Shy shelter cat kept doing this in her new home

[@twilight79010]

Her little high-pitched meow is so adorable. What a sweet kitty and a loving owner. It's good to see people giving the shy and anxious cats a chance! They are terribly overlooked in shelters and rescue organizations.

[@annjohnson8437]

Yes! Cats often act so shy in the shelter, but open up wonderfully once they are in a loving home!!! ❤️

[@southernsass2937]

She is a beauty! That little meow🥰

[@dntskdnttll]

Yes. And it was so sad how she shied away as soon as she smelled the food - a sign of how it used to be dangerous for her to show interest in food in case other animals would hurt her and compete with her for it. :( Good on this woman for taking care of her and recognizing her fear and helping her to feel safe.

[@deannam3670]

Thank you so much ❤ she’s my best friend

[@deannam3670]

@@clicheguevara5282I love Evee and Yoshi!!!!! They sound so much like Jolie!!!

[@lindaj171]

Jolie is such a pretty girl and she found the best Mom EVER! Wishing you many happy years together. 💕

[@beckyburtis9977]

"A lot of animals just aren't given the chance to show who they really are" you said it so beautifully, it's such an important thing to remember. Once they finally feel safe enough to work up the courage to come out, they are a Joy Beyond Joy.

[@animequeen78]

I gave my rescue kitties a chance and they turned out to be wonderful babies.

[@ggboot1]

That's so important. Each one of my 4 rescue cats has their own personality, and they're all wonderful!

[@beckyburtis9977]

@@ggboot1 I love to hear when pet parents are so attentive that they see and cherish all the unique richness of the personality of each cat

[@dntskdnttll]

The same is true for people who go through hard things. Hope to see similar compassion for humans and animals alike.

[@simaturna9765]

🧚👍

[@MsShandy111]

I have a shelter cat to. She was very shut down. After a couple of months she came out of her shell. She is such a loving cat. Yes, some animals need time and patience.

[@Campbell483]

Cats like to take your pulse when they lay across your ankle. That was so sweet. She cares for you.

[@Cliffster420]

That's the perfect way to interact with a shy cat. Let them take their time and show them that you aren't going to harm them. They most likely have had a traumatic experience with humans and are just being cautious. Alot of people don't understand that you have to earn a cat's trust and affection, and once you do, it's an amazing feeling and you completely feel the love that the cat gives. You have to be patient, understanding, and a source of comfort and a safe place for them to open up and be vulnerable.

[@melymel6111]

Trying to coax her out of hiding with the little puppet....ohhh my heart!!! 💕☺️💕

[@gearhead682010]

Her squeaks and meows and trilling and her awesome purr plus she’s absolutely adorable 😍

[@deannam3670]

She’s my precious little baby!!!!

[@silvermainecoons3269]

@@deannam3670 This video made me so happy, you did a great job with her. Patience is what a lot of people lack when it comes to extremely traumatized cats, they just need to proceed slowly and gently and eventually the cat will come around. She is so adorable, I have a Maine Coon girl named Kira with a very similar personality and voice. That chirping and trilling is a typical Maine Coon trait. It would be cool to have a DNA sample analyzed, they can show what combination of breeds she is as well as any possible hereditary health problems to look out for. 😻💜

[@therabbit317]

My Luna hid for 2 weeks just watching me before I got to pet her. She is a special little girl, and you can see the sweetness in Jolie's eyes.

[@Soradakanizat]

That’s absolutely normal for cats. When they find a new home they have to get used to all the new smells and stuff. My cat hid for over a month under the couch. I never saw her and she did everything when I was asleep

[@therabbit317]

@@Soradakanizat I knew she would hide so I just put out food and sat where she could see me and smell me.

[@idalarsson4729]

Such a beautiful cat, her high pitched little “ meow “ sounds like she’s really answering. The way her “ mum “ let her blossom in her own phase shows how much love she has for her cat. 💕

[@gingergirl8797]

How blessed are you both that Jolie adopted you? I am always amazed when people say animals don't have personalities, obviously they never loved an animal......so sad for them.

[@HollyMoore-wo2mh]

She flopped on your leg; I teared up. Poor love... and when Jolie kissed you....... awwww. 💗

[@catman19]

Thank you for not giving up on her. A feral cat showed up at my place 3yrs ago,,,i just got to pet him 2wks ago first time.

[@darlene9154]

Her meow is so sweet!

[@Supercell725]

I almost cried, that was a sweet one

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Same here, when she came around out of her shell.

