Certain humans will see a box on the side of the road and immediately their heart will drop. These are the animal rescuers of the world. Because more times than should occur, there is a frightened animal within the discarded parcel. There are a number of reasons one may feel that this is the only option they have. That the animal will be better off being found by someone who can care for them. Perhaps in overpopulated city life, crowded shelters already turned the individual away. Because NOWHERE is there enough local and government support for animal services. Meaning the animals are suffering and the humans are stretched thin. While this rightly enrages animal lovers, we try to focus on the needy soul within. And this is what is important.
“Please Take Me To A Shelter” Reads Flimsy Box
In New York, there are many, many animal lovers and rescuers. One of those dedicated souls is Kyla (Kay-la) located in Brooklyn, who runs Eccentric Kittens, also known as Eccentric_Essence. She has been rescuing cats and finding homes for them for years now. And her Instagram feed is FULL of happy, adorable cats and kittens she has saved. Because without her, their stories may have had very different and way too early of endings.
But in February 2025, one furry soul has been given another chapter in their story with her help. It was on the cold and snow lined New York streets that a flimsy box was abandoned. And hidden inside was a terrified and lonely soul. Meanwhile, we can’t know how many people simply walked past the box without a care in the world. However, many simply disregarded the lifesaving plea written on the cardboard in large black marker. 
Thankfully, there was one person with a conscious who did answer the call. And eventually, the inhabitant of the box found himself in a loving foster home through Kyla’s organization.
Surrounded by Comfort in Foster Care
Inside that box was an unbelievably sweet and cuddly tabby cat that they named Cooper. Sadly, it is heartbreakingly obvious that he was once a beloved family cat. Someone loved him, and someone will again. Surely, Kyla and Cooper’s foster family will make sure of that. 
Sadly, this is becoming all too common, and it’s heartbreaking, no matter the reasons behind it. Street life is no place for a kitty that’s known the comfort of a home, and we’re so relieved that Cooper is now safe and cozy indoors, where he belongs.
So be sure to follow Kyla on social media to show her all the support she deserves! And if you are interested in adopting Cooper or one of the many other furkids waiting for their family, please visit here.
All Photos Property of Eccentric Kittens
