A police officer responded to a scene where a cat was abused and ended up adding the furry, four-legged animal to his family.

Animals, like humans, want to be somewhere where they will receive tender love and care. No one, animals included, wants to be abused or mistreated. Members of the furry, four-legged community are also a part of God’s creation. As such, they are deserving of humane treatment and kindness.

Thankfully, one officer came to the rescue of a cute, cuddly cat who was being mistreated. In a clip posted on YouTube, Officer Timothy Rigg explained how he came to be the owner of a cat even when he believed that would have never ever happened. 

Timothy said he responded to a call where a cat, Penny, had been thrown out of the window. Once on the scene, Timothy found the cat frightened and hiding under a couch.

However, the animal climbed up on his shoulder. It wasn’t too soon after that the officer realized Penny would be coming home with him for good.

“So, I’ve always been around animals, but I never thought I’d own a cat,” Timothy said. “But I instantly knew Penny and I were going to be together forever.”

Following the incident, the animal was scared to death, according to Timothy. The cat was shivering and shaking, unsure what to make of the situation. However, when the cat was on Timothy’s shoulder, she felt safe and secure, purring the entire time.

Even when Timothy tried to drop the cat off at the animal shelter, Penny refused to let go. She did everything she could to stay on Timothy’s shoulder. 

At that point, Timothy asked if he would be able to take Penny home with him. And now, after a three-week foster process, Timothy, his wife and Penny will officially become a family. 

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”