[@Supercell725]

@@LarryFleetwood8675 those two were meant for each other. BTW, nice name.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

@@Supercell725 Absolutely. ;-)

[@haz1013]

I like the part when she said...if these a ghost in here. Wink at her. & she DID😂!!!... Ops. To be continued with the house cleansing

[@cristinskadell338]

that little chirp loveliest sound

[@jamessatterfield5705]

You are both so lucky 😊

[@msmelohamid1469]

Thank you for not giving up on Jolie ❤❤❤

[@MrDCMiami]

Even early in the video I could see a sweet cat under that exterior, just waiting to come out. Patience and kindness were all she needed. Her colors are spectacular!! I've never seen a pattern and color combination like that before.

[@batmanforpresident9655]

GOD BLESS these people for adopting these beautiful animals!!

[@nivotibbie9069]

Amen

[@katem3961]

I rescued a beautiful ragdoll cat from a shelter. He was so traumatised and hid in a covered litter tray, but I was determined to get him out of that situation. He was housed with another cat who bullied him terribly. Smokey never fully got over whatever trauma he had endured the first 7 or so months of his life. He would meow exactly like this little girl. He was so beautiful. I had him for over 10 years, and he remained shy and aloof. But I loved him and gave him the space he needed and thoroughly enjoyed the times he came and lay on my bed or on my knee. He became incredibly sick, and we were back and forth to the vet. He became much closer to me during his final weeks. I would lay with him for hours. Sadly, he passed away, but I think he knew I loved him, and he was safe with me. I am so glad I gave him a safe, gentle home to just be himself 💕

[@lynngreene1993]

Bless you and Smokey Kate. Bought back memories of my boy who is not with me anymore (nearly 9 years but never forget them) He was bullied & ended up at the vet with cystitis which is stress related. Thanks for sharing 🐾🐾

[@batarasiagian9635]

Thank you for your compassion. I agree; Smokey must have known that you loved him.

[@abbyt4713]

Her markings are just beautiful ❤️ so sweet....

[@sammysmomma3714]

She’s a really beautiful kitty. Thank you for sharing your home with her and giving her the freedom to be her. You’re a great mama ❤❤❤❤

[@kimberlypotts3874]

AMEN

[@enes6349]

Beautyfull story

[@renb6133]

What a beautiful soul this young lady has! Jolie is adorable & just needed kindness, patience & lots of loving to come out of her shell. I adore her little squeak, too. Great story! 💕

[@DrValerie800]

OMG, not only is she SO beautiful, but I love her sweet little voice!

[@sofakingcute9804]

When you finally win their trust… it’s the most beautiful feeling ever! ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕

[@mook9708]

What a beautiful story...patience is a virtue....

[@Rick__C-137]

This woman..... Ty for being sweet and understanding, genuine soul ♥️♥️♥️

[@kati-ana]

YOU did accomplish something really great where others failed. Awesome LOVE and patience. I love how you talk to Jolie. I have a rescue dog , took a full year but here we are 7 yrs later and she blossomed beautifully. She was returned three times before we got her. Never give up on an animal in need of love and a safe home. Always remember they are badly scarred to no fault of their own.

[@silviamonz2062]

❤

[@SallySallySallySally]

When they do the flop-o-matic, you've got it made. Congratulations! The lovely Jolie adopted you!

[@staceyroberts3468]

That little meow is adorable 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@Glostahdude]

You won the best prize in the world….. earning the love and trust of a cat! Not an easy thing to do when they’ve had hard life.

[@futurecorpse7739]

❤❤❤the best friend and daughter❤❤❤

[@one7decimal2eight]

The secret is to let them come to you. My cat did the same. Hid for days. I would not even acknowledge her unless she came out. I didnt bug her. I let her be and she came to me on her own terms. Never trying forcing it. Just leave them be. They'll come around. Eventually. Took my cat 2 months to hang out by me and 8 to hang out close. 2 years to hang out on my bed. Just how it is. Who am I to tell her how to live her life? She's old enough to make her own decisions.

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

it's similar with dogs. don't come too close, and also don't keep either your body or your face pointed at them (because that looks like you're about to move closer). I think with scared dogs, short eye contact that you break is good, whereas with scared cats I'm not sure if they appreciate any eye contact (they give less feedback than dogs). if you do make eye contact, break it with that cat slow blink. I also do it with dogs, but it's a cat thing.

[@MK-dn8oq]

It took 8 million years because you did the socialization wrong

[@uptick888]

@@Ass_of_Amalek and men

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

@@uptick888 what do you mean?

