The frightened beauty Matti doesn’t quite understand how she ended up at the animal shelter. She was a house cat for several years, but everything changed in an instant. Her owners abandoned Matti, citing that she suddenly started going outside the litter box. No one wanted to investigate the underlying cause or help correct her behavior; it was simply easier to get rid of the suddenly inconvenient kitty. A shattered world, wild stress, and confusion about how to move forward—that’s the price of betrayal for Matti.

We are responsible for those who have given us their love.

Now, Matti is learning to interact with people outside her home. She is in a state of stress and very frightened, but she doesn’t show any aggression. Her previous owners described her as timid, but indeed not aggressive. Her home “mishaps” with the litter box could very well stem from the stressful situation and treatment she received at home. It’s hard to guess what really happened. But now Matti is at the shelter, and no one will let her be mistreated again. She has yet to learn to trust people, and people need to learn to trust her. We hope that caring hands and a responsible family capable of melting the frozen heart of this beauty will be found for Matti. Deep down behind those gloomy eyes lies the tender heart of a frightened child dreaming of happiness.

How to support Matti?

Matti is in great need of every outstretched hand of help. Be a light of salvation for Matti; support this delicate girl by sharing her story on social media and with a paid advertisement. This will not only draw attention to such abandoned animals but could also be a chance for Matti to find a future happy family. Support the kitty during Kitty Days and Kitty Weekdays, so she lacks nothing.