'Found this guy in a dumpster': Orange trashcan kitty follows a person home, asking to be adopted, and now, he's a spoiled, loved cat who will never be cold again

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Jan 22, 2025 10:00 AM EST

Everyone has their own adoption stories. Some of us get adopted by cats on the street. Some of us get adopted by cats in shelters. Some of us wake up one morning to find a cat that is not our own sleeping in our houses, on our beds, and suddenly, we get adopted like that. You never know when you, as the human, will be adopted by your cat, and you never know which cat it's going to be. You just know that whichever cat it is, if you get adopted by it, you will be blessed. 

Some of you may think that getting adopted by a trashcan kitty is a bad deal. It's a trashcan kitty after all. But you don't understand. Trashcan kitties are some of the most loving, appreciative cats in the world. They have been through a lot. They're strong but ready for love. And they are ready to make you stronger too. You have to learn their ways. So, yes, you will have peace and quiet for a while with them, but then… get ready for your training. It will be difficult.

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    "Found this guy in the dumpster and he followed me home"

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    This guy has been skulking around my complex for a few months. He finally came up to me tonight, talking and wanting attention. Grabbed him when I had the chance. It's been so cold the last few weeks, this poor dirty little dude.
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    Now he's warm and obviously sooooo happy to be inside. Quarantined for now away from my other cat (who is blissfully unaware) in my spare bathroom, as he's not fixed and I wouldn't risk anyone's wellbeing. He's got good food, fresh water, and a comfy bed. He knew immediately what to do with he got that blanky: biscuit time! Then he curled up and went to sleep purring his heart out
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  • There is nothing better than trashcan kitties. They are some of the best pets. Truly. Because they are so, so thankful that you got them out of that life. They are so happy from every little thing that you give them. For a while. After that, they become the most spoiled drama queens ever. And we love that. 

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    Toonces348 Thank you for rescuing this poor cat and also for such an uplifting reminder that not everyone s ks.
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    tattoosbyalisha OP It's been so cold the last couple weeks and snowing here and there, I could never leave him out there if I could help it! He came to our back door last weekend and we have been on high alert for him since, and left food out for him but he never came back (I think my dog scared him too bad). I can't even tell you how excited I was when he started responding to me following him around! When he started talking and following me I was elated and my heart was racing!
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    RoadRunner1961 That's how my cousin and her husband got their first cat - found him in their trash can. And hence, his name became TrashCat.
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    tattoosbyalisha OP Haha! My friend has a cat named Garbage that they found in their garbage bin I was taking the trash out and he was in the dumpster lol
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    Designer-Biscotti275 Thank you for saving him. He's really beautiful
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    tattoosbyalisha OP He really is! And he's so nice! He's sweet and way more interested in attention than being skittish. He truly seeks so happy to be inside
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    ejd0626 He used the cell to find a home. He'll never use it again.
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    tattoosbyalisha OP he got me tagged, too, I saw him at the dumpster and that was my only task for 30 minutes. I knew I was golden when he started following me!
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    leenz7 His face in that second photo②: it says "i'm finally home, I made it”
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    tattoosbyalisha OP The way he sighs when he lays down and closes his eyes says EXACTLY that! He's warm and safe and he knows it! Baby boy is in heaven right now
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    MomlsFunnyAF3 We have a dumpster kitty. My husband found her a few years ago under a dumpster while he was at work. He brought her home and everyone fell in love with her instantly. She's my baby and I love her. Her name is Miss Purr bc she purrs a lot and it's loud considering she's a petite kitty. She's probably at least 10 now.
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    tattoosbyalisha OP Awwwwww!!! The universe was doing its thing that day!! That's such a lovely story! My kid and my boyfriend are already in love with this baby boy. Once he's taken care of and after a quarantine/proper slow intro, we can see how my other cat works out. If it's a bust, I already have a home lined up with my brother, who has been wanting a cat since his best boy Benji passed away. But this guy will be loved and cared for and spoiled by us with all of our fingers crossed!
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  • These are good people right here. Opening your home to a cat in need is one thing, but being kind enough and patient enough with it that your relationship with it strengthens so quickly is another. This kitty will be happy here for the rest of its life, we just know it. 

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    wraith 1984 Creamsicle kitty.
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    tattoosbyalisha OP My current boy is a dilute orange (buff?) so would he be orange swirl? Lol
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    Sophiatopia I love the little plumes on his ears! He still looks like a baby, what a cutie ☑
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    tattoosbyalisha OP Right?!?! I'm so curious how old because he's so small but he does have a belly pouch. Any idea when they get those? I know we've seen him since the fall outside. But here's an ear tuft photo because I CANT THEYRE SO CUTE
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