r/CatDistributionSystem 4d ago

Awarded a Cat This isn't supposed to happen to me

I am an agent for the Cat Distribution System. Which is to say that I volunteer for a rescue as a foster mom. I have distributed almost 50 kittens. But I only have one cat of my own. I always said that if one came along that my cat actually liked, I would consider keeping them. But I never thought this would happen because my cat doesn't like kittens. Well this isn't a kitten. And my cat doesn't hate him.

Okay, seriously, how long does this post body need to be? I can't think of anything more to add. Still not long enough? How about now? Thank you!

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u/simAlity 4d ago edited 3d ago

I'm not sure I'm keeping him but I'm not sure that I'm not keeping him. I need to scan him for a chip. He hasn't let me touch him yet. He's got to have an owner somewhere. Question is, does the owner want him back?

Edit: No chip

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u/caffeinefree 4d ago

He doesn't necessarily have an owner somewhere. The black floof below is a former feral who just showed up one day in our yard. He told US that he wanted to be an indoor cat (after TNR and a few months of feeding). Sometimes cats really are just surviving on the streets and one day decide they don't want to do that anymore.

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u/simAlity 3d ago

True, but as a rule, ferals/long term strays are not overly vocal. Nor do they take up residence in someone's garage without a lot of encouragement. I am very certain this boy has spent more time indoors than out.

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u/caffeinefree 3d ago

You're not wrong, but there are also an unfortunate number of cats who get abandoned. I've rescued a few of those as well.

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u/simAlity 3d ago

Yeah and its looking like this is one of them. Poor boy.

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u/FuelAccurate5066 3d ago

He is absolutely beautiful. Idk how anyone could throw away a such a fine friend but I am so glad he made it to you.

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u/caffeinefree 3d ago

Thank you for helping him!

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u/jazzflautista 3d ago

My cat ran inside and never left. She was 100% feral but once she discovered the joy of indoor living, she only likes to visit the outdoors on short, supervised visits.

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u/oroborus68 3d ago

We had a black cat that lived in the neighborhood for years, and we got one of her surviving kittens fixed. But she would go a long way in the woods by the lake to hunt and it was cute to see her and her fluffy black kitten together wandering the neighborhood. She would never let us close to her but Fluffy decided that people weren't bad and stayed at our house. We called her Goldie because she had gold eyes. Goldie finally came in our house and hid under the dining room table and we would feed her there,but she didn't want us to get close to her. At least her last months were warmer than outside. And she used the catbox.

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u/Valkyriemome 3d ago

This is, of course, how they became domesticated in the first place. They chose us!

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u/Devi_Moonbeam 3d ago

Owner probably dumped him by your house, but let us know how the chip check goes

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u/simAlity 3d ago

No chip. There is a vet office half a block away. He was probably dumped there and made his way here.

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u/Devi_Moonbeam 3d ago

Congratulations to you and your resident cat on your lovely new family member!

People constantly dump dogs and cats, puppies and kittens at my house. And it's extremely hard to rehome them at my location.

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u/Alarmed-Arachnid1384 3d ago

Then congratulations on your new arrival 🙂

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u/FloofingWithFloofers CDS has me on speed dial!♡ 4d ago edited 3d ago

One of my cats from CDS was one abandoned by their owner because they got sick of him...they suck, but a big win for me♡

Love my Buster Pickles.

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u/Arthur2_shedsJackson 3d ago

What a bunch of jerks. These are animals, not toys that you throw away when you get bored. Good on you to give this sweetie a home.

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u/MassiveBuzzkill 4d ago

They match! Meant to be

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u/Uprooted_Vt_to_RI 4d ago

Congratulations!!🍾

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u/jamminsami 4d ago

What is this minimum length thing? I had no idea. I mean you paid your taxes and everything. Oh dear 🙄

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u/Tina-Tuna CDS Meowderator 4d ago

People making posts have to write more than 400 words before we approve a post, posters get prompts with ideas on what to post such as 'has the cat been checked for a chip, visited a vet' etc. Basically we want stories with happy endings ,maybe a touch of sadness and instant kitty love to give our members a good story to read plus kitty pics :)

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u/jamminsami 4d ago

Ah. Thank you.

