Lonely cat at Indiana shelter ‘hasn’t lost hope.’ He wants someone to ‘see him’
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In a shelter environment, there are shy animals, loud animals, snoozing animals, the works. And then there are the ones who want nothing more than to be loved by humans.
Gene, a young cat at an Indiana shelter, wants all the love a person can muster.
“Found as a stray, this handsome kitty’s history is a mystery to us. What we do know is that he’s ready to write a brand new chapter with someone special,” the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in a Sept. 17 Facebook post.
“I visited Gene today, and it was clear: he’s lonely, but he hasn’t lost hope. As soon as I approached his kennel, he looked up with the softest, most curious eyes and greeted me a happy purr and gentle head-butts. (He’s a big fan of ear scratches, just a heads up!)”
It’s hard to ignore that little face, so it’s puzzling why the 2-year-old domestic shorthair is overlooked at the shelter.
“He even showed me a pretty impressive trick, rolling over proudly to show off all his toe beans in a big stretch. Maybe it was his way of saying, ‘Look what I can do!’ Or maybe he was basking in his little moment (of) affection from a loving human,” the shelter said.
“Gene isn’t asking ask for much, just someone to see him, to love him, and to give him the warmth of a home he’s never experienced before. His striking eyes and sweet little face are impossible to forget, but it’s his gentle spirit that stays with you.”
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast from downtown Indianapolis.
This story was originally published September 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM with the headline "Lonely cat at Indiana shelter ‘hasn’t lost hope.’ He wants someone to ‘see him’."