A shy rescue kitten named Fungi found a home after a woman picked him up at an adoption event, according to a report from iHeartCats. The report says the story was created with AI assistance and edited by its team.
Fungi arrived in the care of Bubupawpaw, a foster home group for cats in Indonesia, with a fungal skin infection. Shyaniz, a rescuer with the group, told The Dodo that the infection gave him his name. She took him to a veterinarian for treatment, and the report says his skin gradually improved.
Fungi remained very timid, especially around unfamiliar people. The report says he often hid in his litter box. Shyaniz brought him to the Indonesia International Pet Expo, where he spent most of the event hiding, and few potential adopters showed interest.
Angelica, a visitor, was immediately interested in Fungi and wanted to hold him. Shyaniz said he seemed comfortable with her almost immediately, even though he is usually scared of people. Angelica submitted an application, completed Bubupawpaw's screening process, and was approved to adopt him. His new parents renamed him Flowey, and he now lives with another cat.