Paul Russell, who stumbled upon her, said, “My god, this is a cat!”Hidey, a 14-year-old cat, was saved by an animal-loving couple and taken to the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center.
Neglect resulted from her owner’s Alzheimer’s, leaving Hidey unable to groom herself. She became a symbol of caring for elderly people and their pets.
CEO Dan Rossi emphasized the responsibility of owning a pet for the elderly. Hidey’s condition was so severe that her fur resembled dreadlocks.
After a medical team shaved her tangled fur, Hidey found a new home with a family member. The ordeal highlights the importance of supporting elderly pet owners.
