The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that around 3.2 million cats enter shelters each year, and around 2.1 million will get adopted.

Commers and her team at the CFA aren’t going to give up on finding a family for Marriott, and they hope that one day soon she’ll be able to leave the shelter for good.

Her ideal home would be a quiet one, with an owner who is willing to give her the patience and love she desperately needs.

But as the search continues for Marriott’s adopter, the CFA shared her story on TikTok (@chesapeakefeline) to try to find the “sweet, shy and independent girl” her forever home. She’s seen many other cats come and go while she’s remained at the shelter patiently, but now, they feel “it’s her turn to have a family of her own.”

The TikTok video has been viewed over 3,700 times and received over 800 likes so far, and Commers tells Newsweek that it’s already led to some interest in Marriott, but nothing certain as of yet.

“The online reaction has been great, and we started a fundraiser to raise $2,000 for all the 2,000 days that she has been at the shelter waiting,” she added.

With over 100 comments on the TikTok post so far, many have offered their support for Marriott, or shared their hopes that she will get picked soon. One comment reads: “I hope that sweet baby can find a home.”

Another person responded: “Our cat is extremely shy but quite loving with us. Just takes time. Someone please give her a chance.”

While another TikTok user wrote: “Thank you for advocating for her! It’s so tough for black kitties. Hope she gets a safe and loving home soon.”