Cat Hides From Her Foster Mom For A Year — Then She Does This | The Dodo Faith = Restored

Gia the cat was rescued from a dumping ground. Stacia expected to foster Gia for a short period of time, but Gia was so scared from her time outside, so Stacia began working on getting Gia comfortable. Gia hid from Stacia for a whole year, until suddenly, she wanted to be near Stacia all the time!

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[tea-chip-cookies]

The cat had a softness about her, no aggression or anger. Just curiosity and inner sadness. You could tell she maintained her gentle nature despite what's she'd been through in the 'dumping ground'

[kandreasworld]

I once had a cat who wouldn't let me touch her for ten years. Then one day she walked into my bedroom and jumped up on the bed. So I went over to pet her figuring she would just run away and she let me. After that she slept on my chest with her little face resting on my check every night for the next 8 years. I miss her so much.

[weewhitedug]

"This is her home. She's mine." This lady understands what it means to "own" an animal. It's not an accessory. It's about responsibility and care (aka love). The cat had bonded to her and and the foster parent wasn't about to break that bond. 💙

[linmiller]

THAT is one patient woman. You just KNEW that there was no way that Gia was going anywhere after finally bonding with Stacia. Good ending!

[bellabear]

People who rehabilitate animals like this deserve a lot of respect.

[ReddogBigdaddy]

Winning over an animal's trust is such a rewarding feeling.

[svenable]

This woman has been so kind and patient. She's received a great reward though, the love and trust of such a wonderful animal.

[catsandcrafts]

One of my kitties, Charlie, is a foster-fail just like this, only he was bereaved and mourning - his elderly human sadly passed away suddenly, and our local rescue went to get him. I fostered him and for 3 months he sat on top of a cupboard facing the corner with his back to me. He'd let me pet him, but gave no reaction. He just didn't want to engage with the world. He came down at night to eat and use the litter tray. Long story short - he started to warm up to me eventually, I couldn't face him having to start all over again with an adoptive family, and so now he's here, snuggled up next to me, a constant companion, just as he was to his elderly lady before. I'm so very grateful for the Charlie in my life. It has been a long road, but we've celebrated every little win... the first time he came into my bedroom on his own, the first time he jumped up on to the bed, the first time he climbed the cat tree, etc etc etc... so much winning. <3 Well done to Gia, and well done to Stacia. x

[CreativeLivingLifestyles]

This is so comparable to my story, I'm in tears. I had a little angel come into my yard. She was so skinny, she lived under my storage shed. I saw her one-time eating corn that I put out for the birds. I was shocked to see a cat nibbling at corn. I couldn't come anywhere near her. For MONTHS AND MONTHS, I fed her laying on my stomach on the ground outside using a long plastic kitchen spoon bc I couldn't get close to her. She was so traumatized that even the mockingbirds would fly down and flock in her face EVERY TIME she tried to poke her little head out the bottom of my shed. I would run out & throw little rocks to get them to leave her alone. I would try to move the food away from the shed so I could visibly see her. Finally, I started feeding her under my stairs & started using a regular plastic spoon so I could get closer and closer to her & keep the birds away. Then I put the food on the top step, then just inside the house, and a little further, over time, she eventually came in. After countless hours, many months, now we are besties! We go walking every day and she doesn't leave my side. I can go hiking in the woods and my fur baby is right next to me hip to hip. I've never had such a wonderful friend, I love her so much. We do everything together. She is my little buddy. She eats out of my hand now of course & sleeps right beside me. That was a precious journey I had no idea how my life would forever change! I connect to this video more than any other one. I have NO idea what Macy, my fur baby went through before me but till this very day, she is terrified of any other human. Nobody can get close to her. She runs and hides. She is no aggressor, she is a scardie cat & will do everything she can to avoid another human or cat for that matter. Taking her to the vet is so hard for me emotionally bc of her reaction but she is a lot better than she used to be.

[areneesouder]

As soon as she was able to pet her and she started purring, I started crying.

[nnjack]

I had a cat that hid for over six months. Ignoring her was the way I won her over and I will never forget the day she finally trusted me. It was amazing. She lived to be 17 and she was my favorite pet ever! We both just fell in love with each other. She's been dead 13 years and I still think about her and miss her everyday.

[saiyansatan]

When she started the air biscuits I almost lost it 😭 what a loving sweetheart, so glad you were able to get her out of her shell ❤️

[beffiesv]

When she made her first air biscuits with you I just about died. You did such a wonderful job with this kitty.

[chrizzamutya]

This woman shows her genuine love to animals, not as pet but as a family also.

[zkwelsh]

I’ll tell ya: I’m a dog guy. Through and through. But these little cats are working their way into my heart simply from watching these videos. And this, the most touching yet. Such a story of surprising growth by both subjects. I wish the world would watch: this is what a little investment of patience and loving-kindness does. THIS is the ANSWER. (Loved it; thank you).

[TheInfinityMaster]

Wow! Most people would've given up at that point (especially after a whole year of trying). Glad her patience worked out for her in the end!

[wimvandesteeg]

did you really say "a little bit of patience" ? so many people should take a look at this, i have 6 cats, all with a abuse or neglected background and think i have that level of patience too, but seeing this, HUGE respect, your awesome!! Huggs from Holland

[Sunstar]

Stacia you showed a massive amount of patience with Gia beyond what many people would. I’m glad foster became permanent as Gia was clearly traumatized.

[DKE]

To see her play by herself at night got to me. I knew when she had her close up she was almost there. Thank you for taking care of this angel.

[RiffRaffMama.]

When she started kneading dough and then purring I had the biggest smile. Your patience is boundless, and so is Gia's. She's lucky to have found you.