[@w.a.watson3078]

Totally agree with you.

[@xpndblhero5170]

The little flop and the slow blink would make me cry too because that was showing full trust.... She loves you and is happy you came along. 😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janetstephens9563]

♥️♥️♥️ She looks like a Ragdoll breed. ♥️♥️♥️

[@chrisv.4071]

Poor baby girl ❤❤❤❤❤❤thankyou for caring she's beautiful and a beautiful story ❤❤

[@Dominikdex]

This reminds me of when i took in my Micko. He was my Grandma's cat and was VERY attached to her. She ended up in nursing home and I decided to take him in. He spent over a week hiding behind my couch. I had his food/water bowl next to it and litter box bit away and just let him have all the time he needed. Fast forward several years and he likes to crawl under my blanket when I go to sleep. Sometimes you just need little patience for them to come out of their shells and then you get SUPER affectionate family member.

[@JelloPuddingFood]

That's so heartwarming. I'm happy that Jolie was finally able to get off the streets and find a nice safe and loving home. What a sweetheart.

[@graceamerican3558]

I cried with her when Jolie flopped on her leg. And when Jolie WINKED at her … 😳 damn. Ghosts must like her. 😀 She’s a beautiful kitty. Jolie has a cute meow. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lynngreene1993]

Me too (almost felt like it was MY leg!)

[@priscamolotsi]

I loved it when she winked 😂! You know animals can see ghosts, right😜?

[@1949634]

Yes I know they can I have 6 cats

[@AdamShaiken]

She's a ghost buster all right !!!

[@priscamolotsi]

@@1949634 Lucky you! I just love cats 😻!

[@1949634]

Thank you

[@selfgain9458]

Yeah cats are clairvoyants and dogs are in empaths your cat can see spirits in your dog can feel spirits just like if you had a bad day at work and you were crying on your way home and you walk inside and your dog greets you and just wants the love on you it's because they knows you were crying on your way home

[@hayse50]

Love changes everything....

[@Helen-mh8mq]

Sweet little girl😊

[@KAdams-dr4pc]

She's really beautiful.

[@heatherhenry1746]

Her kiss back to you was confirmation of a relationship 💕

[@bonjulien62]

Oooooh, so sweet❤

[@myleneberkowitz9418]

Thank you for being her mom. U are doing good work

[@latebloomer6671]

Love her cute squeak... It's usually always the case with these scared rescue cats that they will just surprise you one day by suddenly showing you love, with all the fear and shyness all gone. It's like a switch. You just need to be patient and wait for it to turn on.

[@moirajoanosborne9690]

Awesome. Thanks for persevering with Jolie. She is beautiful. She now knows you love her. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bizhiwlove]

Angel cat! 🐈🐈🐈🐈

[@cwbrooks5329]

Ahhh. I've adopted two feral cats. That moment, after months of teeny-tiny steps forward in trusting, when there is suddenly a breakthrough is so magical. Glad to see that Jolie found her Happily-Ever-After home.

[@janetdear6429]

🤧 aww she's so gorgeous, bless you for saving her and giving her a forever home. And there's nothing wrong with her being your daughter, all my pets over the years have been my children. Great video thanks for sharing 💖😁

[@deannam3670]

She’s my child and no one can tell me otherwise ❤ thank you for saying this!!!

[@Cozycountry1]

​@@deannam3670 Jolie is a sweet girl inside and out and thank you for giving her the loving home she deserved. She really is a beauty with those blue eyes and her meow is adorable. She is your baby and nobody can say otherwise just like my boy cat is my baby. Give her a big snuggle from us please 🤗😻

[@djurlivet]

Jolie seems like she got the perfect new mom. What a lovely human and what a lovely, beautiful cat. Hope they have a long happy life together.

[@laurasincitycomics]

What a beautiful story and gorgeous kitty ❤❤

[@Mama-Ames]

💕 Oh exquisite Jolie, sweet beautiful angel w/the dearest little meow, I surrender my heart to you lovely kitty as I wish you & your dear Mom a long & happy life together, sharing pure perfect unconditional love.💕X🥰O💕X🥰O💕X🥰O💕

[@KohalaLover]

Jolie’s meow is darling. She is a stunning goddess of fur. I bow down to her. Thank you for rescuing such a dazzler.

[@wandateague5698]

She is so sweet!!!

[@r.mcbride2837]

She's a gorgeous girl. What beautiful markings! And she's a talky girl, even when she's scared to death. She answers! I love her little tweets and trills. Adorable.❤

[@crystalheart9]

Thank you for having the patience to help this frightened sweet kitty.

