Newbie Cat Person Finds a Kitten in the Drain, Wise Strangers Guide Him Towards a Lifetime of Obsession

Do you remember your first cat? 

Every cat lover can probably recall the moment that they were first captivated by the feisty feline world. Whether you were walking home from school with some delightful strays tailing you or if your parents complied with your endless demands to adopt a new kitty, your love for cats has remained strong since that iconic premonition. Since that first encounter, most cat lovers are cursed with kitten calendars, hairballs, and the resident litter box for the rest of their days on Earth– and we wouldn't have it any other way!

Recently, a man discovered his own love for cats after the Cat Distribution System chose him as the new pawrent of a forlorn kitten. After finding a kitten in the drain, u/drowsy_kitten reached out to the cat lovers online to help him care for the little feline critter that popped up out of nowhere. Once again, the undying love of fellow cat people spurred a treasure trove of infinite wisdom for this new cat daddy– enabling a lifetime of crazy catitude that will likely follow this man for the rest of his days. 

Scroll for the entire heartwarming story of how this kitten chose his furrever pawrent, despite his lack of qualifications. 

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