A woman rushed to help a lost cat who had been running up to people at the post office. She wouldn't leave him behind.
Mr. PostmanTails High
A long-haired, cream-colored cat was seen darting around near a busy road. He approached strangers outside a local post office, clearly lost and in need of help.
Concerned passersby reached out for assistance, and soon, Ruth, a local TNR rescuer, was alerted to the situation. "She received multiple phone calls, texts, and tags on social media about the friendly cat running up to people at the post office," Tails High (an animal rescue) shared.
Without hesitation, Ruth dropped everything and rushed to the scene.
He was spotted outside a post office and running very close to a busy roadTails High
"Ruth had a million things on her plate when she was asked to help this fluffy, lost kitty running dangerously close to a busy road," Tails High said. "But she knew she couldn't let him down."
As if he knew help had arrived, the cat calmly approached Ruth. Without a fuss, he stepped into the carrier, ready for a fresh start.
He welcomed help, ready to leave the streets behindTails High
They named him Mr. Postman. He instantly settled into his foster home, curling up like he belonged there.
It felt like fate. Ruth had recently experienced some difficult losses, and Mr. Postman became a balm for her grieving heart. "Ruth dubbed him 'the whole package,' and we think he was a special delivery straight to her heart when she needed some extra snuggles after hard losses."
Mr. Postman quickly settled into his foster homeTails High
Hoping someone was looking for him, Ruth combed through social media for missing cat posts and eventually found a match. "We quickly realized that Mr. Postman wasn't missed, even though he was missing."
His former family had moved and decided not to keep him. They officially surrendered him to Tails High. Still, Mr. Postman didn't let it dim his spirit.
He follows his people from room to roomTails High
Mr. Postman claimed the big bed, followed his humans from room to room, and became their most loyal little shadow. "He's been such a joy in his foster home, wanting nothing more than your love—giving head boops, purrs, and curling up as close to you as possible."
With his large frame and big paws, he's a master of biscuit-making.
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Mr. Postman also has a playful side. He loves chasing wand toys, bird-watching from the window, and soaking up every moment of attention. "He's a delightful dude with a heart of gold to match his golden locks."
Gone is the unkempt coat from his days on the street. Now, he struts around with gleaming fur, a freshly groomed mane, and a fluffy tail that trails behind him like a royal train.
Tails High
"Mr. Postman's story is not uncommon, as we are contacted about pet abandonment every day. While rescues and shelters are often over capacity, there are always options to keep your pet safe."
Thanks to Ruth's quick actions and compassion, Mr. Postman is thriving and living the indoor life like a king.
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At around six years old, the majestic mailman is ready to deliver a lifetime of love to a forever family. He's already packed: purrs, head boops, and a heart full of love.
The majestic mailman with a lion mane is now thriving and living like a kingTails High
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