Tomcat Takes A Year To Finally Come Inside Woman's House | The Dodo 

Love the way she talked to him, even when he was hissy - happy, reassuring, calm, and loving. Very lucky kitty to have come across her and her partner.

What a handsome boy! Glad you found each other. 🥺❤️

So happy he's found a permanent place to call home!!! God bless you for helping feral cats and strays! Blessings!

My million thanks to Helen & family for making Ricky family member.

Helping stray cats is ALWAYS worth it.

A stray cat just like Ricky found me and made it clear I was going to take care of him. After so many vet visits he finally came inside for good and I had him for 20 yrs. I still miss that bossy boy. You've saved Ricky and I wish you all many happy years together! ❤❤🐱

The way his chipmunk cheeks go away at 2:55 after being neutered 🤣

From my time of having cats over the span of my life, I’ve always learned that it’s usually the older gentlemen kitties that have to softest spot for humans. I found this tiny orange kitten in a box back before I even Owned cats as a child, unfortunately all of his sibling passed because they were left in the summer heat and I had to sit with him around the clock because of fading kitten syndrome. He luckily pulled through and live to be 17, I’ll never forget thinking about the fact that as he got older he seemed to show more and more appreciation of the little things I’d do with him like bubble back pack walks or celebrating his birthday. Rip big Whiskey, because of you my heart has opened up to the ability to care for many more kitties like you and I see so much of you in my current baby teddy bear ❤

What a wonderful big ole boy!!! He wasn't for the streets. Thank you for being so patient with him.

His birthday party was the cherry on top! Bless you for rescuing Ricky!

Helen and her partner are angels. The slow blinks of Ricky's and happy eyes warms my heart.

How people treat animals says a lot about them. God bless these folks.

From hissing to tummy rubs. That just goes to show what can happen when you let the cat choose his own timing. Well done.

He’s gorgeous and such a sweetie! You guys did such a great job!

Completely transformed ~ trusting ~ belly up ~ purring ~ kneading the air ~ lovely ❤❤❤

I love stories about former community/street cats. We have a lovely boy who visits daily for treats and a nap on the deck. It took me about a year before he would accept human touch. He's been neutered and chipped but he does not enjoy being indoors regardless of how cold it it and we can get down to - 40 (without the wind chill). He has a heated shelter with food and water.

I love how he shows you his claws as a sign of affection. 3:32

Ricky looks so much better & happier now. ^^ All thanks to a couple of very kind humans.

Thank you for helping this sweet boy!!! ❤

The birthday party was the best😄 so cute♡

What a handsome boy 😽. Thank you for saving and adopting him.

Awe! What a love bug he turned out to be. Seems he had a pretty rough life on the streets & he just needed the right people to show him that he would be safe & loved. Thank you for all you did & are doing to give this adorable boy a loving home!!!

Ricky has to be the cutest kitty ❤ Thank you for being patient and persistent in trying to domesticate him. Most people lack the patience to understand a cat. My heart is so happy he found a good home and doesn’t have to fight for food and territory anymore 😊🫶💕

the cat distribution system at work ! Thank you for helping him learn to trust. It is amazing to see the transformation as they come out of thier shells, as they learn life can be relaxing, fun and rewarding. Wonderful to see!! All they need is love.

THANK YOU!!!!

He is so handsome!!.People just don't see if what you get in return is love and trust, sometimes it feels better than money and material things. Im so glad to see all of you is happy.

He’s so cute!!! Bless you all for your love and patience!❤😮😊

I found my Elvis crossing a 5 lane road! I pulled over, called "here kitty" and he ran into my arms! He didn't even mind the 125# black lab in my truck. I did mind the live mice he brought to me in bed as a thank you! But hey, it was his way of thanking me!😄😄

OMG that's so awesome! He is a beautiful big boy! Thank you for rescuing him from the outside world! Cats belong inside. 👍👍

What a loving family! Thanks for rescuing him and ensuring he's living his best life.

Handsome little fella. Glad he found a home but most importantly, love.

Every living thing thrives with love♥️

He's a big, gorgeous, boy! Happy he's shown love. He deserves it. ❤

He's a lovely lil chonk and I admire and appreciate you and your partners tenacity...God bless you all...

Thank you so much for helping him, loving him & giving him a home. You & your partner are angels. ❤

You are such a beautiful couple ❤ thank you for helping this handsome boy ❤

Of course he didn’t go back outside he’s got a wonderful loving home and it’s beautiful to see bless you for helping these animals ❤❤❤

Perfect story for me ,myself and my hubby took in over 22 animals,cats and dogs ,1bunny that we kept found homes for most and kept the ones people couldn't take! It was an act of joy love and a bit of sadness when first they're found! ❤❤❤ Animals have always been and is a huge part of our life ans always will be ❤

LOVE IN THE PURIST IMAGE ❤🐾🐈 Thank you so much for saving and caring and loving the Handsome Prince Love to all your family members furbabies and humans

Thank you for giving him a home! You are amazing❤

If more people were like these two the world would be such a better place, well done!!

These stories of saving senior cats are the best and I always read them. You are an angel. Thank you.😇🙏😻

Awesome

Saving them is satisfying.... If you can afford it.... When you can't it's simply heartbreaking.... So glad y'all could save him...

I LOVE people who help animals out. Thank you, thank you. I'm so glad they are helping the family of ferals and now, Ricky, who is safe indoors. May the blessings flow back to them.

