08/07/2026
Bun Bun's story is a reminder of what patience, teamwork, and foster care can do.
When our friends at the Stafford County Animal Shelter asked if we could help a *very* stressed cat, we knew Bun Bun needed out. A new bombshell had entered our villa… and she was ✨anxious✨. Shelters are chaotic and unnatural for pets: most cats are not feral, they are just frightened. The level of fear/anxiety/stress (FAS) they experience can bring out a cats fight or flight pretty significantly and Bun Bun was ready to skippity-pap her way out of here. One of our experienced cat-savvy fosters stepped up to give Bun Bun exactly the space, time, and care she needed to come back to her true self.
In just two days, Bun Bun began to show everyone who she really is. She went from hiding and hissing to asking for pets, batting her little mouse toys around, and chatting incessantly with her foster mom. Now she is an affectionate, loving cat who enjoys head scratches, attention, and spending time with her people.
Bun Bun's transformation happened because animal welfare is a team effort. From the staff at the Stafford County Animal Shelter, to our team, to her amazing foster home, and to her future adopter…every person played a role in saving her life.
Bun Bun is now available for adoption in foster care. To schedule a meet and greet or if you're inspired by Bun Bun's journey, we're always looking for compassionate foster volunteers to help the next scared cat discover their confidence: email [email protected].