From Ignored to Adored: The Sheba Brand Helps Cat Parents Earn their Feline's Love in 12 Days

Mar. 26, 2026

If you've ever wondered, "Does my cat love me?", you're not alone: a recent study reveals more than half of cat parents have questioned their cat's affection. To address this issue, the SHEBA® brand, part of the Mars family of brands, is rolling out "IGNORED TO ADORED™," a campaign and movement to help drive connection between cats and owners in 12 days, or their money back.

To bring the program to life, SHEBA partnered with actress and cat mom Haley Lu Richardson. While she may be recognized around the world for her work on one of television's most talked-about series, at home she faces a reality many cat parents know well: trying to earn the attention of her cat, Darbin. In fact, she once went so far as to write him a heartfelt poem to express her affection, but his response was less than enthusiastic.

Haley said:

"Darbin is totally indifferent to my attempts at winning him over. I've tried everything from creating an original poem about him, wearing a necklace with his name on it, to getting a tattoo of him and he couldn't care less. I know fellow cat parents can relate to my experience that's why I'm joining SHEBA on their IGNORED TO ADORED campaign, so others know they're not alone and there's hope for us. Winning a cat over isn't about big gestures. It's about the little things, like the food in their bowl and always having the right snacks on deck."

 

Through the partnership, Haley will share playful and honest moments from her life with Darbin, inviting cat parents everywhere to follow along. Together with SHEBA, she demonstrates that building a stronger bond just requires the right approach.

Fernando Silva, Vice President, Marketing–SHEBA brand, US said:

"Haley's relationship with Darbin is a real-life example of how relatable it is to feel ignored by your cat and the lengths cat parents will go to win them over. IGNORGED TO ADORED is more than this insight, it's a celebration of the unique relationships between Cats and their pet parents, and the kick-off of a movement designed to strengthen those relationships with SHEBA by your side."

 

Cat parents will see the IGNORED TO ADORED program come to life via fun, relatable content inspired by the realities of life with a cat in social feeds, in-stores, and beyond. To get started on the journey, visit SHEBA.com.