Some cats are aloof and independent. Others are clingy and affectionate.
But imagine being given up simply because you love too much.
That is exactly what happened to a sweet black-and-white kitty named Ellie.
Ellie’s story started at an adoption event in Fork Union, Virginia, where she sat in her kennel, quietly watching people pass by.
One of those people was Julia Wood. She was drawn to Ellie, sensing that there was something special about her.
As she got closer, she noticed a note attached to the kennel. What she read made her heart sink.
The note explained Ellie’s past and the reason her previous owners had returned her to the shelter. It turned out that Ellie was given up for being too affectionate.
That’s right. A cat, rejected simply for wanting to cuddle.
The heartbreaking message was written from Ellie’s point of view:
“I was returned to the shelter because I wanted to sleep with my human at night and I wasn’t allowed to, so I would cry outside the bedroom door.”
Julia couldn’t believe it. A cat who just wanted love and companionship had been abandoned for that very reason.
She took a picture of Ellie and the note and shared it online. She had no idea at the time, but that single post would change Ellie’s life forever.
Ellie’s story spread like wildfire.
People were shocked, heartbroken, and outraged that anyone would abandon a pet for being too loving.
Thousands of people shared the post, and among them was a woman named Sammi Schouler.
She saw Ellie’s story and instantly knew she had to help.
“I was heartbroken when I learned that Ellie was returned for wanting too many snuggles,” Sammi later said in an interview.
“I just knew she would fit well here, and that I could give her the love and attention she wants and deserves.”
Unlike Ellie’s previous owners, Sammi was ready to welcome all the snuggles, headbutts, and love Ellie had to offer.
She immediately reached out to the shelter, filled out the adoption paperwork, and prepared to bring Ellie home.
The day Ellie finally left the shelter was the beginning of a whole new life for her.
No more lonely nights spent crying at a closed bedroom door. No more feeling unwanted.
Instead, Ellie had a place where she was not only accepted but celebrated for who she was.
Sammi wasted no time making Ellie feel at home.
She let Ellie sleep wherever she wanted—including right next to her on the bed.
Ellie wasted no time claiming her favorite spot: curled up near Sammi’s head, purring softly as she drifted off to sleep.
But Sammi wasn’t the only new friend Ellie made.
She also met her new feline sibling, a big fluffy tuxedo cat called Bubby with a calm and relaxed personality.
At first, Bubby wasn’t sure what to make of Ellie, but it didn’t take long for her to win him over.
Now, the two are inseparable, playing, napping, and exploring their home together.
Ellie’s story is a reminder that sometimes, the things that make us unique are the very things that make us special.
Her desire for love wasn’t a flaw but a gift. And thankfully, she found someone who saw that.
Today, Ellie lives the life she always dreamed of, surrounded by warmth, care, and as many cuddles as she wants. If only every unwanted pet could get the same happy ending.
If you want to see more of Ellie’s adventures, you can follow her journey on Instagram, where Sammi regularly shares adorable updates.
One thing is certain: this little cat will never have to beg for love again.