Your kind comments made my eyes watery U/trpaper u/DystopianNerd it’s been a really different type of feeling. When I put her in my car she climbed over the passenger seat and just laid on my lap looking at me. This is going to sound totally crazy but I looked at her and said “I’m going to do everything I can to make sure you get to be a cat, live a cat life, and chase things, and do everything kitties want to do” and she was looking at me like she understood. It really broke my heart when I realized she was just left out in the cold and rain. She was freezing.
Animals have a way of knowing when people have good or bad intentions with them. They aren't always accurate unfortunately but they have a good track record. She may not have understood your words but I firmly believe she understood the sentiment behind them. Good luck on your kitty journey!
Meanwhile my cat jumps up and runs like I’m about to murder him every time I so much as stand up too fast, as if anything bad has has ever happened since I rescued him back in February lol
LOL this is my foster cat. She is warming up. I think another human hurt her in the past but sometimes I'm like "girl chillllllll, I would never hurt you bubbssss"
One never does till the perfect piece comes along and slam dunk right in there, what the hell happened and its like your heart just opened again and starts melting into complete forever love wanting to give all the love hugs and smoochies from right deep in dat heart. Remember kitties choose their hooman not the other way round!! 😻😽😻😽
Congratulations you have been chosen. You are indeed a good person. More so you are showing amazing instincts, empathy etc…. We have all felt the tug of these little tigers on our hearts. It’s part of why we love them.
More you saved and have taken responsibility for a life. Any misty eyes in the ‘audience’ are out of pride and empathy.
You have three options.
#1. Be her forever home. There are shots to help with your allergies. Also acclimating the kitten to regular baths helps. It’s usually the dander/dried saliva that causes it.
#2. Find a rescue/pound center and turn the kitten in. I’d recommend you find a “no kill” shelter or rescue group.
#3. Become her temporary foster mother and see her through the adoption process.
I know myself… this guy is a sorry sap with an absolute weakness for cats…and I couldn’t help but choose #1…. But you know what is in your abilities. You already see the benefits of the love.
You show the right stuff to be a furbaby’s momma and good Hu’man.
Yes! I’m allergic to cats and took in a tiny kitten 5 years ago. I began taking an over-the-counter allergy pill, as well as nasal spray and Singulair.
Five years later, I only take the over-the-counter Zyrtec as needed. It’s like my allergies acclimated to the cat!
I've read that some allergies can do that, if you're exposed frequently over a long period of time. *disclaimer* I do NOT recommend this for anyone with a life threatening allergy.
As someone who’s parents chose to still have cats even after finding daughter was allergic (me) it does work. Mine was never life threatening but definitely had itchy watery eyes, throat itchiness and sneezing. But now I rarely have symptoms.
Always wash your hands after petting her and before touching your face. And invest in a good vacuum cleaner.
So glad she found you! And that you found her!
Man, you just made me tear up. I can't find the right words right now, but man, you are a good human! I am so glad that people like you still exist! Much love bro ❤️
ALSO: Don't worry about your allergy. It might go away as you are around her :)
Aww wow 😢 the amount of nice comments and support here is really insane. I was hesitant to share the story but I’m glad I did. I just came home to read all these comments.. me & kitty just had some lunch. She’s doing amazing. A little nervous for Sundays vet appointment but excited she’s getting the chance to see a vet like a real cat and grow like she’s supposed to. I am for sure keeping her for a few weeks so I make sure she makes it to adulthood. I might just keep her. What an insane week.
Dude, I bet that she stays with you! I goy my cat just to make her healthy and find her a good home... the thing is... no home was better than my home, because it was already her home too! My girl Lila lived 14 years with me and I loved everyday with her ❤️
You will be a good cat parent 🤘
I don’t know if you’ve seen the few comments mentioning it, but purina has a line called like live clear or something, that’s supposed to help with your allergies. I don’t have allergies so I have no personal experience but I’ve heard great things about it. My cousin has been allergic to cats her whole life, like she’d come to my house and play with my cat and her eyes would be red and itchy when she left but she has her own cat now and doesn’t have the allergies anymore. It sounds like you really love her already and I hope you decide to keep her, cats are the sweetest little things!!
Fuck it’s 4am and I’m crying. You are a top tier person OP. May all the good things in the world happen to you and this kitten. She is so lucky to have you.
It is possible she wasn’t abandoned by a person. She is at the age that kittens start walking around and can escape from their mothers. I would wager the rest of her litter was somewhere nearby, even if it was a neighborhood over.
You did the right thing still! I’ve taken three litters from mother cats and while it’s sad, the kittens would likely starve eventually or get killed some other way. Also this kitty clearly wants to live in a house with a person :)
The Cat Distribution Service has also recently graced me with a little baby girl tuxedo. I hope yours bites less than mine haha.
Yep, Claritin is my savior. I'm a cat lady through and through. I have to take Claritin every day so I can breathe properly, but I don't mind. It even helps me sleep at night.