[@veganforlife1203]

😊💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💞☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ thank you so much 👍

[@floridagal150]

😢 I'm so happy for you and Jolie. What an amazing human to have such patience. It sure paid off. Jolie is gorgeous! So happy she was rescued into your life.

[@DarqueQueen7]

My Isabeau squeaks like that! That is just soo cute!!!❤❤❤

[@Beth-zg6gb]

It takes a special human to appreciate a very special kitty! So happy that you found each other! 😊💕

[@singlesideman]

Poor baby kitty! That tiny meow! Aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwww...

[@AshMc1970]

She has the most beautiful markings💕

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

floofy piebald tabby

[@ingridwatsup9671]

She’s like my cat; got her at 9 and she’s 16 now; doesn’t like hard noises and I have to speak to her in a soft tone. Best results when I ask in a questioning way. She’s here to stay forever.

[@noneofyourbusiness167]

Such beautiful markings! WOW!

[@TheRealBambihooves]

I love her! ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@Swanky95472]

totally crying. beautiful story. thank you for adopting and not shopping ! ! ! Jolie is adorable!

[@epiphanydrums5427]

…”and show her what love was like” One of the most natural and moving things I have ever heard from a fellow animal lover. This was beautiful, thank you

[@daphne4983]

I'm in love!

[@DancerGirl-24]

she's a beauty. Thank you for rescuing her. You DID accomplish something great.

[@MrDoodlebug68018]

Beautiful kitty possibly part siamese with her dark markings on nose, ears & tail. Glad she has a good home with someone that loves her! 🐈❤

[@bobcarbaugh5727]

Thank you ! for rescuing and sticking with and loving this little angel !

[@oculosprudentium8486]

it doesn't matter if its with Animals or with People LOVE & Patience always prevails and win over

[@bronwynbentley4308]

I love her so much!!!

[@pequena_ninera]

Thank you for taking her in and showing her she is safe. Isn't it amazing when they finally show you who they are? She is such a sweet and sassy girl.

[@NaneelQueenOfDarknes]

Best story of love and friendship ever.

[@crs7937]

awesome looking kitty

[@grapek909]

GLAD SHE HAS A GOOD HOME WITH KIND PEOPLE. WHAT A TREAT TO HAVE SUCH A GORGEOUS CAT.

[@tshaffer9681]

I love her squeak. She is absolutely beautiful. God Bless you and yours, stay safe.

[@juneyshu6197]

I have a similar cat, angora type. Shes very shy, will come loveys on my face, but also lashes out randomly. I think this breed is just weird! But, she wouldve died if I didnt rescue her so...shes my spark!

[@alanburge2725]

Her squawk. Her little black spotted nose. Her amazing eyes. She is very special. Beautiful cat.

[@laurahoward7126]

Thanks for taking the time and having the patience to help her shine your both beautiful ladies and I hope you have a wonderful life together ❤

[@cherileerogers1650]

Thank you for being patient with her and giving her the time SHE needed to adjust. She is beautiful!

[@lenaonmealways4193]

Jolie is so cute! It took me quite a while to get my feral Mama Kitty to finally trust me. Now she loves pets and chin scratches! ❤

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

Jolie is gorgeous!!! 🥰💖🤗🎶🎶🎶

[@elidee2914]

She is pretty❤

[@80bbygrl]

Her little squeaks are too sweet. What a great, patient mom!!! ❤️

[@Jaggededge112]

❤ how sweet! It’s so beautiful to see people giving second chances to kitties that might not get them otherwise. Thank you to all that do!

[@gailbishop8657]

Just goes to show what love, time and respect will do !!!!

[@Dream_M1]

I’m so happy for both of you 💕

[@lily_m3538]

Adorable!

[@nightowl5395]

I am so happy for her that she adopted by you....bless her heart, and her sweet squeaky miaow, and bless you for your patience in gaining her trust and love 💕 😻

[@alanhenryfruhling1745]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww soooooooooooooo very cute

[@joycekellner9957]

This is so sweet, and you did really good allowing her to getused to you overtime without pushingher. I once had a scared kitty take 18 months to make contact with me. I believet that Jolie had a person in the past who loved her, and she remembered that once she overcame herfear and trauma. I love her vocalizations and how affectionate she is now. Wishing you both all the best!

[@shannon_w.]

What a beautiful girl Jolene is and she has the perfect Mommy for her ❤️☺️

[@JayceeCali]

Her wink on cue was everything.

[@trex3003]

Very good cat mom!