’s been through, Ginger is a lover of humans and loves chin rubs.
“She’s the kind of cat who makes the best of what she’s given, even when what she deserves is so much more,” the shelter continued. “Ginger Kitty still has love to give, cozy mornings to share, and soft purrs that will melt your heart.”
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast of downtown Indianapolis.
This story was originally published June 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM with the headline "Senior kitty abandoned ‘because her family was expecting a baby.’ Meet Ginger."