Kitten Hitches A Ride Under The Hood Of A Man's Car And Leaves Him With No Choice But To Adopt Her

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Aug 2, 2022 12:00 PM EDT

Sometimes it's we that do the adopting and other times, it's the other way around. Cats choosing their hoomans is no new phenomenon. We've heard countless stories of cats taking control of their destinies, going out into the world, and adopting a hooman of their own. Some cats will follow you for a year before they feel like they're ready to adopt you. While others will show up at your house one day with no intention of leaving. 

Today's highlight is on a kitty cat named Turbo who too was set to find a hooman for adoption and graciously succeeded. Her plan was simple; hop into the hooman's car and get a free ride home. So that's exactly what she did. What beholds is a Reddit thread where OP talks about Turbo's rescue story in further detail along with comments from fellow cat people who were also adopted by their cats. We hope you enjoy! 

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    Human body - D Posted by u/DHThrowawayy 5 days ago 76 2 4 This girl decided to hitch a ride under my car's hood yesterday. luckily she seems to be doing okay. Meet Turbo, my new little bundle of joy!
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    Font - DHThrowawayy OP. the full story 5 days ago when i left work yesterday, i heard a faint meow coming from the engine of my car after about a half mile. i pull over, open the hood, and there's a scared little kitten tucked up under my battery (it was raining, poor girl was probably trying to stay dry)
    via u/DHThrowawayy

    "i heard a faint meow coming from the engine of my car after about a half mile. i pull over, open the hood, and there's a scared little kitten tucked up under my battery" 

    Our hearts absolutely shatter when we hear stories like this. We're so glad that Turbo found her daddy, our only hope is for every other scared and lonely kitten to do the same. 

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    Font - I tried to reach her myself, but i failed & called animal control. they immediately came to our rescue, and thus, Turbo and i were united! The animal control officer said she's about a month and a half old, and i've already got a veterinarian appointment set up for tomorrow to get her checked out. Proud cat dad
    via u/DHThrowawayy

    Okay, sir. Not only are you a proud cat dad but based on your story, you're also a responsible one. We're glad to hear that the vet appointment is scheduled, we hope it will go well and you and your kitty will live a long and happy life together! 

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    Font - Bernies_left_mitten +2 5 days ago Heck yeah, man! Fate gifted me a little black void kitten this way. She got named Betty, and Betty was awesome! Take good care of Turbo. I hope you have many years to come of fun, love, and memories together!
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    Font - beeg_brain007 +1.5 days ago I also got gifted a void, it was best thing i ever had and 1st true love I live in apartment, found void roaming in parking area, was very very friendly so i took him in and was best thing ever happened to me
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    Rectangle - TheWolfmanZ. 5 days ago I went to go adopt a new cat one day and in turn got adopted myself by a void kitty who crawled her way up my chest and into the hood of my hoodie, where she proceeded to take a nap.
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    Font - Velghast 5 days ago I found my cat Trinity and an empty toilet and a vacant house that I was looking at to see if I wanted to rent. 14 years later we still kicking it
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    Font - Niacain 5 days ago Genuine question: A bunch of cat posts with stories on Reddit are about how people find a cat and just take it with them. Or start giving a visiting cat food and it stays... Is that considered normal? Won't someone miss their kitten now? Is this not just pet theft? I know there's always someone in the comments that says "so sweet, it chose you" etc. but I thought most pet animals will accept food if given it and like here this kitten probably just tried to stay dry/warm
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    Font - DoctorOctagonapus+1 · 5 days ago There does seem to be a real problem with people not doing due diligence with stray pets. OP does at least have a vet appointment set so they can scan for a microchip. I feel like that's the absolute minimum people should do if they end up with a stray cat.
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    Font - 5 days ago OP says Turbo is about 6 weeks old. I believe a microchip is unlikely. Based off my (limited) experience, most vets will not chip a kitten until they are 6 months old. Happy to be corrected. C746t
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    Font - TheRealSaerileth 5 days ago Vets are usually aware of people missing a kitten, chip or no. Since that's the first place people take a supposed stray, it's common practice to inform all local vets and shelters when you can't find your pet. Vets also tend to keep an eye on "missing" posters in their area.
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    Eye - SpongeBad 5 days ago No more listening to that engine purr.
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    Human body - Major_Eiswater. 5 days ago We found our cat in a wall! They say cats sometimes choose they're owners. Ours is called Polly and she has two sisters found in the roof, Lolly and Dolly! Mum was captured and adopted too :).
    via u/Major_Eiswater

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