'I lamented my inability to find a single street kitten': After years of waiting, a lifelong cat lover finally receives a Cat Distribution System delivery in the form of a tiny purrfect kitten

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Sarah Brown • Writer and Editor
Aug 31, 2025 6:00 PM EDT

For years, this hooman had envied the mysterious ways of the Cat Distribution System. Her mother had been a true CDS legend, a Grand High Poohbah who seemed to conjure kittens out of thin air. Childhood afternoons were sprinkled with surprise paws and purrs, while she herself watched from the sidelines, waiting for destiny to deliver her own unexpected furball. Yet, despite her best hopes, the years passed with nary a whisker. The CDS seemed to have left her off its mailing list.

Until, at long last, fate decided to pounce. While touring houses, she discovered a tiny voice crying from the bushes: a bedraggled, flea-speckled, five-pound kitten demanding attention. This was Colette, her long-awaited proof that the CDS still works its mysterious magic. Named after her mother's beloved childhood toy, Colette became both a tribute and a victory of the people (and the felines). Soon, she will meet Peter Pizza Petey Pete, the household's twenty-pound feline overlord.

At last, the CDS had delivered. And like all true distributions, it came not when expected, but exactly when it was needed most.

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    My mother was a Grand High Poohbah within the Cat Distribution System, with too many CDS events to her name to count. I recall many a happy childhood afternoon colored by sudden surprise kittens. Like her green thumb in gardening, however, CDS-wizardry just didn't seem to be passed down. I
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    have owned two kitties, both adopted from the shelter, but I sought them out. They didn't "happen" to me. I lamented my inability to find a single street kitten, at my advanced age of Gen-X. And so my mom's legacy went unanswered...
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    Until yesterday, when I found this wee beauty screaming her head off in the bushes while I was house-hunting. She has some injuries (randy male cats and fleas to boot), but she's otherwise healthy. Now she's quarantined until she can meet our resident giant kitten boy,
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    Peter Pizza Petey Pete (not his full name) in a few weeks. He's 20lbs of pure... uh... something. Hopefully they blend well. We shall see, as missy here is just 5lbs soaking wet and filled with fish.
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    Her name is Colette, which was the name of my mom's favorite kitty toy as a child. Peter came to us as Peter Cottontail, so the "beloved children's toy" theme continues, but in a more personal, CDS Grand Dame- honoring way. She's also the
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    sweetest baby who ever lived, and Colette sounds sweet (various sources say it means "gentle" or "victory of the people," both of which work in this case). Say Bonjour, Reddit, to this wee 6-month old sweetheart, the final victory of the CDS at work in my family line.
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    No_Secret8533 Love her markings!
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    Sarah_Cenia The best things in life are worth waiting for! CDS was saving somebody reeeeaaally special for you.
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  • Good things really do come to those who wait. Colette was clearly meant for you. Sometimes the Cat Distribution System takes its sweet time, but it always delivers the purrfect match.

     

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    french_toasty What a gorgeous kitty! Wishing you many purry days ahead.
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    katdamage Awww, she's just the most precious little bug, isn't she? I'm so happy that she was delivered to you! :)
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    Haunting_Bend346 Congratulations on your CDS pickup! She's a beauty, and I love her name!
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    DiveCat She's beautiful! I am glad you were finally awarded by the CDS! Also happy house hunting.
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    valectronica What a beauty!! I love her somersault/shrimp pose
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  • Clearly a gymnast in disguise. Look at that balance, grace, and flexibility! If there were cat Olympics, this little acrobat would be taking home the gold medal in floor routine and cutest competitor.

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    Birdsonme What a lovely lady!
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    geekgirl114 I see the spine didnt come with this model either
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    VWondering77 She is just adorable!! What a sweet face
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  • An absolute cutie for sure! So happy you two found each other! It feels like fate at work. She looks beyond precious, and it’s clear she was always meant to be yours.

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    geostr8 Not to worry about the wait I'm sure you feel it was well worth it by now with your sweet little one home at last!
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