Vada is in her second favorite place in her current world, her cat bed. The pretty copper-colored tabby’s favorite place is on a friendly person’s lap. However, laps are hard to access in the shelter. So Vada settles for a place that almost feels happy.

Of course, Vada’s used to settling for almost, almost happy, almost safe, almost loved. Veda’s sweet personality and longing to cuddle show that she was a pet, before someone forced her to be a stray.

The word “stray” usually indicates that a creature wandered accidentally. Yet, 11-month-old, spayed, vaccinated Vada adores people so much that she never would have left them willingly. Veda was forced to stray. Now she longs to be allowed to stay home, with someone she loves.