Dwight arrived at a shelter in upstate New York after his family moved on without him, leaving him behind with several other cats. For a cat who adores people, the sudden change was deeply confusing. Now alone in a kennel, Dwight spends his days searching for the one thing he wants most: connection.
That’s exactly what caught the attention of shelter volunteers Lisa Cech and her husband. Every time they walk past Dwight’s enclosure, he does the same heartbreaking thing — he reaches out a paw, trying to touch them.
“Dwight greets me every time by stretching out his paw as soon as he hears me coming,” Cech told The Dodo. “He waits patiently until I get to his cage, then grabs my hand and starts purring.”
Dwight’s gesture isn’t reserved for just one person. According to Cech, he reaches out to anyone nearby, hoping they’ll pause long enough to give him the affection he craves.
“He loves hugs and snuggles,” she said. “He’s just incredibly sweet.”
After more than two months — 61 days — at the shelter, Cech can’t understand why Dwight is still waiting. He’s affectionate, friendly with other cats, and clearly devoted to people.
“He just loves humans and gets along so well with everyone,” Cech said. “I know his forever home is out there.”
Since Cech shared Dwight’s story on TikTok, the lovable cat has already received an adoption application, giving everyone hope that his wait may finally be over. Until then, Dwight will keep stretching out his paw, dreaming of the day someone won’t let go.
You can check out other cats the shelter has up for adoption here.
