A cat showed up on my doorstep

Submitted by KindandJustDemonKing t3_z35o18 in philadelphia

So long story short I was heading out to dinner with my folks and as I stepped out the door there was a black cat just loitering around. I thought it would leave if we did not do anything for it. But when we came home it was still here. What should I do?

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maspie_den t1_ixk1o32 wrote

You've been chosen. Congratulations.

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KindandJustDemonKing OP t1_ixk1vig wrote

Its...an honor? I think

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ILaikspace t1_ixk5ce8 wrote

When a cat chooses you it can never be broken.

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eleven11lana t1_ixkhono wrote

Until that one time when the cat chose me and triggered adult onset asthma 😂😩🥴

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ntr89 t1_ixkkozm wrote

That was what you were chosen for

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TheFAPnetwork t1_ixk2dg0 wrote

The void is calling you. Fall into the abyss

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Raecino t1_ixk262s wrote

Keep the cat

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KindandJustDemonKing OP t1_ixk2elt wrote

Thats going to be a bit difficult. My parents are not exactly cat people.

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TheFAPnetwork t1_ixk2mmk wrote

The cat doesn't care what those humans think. It is now your duty to handle the parents for the cat demands it

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bdpoof t1_ixktoos wrote

My mom has been anti-pets and especially anti-cats my whole life. When I told her I adopted a cat, the first thing she said was "I hope it's not a black cat." (It was.)

We bring him with us when we visit her because he travels well and gets sad being home by himself.

Fast forward a couple years, we need a cat sitter for 2 weeks. I propose bringing my cat to my mom so she can watch him. She proceeds to buy him toys and treats (of her own volition) and plays with him every night and lets him sleep at the foot of her bed.

There is hope for your parents :)

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betterthenitneedstob t1_ixk8v6t wrote

Had exactly the same thing happen last winter. We have two cats and a dog and two kids . Black cat showed up at our back door and wanted to come in for three days. I put my foot down and said we are not getting another cat! His name is Gibson . We did put up posters checked for a chip and posted pictures on social media but no bites . We were chosen and that is that.

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KindandJustDemonKing OP t1_ixk99fw wrote

Alright Ill give it til morning. If its still here ill take the cat in. If its gone then thats the end of my situation.

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blinchik2020 t1_ixksi00 wrote

If you cannot keep the cat, please partner with a local rescue like green st cats, project meow, etc.

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PeaceOfKindMind t1_ixlz8ri wrote

Then you’re a hero. These winters get so cold. Probs gave kitty years onto his life.

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betterthenitneedstob t1_ixm1bub wrote

If you mean my cat Gibson He is alive and well we took him in a year ago and he is part of our household.

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PeaceOfKindMind t1_ixm4ucf wrote

Yea, that’s what I meant. Have heard domestic cats live longer and richer lives so you did Gibson a huge service :)

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SnapCrackleMom t1_ixk2ged wrote

Take the car cat to any vet/shelter to see if it is chipped.

Most likely you have a cat now. Congratulations!

Edit: cat, not car. Take any mode of transport convenient for you.

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omgahya t1_ixkekqx wrote

This is the best typo.

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SnapCrackleMom t1_ixkf4j1 wrote

I'm whacked out on migraine meds I can't believe it's coherent at all. Good job me, only one typo!

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callalind t1_ixkl2q4 wrote

It's super cold out, bring him in tonight, keep him in a bathroom or other confined place and then think about it in the morning. I'd say don't take him to ACCT, they mean well but are always too full. Find a no kill shelter to take him. Also look on PawBoost for lost cats. And while I am not a cat person, and "say" I would never take one in, you may have been chosen - meaning you're now married to said cat.

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ddh85 t1_ixks48m wrote

Or just accept the fact that the void chose them.

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ylli101 t1_ixkaike wrote

Where was this? There was a black cat missing for awhile in point breeze, I still have the owners phone number

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Lizzardking666 t1_ixk2zn8 wrote

Location was it fluffy or flat

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KindandJustDemonKing OP t1_ixk37v1 wrote

Idk how to respond to this inqury...it was a black cat not a big ball of fluff but still looked snuggly.

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Lizzardking666 t1_ixk3n4k wrote

Lol theres a long hair black cat normal fluffy that comes n visits me he has a home further down from me n a flat cat is just a short hair shorter n quicker to type fluffy or fat lol

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Alternative_Rough_14 t1_ixldm1c wrote

LOL your two categories of cats are hilarious

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Lizzardking666 t1_ixlto54 wrote

Well fluffy and flat could mean alive or dead but in this case fluffy n flat refers to fur fluffy being long hair flat being short hair hahahaha

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worsedadever t1_ixkog0s wrote

Black cats are the coolest and very grateful. You two are lucky to have found each other. Bring him inside. Give him water.

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Alternative_Rough_14 t1_ixldbjy wrote

(Burl Ives voice) Ohhh well, now, i think you know exactly what to do.

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mklinger23 t1_ixlzfu6 wrote

Congrats on your new cat!

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siandresi t1_ixmc0zw wrote

In situations like this you have no choice but to succumb to the cats desire to make you its servant

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DanielwMorrison t1_ixme8ih wrote

Yeah sounds like you’ve got a cat now. People don’t adopt or buy cats, they just show up one day. It’s how I ended up with mine.

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danmyoo t1_ixkeurh wrote

Take it to PAWS if you can't keep it

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otterlikenoother t1_ixksem6 wrote

If you want to take care of this cat first take it to be scanned for a microchip. Most any vet will do this for free.

If it’s unchipped or the owner has abandoned him/ her you can hold for 3 days to see if anyone comes forward. File a found report with ACCT. Then, if you’re keeping it- get it fixed asap. If not (and you’re concerned for his/ her safety) take them to ACCT for stray intake.

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