Black Cat Returned to Shelter After Just 2 Days for 'Not Listening' - His Story Is Breaking Hearts
Dogs and cats in shelters long to be chosen by pet parents so they can experience a real forever home. Unfortunately, some fur babies are returned for various reasons and need to wait all over again to be adopted. These circumstances are very traumatic and confusing to animals, making their living situation even more stressful.
Falcon is a black cat at the NAWS Humane Society who had his happy ending cut short too many times and is now hoping for another miracle.
@franflight Falcon truly is such an amazing cat who had been dealt such a bad set of cards. He is so beyond special and so deserving of a home that will finally be his forever. Falcon doesn't love other dogs but gets along great with other cats. He is 9 years old and FIV+. If you have any questions please feel free to message me and if you are serious about adopting please submit an adoption application at nawsus.org under the tab "adoption center". I love you guys SO much, let's get this guy home! #adopt#adoptdontshop#cat#catsoftiktok#catadoption
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The TikTok from @franflight told Falcon's story and how he was brought back to the shelter just two days after his most recent adoption.
"Falcon was adopted for 48 hours and returned back to us today," the on-screen text explained as a NAWS staff member gave Falcon some much-needed affection. "The reason? 'Not listening'."
The video showed the paperwork for Falcon's return, noting the adopter commented, "He's a good cat, I just don't have the patience for him." This wasn't the first time pretty kitty had faced a heartbreaking turn of events.
"Falcon was originally at our shelter in 2022," the story continued. "He was adopted in 2023, and relinquished back to us this year due to no fault of his own. Nothing ever works out in Falcon's favor."
The feline fur baby is positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, making adoption more of a challenge. Black cats also deal with lower adoption rates, adding to Falcon's distressing circumstances.
"Falcon truly is such an amazing cat who had been dealt such a bad set of cards," the caption shared. "He is so beyond special and so deserving of a home that will finally be his forever."
Falcon Got His Happy Ending
An updated post in the comments revealed that Falcon was adopted and doing well in his new home!
"He's home with us now!" Falcon's new parent shared, along with a picture of him with his forever family. "He hid for a few hours but then came out and is already purring so much and cuddling with us in bed. We love him so much."
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Fortunately, Falcon didn't have to stay at the shelter too long and is now enjoying his forever family.
For more information on NAWS Humane Society, visit their website.
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This story was originally published July 8, 2026 at 5:10 AM.