Pepper, the five-month-old calico cat who became a local sensation in Fredericksburg, Texas, has found her forever home after being removed from Pioneer Memorial Library. The cross-eyed feline had been adopted as a stray by the library staff but was evicted after a complaint from a local resident. The Hill Country SPCA, which had been caring for Pepper following her removal, confirmed that the cat has now been adopted by a Fredericksburg couple and their children.
In a heartfelt post on Facebook, the Hill Country SPCA shared the news, saying, “After charming readers and stealing hearts at the Public Library, Pepper the beloved library cat is closing the chapter on her time among the books—and beginning a brand new adventure in her forever home.” The post included a photo of Pepper with her new family.
Pepper quickly became a local celebrity during her time at the library, where she won the affection of library visitors. However, after a complaint was made about the cat potentially triggering allergies in library patrons, the Gillespie County Commissioners decided to remove her. This sparked widespread backlash, with many residents signing a petition on Change.org to keep Pepper at the library.
Despite the controversy, Pepper’s new family, the Nelsons, expressed how well she’s adjusting. “She’s super special and precious,” said Nelson. The family already owns two other cats, Fritz and Fraulein, both adopted from the Hill Country SPCA, and Nelson noted that Pepper is quickly getting along with her new feline siblings. “I anticipated she would hide and be skittish,” Nelson said. “But she came in ready to play and explore.”
While Pepper’s adoption marks a happy ending for the cat, the Hill Country SPCA is still benefiting from the attention. The shelter used the publicity to promote other animals available for adoption and announced the creation of the “Pepper Fund,” which will support animals in their care.
Pepper’s story may continue to captivate her fans. Nelson revealed plans to create a social media page for the cat, allowing followers to keep up with her journey. “I plan to work on a Facebook/Instagram page for her next week for those who’d like to continue to follow Pepper’s story,” Nelson wrote on Facebook. “Thank you all for the support and love!”
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