Meet Cooper — an affectionate 8-year-old cat who loves nothing more than curling up in someone’s lap for snuggles.
A few months ago, Cooper’s family lost their home and had no choice but to surrender him to the Humane Society of Broward County (HSBC). Since then, staff and volunteers have quickly fallen in love with his gentle, easygoing nature.
“Cooper is a mellow, sweet lap cat who’s known the comfort of a loving home his whole life,” HSBC shared on TikTok.
Everyone thought such a lovable cat would be adopted right away. But sadly, days turned into weeks, and no one came for him.
Staff began to suspect that Cooper’s unique facial markings might be scaring off potential adopters. From afar, they can look like smudges of dirt — but they’re actually just part of his one-of-a-kind coat.
“He might not be the ‘prettiest’ kitty, but Cooper doesn’t need a filter to find love,” HSBC wrote. “No, he’s not dirty — those markings are just part of who he is.”
It’s heartbreaking to think that such a sweet, loving cat is overlooked simply because of how he looks. Cooper deserves someone who won’t just look past his differences but will celebrate them.
“It’s hard to watch other animals go home while Cooper keeps waiting, especially knowing how special he is,” an HSBC representative told The Dodo.
A generous donor has already covered Cooper’s adoption fee, making it even easier for the right person to bring him home. He gets along well with dogs, other cats, kids, adults, and seniors — making him the perfect companion for almost any family.
“He’ll curl up in your lap and stay there for as long as you’ll let him,” HSBC said.
While staff and volunteers will miss him dearly, what they want most is for Cooper to finally find his forever home.
“We like to believe Cooper has been waiting this long because the perfect home is still on its way,” HSBC said.