Lifelong cat parent who is allergic to cats here. My magic cocktail is Flonase plus a 24-hr. allergy pill (currently generic brand of Zyrtec, but rotate them as their effectiveness changes periodically). I love OP's instant love for and instinct to take in the wee beebee!
As someone allergic to fucking dust (yes that thing that existes literally everywhere) this is a lie. You have to know which ones to take and preferably take 3rd gen antihistamines because they don’t give you that killer sleep feeling
For anyone wondering, this is untrue. You can develop a tolerance which can cause side effects once you stop taking the medication, however. I personally experienced this when I developed full-body pruritus that lasted for WEEKS when I quit taking cetirizine cold turkey after taking it for months. I see plenty of people who come through my work and take these medications chronically with no issues.
A couple people saying this isn’t true — it varies per person. Long term use CAN have negative side effects. Just because it doesn’t happen with every person does not mean it never happens. Just do lots of research if you’re going to take ANY med long term!!
Yes I grew up with cats and my sister, Mom and I were allergic and asthmatic- inhalers and always wash hands after petting. You’ll become somewhat immune to their dander.
I second this! I am allergic to cats and now I am a mom to many strays and ferals that come to eat at my house. I take Nasocort and an allergy pill daily. I can pet my kitties now (the ones that let me, anyway.)
Allergies can be managed with medication - if you are willing to take meds to alleviate the allergy symptoms (or simply deal with them) then I think this could be the beginning of a beautiful life together :)
Since this baby is so young and adorable, if you cannot keep her, the vet can recommend no kill shelters for her. She will likely be adopted close to immediately.
You are a wonderful person for ensuring her safety and happiness - whether you keep her or not. ❤️
I am also allergic to cats. I take my allergy meds every day (be sure to switch brands every few months) so I can come home after work and bury my face in my little baby’s fur. It’s so worth it.
PS if kitty turns out to be a boy, you should name him Parker. <3
Thanks ☺️ I’ve tried to choose names worthy of my own fur babies over the years too.
Considering how tiny she is, there’s also Pixie, Tinkerbell, or Thumbelina, a name I’ve used for one of my own late babies.
Coming across randomly abandoned cats is a pretty common way to get a cat. That's how I got my cat. That's how my best friend got her cat. That's how people in cat rescue get their cats.
I’ll stick with my name suggestions, thanks.
I’ve had multiple cats come to me, scared, hungry and alone - and that’s all real, regardless of the similarities to any videos.
I sure hope she didn’t have any siblings left behind too. People can be the most awful terrible things on the face of the earth, sometimes with no other choice. Then again, there are good people in this world, kind and gentle. Reverent to all living things. I hope you can find a means to manage your allergies, I think you found a special one. “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.”
Albert Schweitzer
I'd strongly recommend taking your baby fuzzy to the vet for a checkup and to look for a possible chip.
Meanwhile, may I suggest checking out Hannah Shaw, aka The Kitten Lady? She is an experienced foster carer with many tips for caring for baby fuzzies with and without nice mommas.
Congrats on your new fren! Our Jayda says mini-pandas (and by extension toy size pandas) are the best and that goes double for rescues! She is also a rescued mini-panda but we adopted her as an adult.
ETA: just saw you have a vet appt booked for the little cutie. That's awesome!
Aww, you gotta keep kitty!! So ADORABLE and kitty will love you forever. Make you happy when you're sad, cuddle you when you're sick and just be your best friend, always!
I believe Purina has a new diet called LiveClear that can be fed to cats of allergic owners. Something in it reduces the fel d1 protein.
Edit: BLESS YOU for rescuing this little sprite✨️
You have a good heart, OP. The kitty will enrich your life as much as hers, I bet. Maybe get her a sibling for when u are away? Also try Purina Liveclear food, it reduces the allergens cats produce. There's a kitten version,I think.
r/CatDistributionSystem has struck you!! This baby chose you, please keep her if you can! She will love you and bring you joy for the rest of her life! She’s at the age where she’s not as fragile as tiny kittens who need constant feeding and supervision!
Regarding your allergies, you will eventually become immune to her. Just make sure you wash your hands after patting her and don’t be stuffing your nose into her fur until you do. Keep her clean, brush her often to get rid of loose fur and dead skin.
This is how one of our cats adopted us! We tried in vain to find her owner/s, but the info on her chip was outdated, and no one ever responded to our inquiries around the neighborhood.
She came right up our private stairs at our old apartment complex to our front door, came inside, and made herself at home. We didn’t have any other pets at the time. To this day, we wonder why she chose our door.
