She’s safe now ❤️
A Heartwarming Rescue: Abandoned Cat Finds New Life at Happy Cat Cafe
It was a quiet day at Happy Cat Cafe in Grand Rapids, Michigan, when suddenly the doorbell rang—but no customers entered. The employees were puzzled, wondering who could be coming in. Then, they heard a loud meow.
To their shock, the security camera revealed that someone had opened the door, tossed a cat inside, and left. The poor feline, confused and frightened, glanced back at the door before running deeper into the cafe, looking for a place to hide.
The employees immediately sprang into action. They spotted the timid cat, later named Dumpling, and carefully got her into a carrier, providing her a safe space from the chaos.
“Dumpling was understandably scared, but overall in okay condition—no obvious injuries, just frightened and confused,” explained Kati Quarto, the owner of Happy Cat Cafe.
The cafe reached out to their rescue partner, Fig and Friends Pet Rescue, who quickly agreed to step in and provide Dumpling with the care she needed.
Though Dumpling’s abandonment remains a mystery, she found herself in the perfect place to heal. After being placed in a foster home to decompress, Dumpling slowly began to recover from her ordeal.
And her story has a happy ending. After regaining her confidence, Dumpling joined the other adoptable cats at the cafe, ready to find her forever home.
“We’re thrilled to share that Dumpling was adopted today—along with another kitty, Luna!” said Kati. “Her new name is Raya, and she’s finally found the loving home she deserves.”
Thanks to the kindness of Happy Cat Cafe, Fig and Friends Pet Rescue, and the wonderful family who adopted Raya, this sweet cat has been given a fresh start—and a life filled with love.