Working in an animal shelter requires nerves of steel, as staff face heartbreaking situations daily.
On Tuesday, 18 March 2025, the Rimouski Animal Shelter in Canada took in a cat under appalling circumstances.
A cruel message left behind
The animal had been confined in a cardboard box, coldly abandoned, and what the staff discovered next made the situation even worse.
Taped to one side of the box was a small note, seemingly providing information about the cat. However, upon reading the few words scrawled on the piece of paper, the shelter staff were left disgusted.
Without remorse, the former owner not only abandoned their pet in a heartless manner but also left behind a final, cruel remark:
"Bloody stupid cat that pees everywhere except in its litter box."
Reminder to pet owners
Shocked by this blatant lack of compassion, the shelter shared the story on their Facebook page to remind people of an important fact: when a cat urinates outside its litter box, it is often due to stress, behavioural issues, or an underlying health problem. These issues are not without solutions. Veterinary professionals and behaviourists can offer guidance and support to help owners address them.
Now safe in the care of the shelter, the cat will receive the kindness and medical attention it needs. After enduring such a traumatic abandonment, and likely an unhappy past, this cat finally has the chance to heal and, hopefully, find a loving home with people who have both heart and common sense.