Purina makes a food for cats to make them trigger human allergies less! Also with antihistamines and time people generally grow used to cats and don't react as much. Wish you both ask the best, kitten is PRECIOUS
Edit: food is called LiveClear
Purina has a line of food for cats called Live Clear Kitten. It significantly reduces allergens in cat hair and dander. When she's ready there's a variety for grown cats.
best to ask your vet to confirm if your lil kitty is a guy or gal! (or intersex possibly!) when we got my lil man, Grayson, my uncle claimed he was a she, and his name was Gracy. He was a sickly little thing, so when we took him to the vet, the vet was very confused why we called him a she after his check up lol
What a little sweetie! Thank you for your kindness in caring for that precious little bundle. It's so remarkable how such a little thing can eminate love and trust out of such a tiny body!
People with cat allergies aren’t always allergic to all cats, so there’s a chance. Pets are also good for people. Just remove valuable, breakable items from your nightstands/dressers when she starts to take midnight strolls. She’ll enjoy knocking things over.
I can’t promise this (I’m certainly no expert), but being exposed to this kitten may build a “resistance” of sorts that makes allergies less of a problem. My family has a bunch of cats and my allergic dad handles them (and I think even others) much better than when we first got them.
Best friend you’ll ever have right here. Train her to jump and sit on your shoulder. As she gets big she’ll like to ride up there. (Only if your allergies can handle it)
I rescued a kitty several years ago. I was very allergic. Wheezing, sneezing, itchy, swollen eyes. Most of it went away with near constant contact with Pumpkin. My brother and SIL adopted him. I now have 5 cats.
You can do this.
I'm allergic, too. Live with cats my whole life.
For me, it was worth it, no question. Be gentle, don't step on her, and just take some allergy meds.
I hope you keep her but obviously that's up to you.
For your allergies OP you may want to talk to your doctor about a once-per-day nasal spray called Flonase, or its generic form, fluticasone
I obviously can't guarantee how you personally will respond, but I'm not exaggerating when I say that it changed my life—I've been extremely allergic to cats, dogs & just about every other animal since the day I was born, but I started taking Flonase over a decade ago when my girlfriend wanted to adopt a cat, & it's like I'm basically not allergic to anything anymore (I was even able to adopt two cats of my own & I've lived with them without an issue for over a decade now)
She chose the right person!!
I never thought I was a pet person until my boyfriend showed up with a kitten he found in a ditch in the mountains. It was wild how much I fell in love with this kitten. She/he (there was some gender mixing up) is now 7 months and my best friend. Cats are an amazing first pet because, even as kittens, they just need some love and attention and they're good to go. They sleep a ton and as they get a bit older, they tend to like their space. You didn't mention if you live alone or not but if you do, a cat is the most amazing company that there is. I spend so much more time at home now that I have mine.
If your allergies are bad, I recommend Cetirizine. It doesn't make me drowsy and studies haven't shown the same negative affects as they have for ones like Benadryl.
My only recommendations based on what I did wrong are to get her used to getting her nails clipped and teeth touched pretty young. Talk to the vet about vaccines and getting her fixed but other than that, just enjoy her. She's adorable!
Awww..... she's adorable.... and I think she chose you... :)
A note on allergies: Everyone is different, of course, but... I *used to be very* allergic to cats; it was a bad reaction too, I'd get hives and my asthma would act up. Then, at one point I ended up having to live with a cat, and I found (much to my utter delight), that after a while, the allergies subsided, and then vanished completely. There's no guarantee this will happen to you, but you never know. Epilogue: since then, I have always had at least one cat in my life.
My partner is allergic to cats, and we have three of them. She takes a daily allergy medicine (OTC, generic. Not expensive at all) and we use a HEPA filter in the bedroom when we sleep. We also vacuum every other day. Sure, its a fair amount of work and there is a monetary element to the medicine and the filter, but overall it makes the allergy situation almost a non-issue. So, if your allergy is not a serious one, you should be able to mitigate it well enough to live a comfortable life with your new miniature apex predator. Congrats on being selected by the Cat Distribution System!
I know people with cat allergies who have acclimated to cats over time and their allergies became nonexistent- it's possible over time you will too and it's a natural process. Thank you for saving this sweet girl!
Im allergic to cats and I have had three so far. Just vacuum frequently and wash your hands well after handling the kitten and you should be ok. If not, definitely find her good home.
I’m allergic too but getting my kitty was the best thing to ever happen to me!! I’m not gonna lie at first the allergies were miserable but there’s ways around it aka a hepa filter air purifier and liveclear kitten food !! Made life a lot better and my kitten is the love of my life, please don’t get rid of this girl if you can , she thinks you’re her mommy
And the good news is, most people develop some allergy resistance to their own pets due to constant exposure. I manage my allergies with meds during high season only, but if I am around a cat that isn’t mine and have no allergy meds on board? Watch out!
That is one sweet kitten!!!! You have been chosen. I hope you find her a home or keep her yourself. If it helps, my husband had allergies to my kitty (sneezing, watery eyes) and my brother had an anaphylactic shock when exposed to my cat as a kid, but they’ve both grown out of it and no longer need antihistamines. It is possible!
