Person who is terrified of cats rescues a kitty that was stuck on their roof, the cat immediately chooses them, and now, the cat won't leave them alone: 'Every time I leave it outside it cries... which is breaking my heart'

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Jul 10, 2025 10:00 AM EDT

One of the most meowgical and kind of hilarious things about the cat distribution system is that it often seems to choose people who want nothing to do with cats at all. We, cat people, sometimes wait decades to be chosen by a cat. Meanwhile, there goes another cat hater getting adopted. 

Countless times at this point, we have seen people who hate cat get adopted by them, people who never wanted a cat getting adopted by them. And now, add to the list someone who is terrified of cats getting adopted by one. Because that is what happened here. This person may not know it yet, but we do, and this cat does, and the fact that they are willing to sit outside with the cat for hours in the freezing cold just so the cat is not left alone… that's all the proof we need. You've been chosen. That is an honor that is not bestowed on everyone. 

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    "I saved a cat from my roof and now it won’t leave me alone (UK)"

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    So I heard a cat crying for an about an hour, finally went to check and it was on my garage roof. was able to get it down and it was instantly friends. I'm actually half deadly afraid of cats but this one is pretty chill
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    Every time I leave it outside it cries, like loud and none stop waiting at my door I feel bad so I come back out, I've gave it milk and a sausage roll
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    It wants to come inside but my mum won't let it Everywhere I walk, it steps in front of me and follows me literally pressed against my ankle purring
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    It's been 3 hours and it won't stop I don't if it's a stray or a lost cat, dirty and stinks though. but it really friendly, literally wants to be stroked all the time.
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    It's currently asleep in my lap but I can't stay with all night. What's the best course of action?
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  • Sometimes, this is truly how you get chosen. The fact that you are scared of cats or don't like cats does not stop the cat distribution system from choosing you. In fact, it may encourage the system. And this cat clearly sees something in you. Maybe it's the fact that you're sitting out with it in the cold. 

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    Visible_Reading_8893 Try and convince your mom to let you bring it inside. Let it spend the night to recover. Maybe in the morning it will feel better. That or you keep it forever
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    No-Risk-2584 OP Just an update, my mum isn't budging. Won't allow it in the house or even the garage. 1, because of the dog and 2, because it's dirty and stinks. There's literally no convincing her.
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    Just a quick question to those who can answer, the cat is shedding a lot of hair. Like a lot, my shirt is covered, it comes out in my hands sometime when I stroke. Is that normal? Edit: I don't have a box but I've gave it a blanket and it seems to really love it. Sitting on it and pawing it non-stop.
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    Edit 2: I've had to go inside. I'm shivering like mad and extremely exhausted. All I can hear from my bedroom is it's crying outside though at my door which is breaking my heart. I'm hoping it's still there in the morning and I'll take it to the shelter Edit 3: I gave up after an hour. Couldn't sleep with its crying so now I'm back outside freezing with this cat.
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    SoapyBrow if you can't end up convincing her maybe try taking the cat to a shelter or animal sanctuary that will be able to take care of them, as for the shedding fur depending on how much it will probably be normal - as long as it's not going bald or anything it should be fine when i stroke my cat tons of hair fails out or even all collects at his bum brushes absolutely filled with hair constantly even moments after taking the fur out i would probably recommend taking them to the vets if you ca
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    No-Risk-2584 OP I'm going to look into it but it's 1:30 in the morning here, nowhere I can find is open till like 8 or 9. I can't stay with it all night because I'm shivering and extremely tired even though I feel awful about leaving it outside. My mum will be letting my dog out for a wee in a few hours (around 4) who hates cats with a passion and will definitely chase it away. Hopefully it manages to stick around or come back and I'll take it to a shelter.
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    grahamfreeman Do you have a cardboard box and a loose blanket you can place into it? Maybe put the box where your mom won't see it/find it, and for a finishing touch any scraps of food just in case. Thank you for being a good human ☑
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    No-Risk-2584 OP I don't have a box but I've gave it a blanket and it seems quite fascinated with it. Sitting on it and won't stop pawing it non stop. I think it likes it
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  • The fact that you came back, that you could not let it continue crying on its own outside, despite the fact that you are freezing… this tells us that the two of your were truly meant to be. Don't let your mom stop you. Convince her. This cat needs you. 

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    hailene02 Cat Distribution System working as intended. This is your new pet. Do not doubt the cosmos.
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    blulou13 He's looking for help and a home. Help is food, water, and a safe place for now. And he may have had a home, but got lost. The best thing to do is to take him to a vet's office tomorrow and have them scan for a microchip. It's possible there's an owner that's missing him. However there's also a possibility that he was dumped. If he's that friendly, he was a pet at some point.
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    If you really can't give him a home, then try to get him to a no-kill shelter. But please stop giving him cow's milk. Cats are lactose intolerant. They can have goat's milk, but cow's milk can cause stomach upset and diarrhea. Water and cat food are fine.
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    No-Risk-2584 OP Oh sh I didn't know. Right, water it is! Thanks. I think it must've been a pet cause of how friendly it is. I'll look into getting it to a vet but I'm really tired, it's freezing and I can't stay with it all night, my mum will be letting my dog out in a couple of hours who will probably chase it away.
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