Colony cat becomes man's best friend

Beth and her husband, Dan, noticed a friendly young cat hanging around their apartment complex. She would come around often, seeking attention and begging for food. The cat seemingly adapted to their schedule and would visit when they came home from work. It didn't take long for them to fall in love with her friendly personality.

Beth and Dan were worried about this curious cat; they didn’t want her to get hurt or injured. Beth wanted to give this very friendly cat a home, but they already had six cats of their own. Beth’s stepson, Michael, always took an interest in cats. She called him to see if he would be interested in a new family member and best friend. Since this wandering cat came around daily, they figured she was abandoned or a stray.

Michael was so excited about the cat. Beth described him as a cat whisper. He got along with all six of Beth and Dan’s cats. Finally, he had a cat of his own. He took her home that day, and he showered her with treats. He named her Willow. Like any responsible pet owner, Michael made an appointment with his local veterinarian to get Willow her first checkup and a microchip implant.

When Michael got to the vet’s office, he learned Willow was a boy. Michael then changed the name from Willow to Oliver because he felt that would suit him better, but that’s not the twist. Oliver, formerly Willow, had a microchip, and the veterinarian’s scanner couldn’t pick up the microchip ID number. The doctor recommended they take Oliver to the Hawaiian Humane Society to help find the owner. He called his parents, sad that he might not be able to keep the cat. They all decided to meet at Hawaiian Humane to see what they could do to help Oliver find his home.

Upon arriving at Hawaiian Humane, the cat was scanned and found to belong to a community volunteer who cared for a number of Free-Roaming cats in Hawaii Kai. Hawaiian Humane’s Admissions Team contacted the caretaker and explained how Michael adored this cat.

In all her due diligence, the caretaker was very detailed with her questions to ascertain that Michael was sincere in adopting the cat. After answering several questions, Michael looked at his stepmom and said, "Yes!" Everyone involved cheered at the news. They even noticed the cat suddenly relaxed as if he knew he had found his new forever home. Continued