The internet is melting over a man who adopted the “sadest” cat from an Arizona shelter after his pet passed away. A feline who went from having “sad eyes” to a “happy man” is warming the hearts of social media. It appears that a loving adoption ended up healing both man and cat.
A man tells a heartfelt story of grief and healing with his new rescue cat
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy shared the “saddest” cat adoption news on his Twitter account and Reddit. The post went viral on both platforms, garnering thousands of likes. “I went to a shelter to adopt a cat with the saddest eyes,” McCarthy told X earlier this month. The photographer explained that he had “felt a sense of emptiness” since losing his cat last year. She added: “If he likes Bailey and astronomy, I hope I can give him a happy eye.”
Then McCarthy on the X thread. explained He added that his dog’s name is Bailey and that he “wouldn’t give the kitten Bailey’s alcohol.” After that, the astrophotographer continued to share updates about the cat, including how he started making adjustments at home.
A few days later, McCarthy share In one of the updates, he named the cat Gregory. He also said, “I haven’t seen his sad eyes since he came to the shelter.” The photographer wrote that this cat and dog, Bailey, “occasionally eats beef, but otherwise seems okay.” He added that his two pets are sleeping next to him without any problems.
Recently updateMcCarthy shared that Gregory is now thriving – “He’s a happy guy running around my house like a madman.” According to the photographer, Gregory is sleeping well. She likes to sit on his face and “scream at the birds and lizards from the window.” McCarthy continued to drink in his fur baby, further writing, “He’s such a good friend, even if he steals my computer chair while I’m trying to work.”
