Rejected stray cat returned to same shelter five years after he was adopted
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A stray cat in Indiana is proving that while some things just don’t work out, it may be all for the best.
According to the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers, the “orange and white lovebug” is a familiar face to the shelter.
“Carrotito first came to us back in 2019 with a severe bite injury that needed treatment and then a diagnosis of FIV*. He recovered beautifully, was adopted quickly, and we thought his happy ending had arrived,” the shelter said in a July 21 Facebook post.
Found as a 1-year-old stray in Noblesville, Carrotito was nursing a wound on his right rear leg, but had a “marvelous personality” and a sweet face that nabbed him a home right away after he was medically cleared, his pet profile said.
As fate would have it, the orange tabby returned to the safe haven where he was saved the first time around.
“But in July 2024, Carrotito showed back up as a stray again. His former owner didn’t come for him, but that just means his real forever is still out there,” the shelter noted.
“Now 7 years old, Carrotito is living in a loving foster home where he’s showing everyone just how sweet, affectionate, and fun he really is. He’s officially part of Dr. Roth’s Frosted Faces Program, which means his adoption fee is waived, and he’ll go home with a Senior Pet Care Package to help him settle in comfortably.”
Personality traits include:
Gets along with dogs
Talks “when he’s happy”
No teeth, so has to gum wet food
Bird watcher
Squirrel watcher
Litterbox trained
Affectionate
Loves his people
“I am also known for my melodious purr stylings. Which I do pretty much all the time. I am an affectionate fellow obsessed with rubbing against you to show my love,” his pet profile adoringly said in Carrotito’s voice.
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast of downtown Indianapolis.
This story was originally published July 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM with the headline "Rejected stray cat returned to same shelter five years after he was adopted."