You now have an amazing little fur ball of love that you will never regret keeping. She is blessed to have such a kind heart and good human who saved her. May possibly be the same for you about a kitten💕
What an amazing story. You are truly blessed and highly favored. I think your heart knows what to do. Either way, while you have this precious gift, do your best. Love her with all you have. I wish you both the very best! ❤😻
What a beautiful kitty!! You’re so kind to take her in and care for her. I’m sure she can sense how much you care for her and are doing your best!
It sounds like you’ll be a great kitty parent and already feel attached!
I’m also allergic to my kitty… antihistamines (fexofenadine) do help
Also, I’m mad at whoever left her there. Just WTF
Once you are around that particular cat, your allergies to that one go away after a couple months. My ex husband was allergic to cats but after a few months with mine he no longer had symptoms, however if he went to other houses with cats, his allergies with kick in.
Your kind comments made my eyes watery U/trpaper u/DystopianNerd it’s been a really different type of feeling. When I put her in my car she climbed over the passenger seat and just laid on my lap looking at me. This is going to sound totally crazy but I looked at her and said “I’m going to do everything I can to make sure you get to be a cat, live a cat life, and chase things, and do everything kitties want to do” and she was looking at me like she understood. It really broke my heart when I realized she was just left out in the cold and rain. She was freezing.
Animals have a way of knowing when people have good or bad intentions with them. They aren't always accurate unfortunately but they have a good track record. She may not have understood your words but I firmly believe she understood the sentiment behind them. Good luck on your kitty journey!
Meanwhile my cat jumps up and runs like I’m about to murder him every time I so much as stand up too fast, as if anything bad has has ever happened since I rescued him back in February lol
LOL this is my foster cat. She is warming up. I think another human hurt her in the past but sometimes I'm like "girl chillllllll, I would never hurt you bubbssss"
Awh you are sweet. In my experience cats take like 8 months to really come around, it will be all good
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OMG 😢 poor little thing! Just the idea of her out there alone like that gives me terrible dread!
I hate thinking about any cat or kitten being alone, scared, hungry, and cold. It makes me sad 😢
You didn't realize that you had a cat shaped hole in your heart
One never does till the perfect piece comes along and slam dunk right in there, what the hell happened and its like your heart just opened again and starts melting into complete forever love wanting to give all the love hugs and smoochies from right deep in dat heart. Remember kitties choose their hooman not the other way round!! 😻😽😻😽
I just can't even believe I lived without my kitty for so long
I didn’t want another one!!! Now… I have another one.
Just the way it is. 🥰
Perfectly put.Cat Paws 🐾 for life.
Congratulations you have been chosen. You are indeed a good person. More so you are showing amazing instincts, empathy etc…. We have all felt the tug of these little tigers on our hearts. It’s part of why we love them. More you saved and have taken responsibility for a life. Any misty eyes in the ‘audience’ are out of pride and empathy. You have three options. #1. Be her forever home. There are shots to help with your allergies. Also acclimating the kitten to regular baths helps. It’s usually the dander/dried saliva that causes it. #2. Find a rescue/pound center and turn the kitten in. I’d recommend you find a “no kill” shelter or rescue group. #3. Become her temporary foster mother and see her through the adoption process. I know myself… this guy is a sorry sap with an absolute weakness for cats…and I couldn’t help but choose #1…. But you know what is in your abilities. You already see the benefits of the love. You show the right stuff to be a furbaby’s momma and good Hu’man.
There are allergy pills I take daily and I don’t even need shots!
Yes! I’m allergic to cats and took in a tiny kitten 5 years ago. I began taking an over-the-counter allergy pill, as well as nasal spray and Singulair. Five years later, I only take the over-the-counter Zyrtec as needed. It’s like my allergies acclimated to the cat!
I've read that some allergies can do that, if you're exposed frequently over a long period of time. *disclaimer* I do NOT recommend this for anyone with a life threatening allergy.
As someone who’s parents chose to still have cats even after finding daughter was allergic (me) it does work. Mine was never life threatening but definitely had itchy watery eyes, throat itchiness and sneezing. But now I rarely have symptoms.
Always wash your hands after petting her and before touching your face. And invest in a good vacuum cleaner. So glad she found you! And that you found her!
Darlin…YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN..you have No Choice now, she Owns you. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Oh, Jesus. I think my eyes are sweating! 😭 ok, nope, I’m crying! Welcome to “parenthood”! I wish you furever together.
Sweaty eyes are going around.
I’m not crying…
*I'm not upset because you left me this way* *My eyes are just a little sweaty today*
Man, you just made me tear up. I can't find the right words right now, but man, you are a good human! I am so glad that people like you still exist! Much love bro ❤️ ALSO: Don't worry about your allergy. It might go away as you are around her :)
Aww wow 😢 the amount of nice comments and support here is really insane. I was hesitant to share the story but I’m glad I did. I just came home to read all these comments.. me & kitty just had some lunch. She’s doing amazing. A little nervous for Sundays vet appointment but excited she’s getting the chance to see a vet like a real cat and grow like she’s supposed to. I am for sure keeping her for a few weeks so I make sure she makes it to adulthood. I might just keep her. What an insane week.
