One Sunday morning in New York, a volunteer at the Puppy Kitty NYCity (PKNYC) rescue centre discovered a pet carrier left on the doorstep. Inside was a tabby cat, who they later learned was named Mia. It was only when the volunteer read the note taped to the carrier that they understood the gravity of the situation, the rescue centre shared on Instagram: her owner was being deported from the US.
A desperate plea for help
*"I cannot leave her on the streets,"* wrote Mia's owner, explaining that she had no one else to turn to. The note also shared the cat's name, her habits – she does not get along with other cats but absolutely loves Churu treats – and mentioned a potential bladder issue to monitor. PKNYC saw these details as clear proof of a love that remained completely intact until the very end, despite the heartbreaking circumstances.
Rebuilding trust step by step
After spending six hours in her carrier on the doorstep, Mia was found to be in good health, though she still needs some tests for her bladder. However, she remains very timid and shut away in her shell. The rescue team are using the Churu treats mentioned in the note to win her over gradually, and this approach is already starting to work. But because she is highly sensitive to other cats, Mia is struggling to relax in the busy rescue environment, surrounded as she is by hundreds of other felines.
PKNYC is now looking actively for a foster home to offer her a calmer environment while they search for her forever home. The rescue centre knows Mia will probably never see her owner again, but they are determined to honour the owner's sacrifice in their own way. Mia was not abandoned because she was no longer loved, the team explained: she *"lost her person while she was still deeply loved."*
Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence
