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February 14, 2026

Selfies by Garfield

This week’s sefies are brought to you courtesy of our very handsome, very sweet orange tabby pal Garfield. Once you see his photos and read his story, we know you'll love him just as much as we all do!

Such a sweet boy. Just look at those big cheeks!

Garfield is about 2 years old, and his journey to the shelter began with a tough twist. When his person moved away, Garfield was left behind (outside 😡) to fend for himself. For a while, this gentle dude did his best to carry on, and was often spotted sunbathing on a neighbor’s patio. That neighbor soon noticed that Garfield wasn’t looking quite like himself anymore, and after confirming that he’d truly been abandoned, she reached out to PAWS for help. An intake date was scheduled, and help was on the way.

Garfield was a bit unsure about all the changes afoot, and went missing for a bit. Lo and behold, he reappeared during a snowstorm, when he surprised everyone by going right into the carrier. It was as though he knew it was finally time to be safe again.

Garfield is a true lap cat!

Now settled into an open, cageless room with a few other friendly boy cats, Garfield is doing fantastically. When we visited him this weekend, he wasted no time climbing straight into my lap, purring contentedly. Moments later, he curled up and fell fast asleep - proof positive that he is a true lap cat in every sense of the word.

He fell asleep in my lap for so long that my legs fell asleep!
Garfield also loves chin scritches and having his head cradled
 
Garfield is affectionate, communicative, friendly, gentle, and wonderfully snuggly. He’s microchipped, vaccinated, and neutered, and more than ready to be discovered by his forever family. Come meet Garfield today, and fall in love! 💖

"More lap time, please!"

 

It's Sunday, which means we're hopping along in the Sunday Selfies Blog Hop, hosted by our pals at The Cat On My Head. Be sure to check it out to see who else is hopping along (or to join in on the fun)!

24 comments:

Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3 said...

Praying for beautiful Garfield

Leah said...

Aww Garfield, what a sad story. He looks like he's all sweetness. We here are hoping and purring for a wonderful home for this stunningly beautiful kitty!

Kitties Blue said...

Garfield, what happened to you is exactly what happened to our Cooper Murphy ... left to fend for himself outside in a snowstorm. You are so incredibly handsome. We love that some of your toes are white and some ginger. With your purrsonality, we predict a new forever and loving person or family will find you irresistible. Sending lots of POTP for a quick adoption. Thanks for hopping with us on the 600th week of our hop! XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid & Sawyer, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Kizmet, Audrey, Raleigh, Gibbs & Tali

Eastside Cats said...

Garfield will be off the market pronto tonto; look at that handsome fella!

Kea said...

Oh, look at him! That photo of him asleep in your lap, so loving and trusting, is a heart-melter. That photo alone should garner him a wonderful forever home! ❤️ 🤞

The J-Cats said...

Garfield, you are One Gorgeous Mancat! How could anybody just abandon such a darling kitty! We are purring Our loudest for your True Fur-effur Family to come and claim you in the shake of a kitty's whisker!

Katie Isabella said...

I love what Kea said and I echo that! SO trusting and loving. I hope someone comes in and snaps you up TODAY, Garfield.

Gidget Blue Sky said...

sweet boy!

The Florida Furkids said...

We just saw that you are getting adopted! That makes us so happy!

da tabbies o trout towne said...

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Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Oh my Garfield!!! You are one handsome boy for sure! How could ANYBODY leave you behind? Wait!! I just saw the Florida Furkids said you are being adopted??????? YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty said...

You are so handsome, Garfield!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Such a sweet, sweet guy, someone will fall for that lovebug soon I hope. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum said...

Deer sweet hansum garfield. What a back story!! Wee so so reeleeved Garfield "came inn from THE cold" an iss safe inn yore care. BellaSita an mee are inn love....but too far away...
Wee nose Garfield will find a purrfect furever home....
Happy Valentine'ss Day Garfield.
***nose kissess*** BellaDharm an ***blowss kissess*** BellaSita Mum

pilch92 said...

Such a cutie. I hope he gets his forever home soon. XO

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

What a beautiful boy!!!

meowmeowmans said...

Amazing news, everyone! Garfield has been adopted! :)

Linda said...

Oh , he looks sweet! I’m glad to hear he has been adopted.

Basil and The B Team ~ BionicBasil ® said...

Garfield is totally adorable, just look at that face! And he's got a new forever home, absolute EPICNESS!😻🐾😻🐾😻

Sandee said...

I can't imagine moving away and leaving a family member. Shame on them.

He's most handsome and we love lap cats here. I hope he'll find the purrfect forever home.

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Peachy, Faye, Granny and Angels Binky and Stippie said...

This story teared us up. He has such a sweet face and his eyes tell just the story in the first picture. We wished we could give him that home, but we're sure someone will come to give you a furrever and effurr home soon, Garfield. ..OMC just read that he has been adopted, while I was writing...that's so wonderful. Good Luck Pawkisses in your furrever and effurr home, sweet boy🐾😽🍀

M Dawson said...

The perfect photo essay with a heartbreaking start. I HATE THESE PEOPLE!! FFS How can they do this. Garfield, I am sorry about the crap humans OK, let's see if PAWS can do you better!!

messymimi said...

Such a precious guy. I do hope better things for him from now on. Thank you for linking up with Feline Friday.

Danielle L Zecher said...

OMG, if we lived closer I would be there filling out an application!

I have nothing to say about the scum who left Garfield behind, but I'm so glad he's safe at PAWS while he waits for a deserving family. It looks like his lap cat skills are right up there with my Charlie's.