Colleen may be tiny, but she’s filled with more personality than some cats twice her size.
Just thirteen weeks old, this soft-furred beauty lives at the Humane Society of York County in South Carolina, where she has quickly become a favorite among the staff and volunteers.
Her big, curious eyes seem to take in every detail around her, and her love for people is impossible to miss.
A Tiny Kitten With Endless Love
One of the first things anyone notices about Colleen is her missing tail. Shelter workers aren’t certain how it happened. She might have been born that way, or it could have been lost earlier in her short life.
What they do know is that she doesn’t let it hold her back.
Her little body moves with the same grace and speed as any other kitten, darting from one end of the room to the other before leaping into the middle of a playful group.
From her very first day, she greeted everyone as if they were old friends. She rubs her face against other kittens, hops into the nearest lap, and purrs like a tiny motor.
Her affectionate nature has made her stand out in a shelter full of adorable faces.
A Friendship That Made Everyone Stop and Smile
One quiet afternoon, a rescue attendant named Vicki stepped into the cat room to check on the animals.
She expected the usual scene — kittens tumbling over each other or swatting at toys. Instead, she saw Colleen pressed against the side of her kennel, a small paw stretched through the bars.
On the other side sat a kitten named Pedro Pascal, and his paw met hers in the middle.
The two stayed there, unmoving, their tiny paws resting together like they had made a secret promise. It wasn’t rough play or an accident.
It was a moment of stillness, of connection, that melted Vicki’s heart. She couldn’t resist stopping to watch.
Colleen and Pedro weren’t related, but they behaved like lifelong companions. They chased each other when given the chance, but they also enjoyed simply sitting near one another.
In a shelter environment full of change and noise, their quiet bond was something special.
That bond made it bittersweet when Pedro was adopted. The day he left, Colleen stayed behind, watching the door long after he was gone.
Yet she didn’t retreat into sadness. Instead, she continued spreading her warmth to the other kittens in the room, making new friends and proving just how resilient she was.
Waiting for the Right Person to See Her
Colleen has the perfect mix of energy and sweetness. She’s the kind of kitten who can make you laugh with her silly leaps, then curl up beside you for a nap moments later.
The shelter hopes her future adopter will consider bringing home another kitten, knowing how much she enjoys having a playmate.
Despite her charm, she has been overlooked as younger kittens arrive week after week.
People walk past her kennel without realizing they’re missing out on a one-of-a-kind companion.
But the staff hasn’t lost faith. They know the right person will walk in and see her for the treasure she is.
Colleen is already spayed, up to date on vaccinations, and ready to go. What she needs now is a safe, loving home where she can be herself — playful, affectionate, and a little bit silly.
She has so much love to give, not just to people, but also to any furry friend willing to share a cozy bed or a game of chase.
For now, she waits patiently, never losing her cheerful spirit. Every day, she greets visitors with the same enthusiasm, hoping one of them will pause, reach out, and realize they’ve found their new best friend.
Somewhere out there is a person who will take her home and give her the happy ending she deserves — perhaps with another kitten by her side, so she’ll never have to say goodbye to a friend again.
If Colleen has captured your heart, you can visit the Humane Society of York County’s adoption page to see how to bring her home. And if you’d like to help more animals like her, the shelter is always grateful for donations of any size.