‘His lonely recognizes my lonely’: Wholesome Woman Gets Adopted By Boastful Barn Cat After Losing Her Son, Shares Heartwarming Connection Story

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Apr 29, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

Oh jeez, I Can Has-ers, get your tissues ready! This wholesome story thanks to the Cat Distribution System is one for the books. A woman started a new job on a farm after leaving her corporate job of 10+ years and losing her son last year. According to her, the cat who she has named "Sawyer" immediately ran up to her and fell asleep on her lap. Sawyer lost his mom and his littermates last year, just like the woman. Needless to say, Sawyer seems to have chosen her for the benefit of both of them.

Anyone who says cats aren't empathetic has clearly never seen a story like this. The woman and her husband are going to adopt this beautiful black cat, and we couldn't be happier for both of them. Scroll down to see more pictures and read the full story below - let this wholesome adoption story fill your heart with purrfectly sweet feline feelings!

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    I started a new job on a farm three weeks ago. On my first day, this stray cat walked straight up to me and climbed in my lap. He's done it every day since. I lost my son last year; apparently this cat's mom and litter all passed last year. I think his lonely recognizes my lonely
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    Sawyer, you are the cutest. It really seems that fate brought these two together. Both had something missing in their lives, so the universe brought them together to make one whole.

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    We hope that they get to become one happy family soon! Barn cats are really picky, but when they choose you, they choose you. When one door closes, another one opens!

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    Like the title says, I started a new job about three weeks ago on a tree farm. On my first day, this cat made a beeline towards me through all the plants, climbed right up in my lap, and fell asleep. He's done it every day since. I've started bringing him food and water of course, (and calling him Sawyer) and yesterday I took my lunch break outside to sit with him, and he fell asleep between my feet.
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    I really want to take him home, so I asked my boss about him. He doesn't have an owner, and apparently one of our farm cats had a whole litter of kittens last year, and then passed. Over the year, none of his other litter mates made it, and it's just him left.
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    Our bond feels special naturally, of course, but it feels extra special because I started this job after leaving my corporate career of 10+ years. I made the decision to leave after the loss of our son last year, as I've been picking up the pieces of myself for months. It feels like maybe his lonely recognized my lonely, and I've never had a stray cat do this and it warms my heart so much! Will probably be bringing him home in a few weeks, as my husband and I are in the process of moving into a
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    Philodendronphan 17 hr. ago • It's meant to be. I love this for you.
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    West-One5944. 15 hr. ago This. Congrats on being The Chosen One!
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    not_my_leo 10 hr. ago It really feels like fate brought together
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    oldfart_1962. 15 hr. ago I have found in my 60 years on this Earth that cats are the most empathic creatures of all. They mirror our moods and emotions, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
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    GlitterBlood773.15 hr. ago You're doing really well Primary. I hope your new job feeds your soul and pays bills. Sawyer definitely recognizes your lonely too. May you all lean on each other and hold each other when you can. If you like hugs, . Grief and loss are some of the most powerful beasts. You're sitting with and tending to them well. Keep taking good care.
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    Joey sends his love to you, your husband and Sawyer.
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    • Manic Spleen 16 hr. ago Take that baby home, and love the heck out of him! ♥
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    Myamaranth 16 hr. ago I wish you and kitty peace and love
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    wiredwoodshed. 15 hr. ago I've found that barn cats, once they trust, are the most loyal and affectionate. Be proud because they're also very picky.
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    5043090 17 hr. ago I am so sorry for your loss. You're in my heart.
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    BazukaJane 16 hr. ago Sorry for your loss. :/
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    MonicaNarula - 16 hr. ago Have heard stories, when you have no one, cat enters your life
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    Affectionate_Stage62 15 hr. ago The cat distribution system works!
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    OneMorePenguin 13 hr. ago • Some cats are incredibly empathic. This cat seems to be one of those cats. Sometimes it's the small things in life that can bring us much joy. I'm so sorry about the loss of your son. *hugs*
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    No-Astronaut3290 16 hr. ago Asian • Dern! Thats tje connection op. We all need connection, from all beings. Bring him home. Hes a keeper. I wish you and your nee buddy great loves
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    dlb1995. 12 hr. ago Animals are amazing. About 15 years ago, I had a place with my best friend. We had 2 cats. One mostly bonded with me, the other with my friend. Her cat never really bothered much with me. She wasn't mean or anything, we just never bonded. The 2 cats were like best friends tho, always snuggling and playing with each other. When my cat passed away (she was about 12-13 years old),
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    that night as I lay in my bed crying, my friend's cat came into my room. She jumped up on my bed and snuggled up next to me (something she had never done before). She laid with me the whole night. It was like we were mourning together and comforting each other.
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    No_Breadfruit_7305 15 hr. ago I wish you both peace and comfort. Grief is a terrible thing, but I do believe they know.
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    Dragan Rose 15 hr. ago Congratulations on the new cat sidhe (fairy cat) companion. You got a special one, and I hope you both take good care of each other.
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    fluffyflugel 13 hr. ago That's very poignantly said. He's an adorable love bug that's for sure.
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