Cat with ‘gentle soul’ needs safe space after longtime companion turns on her. Meet Mama
Even felines can have a falling-out with a friend.
One cat in Indiana is on the hunt for a new home after her longtime companion started stressing about a shift in their mostly calm world.
A senior cat named Mama and her beloved sister Ruby had their world turned upside down when they were pulled from their comfy home and placed into the chaotic hullabaloo of a shelter.
“Last year, Mama and Ruby were living the simple, peaceful life every cat dreams of. Cozy naps on warm blankets, long hours of bird-watching from their favorite windowsill. They were best friends, companions who had shared a home, a routine, and a deep, quiet bond,” the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in a March 28 Facebook post.
“When their beloved owner’s health declined, Mama and Ruby were brought to the shelter together. They stayed close, comforting each other through the uncertainty. They were adopted as a pair, but sometimes, even the strongest bonds can break under stress. Ruby, overwhelmed by the changes, began lashing out. And Mama, the gentle soul, became the target.”
Both cats were then brought back to the shelter where the duo are now on the search for another new home — hopefully still together.
“Now, at 12 years old, Mama is looking for a new chapter. Mama needs a peaceful place to call home where she can return to her favorite pastimes: finding the coziest nap spots, soaking up the sunshine, and watching the world go by from a safe, quiet perch,” the shelter said.
“She’s not asking for much. Just love, patience, and someone who sees the beauty in older cats with soft hearts and gentle spirits. If you have a warm bed and a calm heart ready to welcome her home, Mama is ready to fill your days with quiet companionship and gratitude.”
If adopted together, the shelter offers suggestions to hopefully keep Ruby’s stress at bay so Mama doesn’t have to take the brunt of that confusion.
“The HSHC staff recommends a new cat be given a small place, like a bathroom or bedroom, where it can go when stressed or afraid. This aids in the cat’s adjustment,” Ruby’s pet profile says.
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast from downtown Indianapolis.
This story was originally published March 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM with the headline "Cat with ‘gentle soul’ needs safe space after longtime companion turns on her. Meet Mama."