In Fort Worth, Texas, there are two cats named Pickle and Boots who are tugging at the heartstrings of the internet. Their story, shared by @boyharsherlvr on Twitter, is both heartbreaking and hopeful.
The tweet features pictures of these adorable adult cats along with a note attached to their cage. It reads, “We got here on Dec 31, 2022. Not one person has asked about us.” The note goes on to explain their situation: “Our owner died and his best friend promised to take care of us. After the funeral, he took us to the shelter. We were heartbroken and miss him so much.”
The post quickly went viral, with thousands of users reacting with sympathy and sadness. Many expressed outrage that someone would betray the trust of their best friend by surrendering the cats to a shelter.
However, amidst the tears and frustration, there was also an outpouring of support. Twitter users shared the cats’ story in their cat lovers’ groups, while others offered to cover the adoption fee to help them find a home.
Pickle, a twelve-year-old black and white cat, and Boots, a six-year-old tabby, are described as a “bonded pair” in the note. The fear of being separated adds another layer of heartache to their already difficult situation.
Fortunately, there was a glimmer of hope in a follow-up tweet from @boyharsherlvr: “I’ve heard that a bunch of people have applied so fingers crossed.” It seems that Pickle and Boots may soon find their happily ever after with a forever home, thanks to the power of social media and compassionate animal lovers.
