Ever heard of a cat with a rap sheet longer than his tail? Meet Quilty, the feline Houdini of Friends for Life animal shelter in Houston. This clever kitty wasn’t content with just napping and purring – he had a mission: to liberate his fellow senior cats from their “cozy confinement.”
Quilty, a quick learner, figured out how to open doors by watching the staff. Soon, he was on a door-opening spree, turning the shelter into a feline playground after hours. It was all fun and games until the humans decided to put Quilty in a “time-out” kennel.
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But Quilty wasn’t having it. He escaped – not once, not twice, but five times! He wasn’t running away, though. He’d often just follow the staff around, as if to say, “Hey, I just wanted to say hi to my friends!”
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His antics earned him the nickname “spicy a**hole” from the staff, but the internet fell head over heels for this mischievous rebel. People rallied on social media, demanding “Free Quilty!” and calling him a hero.
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Turns out, Quilty’s been a door-opening aficionado for a while. He used to let his family’s dogs into the house when they weren’t supposed to be in. But hey, who can stay mad at a cat with such good intentions?
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Quilty’s charm and persistence eventually won over a loving family in Texas. His new mom says he’s settled in well and is quite the snuggle bug. She calls him the “most loving and affectionate cat” she’s ever met.
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So, there you have it – the tale of Quilty, the cat burglar with a heart of gold. He may not be a purrfect angel, but he’s found his happily ever after, proving that even the most rebellious cats can find their way into a warm embrace (and an open door).
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