Doing her due diligence, Zepla interviewed numerous candidates as she wanted to be sure that Gizmo would find his forever home. She asked an abundance of questions that some people felt were too personal, but Zepla felt that the right candidate would “understand the reasoning” for being so thorough.

How Did Social Media React?

Eventually, Reddit helped her find the perfect new owner for Gizmo, and she had even set up a room in her home just for the cat.

“The best candidate for him lives about an hour away, and I called her as soon as he was caught,” Zepla told Newsweek. “All in all, it looks like he is settling in well and is a lovable cat who was thoughtlessly disposed of.

“His former owner treated him like trash, and he deserves so much more than that. I’ve done everything in my power to make sure he gets the happy, secure life he deserves.”

Many Reddit users were outraged about Gizmo’s abandonment, but among the 2,100 comments on the post, there was also plenty of praise for Zepla’s determination to help.

One comment reads: “I am heartbroken looking at that poor sweet little face. I’m so glad OP [original poster] cares and I’m so glad people have put their hands up to collect puss and give him a loving home. People who abandon their pets are disgusting.”

Another Reddit user wrote: “Little baby. You deserve so much more than someone who leaves without you.”

A third person responded: “Thank you for your kindness.”