Hooman Feline Enthusiast Adopts Scared Shelter Cat, the Heartwarming Cute Kitty Goes From Lost Soul to Landlord in 2 Hours

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Jul 12, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

Hey I Can Has-ers, Happy Friday! We hope you had a great week so far, and you're just a few hours away from two days of freedom - one of them being our favorite day of the week…Caturday! But before we get there, we have a classic cat story to share with you today. One hooman feline enthusiast decided to adopt a scared shelter cat, and before she knew it, the heartwarming cute kitty went from lost soul to landlord of her home!

We know as cat people that when you adopt a cat, everything you thought you owned now belongs to the cat, but this wholesome hooman wasn't expecting it to happen to quickly! The cat ran to hide under the couch, and in just two hours, the brave, adventurous cat already left to start exploring. Be careful what you wish for! Scroll down to read the whole story and see more pictures of the cute cat below, and have a great weekend!

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  • 01
    Went to the humane society this morning and after 2 hours of hiding under the couch, this 5 yo is already claiming her house. Is that normal or am I just lucky?
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    Here she is, doing her new home inspection already. Could use a few more pillows, and a treat holder over here, and over there we'll add a nice, tall cat tree. The hooman won't mind.

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    This rug, no, no, it's going to have to go. We need something fluffier for us to lay on, this short, stubble carpet just won't do. Hooman, please come and fix this for us immediately!

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    Of course she's the only animal here (except me). What breed is she and I need help. with a new name.
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    Far-Potential3634. 10 hr. ago Usually a cat will feel less secure in a new space and will hide for longer. Some cats are just more inquisitive and brave by nature I guess.
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    missbhaving77 OP. 10 hr. ago She is super comfortable with me. I let her come to me and she wants love already. I'm already in✔
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    Digital Ally99 12 hr. ago. • Definitely depends on the cat. I was prepared for my boy to be scared for weeks when I adopted him since he barfed and messed himself on the way home. I put him in my room and 15 minutes later he had cleaned himself up and was scratching to come out lol
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    He's an old man now but he still demands I open doors for him at his whim
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    Here he is sleeping while I work hard
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    Fedupofwageslavery 13 hr. ago OP are you the bird above the pillow?
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    artie_pdx 13 hr. ago American Shorthair I would call it lucky, but there are a lot of factors in the cat's life that could come into play. For the cat I got when she 3yo she pretty much immediately adapted and was super friendly when we first met.
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    For the 7yo, her papers included her recent history. Super shy when I met her at the foster home. She had been bounced around to six different places, mostly shelters, in about 2 months time so that had to be chaotic. It took her 3 days to understand she was finally home and claim the couch (and me) as hers. She is the most affectionate cat I've ever had in my life. She would curl up with me all day long everyday if she could.
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    Congratulations on your new furry family member! G
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    YouGet2Go2NewJersey. 12 hr. ago I adopted a cat once and she took about an hour to hide and explore. Then she lied on my bed and made herself at home. 'Randa, I miss you terribly. You were a beautiful girl.
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    Zilvervlinder 12 hr. ago • She is brave! The tail is still low so she's still in careful mode, but it is lucky that she is so curious. Most cats take a few days. She might also have some times where she is back under the couch if something scary happens. Every cat has their own tempo.
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    figgs87 11 hr. ago We got our 11 month old cat from humane society and he hid under a kitchen chair (not too hidden) for about 45 min then came out and watched F1 with me. By time the race was over he was exploring and by the following week he owned the entire place
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    Cat tax: Eugene loves shoes a whole lot so I don't put them away. He's a weirdo
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    MusicalMoose · 12 hr. ago Had a cat who was terrified until about 30 minutes of being in my house. Then all she wanted was attention and exploring.
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    Stevie VanCunningham. 7 hr. ago When we got out kittens it was like this, one was only scared for about 30 minutes, then he started playing. The other hid out in the cat carrier and under the couch for a few hours, but eventually he got comfortable and started sleeping next to me quickly. We were expecting them to be timid and take time to adjust a lot longer.
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    wiccanhot 12 hr. ago . She's a cow cat! r/cowcats would love her!
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    • Laney20 11 hr. ago Breed is domestic short hair, as most cats are (unless purchased from a breeder with pedigree papers).
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    Some cats take to a new space right away. I brought in a pregnant girl in rough shape off the street about 2 years ago. She hid for exactly zero seconds, lol. She came right out of the carrier when we opened it and didn't go to any hidey holes in the room we set up for her. She was immediately comfortable and happy. She
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    laid down and took a nap, stretched out in the middle of the room. She was sweet and friendly from the moment I saw her. And just has never had a mean thought in her life (well, maybe a few about our old lady cat, lol).
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    There are a lot of factors, I'm sure, but none of them are really within your control. You're definitely lucky. Enjoy your new friend! Oh, and be patient on the name thing. Give it a few days as you get to know her.
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    FEELS GO00 BOL 班 HOME • AngryMahi 11 hr. ago
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    She kind of looks like my rescue cat! Who also made herself immediately at home lol. Shes watching the crickets here.
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    • hgwander 10 hr. ago
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    This baby walked into our house - sniffed our spoiled indoor cats behinds - and said "I live here now." NO arguments from my normally territorial other cats. It was wild. Alas he had a heart condition & we only got to keep him for three years (longer than the "2 weeks to live" vet sentence he got - thank you medicine!!!)
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    ShineAtom 12 hr. ago • Maybe you're a cat whisperer. Some people are.
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