Shy street cat meets his grandpa 

You guys inspired me to start fostering. So far I've fostered two cats and they've found loving homes! I just got two more yesterday, and am working on socializing them

Junior and his grandpa Garfield look so much alike. I'm glad they got to stay together, they obviously love each other a lot. Congrats on the new family member ❤

Something even experienced fosters need to be reminded of - sometimes you don't choose the cat, the cat chooses you. After years of fostering cats with success, I came across a lovely little mama who stuck to me like glue. When I really started to feel conflicted, my beloved old man passed away and made the decision for me. It's like he was waiting for someone who could boss me around as much as he did. The cat distribution service strikes again.

Non profit clinic is everything ❤

Halfway through this video I was saying "PLEASE tell me you kept this cat" and I cried when you revealed that he's staying with you. I know from your videos how important fostering is to you and am usually excited to see the happy ending of a new forever home, but Junior really felt like he belonged with you. Congratulations on all you've accomplished this year and best wishes for 2024!

I have a term that I used in fostering- the “Cinderella Moment”: that heart-melting moment when a cat realizes, “oh my God, I’m safe now”, and you see the loving cat that was there all along, waiting to come out.

Love that creaky meow!

Definitely know what you mean when you say how special it is when you earn a cat's trust. I used to volunteer at a cat rescue center and made it my mission to try to help a few cats at a time who I thought needed some individual love and kindness (it was a no-cage shelter so the cats were just free roaming). One of the cats I helped was an FIV+ cat I called Cheddar. The FIV+ cats were in a separate room and didn't get as much human interaction so I would try to hang out with all of them and give them some love. Cheddar was affectionate but aloof and I just felt like he needed someone to show him he was loved. Turns out that person was me, I adopted him and he became my best friend. I've never had such a deep connection with a cat, the level of trust and understand we had between each other was something I never expected and yet deeply cherished. Cheddar got lymphoma in 2020 and by the time the vet found it, it was too late. My sweet boy passed away in my arms 3 years ago today. I miss him every day but I was able to go on and get another FIV+ rescue last year who desperately needed a home. Thank you for helping spread the word about FIV+ cats! There are so many rumors and untrue statements about caring for them and I'm glad people are sharing the truth.

I loved Junior and Garfield's relationship. It was a beautiful story about a beautiful cat's journey finding his home. What's amazing is that it was your home.

Junior has the white peak, Garfield has color. Hard to tell them apart. Darn onions.

It's such a tough situation. I've fostered over a hundred kittens, and have managed not to keep them, but the seniors are so much harder to pass on once they get used to your house. It feels like you're betraying them. Sometimes, they just need to stay!

You and your group's efforts are the thread by which my belief in humanity is supported. I love your empathy and love for cats nearly as much as I love cats. I give what I can, but I can't thank you enough.

Such a wonderful organization. I live in Vancouver but I'm a monthly donator to Flatbush because of how great they are and I love cats

With the orange and gray, the kitty reminds me of my sweet Rosie girl. She was a muted longhair calico who adopted me off the streets one June morning in 1993. I was hers for 21 years.

Thanks!

Man, this video made me so emotional. I love Garfield Jr. He didn't deserve any of the trauma he endured and I'm relieved to know he's doing better now in your loving care.

I'm not crying, you're crying.😭

Love seeing my monthly donations go to these poor babies. And the amazing staffers that put in all this hard work. Ur deeply appreciated. ❤❤❤

Rescued cats are so, so special. I was just snuggling my boy this morning with tears in my eyes. He knows love and the absence of love. He breaks my heart and makes it expand in the same moment. You are doing the work of angels.

So glad he stayed with you and his grandpa cat.

Wait, that looks like Garfield! [edit] It is junior Garfield! Thanks for giving him a home with Garfield! I have 3 too and they all get along. I have a grey like Mani who also doesn't like her space invaded but at the end of the day we all sit on the sofa and watch TV together!

More longer videos like these, please. Donating now. Thank you for all you do!

