The Mischievous Cat

At the Friends For Life Animal Shelter in Houston, a clever cat named Quilty became quite the escape artist. Every night, Quilty would let all his friends out of the senior cat room, leaving the shelter staff to round up the free-roaming cats every morning.

Quilty's Secret Skill

Quilty wasn't always at this shelter. He was born there but was adopted as a kitten. Later in life, he returned to the same shelter. At the shelter, cats live in large shared rooms instead of individual kennels. Quilty, a smart kitty, knew how to use door handles from his previous home. But he kept this skill a secret from the shelter staff.

The Great Escape

Quilty waited each night until all the humans went home. Then, he would open the door and free all his furry roommates. The cats had a blast exploring, but the shelter staff were puzzled about how it was happening. Eventually, they checked the security footage and caught Quilty in the act.

Trying to Stop Quilty

The staff tried to stop Quilty by putting a makeshift lock on the door, but it wasn’t very effective. The mischievous cat continued his nightly escapes. Finally, a child lock on the door stopped Quilty from opening it. But by then, Quilty had already become a star on social media.

Quilty's Happy Ending

Quilty's story brought lots of attention and donations to the shelter. It also helped Quilty find a new home quickly. Now, in his forever home, Quilty traded his escape plans for cozy belly rubs on the couch. He settled in happily, knowing he was truly at home.