Rescue Cat Can’t Believe His New Mom Made Him a Playhouse

Posted in Cat Stories - On: May 22, 2023 - Author:  Jan Travell
Posted in Cat Stories 
Last Updated: May 22, 2023  
Author:  Jan Travell

Gandalf the cat found himself homeless at the age of four when his human parents got divorced.

For some reason, they felt they could no longer care for him after they had split up. However, fate had something special in store for Gandalf.

A kind foster family welcomed him into their home, and soon enough, a wonderful woman in the neighborhood named Melissa Losier became enamored with him and decided to adopt him.

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Melissa shared a special connection with Gandalf, as she had also experienced her parents' separation just recently.

She expressed, "I felt deep for him because just that fall my own parents had just separated. I needed him just as much as he needed me."

From the moment Gandalf entered his new home, he formed an incredible bond with Melissa. He is an incredibly affectionate cat, showering his love on Melissa and anyone he meets.

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However, despite his friendly nature, he never seemed interested in playing with toys, much to Melissa's surprise. She tried countless toys to capture his attention, but to no avail.

Melissa wanted to provide Gandalf with something special and came up with a brilliant idea. She decided to create a unique "toy" that would cater to Gandalf's love for napping.

Enthusiastically, she set out to make a cozy hideout for him, incorporating a cat post and a bed he already enjoyed.

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With the help of YouTube tutorials and some basic supplies like paint and cardboard, Melissa dedicated four hours to crafting the cutest little cat house imaginable.

Uncertain of how Gandalf would react, she eagerly presented her creation to him.

To her delight, Gandalf was absolutely thrilled and amazed by his brand-new house.

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Melissa had even placed a couple of treats inside, enticing him to explore and make himself comfortable.

Gandalf's reaction was heartwarming. Melissa happily shared, "Sure enough, he loved it and my hard work paid off."

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Nowadays, Gandalf spends countless hours curled up inside his adorable little house, which has become his favorite place to both play and nap.

Although unconventional, it has become the perfect sanctuary for him.

Gandalf's gratitude towards Melissa for putting in the effort to create such a wonderful hideaway is evident.

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Melissa reflects on the experience, saying, "A simple box may have done just the same, but why not make it cute, right?"

Her dedication to making Gandalf's life better and his appreciation for her thoughtful gesture truly exemplify the special bond they share.

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About the author

Jan Travell is a lifelong cat owner and a feline expert. She's been the Cats and Kittens lead editor from the start. She lives in rural France with her two rescue cats, Tigerlily and Mr.Gee. Her senior kitty, Ducati, passed over the rainbow bridge recently at the ripe old age of 22.

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