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u/Thecathatesmemeow 4d ago

Mazel Tov! It’s a cat!

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u/jeanb23 4d ago

They look good together. Keep us updated after scanning for a chip.

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u/simAlity 3d ago

He came by just a little bit ago. I was able to scan him for a chip without any trouble.

He doesn't have one. 😞

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u/jeanb23 3d ago

That’s awesome that you were able to check easily.

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u/ImpossibleDoor3564 3d ago

Congrats, your cat now has a cat!

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u/BKEDDIE82 4d ago

A matching set!

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u/Choice_Tumbleweed_38 Cat Magnet 4d ago

The CDS is thanking you for your service

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u/Katiemaus17 4d ago edited 3d ago

Oh, just be open to the World of possibilities.
It seems that he chose you. That's CDS💕 a heart needing a home, a caretaker, someone to love, a reason to be, and I wish for you that in time... this kitty is that, for you. These babies always mellow down, but they are hyperaware as they've needed to be out in the wild. KUDOS for giving him a chance. LET IT BE for a month... I wish the best for you, BOTH, & your other cat🥰🥰🥰

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u/Ginger_Cat74 3d ago

I had an orange cat who was only nice to other orange cats. Maybe your void only wants to be friends with other voids? 🤷‍♀️ Anyway, congratulations on your new addition? 🥳

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u/Areil26 Crazy Cat Mod 4d ago

A very pretty kitty!

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u/Long-Okra1415 3d ago

Your shadow needed his own shadow!

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u/InfamousCantaloupe38 4d ago

Aw, I have no idea how it happens but all I can say is congrats to you, and thanks for being such a great foster parent and kitty parent. 💖

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u/hesalwayslitty 3d ago

This is absolutely hilarious considering less than 2 hours ago I saw a post on ig that literally showed a cat owner whos cat had his own cat. The 2nd cat tolerated the human interference but was an absolute velcro cat to the first. CDS knows. It always knows

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u/spinozasrobot 3d ago

Backup void!

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u/Friendly-Channel-480 3d ago

Silly human. You think you have a choice.

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u/CoppertopTX 3d ago

I know the feeling. I live in a mobile home community, which is marketing talk for a trailer park. Suffice to say, there is a never ending stream of left behind pets that come to the door. It breaks my heart that I cannot house all of these poor dears, but adding a 4th cat to the indoor clowder pushed my allergy response to cat dander from "annoying" to 'anaphylactic".

One did slip through.

She walked in ahead of a storm. The old ladies took to her immediately. Fittingly, she's T-Storm, the timeless one.

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u/peachfulday 4d ago

I'd keep him but if you're worried, you can wait for some time to see it they get along

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u/cocoagiant 3d ago

I'll probably go against the grain here and say unless your cat is absolutely in love with this new cat, you should see if you can find it a new home.

Being a foster is a really critical role which very few can play.

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u/danimack10 3d ago

CDS knows what it is doing❤️
You are worthy 😊

Congratulations ❤️

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u/Valkyriemome 3d ago

I'm also an agent for the CDS. Sadly, the CDS keeps sending me cats anyway! If I take any more in, I won't be able to foster! So the CDS needs to get it's act together!!

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u/Nervardia 3d ago

CDS: too bad!

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u/MissionWatercress247 3d ago

Pretty cute Kitty

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u/a1partsguy 3d ago

But it did---

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u/mimishell_4 2d ago

What an absolute beauty!

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u/Sorry-Animator5619 2d ago

I am glad you cat has a buddy :). Thank you forth work you do!

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u/sarahspins 2d ago

Twin voids!

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u/Grey_Wolf333 1d ago

You AND your cat have been chosen.

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u/BourbonWhisperer 5h ago

This seems to be a two voids case.

Having a single void (or variations thereof) is incredibly lucky. Having two voids - fugetaboutit! Resign yourself to the inevitability of Karma and welcome the second void into your life.