MollyPolly was a neglected and mistreated cat that was given up to an animal shelter at 7 years old in poor health and with a matted coat. No one wanted to adopt her and she had given up hope of ever finding an owner. When the author visited the shelter and paid attention to MollyPolly, it was the first time anyone had shown her kindness in months. Despite her past treatment, it took years for MollyPolly to learn to trust the author, but eventually she found a caring home.