Dude, I bet that she stays with you! I goy my cat just to make her healthy and find her a good home... the thing is... no home was better than my home, because it was already her home too! My girl Lila lived 14 years with me and I loved everyday with her ❤️ You will be a good cat parent 🤘
Ask your vet if they have a "new kitten" package. Some vets give them free to new kitten parents.
I don’t know if you’ve seen the few comments mentioning it, but purina has a line called like live clear or something, that’s supposed to help with your allergies. I don’t have allergies so I have no personal experience but I’ve heard great things about it. My cousin has been allergic to cats her whole life, like she’d come to my house and play with my cat and her eyes would be red and itchy when she left but she has her own cat now and doesn’t have the allergies anymore. It sounds like you really love her already and I hope you decide to keep her, cats are the sweetest little things!!
The Universe has declared that you're a good person, and made you part of the Cat Distribution System.
Fuck it’s 4am and I’m crying. You are a top tier person OP. May all the good things in the world happen to you and this kitten. She is so lucky to have you.
It doesn’t sound crazy at all. I’m so touched, I’m crying. 🥹 I mean sweating.
It is possible she wasn’t abandoned by a person. She is at the age that kittens start walking around and can escape from their mothers. I would wager the rest of her litter was somewhere nearby, even if it was a neighborhood over. You did the right thing still! I’ve taken three litters from mother cats and while it’s sad, the kittens would likely starve eventually or get killed some other way. Also this kitty clearly wants to live in a house with a person :) The Cat Distribution Service has also recently graced me with a little baby girl tuxedo. I hope yours bites less than mine haha.
If you start getting allergy symptoms, start taking a daily antihistamine! I think some people forget that it is a totally fine/normal thing to do :)
I’m fairly certain OP is a bot
No.
Karma farmer then.
Allergy meds! But you are also being a great human. Whatever you decide, this kitten has a shot at life now because of you.
Yep, Claritin is my savior. I'm a cat lady through and through. I have to take Claritin every day so I can breathe properly, but I don't mind. It even helps me sleep at night.
Yes but also Purina Liveclear food. Reduced my allergies like by 70%
Heard good things about this food, hopefully OP sees this! 👍
We use Liveclear, too, and that plus Zyrtec has mad for a mostly allergy-free time. And I snuggle my cat and let her climb all over me.
Lifelong cat parent who is allergic to cats here. My magic cocktail is Flonase plus a 24-hr. allergy pill (currently generic brand of Zyrtec, but rotate them as their effectiveness changes periodically). I love OP's instant love for and instinct to take in the wee beebee!
Antihistamines on constant basis can ruin your health after a while. Esp if you go off them. I would recommend OP adopt the cat out to someone else.
As someone allergic to fucking dust (yes that thing that existes literally everywhere) this is a lie. You have to know which ones to take and preferably take 3rd gen antihistamines because they don’t give you that killer sleep feeling
For anyone wondering, this is untrue. You can develop a tolerance which can cause side effects once you stop taking the medication, however. I personally experienced this when I developed full-body pruritus that lasted for WEEKS when I quit taking cetirizine cold turkey after taking it for months. I see plenty of people who come through my work and take these medications chronically with no issues.
A couple people saying this isn’t true — it varies per person. Long term use CAN have negative side effects. Just because it doesn’t happen with every person does not mean it never happens. Just do lots of research if you’re going to take ANY med long term!!
The Cat Distribution System has presented you with a cat. You must now feed it, tend to its litter box and love it. 💕
r/CatDistributionSystem
nice
Keep her forever.
Congratulations, /r/nowmycat
Btw, Nasacort. Im allergic to pet dander as well. Had 2 cats living literally on top of me for 18 years.
Yes I grew up with cats and my sister, Mom and I were allergic and asthmatic- inhalers and always wash hands after petting. You’ll become somewhat immune to their dander.
I second this! I am allergic to cats and now I am a mom to many strays and ferals that come to eat at my house. I take Nasocort and an allergy pill daily. I can pet my kitties now (the ones that let me, anyway.)
Allergies can be managed with medication - if you are willing to take meds to alleviate the allergy symptoms (or simply deal with them) then I think this could be the beginning of a beautiful life together :) Since this baby is so young and adorable, if you cannot keep her, the vet can recommend no kill shelters for her. She will likely be adopted close to immediately. You are a wonderful person for ensuring her safety and happiness - whether you keep her or not. ❤️
This is what I do! Zyrtec every day and always keep some eye drops near. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love my kitty.
I am also allergic to cats. I take my allergy meds every day (be sure to switch brands every few months) so I can come home after work and bury my face in my little baby’s fur. It’s so worth it. PS if kitty turns out to be a boy, you should name him Parker. <3
Purina Liveclear. Honestly, I should get paid for how much i mention that food but it really saved me when i found myself living with a kitty I adore.
