After following a woman at the park for over a week, a stray cat finally managed to get her to adopt him—now he has a warm home and a mom who loves him.
In a viral Reddit post shared on Saturday under the username u/Evanessa_r the poster says that the tabby tuxedo stalked her on her evening walks for over a week trying to befriend her. “I often go for walks in the park in the evenings, and this stray cat started coming to me every day at exactly 8 p.m.” she wrote in the caption.
“Our friendship lasted for over a week until one evening the weather was bad and raining, but I decided to go check on my friend anyway, and this sweet little bundle of joy was sitting all wet under the bench, waiting for me.
“From that day on, she became family. As Dominic Toretto said, ‘I don’t have friends, I got family,'” she added.
The post also features some pictures of the poster holding the kitty while sitting on a bench in the park, with the feline leaning his head on her chest, as if he knows that he is safe around her.
“The journey of a stray cat who came to me in the park and walked with me for over a week to a domestic cat surrounded by love,” the poster said.
We all know that it is cats who choose their owners, and not the other way around. But what makes felines pick one person over another?
Experts say that cats choose their favorite human based on who invests the most effort in understanding and communicating with them.
According to Union Lake Veterinary Hospital, felines prefer those who pay attention to their cues, motives, and needs.
Their choice is also influenced by personality and breed. Calm cats often favor quiet people, while energetic ones usually seek playful companions.
Building a stronger bond with your feline involves time, attention, and communication. Spending time together, matching their interests, talking to them, and offering regular affection through petting or play helps strengthen the relationship.
The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 9,000 upvotes and 143 comments on the platform.
One user, Minsc_NBoo, commented: “I think I’ve got something in my eye. She was so desperate to find her person, and now she has a forever home. The last picture really shows pure love in her eyes.”
Cabitaa posted: “The fact that she was waiting for you in the rain. You guys are so lucky you found each other!”
Xtunamilk added: “Poor little thing looks like a lost or abandoned pet and must’ve been so cold and lonely out there. I’m glad you found each other and you took the little one in!”
Newsweek reached out to u/Evanessa_r for comment via Reddit. We could not verify the details of the case.
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