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Why Not Be Happy? Cat of the Week

Felicity lives up to her name, despite a rough beginning.

Hello my friend!  My name is Felicity! I love my name because it means happiness and I am one happy girl. I’m patient, quiet, and kind. It’s rare to find be in a bad mood because I am just happy to be here and happy to be healthy again. 

The streets are a rough life for anyone and cats are no different.  

I don’t quite remember how it happened, but by the time I came to , I had open wounds on my back foot. The wound was so severe that a few of my back toes had to be amputated. I could be sad or bitter about my rough past and losing a few toes, but what’s the point in that?  

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Being bitter does not get you anywhere; and certainly not a home. 

So, I made the decision to always be happy! Even when they took my stitches out, I sat calmly in the volunteers arms without making a fuss. Now that I’m all better, it’s time to find a new loving, fur-ever home! Won’t you please come visit me? 

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You know I’ll be happy to see you!

 is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter in Ellicott City. Each week we will feature an animal that needs a home. If you happen to pick up one of these lovelies, post a picture and let us know!

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