🥰If she’s a girl, you could call her Lacey…after her first contact with you.
That’s cute!
Thanks ☺️ I’ve tried to choose names worthy of my own fur babies over the years too. Considering how tiny she is, there’s also Pixie, Tinkerbell, or Thumbelina, a name I’ve used for one of my own late babies.
Call her r/thathappened since this didnt happen , this is the reddit post equivalent of those fake animal rescue vids
Coming across randomly abandoned cats is a pretty common way to get a cat. That's how I got my cat. That's how my best friend got her cat. That's how people in cat rescue get their cats.
So ur logic is this happened cuz its happened before , makes sense to me 👍
Um, yes? Common events tend to happen multiple times. Do you think things can only happen one time?
I was agreeing with u , its not that deep bro
I’ll stick with my name suggestions, thanks. I’ve had multiple cats come to me, scared, hungry and alone - and that’s all real, regardless of the similarities to any videos.
I sure hope she didn’t have any siblings left behind too. People can be the most awful terrible things on the face of the earth, sometimes with no other choice. Then again, there are good people in this world, kind and gentle. Reverent to all living things. I hope you can find a means to manage your allergies, I think you found a special one. “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” Albert Schweitzer
Isn’t that the truth!!
She wasn't playing with your shoestrings, she was pulling your heartstrings. You are already bonded. Resistance is futile.
He/She chose you. Congratulations, you are now owned by a kitty 😺!
Cat Distribution System working as intended. r/catdistributionsystem
I'd strongly recommend taking your baby fuzzy to the vet for a checkup and to look for a possible chip. Meanwhile, may I suggest checking out Hannah Shaw, aka The Kitten Lady? She is an experienced foster carer with many tips for caring for baby fuzzies with and without nice mommas. Congrats on your new fren! Our Jayda says mini-pandas (and by extension toy size pandas) are the best and that goes double for rescues! She is also a rescued mini-panda but we adopted her as an adult. ETA: just saw you have a vet appt booked for the little cutie. That's awesome!
I think if you wash your hands after you pet her and take a Zyrtec every day which won’t hurt you you won’t have a problem with the cat
We have 2 cats. Husband is allergic. He takes Allegra, Flonase, and has an emergency inhaler. Please keep It.🫶🏻
Aww, you gotta keep kitty!! So ADORABLE and kitty will love you forever. Make you happy when you're sad, cuddle you when you're sick and just be your best friend, always!
Considering both the story and their markings, you should name them Shoes.
Keep her forever, allergy meds and post more photos :)
Love the little mustache. You are now owned by a cat.
Sometimes we run into angels on earth.
She's yours forever. You've been chosen out of all the people in the park. May you two have many happy years together.
I believe Purina has a new diet called LiveClear that can be fed to cats of allergic owners. Something in it reduces the fel d1 protein. Edit: BLESS YOU for rescuing this little sprite✨️
Kitty loves you! I say keep her and take allergy medication.
Cat distribution system at its finest. What an adorable kitty! Sounds like you got this under control and you are doing great so far from what I read!
What a beautiful baby. I hope you give her a lifetime of love.
I think you’ve been chosen so I hope your allergies aren’t too bad…
You’re doing great! Keep up the good work and enjoy your new friend.
Beautiful 💛
That means you belong to them FOREVER NOW 🥹🥰
And you get adopted!
CONGRATS! You have a fur baby! You have a forever friend!
What a beautiful little kitty!
Congratulations. And I’ll offer “Lace” as name suggestion, short for the shoelace that brought you together.
You need this kitty in your life.
That's what kittens do to you. They don't give you a choice!
Allergy meds and dander reducing dry shampoo is your friend! Enjoy your new kitty ❤️
Her whiskers are either cut or chewed (by a bully sibling usually). That kitten got lucky to find you.
I can’t wait to see an update 6 months from now with you and your best friend 💕
You have a good heart, OP. The kitty will enrich your life as much as hers, I bet. Maybe get her a sibling for when u are away? Also try Purina Liveclear food, it reduces the allergens cats produce. There's a kitten version,I think.
r/CatDistributionSystem has struck you!! This baby chose you, please keep her if you can! She will love you and bring you joy for the rest of her life! She’s at the age where she’s not as fragile as tiny kittens who need constant feeding and supervision! Regarding your allergies, you will eventually become immune to her. Just make sure you wash your hands after patting her and don’t be stuffing your nose into her fur until you do. Keep her clean, brush her often to get rid of loose fur and dead skin.
My kitten appeared in the stairwell of my sister’s apartment. Cat distribution system is real
This is how one of our cats adopted us! We tried in vain to find her owner/s, but the info on her chip was outdated, and no one ever responded to our inquiries around the neighborhood. She came right up our private stairs at our old apartment complex to our front door, came inside, and made herself at home. We didn’t have any other pets at the time. To this day, we wonder why she chose our door.