😍🥰😘 It's so beautiful/touching to see, that even to you, as oldschool TNR/Rescue-activists, a fosterfail can still happen ❣ If the right cat comes along, who are we to deny the universe/fate/cat distribution system ?🤗

For a second there I thought you were going to adopt Garfield and Junior out as a bonded pair. I"m glad to hear they're all staying home :)

I love to think of a cat as a grandpa.❤

your videos never fail to make me cry 😭

Thank you for adopting Garfield Jr. He is a beautiful loving cat. You brought out his beauty.

Man it's raining a lot inside today... your work is incredible and inspiring. I know it's so much work. But it's worth it. I have so much respect for what you do and the sacrifices you make. Thank you

Your videos are so powerful, thank you for all you've done and continue to do.

Thanks you for caring 😻

I have no words to properly express how much I love you guys.

I love his body slam style head butt, he puts full effort in behind that. What a gorgeous kitty ❤. Hes going to make a great little snuggle bug for life.

Seems Jr adopted you!

Thank you for allowing me to support you financially monthly. I love knowing I am a part of this.

cats are so special, I"m so glad other people love them as much as I do =^..^=

What a beautiful story. I think both Garfield and Junior need each other. Such a sweet bond. 💕

You are wonderful people ❤❤❤❤❤

that is such a beautiful cat! a face full of so much character. i'm glad you were able to help Junior :]

honestly this is one of the few channels that always makes me cry, mostly because of how horrible humans can be and how much better we should be. Thank you for the video, and for the work you do.

Wonderful video and story .. So thankful that you educated people about FIV. More will now have the chance to get adopted. 🥰

Yea!! Thanks for keeping junior!

OMG, you're back! That poor kitty, he must have been utterly terrified. And I have an FIV+ kitty.

i have been waiting on Garfields story since Mani was introduced, and hearing that he has a grandson almost as gentle and comforting as him made this all the more precious

I have 7 in my motor home and 13 right outside my door 🙀

That may be the best be meow I’ve ever heard from a cat! Thanks for all you do!

Have been with Flatbush Cats 🐈 from the start. It's been awhile since your videos affected me. But when Jr finally accepted your scritches, the throat choked up and eyes watered. Have a community of 6 regular cats, 2 for about 6 yrs. The newest is a very orange tabby, about 6 mos., wandered in, or dropped off, who knows. But he easily accepted our pets and rubs, and the community did as well, tho they sometimes give a little whop to make him settle down, since he is a kitten and plays like one! The low cost spay/neuter clinics are not local and always back logged with appointments. We were lucky at times. Keep up the good work, and thank you, Flatbush Cats 🐈

Wow...another incredible heart wrenching save...brought tears to my eyes...thank you Flatbush for all that you do...this fills my heart with hope. ❤❤❤

So good to know you guys are out there in the world doing this

Garfield Jr!!! 🥰 I love him. Thank you for saving him. Also, I took my adopted senior girl to Flatbush Vet a couple weeks ago for a general checkup. I was so impressed. It's such a great practice and I'm so thankful it exists! I also got a little weepy seeing Teddy's photo in the lobby.

If I lived nearby, I'd have been there in a 💓 heartbeat. But I live far away. Bless you for what you do.

It’s amazing how much they look alike!

Grazie.

Wonderful informative video. Many veterinarians instill fright in adopters about FIV+ cats. Thanks for the valuable information. As a former cat rescuer I fought tooth and nail against the prejudiced misconception regarding FIV+ cats.

I did it as well. I took in a 5 month old feral kitten I trapped this summer ‘as a foster’. But watching her learn to trust me melted my heart. I had a whole litter of bottle baby kittens before, super adorable, and I managed to adopt them all out. They loved everyone, but the older outdoor kitten only loved me so I just couldn’t stop myself from foster failing her.

Watching Garfield and Junior together warms my heart. So happy that he found his home.

The video I've been waiting for so long!!! 😍😍

Tearing up...

