Rescued cat is all purrs and happiness on first night at new home

Jake is a very happy cat now that he has found his forever home. He's enjoying a cuddle on the bed after a big meal. And he seems to be drifting off, dreaming of something wonderful. He kneads and works his paws as if he's trying to make bread or biscuits and if cats can smile, then that's a big one on Jake's face tonight.
But his story wasn't always so happy. Like so many owners, Jake's previous family picked him up as a kitten. Cute and adorable, he was a great fit for the family. But when he grew up, it wasn't the same. They had a baby and Jake was probably feeling ignored. Or maybe he was just curious. Jake chewed some small pieces of a baby bottle that had been left where he could get them. And for that, Jake, and his brother were taken immediately to a shelter where he faced adoption, or euthanasia if he was found quickly.
But in an ironic piece of this story, Jake and his brother had both been given girl's names. His owners didn't even seem to know that they were males. Or maybe they didn't care. But the two cats had seen a veterinarian when they were taken in for declawing, a very painful and unnecessary process that requires amputation at the knuckle. Jake's paws still bear scars that can be seen here. Presumably, the veterinarian would have told the owners that the cats were males, so their names remain a mystery.
Jake and his brother waited in the shelter, likely confused about why they had been abandoned, until they were found by caring souls who run the Black Dog Farm and Rescue. They were brought home together and given a bath, a meal, and a safe place to sleep. Incredibly, they showed no signs of mistrust, or misbehavior. They both settled in perfectly, lapping up the attention and catching up on their sleep.
Jake and his brother were given new names along with their new chance, and they don't seem to mind that either.
Cats, like any other pets, are long term commitments that many people don't take seriously enough. When situations change, it is possible for some people that they will have to give up a beloved pet. But abandoning them at a shelter that is already overflowing, where their chances of being killed are high, is never a fair way to treat a furry friend. It is far better for people to carefully consider whether they can care for an animal for life. This includes more than just providing food and shelter. They should understand that there will be veterinary bills, possible behavior issues, food costs and a lifelong need to be loved.
Fortunately, sanctuaries like this one are available. For the animals who are unloved, unwanted, and abandoned, there are people willing to keep the promises that should have been kept by others.
Black Dog Farm and Rescue is located in Texas and they provide homes for dogs, cats, cows, hens, and other animals. They take on the most costly and desperate cases, reluctant to give up on anything that wants to live. And animals like Jake, who haven't given up on people. He's ready to love and to be loved. And he's staying put in his forever home on the farm because he's just too perfect to ever rehome.
Black Dog Farm runs, in part, due to the generosity and support of animal lovers around the world. Follow them on Rumble, YouTube, Facebook and please, consider making a contribution that helps them perform their miracles. They would love your support, no matter how much or how little.