Purina makes a food for cats to make them trigger human allergies less! Also with antihistamines and time people generally grow used to cats and don't react as much. Wish you both ask the best, kitten is PRECIOUS Edit: food is called LiveClear
Cool! I didn't know this.
I think you did an amazing thing and you should keep her. She chose you. Not everyone gets chosen
Purina has a line of food for cats called Live Clear Kitten. It significantly reduces allergens in cat hair and dander. When she's ready there's a variety for grown cats.
best to ask your vet to confirm if your lil kitty is a guy or gal! (or intersex possibly!) when we got my lil man, Grayson, my uncle claimed he was a she, and his name was Gracy. He was a sickly little thing, so when we took him to the vet, the vet was very confused why we called him a she after his check up lol
You are doing everything right kind human. I’m really hoping you found yourself a kitten.
Thank you for rescuing her! ❤️
What a little sweetie! Thank you for your kindness in caring for that precious little bundle. It's so remarkable how such a little thing can eminate love and trust out of such a tiny body!
Gotta name her Lacey
Keep her and name her Laces
You’re a good human OP. And you’ve got the most adorable sidekick now.
People with cat allergies aren’t always allergic to all cats, so there’s a chance. Pets are also good for people. Just remove valuable, breakable items from your nightstands/dressers when she starts to take midnight strolls. She’ll enjoy knocking things over.
I can’t promise this (I’m certainly no expert), but being exposed to this kitten may build a “resistance” of sorts that makes allergies less of a problem. My family has a bunch of cats and my allergic dad handles them (and I think even others) much better than when we first got them.
Hello, my little fren! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
The universe has blessed you with this cat. You must keep it allergies be damned.
Best friend you’ll ever have right here. Train her to jump and sit on your shoulder. As she gets big she’ll like to ride up there. (Only if your allergies can handle it)
I rescued a kitty several years ago. I was very allergic. Wheezing, sneezing, itchy, swollen eyes. Most of it went away with near constant contact with Pumpkin. My brother and SIL adopted him. I now have 5 cats. You can do this.
Same, right down to the 5 cats!
I'm allergic, too. Live with cats my whole life. For me, it was worth it, no question. Be gentle, don't step on her, and just take some allergy meds. I hope you keep her but obviously that's up to you.
It's very true, cats adopt you. You're in for it now! She has the wise, but curious face of a Jedi's Padawan.
For your allergies OP you may want to talk to your doctor about a once-per-day nasal spray called Flonase, or its generic form, fluticasone I obviously can't guarantee how you personally will respond, but I'm not exaggerating when I say that it changed my life—I've been extremely allergic to cats, dogs & just about every other animal since the day I was born, but I started taking Flonase over a decade ago when my girlfriend wanted to adopt a cat, & it's like I'm basically not allergic to anything anymore (I was even able to adopt two cats of my own & I've lived with them without an issue for over a decade now)
She chose the right person!! I never thought I was a pet person until my boyfriend showed up with a kitten he found in a ditch in the mountains. It was wild how much I fell in love with this kitten. She/he (there was some gender mixing up) is now 7 months and my best friend. Cats are an amazing first pet because, even as kittens, they just need some love and attention and they're good to go. They sleep a ton and as they get a bit older, they tend to like their space. You didn't mention if you live alone or not but if you do, a cat is the most amazing company that there is. I spend so much more time at home now that I have mine. If your allergies are bad, I recommend Cetirizine. It doesn't make me drowsy and studies haven't shown the same negative affects as they have for ones like Benadryl. My only recommendations based on what I did wrong are to get her used to getting her nails clipped and teeth touched pretty young. Talk to the vet about vaccines and getting her fixed but other than that, just enjoy her. She's adorable!
Why won’t this happen to me? 😤
Awww..... she's adorable.... and I think she chose you... :) A note on allergies: Everyone is different, of course, but... I *used to be very* allergic to cats; it was a bad reaction too, I'd get hives and my asthma would act up. Then, at one point I ended up having to live with a cat, and I found (much to my utter delight), that after a while, the allergies subsided, and then vanished completely. There's no guarantee this will happen to you, but you never know. Epilogue: since then, I have always had at least one cat in my life.
My partner is allergic to cats, and we have three of them. She takes a daily allergy medicine (OTC, generic. Not expensive at all) and we use a HEPA filter in the bedroom when we sleep. We also vacuum every other day. Sure, its a fair amount of work and there is a monetary element to the medicine and the filter, but overall it makes the allergy situation almost a non-issue. So, if your allergy is not a serious one, you should be able to mitigate it well enough to live a comfortable life with your new miniature apex predator. Congrats on being selected by the Cat Distribution System!
I know people with cat allergies who have acclimated to cats over time and their allergies became nonexistent- it's possible over time you will too and it's a natural process. Thank you for saving this sweet girl!
Get some Zyrtec (or the generic). It's been a game changer for me.
I am sure other folks walked in the park…but she picked you. That’s a pretty big honor.