The idea of my cats flinching is truly upsetting. My two are litter brothers, in fact they are the entire litter. They do mutual grooming which usually ends in a tussle but never an out and out fight. They both have their 'safe place' to get away from the other or they come to me for protection. This video has the makings of a Disney movie.

He is family....so touching. Love it!

keep him

what an emotional story 🥲

God bless you all for everything you do

Thankyou for all you do! You indeed love these cats!

i love Flatbush cat videos and the cause behind them. i’ve donated before and i plan on donating again soon.

Thank you! ❤❤❤

See the big difference is they dont charge at u or bite just scared...

Thank you for looking after all the cats 🐱🐱🐱🐱

Omg that little meow at 4:05 got me bawling like a baby! It was like he finally accepted that pets felt good. I am weeping!!

Soooo glad you kept Junior. Fostering is amazing and necessary but foster "fails" are wonderful parts of the grand scheme as well. Congratulations on your new family member!

Beautiful story love this thankyou for saving cats.

I started watching this video last night and then when it sounded like you were giving Junior up, I stopped because I felt so sad. This morning I watched to the end and I am happy. Decisions of the heart are sometimes the best decisions of all❤

He’s lovely. Thank you for taking care of him. He’s obviously doing so much better off the streets ❤

love you.....everytime you make a video like this I end up increasing my monthly donation....cats are spirits of the highest order of the universe.

What you do is wonderful. I’m a Brooklynite, too, who loves cats but can’t have my own. It’s comforting to know that your veterinary clinic will help residents of Flatbush (and all of Brooklyn) with their pet’s’ medical needs. Say hi to the Junction for me!

Bleurgh crying my eyes out at this. You are just the best people on earth. Cannot thank you enough for what you are doing.

Flatbush Cat is in my prayers everyday, may you and all your team and your sponsor and all the animal lovers in the world be blessed with love, health and ability to rescue and help sufferings of the stray animals.❤

I can't thank you enough for all you guys do. You're amazing and I am so grateful for your ability to change the lives of so many cats.

Wonderful video just donated from the UK.

Very heart warming, from start to end. Happy to see grandpa and Jr together ❤❤❤

You have such a beautiful story telling voice. Thank you for all that you do.

Love what you guys do!❤

Pretty awesome video ❤Great too know you are out there 👍

Thank you so much for your efforts. LOVELY. Congratulations to all the other Fosters. PS. Is hard to not wonder about finding the source of these 2 cats.

Thank you for your wonderful videos. Each one makes me weepy. But it has inspired me to start fostering cats myself in New Zealand.

So much love in everything you do. Happy to support you for a long time

I just love your work. I'll be a lifelong donator for sure.

Aww they are so sweet together! Thank you for all the great work! ❤

Thank you for your endless work ❤

beautiful boys, thanks so much for helping them :*)♥

Looks like a perfect story for Christmas to me...❤

Your narrating of your videos is EXCELLENT...reassuring, calming and inspirational. Thank you from the bottom of my HEART ❤. This is why I SUPPORT your WORK.

Congratulations on becoming a great grandfather---what a special, beautiful thing.

WOWWWWW!!!!!! I've been supporting you guys monthly for a couple years now but I ddin't know that you are fostering over 100 cats --- OR --- that you built the clinic! Bravo, I feel so proud to be a part of it! Junior is a TwoThumbsUp cat! 💗

Beautiful thank you very much 🙏🏻💙💚💙💚💙💚💙💚💙🔆🔆🔆

Please remember to give a 'thumbs up' , suscribe, leave a commentt and shaire this vid to help Flatbush Cats 💗💗

What a beautiful story. I wish there was a group like yours in my city.

you guys are real life supermen and superwomen. love you and admire

What you do is amazing. I watch every video that comes out, and each one makes me emotional. Thank you for your hard, hard work and the love you have for cats.

So sweet 🥹

It's an amazing feeling when they accept your pets for the first time. Some come around sooner, with some it takes a while longer, but it's all worth it.❤❤❤