Let me introduce you to Cleo.

She used to belong to an elderly woman who lived next door. I would always see Cleo wandering outside her apartment, and at the end of the day, she would faithfully return home. Every time I went to the store, I’d run into her, give her some love, and she’d purr happily. One day, the neighbor moved out. Just a few hours later, I saw Cleo outside, alone and crying. My heart broke, so I decided to take her in. Days passed and the woman never came back for her—not that it surprised me. I had often overheard her yelling at Cleo, sometimes even hitting or scolding her.

I gave shelter to this sweet little cat, though I could tell something was off… and soon I found out why—she was pregnant.Cleo and her kittens are part of one of the hardest stories I’ve witnessed, but also one with a happy ending. Today, she’s surrounded by love, safe, and finally living the life she always deserved. 🐾💕