A cat who was misunderstood, found the family of her dreams and the perfect home she always wanted, writes lovemeow.

Francisca from Germany was looking to adopt a cat after she moved into her new home. A cat from her local shelter caught her eye. “She looked so special and cute, and I knew I had to meet her,” Francisca told Love Meow.

The cat named Bean was found wandering in an abandoned trailer park last year. She was covered in battle wounds and came with a host of health issues. The shelter saved her life and nursed her back to health.

No one came to claim her while she was at the “Lost and Found,” and she was then placed on the adoption floor. Every day, the sweet exotic mix waited patiently for someone to scoop her up and take her home.

Another month had past by when Francisca came across her post on the shelter website. “I wrote to the shelter and got a call back, asking if I was sure that Bean was the cat I wanted to meet, because nobody had ever been interested in her,” Francisca shared with Love Meow.

“I teared up at the thought that no one wanted her. So I made an appointment with them, because I was even more determined to meet her.”

Francisca was expecting to see a 20-pound colossus of a cat, but Bean turned out to be a petite little kitty with the sweetest doe eyes. As soon as Francisca walked into the room, Bean jumped off her bed and proceeded to rub her face all over her human friend.

“She was more perfect than I could have imagined. She was a small little baby of 3-4 years. Tears were running down my cheeks as she rubbed against my leg,” Francisca told Love Meow.

Francisca stayed with Bean for hours at the shelter, and couldn’t bear the thought of leaving her there one more night. Bean was smitten with her human and followed her around for attention and pets.

That day marked the beginning of a new chapter for the former stray. She went home with the family of her dreams to a place of her own.

“She made herself at home from the very first second. She laid down on the sofa and took a nap as if the couch was the most comfortable thing she had ever experienced,” Francisca told Love Meow.

Bean dozed off for hours to make up for lost sleep. “It was only after that that she started exploring. I was just so happy and grateful that she was finally home.”

That night, Bean hopped onto her human’s bed and curled up next to Francisca before she purred herself to sleep.

“She hasn’t left my side at night ever since. She even waits for me around midnight to come to bed if I’m up late,” Francisca added.

Bean was very clingy for the first couple of weeks fearing that her human would leave her. Over time, she realized that she was there to stay forever and her human wasn’t going anywhere.

“It was then she finally decided to let her (inner) diva come out, her ‘queen of the household’ mentality.”

“When I work from home she spends all day next to the computer, even though her favorite spot is somewhere else,” Francisca said. “When I go to work, she climbs up to the window and watches me until she can’t see me anymore.”

She is a love-bug at heart and that little grump on her face only adds to the cuteness and sass.

Bean has a trusty toy (a duck) that she carries around everywhere she goes.

She loves the Cat TV by the window and enjoys going on walks in a harness with her mom to breathe some fresh air. She is playful, silly and has so much to give.

When she spots olives in the kitchen, she makes a dash for them and tries to steal one or two.

“I’ve never met a cat quite like her. She is feisty and definitely a diva, but so lovable and cute at the same time,” Francisca told Love Meow. “She loves screaming at birds and the Amazon delivery driver (not other postal services).”

Bean is adamant about supervising her human mom whenever she’s home, and tags along with her like her little shadow.

“She even follows me to the bathroom and watches me in the bathtub to make sure I don’t drown.”

“She’s my whole world and an absolute weirdo. I can’t put into words how much I love her. Rescue works both ways. She helps me through the worst of days,” Francisca shared with Love Meow.

“She went through so much and is finally home and getting the love she deserves. I can’t imagine my life without her. She is so special and amazing. I’m so happy she chose me to be her mother.”

This story originally appeared on lovemeow.com

Cats are good at self-maintenance. But even your fastidious feline can't prevent some of these more common cat diseases and health issues.

1. Vomiting

Vomiting is a very common problem with cats with a multitude of causes. They range from eating something poisonous or inedible (like string), to infection, urinary tract disease, or diabetes to hairballs.

Symptoms are usually obvious, and include drooling and abdominal heaving. Vomiting can quickly leave your cat dehydrated, so if kitty continues vomiting or acts ill, call your vet right away. It may help to collect a sample of your cat's vomit and take it with you to the vet.

2. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Diseases (FLUTD)

Some estimates say as many as 3% of cats seen by vets have feline lower urinary tract disease ( FLUTD), which is actually a group of feline diseases with multiple causes.

Female and male cats can get FLUTD, and it often occurs in cats that are overweight or unfit or who eat dry food. Stress, a multi-cat household, and sudden changes can all raise a cat's risk of FLUTD, and treatment depends on the type of FLUTD your cat has.

FLUTD symptoms include:

• Straining to urinate
• Bloody urine
• Urinating in unusual places
• Crying when urinating
• Licking around the urinary area (often because of pain)
• Depression
• Dehydration
• Lack of appetite
• Vomiting

It's always an emergency if your cat can't urinate. Call your vet immediately if you suspect your cat has a urinary tract problem.

3. Fleas

Fleas are a very common external feline health problem. But it's one you can easily treat. Signs your cat has fleas include:

• Flea dirt on its skin (they look like tiny black dots)
• Constant scratching
• Frequent licking
• Red or irritated skin
• Hair loss
• Skin infections or hot spots

Fleas can live for more than a year, and your cat risks anemia if the problem becomes serious, so be sure to treat your cat's flea problem and prevent future infestations.

Talk to your vet about which flea control would be best for your cat. Treatments include oral medication, powders, foams, and topical medication. Fleas are uncommon in Utah. If you adopt a pet from a region outside of Utah or are housing a pet that recently came from another state, please be aware of fleas.

4. Tapeworms

One of the most common feline health problems inside your cat, tapeworms live in kitty's small intestine and sometimes grow as long as 2 feet.

Symptoms of a tapeworm infection can be subtle but may include vomiting and weight loss. The easiest way to tell if your cat has tapeworms is to look at its feces and around its anus. If you see small white worms or what look like grains of rice or sesame seeds, your cat likely has tapeworms.

Treatment options include injection, oral, or topical medication. But because cats almost always get tapeworms as a result of swallowing a flea, be sure to handle any flea problems your cat has before tackling tapeworms.

5. Diarrhea

Many things can cause diarrhea in cats, including spoiled food, allergies, infection, liver disease, cancer, and more.

Symptoms of diarrhea are loose, watery, or liquid stool. Depending on its cause, diarrhea can last for a day, a week, or months.

If your cat has diarrhea, offer kitty plenty of fresh, clean water to prevent  dehydration. Then remove kitty's food for no more than 12 to 24 hours. Take your cat to the vet if he or she still has diarrhea after a day or immediately if you notice vomiting, dark, or bloody stools, fever, lethargy, or loss of appetite or if your cat is straining to defecate.

6. Eye Problems

Eye problems in cats can be caused by a number of things, including  conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma, trauma, viruses, inflammation, and retinal disease.

A few symptoms that may mean your cat has eye problems include watery eyes, tear-stained fur, cloudiness, red or white eyelid linings, gunk in the corners of the eye, squinting, pawing at the eye, or a visible third eyelid.

Unless you know what's causing your cat's eye problems, there isn't much you can do other than wipe away any gunk with a damp cotton ball. After that, call your vet.