Love and patience are powerful healers! Huge blessings to those stellar humans who rescue and adopt! 🐾🐾💕

Thank you🙏

Gaining the love and trust of a cat is honestly one of the best feelings in the world. That moment when you realize you've won them over...the BEST!

Thank you so much for giving this beautiful boy a safe and happy home!!! ❤

Wow what a beautiful boy! What a sweet woman and her husband too, to save these kitties.

Yay, Ricky! From hissing to belly rubs, what a blossoming for this gorgeous, sweet boy. I have tears in my eyes. Wonderful story.

Beautiful story ❤ It reminds me of someone special

I'm so glad Tomcat has been able to do this.

I teared up a little bit. Thank you for being kind and compassionate. ❤

Bless you every time i see a case like this my heart string are overjoyed i used to specialise in feral cats rescueing had to stop my health took a turn .thank you for taking the time for him. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Anyone who's rescued a stray or feral cat knows it's almost unheard of for them not to try and get back out. It's amazing this big guy knew right away he was safe and wanted to stay. Amazing.

Wow, how different he looks since becoming an inside cat. He's a beautiful boy. Thank you for persevering with him ❤

I fed my girl Kittie for a couple years as a stray till she eventually moved in. I have four cats and she’s by far the most affectionate and appreciative of everything I do for her. Strays have that experience of having to try and do it on their own. I think that’s why they tend to be the most cuddly and loving of cats.

Grateful to all the people that help the innocent animals!

Helen is such a lovely person! Wishing her, Mr Ricky 🐱, and the rest of their family all the very best 🙏💖🌟

BLESS YOU FOR SAVING TOMCAT 🙏🏿 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 YOUR VERY SPECIAL FAMILY 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

This exact thing happened to us except we loaded up our guy and straight to the vet for neutering etc. He changed his ways pretty quick and now he's a big ol squish who loves everyone♥️ Neutering is key sprinkled with lots of love and fresh chicken meat❣️ Ricky is so handsome thanks for sharing his story. 🇺🇸🟦

Thanks for saving a precious creature, may you all have long, happy, healthy lives.

Bless u ❤

Thank you for rescuing him! It's good ppl like you who make the world a better place

Your work you put into this really shows!

He's so adorable when he finally raises his head to meet her hand and enjoy the petting ❤❤❤ Thank you so, so much for saving him.

The way he looks up to the owner at his Birthday Party Shows how much Warmth he felt and i'm glad he's doing alright.

thank you for saving him! he was getting pretty beat up and weak. he is so happy, and handsome. cute pup too! best from Colorado!

Obrigado por ajudá-los ❤

What a handsome guy Ricky is! You picked each other & worked at it. Bravo Helen

Time, patience and love. Well done💙 You were definitely the right people...He knew that.. Beautiful Big Boy..

Aww, you gave Ricky the love and support he could have never imagined, you are now his humans! May you have many wonderful years together, it’s been a dream come true!😻❤👍

You are an amazingly kind person. Bless you. Tom cats live a hard life. Most people try to hurt them because they hurt their cats and kittens. But you saw thru that and were rewarded w a beautiful cat.

Thank you beautiful people for your amazing kindness and care for this precious boy ❤

This does my heart good. Thank you so much for giving this cat a safe loving home.

i adopted 2 strays and they are lovebugs now...thank you for saving Ricky...he is a beautiful cat

I love seeing this. My job at the rescue where I work is to teach the feral/non social/traumatized/dumped kitties to trust and love.

Such a sweet boy 🥰

I love this couple! ❤ They were consistent and patient with their sweet boy. Thank you for giving the neglected strays a safe haven.

God bless all people who help rescue animals….

such a big boy...and handsome! Thanks for adopting him!

Lovely story and lovely people. He is sure is a handsome kitty. Good job, bless you.

He always knew he was a good boy. But to hear someone else say it out loud must have felt amazing!

What a beautiful kitty he is! And so sweet! I'm so happy that you took the time to give him the love and caring he needed 💖

Ty for rescuing and adopting this precious cat and God bless you for your love ❤️ and kindness always

We basically had an identical experience with a stray cat who showed up in our yard. Like you after taking him to the vet for an injury from a fight and having him neutered and microchipped he has officially become a part of our family. He is so grateful and a real snuggle bug 😊

I rescued two feral cats about 19yrs ago ones past away the other one angel is sitting next to me staring at the treat box and hypnotising me into opening it and it works every time bless her I love her I can't resist xx

He's absolutely gorgeous. What a face!

Thank you for your patience and persistence in saving Ricky. Blessings!

What a handsome boy! Perseverance paid off. Ricky is a very lucky kitty. We can even see how much his cheeks slimmed after his neuter.

I've rescued two stray cats, in my time (one was feral). It's sooooo worth the trouble.

Thank you for helping this gorgeous little boy. God bless you and your partner❤

So adorable ❤❤❤. Thank you for savimg him 🙏🙏🙏

The rescues are always so grateful and it gives both ways.

So lovely, thank you for helping him!

😂'May have had a cat party for him.' Best part of this video, very glad you were able to help him. Thanks for sharing his story and for all the wonderful work you do with feral cats in your area of the world.👍

Amazing pet with amazing humans, it seems... thank you for persevering and rescueing him!

O bless you!! Bless him and he looks so healthy and happy now ❤ what a guy

what a beautiful chunky little guy😍