When a cat is surrendered, it can really break your heart. No animal deserves to be abandoned by their family. The reason why one orange cat was recently surrendered is so upsetting. His former family claimed the cat was “too shy and scared.” But that just isn’t true! The cat just needs the right person to come and appreciate her. She deserves to be loved.

Chispita is such a gentle kitty. You can tell the orange cat is good inside and out. She was so sweet in the video that animal rescuer Fran shared.

Fran said it best: “Being shy isn’t a flaw.” That’s true in any circumstance, but is definitely true for adorable cats. The orange cat didn’t shy away from Fran when she came over for a cuddle. She was very pleasant and sweet.

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As Fran explained, the orange cat is “still trying,” to open herself up to humans. She “isn’t shy. She’s brave,” the woman praised.

The woman isn’t going to give up on the orange cat. Someone will see the goodness in the kitty and they’ll want to take her home.

“She just needs someone patient,” Fran added, before making a very good point: “The most quiet cats give the most love.”

It’s hard to believe that someone could leave the orange cat. Even people in the comments section could barely believe it.

“Chispita means ‘little spark.’ Chispita, I hope you get your spark back,” wrote one person.

“She is so beautiful. I know she will find her person soon,” someone else added.

“She is so precious. I wish I could help her and all the kitties,” a third person commented.

While someone else made a very good point: “Every shy cat I’ve had blossomed into the best personalities,” they wrote.

Adopting From the National Animal Welfare Society of the US

Chispita is one special girl and she could be yours! If you want to bring the orange cat home you can apply for an application at the National Animal Welfare Society of the US. Bring her home today!

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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Feb 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.