5 People Abandoned This Cat for Being ‘Too Demanding’ – Now He Gets All the Love He Wants

The statistics about the pet overpopulation crisis are staggering. There are about 70 million stray animals living in the U.S. and of those, only about six to eight million cats and dogs enter the nation’s 3,500 shelters every year, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Only about three to four million cats and dogs are adopted from shelters each year … and often dogs and cats are brought back to the shelter after being surrendered by their guardians.

Sadly, that’s exactly what happened to James Bean the cat, not just once, but five times. The calico cat was returned to the shelter five times for being “too demanding.” But then Imgur user ncarbell adopted him – and this time for good. We just love a happy ending!

James Bean was adopted two years ago from the San Francisco Animal Control by Imgur user ncarbell. He loves to snuggle with his rainbow catnip sausage! 

James Bean is also a big fan of hampers. 

Or more specifically, hiding in hampers.

And like most cats, James Bean loves a good box. 

“…he’s the most loving cat I’ve ever had,”said Imgur user ncarbell.

A year after adopting this little cat, ncarbell says that James Bean developed a life-threatening bladder blockage. Three weeks later and after many veterinary bills, James Bean came home.

It’s so wonderful to see cat parents take care of their babies in sickness and in health. “He’s such a sweet, mellow fellow — and a very puffy one,” ncarbell says. 

We are so glad James Bean finally has the loving home he deserves! 

Are you thinking of adding your very own James Bean to your crew?  There are thousands of deserving cats waiting for their forever homes at an animal shelter near you. Choosing to adopt rather than shop for a new pet helps to reduce the homeless pet population and can help free up more space in a shelter for other animals who desperately need it. Fostering an animal is another great way to help animals in need!

Even if you cannot foster or adopt, you can still help kittens. Participate in your local trap-neuter-release program to ensure that no unwanted kittens are born or use your social media accounts to raise awareness about the importance of adoption and spaying or neutering your pets.

Image source: ncarbell/Imgur