This couple came across an ad for an adorable cat with huge cheeks that needed a home. They decided to visit the shelter just to the cat, but it turned out to be much more than that…

This stray cat was found in bad shape and brought to . They suspected it had been hit by a car and hoped the shelter could help. 

The cat, named Grizzly, was thought to be around 10 years old and he has probably spent most of his life living outdoors. In addition to the car accident injuries, Grizzly also had an upper respiratory infection, bad teeth, and other minor issues.

The next step was to find Grizzly a permanent home, so he was introduced to the other cats in the adoption area.

Shelter staff often came to pet him and spend some time with him, knowing that he would shine if given a warm lap and a safe, quiet environment.

“I just knew we had to meet him.”

Although her boyfriend wasn’t much of a “cat person”, he agreed to go with her just to “have a look”.

Grizzly seemed tired to them and didn’t get up from his nap even though they came and talked to him. That’s when one of the staff members opened the door to his area, so they could interact.

Here we found out that Grizzly loves to sit on laps and . When he turned around to look at them, it was like love at first sight. Dan and Amber couldn’t think of any other solution but to bring him home. 

They immediately agreed to a trial period to see if the adoption would work out. It had to be a success! 

Taking Grizzly home was a piece of cake. He didn’t mind the car ride at all or the carrier. He slept through most of the ride.

“We quickly found out taking naps was his specialty.”

The couple set up a room for Grizzly with everything he needed: multiple litter boxes, cat toys, soft things, favorite food, and “a throne” i.e. his own comfy couch.

He is vocal, attention-seeking, sweet, and just a great pet.

“We like to say he has the personality of a million cats wrapped into one. He gives us actual hugs with his paws. He became attached at our hips and a permanent staple of our family.”

The couple instantly fell in love with Grizzly and his adorable chubby cheeks. They only went to the shelter “to look at” him, but once they arrived, they couldn’t imagine any other outcome than adopting him.

“We are forever thankful to Lollypop Farm, they completed our family.

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Now, Mr. Jenkins no longer has to worry about finding a home or searching for new parents. They have become a family, and this is his forever home.