A cuddly cat in Connecticut was surrendered to an animal shelter for being 'too affectionate' but is now on his way to a new home, the Little Guild Animal Shelter in Cornwall confirmed to PEOPLE.

Not to be dramatic but I would die for him,” one person said of the video starring the affectionate Connecticut cat.

Zachary Bale, 33, was arrested on Feb. 21 and charged with animal abuse and animal abuse resulting in a serious injury. He admitted to shooting and leaving the dog in a field near SE 16th Street, ...