A street cat approached people, hoping to find a warm place this winter and finally experience the good life he'd always wanted.
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Earlier this month, rescuers at Little Wanderers NYC received several requests to help street cats as winter rapidly set in.
Two friendly cats had been spotted in a neighborhood, doing their best to survive the cold and the dangers of life outdoors. "It's unusually cold, and people have more financial problems than ever, but we cannot turn a blind eye to suffering," the rescue shared.
Volunteers sprang into action. By the end of the day, not two but four cats had been safely rescued.
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One of them, named Jingle, immediately captured hearts. When a rescuer approached him, he rose up on his hind legs, begging for affection. After just a few strokes along his back, he followed his human friend, hoping she'd take him home.
Without hesitation, Carla, a foster volunteer, opened her home to Jingle, Holiday, a dilute calico, and Tinsel, a gray tabby, while Klaus, another orange tabby, received treatment for a wound.
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Not long after the rescue, snow began to fall as a cold front swept through the neighborhood. The streets grew harsher by the hour, but the cats were already inside, warm, fed, and safe. "They are so happy to be off the streets."
Jingle settled into his new space almost instantly, stretching his paws contentedly.
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"Jingle is a young tabby who spent his life surviving outdoors until the cold became too dangerous, and he was finally brought to safety. Now that he's indoors, he is showing everyone just how sweet he truly is."
His endearing orange personality came alive when he discovered toys, enthusiastically chasing them around the house.
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"He is affectionate, people-oriented, and gentle. He loves being near his humans, follows them around for company, and softly chats when he wants attention. He has playful bursts of energy, then happily settles once he feels secure—the perfect balance of fun and calm."
Jingle was completely fascinated by his own reflection, standing upright like a curious meerkat to investigate the cat staring back at him.
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At around two years old, Jingle finally has a cozy bed to sleep in instead of cold concrete or frozen ground. With proper care and affection, he's recovering from a kitty cold and filling out beautifully.
He adores all the soft things he now has, making "biscuits" whenever his paws sink into a blanket and filling the room with his soothing purrs.
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Jingle loves people and other cats alike and never turns down a cuddle.
Fully embracing indoor life, he and Holiday wrap their paws around each other after playful romps and doze off to the sound of their purrs. While winter rages outside, they remain warm, content, and free from worries about where their next meal will come from.
Holiday and JingleLittleWanderersNYC
Thanks to the dedication of these volunteers, Jingle and his feline friends escaped the bitter cold and received the care they needed to thrive. Their lives have been transformed, and their futures are now filled with love and plenty of pampering.
"After a lifetime outside, Jingle is ready for stability, warmth, and a human of his own."
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