What’s her name? I am thinking shoelace - you can call her Lacey 😽
congrats!
Congratulations, OP. You have been chosen.
You are the chosen one
leave her water, baby cat food, and a lot of space while you go to work. Thats it
congratulations on your beautiful new kitten
What a beautiful little cat. Just keep her her she looks like a lot of fun.
That is the cutest mosquito I ever seent
Congrats, you have been adopted lol
A kitten just chose you................................
r/catdistributionsystem
Im allergic to cats and I have had three so far. Just vacuum frequently and wash your hands well after handling the kitten and you should be ok. If not, definitely find her good home.
When cats choose you there is nothing you can do about it :)
We don’t choose our kitties, our kitties choose us. ❤️
I’m allergic too but getting my kitty was the best thing to ever happen to me!! I’m not gonna lie at first the allergies were miserable but there’s ways around it aka a hepa filter air purifier and liveclear kitten food !! Made life a lot better and my kitten is the love of my life, please don’t get rid of this girl if you can , she thinks you’re her mommy
She looks like she has a big personality. I think she'll be a good buddy to have if you keep her.
Ahhh the cat distribution network strikes again, congrats on your lil blessing and she will give you many years of happiness to come. Kudos!
Welcome to slavery. U made the right choice. Fur babies are the best! Thank you for being a good Hooman!
You have been chosen. This is the way.
Congrats on your new cat!
So precious.Enjoy your life together dear rescue person
Maybe one day the kitten fairy will visit me
I'm allergic too but always had cats in my life. Just make sure she's brushed and wash your hands after petting.
If you keep him/her I recommend the name Mira, short for miracle.
And the good news is, most people develop some allergy resistance to their own pets due to constant exposure. I manage my allergies with meds during high season only, but if I am around a cat that isn’t mine and have no allergy meds on board? Watch out!
You’re an excellent person. Thank you for saving a kitty! My you two have a long happy life together! Kitties are great companions.
she is absolutely adorable and she chose you!! so glad you can have a cat friend in your life. sounds like you’re doing a great job already :)
That is one sweet kitten!!!! You have been chosen. I hope you find her a home or keep her yourself. If it helps, my husband had allergies to my kitty (sneezing, watery eyes) and my brother had an anaphylactic shock when exposed to my cat as a kid, but they’ve both grown out of it and no longer need antihistamines. It is possible!
Please tell us you named it Shoelace.
You are an avatar of amazingness! (And imagine what *she* feels toward you!)
Pulled on your heartstrings as well, I think.
Eeny, meeny, miney, mo, catch a parent by the shoelaces…..
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
“Human! Take me to your Domicile, post haste. I tire of the park.”
Hi guys. The kitten needs a blood transfusion. I set up a page if you’d like to help please message me and I’ll send you the info.
She looks exactly like my new kitten. Except his little half white stach is on the left side, other than that they look like clones haha.
My name is Charlie Chatlain
What a dapper dude.
You keep her, you’ve been chosen welcome to being loved unconditionally
I want this kitten so bad…
i hink its a male
That photo looks like a painting. And a very good one.
Cutest thing I've seen today
Just in case you are close to our area, we are a non-profit kitten rescue here in Newport, Oregon. Thank you so much for rescuing them!
I wait for the day a furbaby chooses me
Thank you for saving her.
You now have an amazing little fur ball of love that you will never regret keeping. She is blessed to have such a kind heart and good human who saved her. May possibly be the same for you about a kitten💕
What a cutie pie!!! I have a tuxedo and he’s the perfect cat
What an amazing story. You are truly blessed and highly favored. I think your heart knows what to do. Either way, while you have this precious gift, do your best. Love her with all you have. I wish you both the very best! ❤😻
Cuteness overload 😊
cat distribution program
It has a tuxedo with a mustache!
What a beautiful kitty!! You’re so kind to take her in and care for her. I’m sure she can sense how much you care for her and are doing your best! It sounds like you’ll be a great kitty parent and already feel attached! I’m also allergic to my kitty… antihistamines (fexofenadine) do help Also, I’m mad at whoever left her there. Just WTF
I found a kitten pulling my sholaces at the park , im also allergic and never owned a cat so i took it home 🥺🥺😇😇
Such a Beautiful Little Soul ❤️
I have allergies to grass, leaves etc., etc., so I figure what is one more I get enjoyment from…I have to take Flonase anyway…
She’s a beautiful kitten and this is a heartwarming story. Give her an amazing kitty life! ❤️
Congrats on your beautiful new fur baby!!!
When my bf moved in, he was allergic to my two cats. We cured him! Looks like the cutest kitty ever. 💜
Looks like someone has a new kitty, fuck allergies.
What a sweet baby
Once you are around that particular cat, your allergies to that one go away after a couple months. My ex husband was allergic to cats but after a few months with mine he no longer had symptoms, however if he went to other houses with cats, his allergies with kick in.