Lots of stray cats have a really tough life. They’re always hungry, never know what’s going to happen next, and have to fight to stay alive. 

One such cat named Bodhi, shared the same destiny. He faced a terrifying situation when he was left alone in a closed bodega for a few days. He was really terrified and didn’t have anyone to be with.  

Luckily, a rescue group from New York City, Little Wanderers NYC asked for help to find him a new home. When Charlotte saw the post, she immediately offered to care for Bodhi.

Bodhi arrived at her house later that day, and the change was anything but easy. He was extremely afraid and acted very aggressively, as Charlotte shared on YouTube:

“He had been locked in a bodega for a couple of days after it had gone out of business. He came to my house and he was incredibly frightened and very, very aggressive.” 

Once they settled in, he basically moved into the bathroom and stayed there for weeks. He refused to leave, so Charlotte had to bring him food and everything he needed to be comfortable in there.

However, every time she got close, he would hiss, meow, and try to attack her. Charlotte continued:

“As soon as I enter the bathroom, he would swat at me and attack.”

At first, she left the bathroom doors open, hoping he would come out because he never checked out the rest of the apartment before. Soon after, Bodhi became more at ease, and surprisingly, her plan actually worked!

As time passed, there were some signs that things might get better. Whenever Charlotte wasn’t paying attention, Bodhi would sneakily explore different areas of the apartment. 

If he got caught, he would hiss and quickly run back to his safe spot in the bathroom. Then, one night, while playing with a catnip banana toy, Bodhi actually seemed calm and happy. This fun moment was a big change for him, as Charlotte mentioned:

“It was the first time that I had seen him feel really comfortable enough to play. And then, he started showing me his personality.”

Once he got used to her, he started showing her his real personality. He even started playing with other cats and would happily roll onto his side. 

Although he could still be a bit grumpy sometimes, he had definitely made a lot of progress.

Bodhi amazed everyone with his ability to change. Many people thought adult cats couldn’t go from feral to enjoying human company, but Bodhi proved them wrong.

Thanks to Charlotte’s patience and kindness, he learned to trust and became the happy cat he was always meant to be. Now, he lives a wonderful life full of love and cuddles. 

Looking back, I believe cats can adapt to new situations, but having a loving human by their side is what makes the whole process a lot easier.

That’s exactly what made Bodhi brave enough to conquer his fears. Charlotte made him feel secure and loved, which gave him the courage to start again, and if it wasn’t for her, he wouldn’t have succeeded.