Imagine the struggle for poor abandoned animals trying to survive in the wild. It’s a tough life out there. 

All my furry pals are rescues, and I often ponder how much they remember from their past lives, now that they’re living the good life as my spoiled fur babies.

But not all cats are as lucky as mine. Many spend their days, and even their whole lives, fending for themselves on the streets. 

Recently, Dumb Friends League, a non-profit shelter, shared a touching video of a stray kitty who’s spent most of his days outdoors.

Flounder, the former stray cat, is finally safe and cozy indoors. Just look at him experiencing the softness of a chair for the very first time in his life:

@dumbfriendsleague Having spent most of his life outdoors, Flounder is grateful for the little things, like rolling around in this chair ❤️ This handsome 4-year-old is available at our Leslie A. Malone Center. #sheltercat #FIVcat #adoptable #adoptacat #grateful #compassionalways ♬ Little Life – Cordelia

It’s Flounder’s first time feeling the warmth of indoor life, and watching him take in the comfort of that chair tugged at my heartstrings. 

The moment his fluffy face touched the chair, we witnessed the most heartwarming reaction. 

The shelter says Flounder is sweet and affectionate, despite his rough start. At four years old, he’s now in search of a forever home.

“Having spent most of his life outdoors, Flounder is grateful for the little things, like rolling around in this chair. This handsome 4-year-old is available at our Leslie A. Malone Center.”

Everyone who witnessed this touching moment of Flounder in the chair couldn’t help but share their compassion, and the reactions were truly heartwarming. One of the comments that stood out read:

“Best chair ever! And the best, most precious kitty appreciating it has made my day.”

Mine too. Flounder’s story reminds us to appreciate the simple joys in life, the things we often take for granted. Just look at how these little moments of comfort mean the world to him.

Many others joined in, marveling at Flounder’s sweet demeanor and adorable cheeks. 

We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates on Flounder’s journey, and if you’re interested and able, consider giving this handsome fellow a fur-ever home. You can find more info about him on their website.

Who knows, maybe Flounder’s path crossed with yours for a reason.