A Sweet Orange Shelter Cat Spends Every Single Day Rubbing Against the Glass, Begging for a Home

A sweet Orange cat named Cinco is waiting to find his forever home at a shelter in Florida.

In a TikTok video posted by The Humane Society of Broward County, Cinco rubbed his face and body against the glass, especially when he was petted by a shelter worker. In the video, Cinco smushed his face into the glass while he stared at the camera and even rubbed his body on it while he waited to be adopted.

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Orange cat lovers… Cinco is waiting for you This handsome 1-year-old boy spends his days rubbing against the glass asking everyone for attention. He is sweet, calm, affectionate, and ready to be back in a home. Once Cinco settles in, his fun side comes out! He loves to jump and climb, chase mouse toys, and explore everything around him. He's also happy to entertain himself and is very easygoing overall. Cinco previously lived with adults and older children and has been curious about other cats and dogs, just a little unsure at first. He was surrendered due to allergies and is pretty stressed in the shelter, but he is still such a loving boy and keeps trying to make friends with everyone who walks by his cage If Cinco is the guy for you, please fill out a pre-adoption application (link in bio) and come meet him. The Humane Society of Broward County is located at 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL and opens daily at 11 a.m. For questions, call 954-989-3977 If you cannot adopt, please share his post or consider donating to our shelter through our link in bio

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"Cinco is waiting for you ," the organization wrote in their caption. "This handsome 1-year-old boy spends his days rubbing against the glass, asking everyone for attention. He is sweet, calm, affectionate, and ready to be back in a home."

The shelter also revealed that he is very friendly with other people and animals, but he's "just a little unsure at first."

"Once Cinco settles in, his fun side comes out! He loves to jump and climb, chase mouse toys, and explore everything around him," they continued. "He's also happy to entertain himself and is very easygoing overall."

Cinco was unfortunately surrendered to the shelter "due to allergies," and they noted that he's "pretty stressed in the shelter." Despite this, "he is still such a loving boy and keeps trying to make friends with everyone who walks by his cage."

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People in the comments couldn't help but notice how "adorable" and "sweet" he seemed and hoped he'd find a good home sooner rather than later.

"I hope sweet, precious, beautiful Cinco finds his loving forever home ASAP," one person wrote in the comments. "He will bring a great family lots of joy and love!"

"May he find a loving, happy, safe forever home," another person said, while another added that Orange cats can be "Xtra Spicy, xtra funny & cuddly if you're their favorite!!"

Understanding Shelter Stress: Why 'Glass Rubbing' Is a Plea for Attention

Cats can become extremely stressed during a stay at the shelter. According to the Maddie's Fund organization, time at the shelter can lead to "physical and behavioral problems like weight loss, over-grooming, self-trauma, aggression, withdrawal, bladder problems, and upper respiratory infections."

Glass rubbing, in particular, while it may seem cute, could also be a sign of a stressed cat looking for attention.

PetMD reported that rubbing in cats is a normal behavior that signals they're seeking affection or marking their territory. Cats have scent glands on their heads and tails that they use to mark their people or their area and ensure others can smell their scent.

When a cat rubs the glass at the shelter, it can indicate that they're longing for affection or need attention. The stress of being in a shelter for any length of time can also lead to aggressive rubbing, along with other symptoms such as overgrooming, hair loss, increased vocalization, and other behaviors that can indicate a bigger health issue.

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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM.