Sweet Cat in Shelter Since Kittenhood Begs for Chance at a Forever Home
Some animals are rescued or brought to the shelter as tiny fur babies. Puppies and kittens are usually the first pets to be adopted, yet sometimes a few can get overlooked and end up in a cage for too long.
Auburn is a beautiful cat who's been at the Beacon of Hope Animal Rescue since she was a tiny kitten, and she's making it clear she's tired of shelter life.
@beaconofhoperescue We always put Auburn back last on our shifts because it breaks our hearts She's been with us for over two years and we don't understand how nobody wants her. She prefers to be the only cat in the household but she will love you endlessly! Please boost Visit beaconofhoperescue.com to apply to adopt or foster her! We are located in the PetSmart in Bridgewater NJ! #catrescue#catlover#catadoption#catsoftiktok
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In the TikTok from @beaconofhoperescue, Auburn was inside her kennel but verbally expressing her distress.
"Auburn cries to get out of her cage," the onscreen text shared. "She's been with us 2+ years since she was a kitten."
The pretty kitty is always the last fur baby to be put back in her cage because staff members are heartbroken by her cries. Auburn is a very affectionate and loving cat who would make a wonderful addition to any family.
"She's a complete love bug and just wants pets and belly rubs all the time," the story continued as Auburn leaned in to receive gentle pets and jumped around a cat tree. The caption added, "We don't understand how nobody wants her... she will love you endlessly!"
The feline fur baby has a scar near her eye from an injury from kittenhood, which may be a deterrent for potential pet parents.
"Her brother scratched her eye when they were little," the text explained. "We think that's why she hasn't been given a chance."
How Is Auburn Now?
The rescue's Instagram post announced the wonderful news that Auburn was adopted.
"The power of social media changed a life," the caption announced, along with images of Auburn being held by her new mom. "Her forever mom found her through our Facebook, and now Auburn gets the happy ending we have dreamed about for so long."
Beacon of Hope praised their social media followers for spreading the word on this special kitty, and posted plenty of well wishes for Auburn.
"We are beyond grateful to everyone who shared her posts, rooted for her, visited her, loved her, and never forgot about her," the caption noted. "Auburn, we love you forever sweet girl. Go enjoy the beautiful life you always deserved."
For more information on Beacon of Hope Animal Rescue or to make a donation, visit their website.
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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 8:10 AM.