Wholesome young woman falls in love with a friendly stray feline, but her parents refuse to bring her into their cat-filled home: 'She's been trying to get inside all summer'

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Sep 13, 2025 1:00 PM EDT

Sometimes, the Cat Distribution System works like clockwork - a cat appears, the human's heart melts, and a home is instantly made. But other times, the timing isn't quite aligned, even when both cat and hooman already know they belong together. We've recently covered another story just like this, where a stray was lovingly cared for over years before circumstances finally allowed adoption. It's almost as if the CDS says: "Wait. Be patient. The moment will come."

That's exactly where Honey the cat finds herself. She showed up hungry and terrified, but immediately trusting of the human she clearly picked. And her chosen hooman was immediately smitten, already sneaking her inside for stolen moments of warmth and companionship. The trouble is that the rest of the household isn't quite ready: reluctant parents, disapproving cats, and a tug-of-war between compromise and longing.

But if we know anything about cats, it's that they don't give up easily - especially when the bond is real. Honey has been trying to get in all summer, and she isn't stopping anytime soon. So while this adoption isn't written into the books just yet, it feels like a story still unfolding. And we'll be right here, following along until the CDS fulfills its promise, bringing Honey home for good.

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    Notmycat Honey desperately trying to become nowmycat
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    This is Honeysuckle! A stray I've been feeding for nearly 4 months now. I have reasons to suspect she was dumped as this super
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    friendly, yet terrified and hungry cat showed up on our doorstep one day... nobody around has claimed her so she's "mine" now. Our
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    neighbors sometimes see her, apparently, but as far as I'm aware none of them feed her.
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  • It's so adorable to see this young woman going out to visit the friendly fluffy lady on the porch. They very obviously love each other very much. This is how cats adopt people, and people adopt cats.

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    Only reasons she hasn't truly become my cat yet is my parents being stubborn and also my cats kindaaaa hate her
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  • Cats sometimes need a lot of time, patience, and guidance when a new cat is introduced into the house. It's very much possible. The tougher part, as we understand it, is the guidance the parents need…

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    but I love Honey dearest sm. She's got such a sweet, yet sassy personality and loves climbing.
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    Sometimes I let her inside on me /j don't tell
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    Angela Motorman • Give that Honey a home! Or at least give her a shelter. ↑ 700 > Reply ...
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    Daisystar99 OP • My dad suggested we let her stay in our (heated) barn over the winter, which while I am not opposed to this compromise... I want her in my lap all winter ② let me have my baby 627 ○ Reply
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    sadcrocodile ⚫ Maybe if this sweetie can spend a little time on your parents laps they can be convinced? She's so adorable and lovely I hope she can join you in your home soon, thank you for taking care of her it always makes me sad when people dump pets 215 > Reply ...
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    BoringJuiceBox ⚫ At the very least keep her off the streets, it's very dangerous out there. 159 ○ Reply
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    Daisystar99 OP⚫ That it is her friend Boots was hit on the road a month ago, the poor fella... miss him. Idk why my parents have to be so stubborn augh 183 Reply ...
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    LogicalAbsurdist ⚫ They're worried about early onset crazy cat lady. Not that living in a barn with > 200 cats is a bad thing. 66 > Reply ...
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    times k897 ⚫ It's a start, and she would be safe. She can probably help with the mice and sway your dad's opinion. 44 Reply
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    HunnyBear66 • Maybe if you go out enough with her, he will change his mind. Put on layers and say you're going out to visit her. Nothing like guilt. ↑ 32 > Reply
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    BeerlceandHash400 ⚫ I think she would love being in a heated barn, gets to hunt, do her thing and it's a safe spot! I'd settle with that compromise and then work to convince them to allow her indoors. 8 6 3 > Reply
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    Working FromHomies20 • 1d ago You know, once in awhile, cats can just sneak inside. I've seen it happen. Sometimes it happens more than once, especially in cold weather. Reply
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    Daisystar99 OP • 1d ago Oh I'm sure she will, she's been trying to get inside all summer, and has succeeded, don't think that will change for the fall/winter~ ۵2 ♡ > Reply
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    Pinkbeans1 · My husband is outside building a shelter for 2 dumped cats. They've survived 2 winters and have dramatically lowered the pest population out here. They keep leaving presents by his truck, so he decided they need a nice house for winter. This link is very helpful for the project! 10 Reply
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    Oohbunnies ⚫ Looks like she's doing a good job of it too! 152 ◇ Reply Daisystar99 OP. She's wormed her way into my heart haha 96 > Reply ...
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    puzzlemaniac8655 ⚫ Tell your parents you don't want any Christmas or Birthday presents - just this little girl to live with you in the house...
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    Even if she's allowed in your barn, she'll still going to be out roaming most of the time where wild animals could snag her or like her buddy she could get hit by a car, get in fights with other cats.... Your
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    other kitties are jealous I'm sure. You could keep them separated for a while until they get used to each other's smell.
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    Put something that smells like her - a blanket she has laid on - in the area where the other cats hang, to start... I feel so bad for this sweetie! I hope you can convince your parents to let her stay... A 96 > Reply
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    CooCooForCocosPuffs ⚫ If you wanna keep her but she's still not inside ready, may I suggest a collar and AirTag until she is? Just in case she goes missing, you can make sure she's ok.
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    My friend wanted to take a cat in, but one day she disappeared, he was so sad, she may have been picked up by a shelter but he had no way to know. He had a small dog so he was getting them used to each other before bringing her in permanently. We still hope for "Cole's" return lol or that she found another forever home. Good luck with your little cutie there! 36 ○ Reply
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    Zealousideal_Neck78 ⚫ As a dad with two animal loving daughters and the situation had got this involved, I would have a very hard time not giving them the joy of this wonderful cat. 26 > Reply ...
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    Harmonyinheart ⚫ Oh you are so sweet. I would gradually let her grow on Your parents. Just have her " sneak in" for a minute and let your parents just soak up her over time. Just Pavlov them in some way. When I brought my first cat home, a teeny runt of a barn litter my dad said I hate all cats, ma said one week! And she's out. Four siblings were also mad. Love to say that dad ending up saying I hate all cats but Nel. Ma never kicked her out. All the siblings eventually got cats. 14 ○ Reply ...
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