Woman rescues kitten from tree in the middle of the night, sparking an adorable friendship with family dog: 'She wants to be wherever he is'

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Isabella Penn
Oct 25, 2025 4:00 AM EDT

A tiny kitten found herself in a very awkward situation — five feet up in a tree, meowing her little heart out. This woman first heard the faint cries late at night and went outside to investigate, searching everywhere for the source. Eventually, she spotted the kitten perched high in a tree bush, likely abandoned by a stray or dropped from a roof.

After a careful rescue, the frightened kitten came inside, initially spinning out and meowing nonstop. Despite her rocky start, she quickly adapted to her new surroundings and revealed her sweet, cuddly personality. The new cat mom decided to keep her as an indoor cat, giving her a safe, cozy home.

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  • The kitten, later named Luna, has since formed an unlikely but heartwarming friendship with the family’s large chocolate Labrador. Wherever the dog goes, Luna follows, clinging to her new giant best friend and insisting on being part of every moment.

    What started as a late-night rescue mission turned into a story of friendship, trust, and the instant bond that sometimes forms between pets of very different sizes. Luna may have been tiny and scared at first, but she quickly claimed her place as the sweetest little cuddlebug... and the dog’s shadow.

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  • "Heard meowing outside my bedroom window, found this tiny fluffball stuck 5 feet up in a bush and now she won’t stop purring"

    OP PeachyMaiLaine I was laying in bed two nights ago when I heard a faint meowing. I went outside and couldn't find her anywhere I looked all over the ground and through all our little plants. The meowing persisted I looked up and she was sitting super awkward in this little tree bush about 5ft up. I think a stray must have had babies and dropped it off the roof or it fell off. I picked her out, brought her in, and have been taking care of her ever since. She was scared and spinning out first me
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  • Ok_Macaroon_5224 Ivy or something plant related. She's adorable, thank you for saving this baby.
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  • TrustyFansOfficial she chose you! The rest is history! whatta cutie and the perfect halloween story!
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  • killerzf9 The cat distribution system has chosen you for this kitten.
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  • fannyalgerpack MA! MA! MA! I'M HOME
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  • steppedinhairball The CDS, Cat Distribution System, is much like Santa Claus in that you receive a gift. Enjoy your life with your cat overlord. Since your new cat is a void, there are some precautions you need to be aware of. Either turn on lights when walking in the dark or shuffle your feet. Your void will be right where you step, guaranteed. So use lights to see where you step or shuffle your feet so you can feel the fur a few nanoseconds before the talons get embedded in your bare feet.
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  • Puzzleheaded_Way_916 The CDS (cat distribution system ) is happy that your kitten arrived safely, although off base by landing in the bush. But rest assured your kitty was unharmed and ready to start biscuit making. We ask that you give a review and leave 5 stars. Thank you for your support.
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  • mwahamber She's so stinkin cute
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  • Update: The tiny fluffball I rescued won't leave her giant best friend alone
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  • ezzmaee THEY'RE GOING TO BE THE BESTEST OF FRIENDS!!
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  • OP PeachyMaiLaine Yessss she wants to be wherever he is following him everywhere around the house. He is also obsessed with her it's too cute. Best friends for life!
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  • autumn_rains Oh my goodness I did not think this kitten could get cuter!! | recognize her from the other day. One of the cutest kittens I've ever seen!! Did you name her yet?
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  • OP PeachyMaiLaine I did!! Her name is Luna :)
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  • Silent_R The claws in pic 3 are priceless. A born killer, to be sure. Your dog looks truly terrified... And the last photo better already be on the mantle or hanging in the hallway. A keeper of the finest kind.
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  • Jcheerw Im going to need a live stream, instagram account, childrens storybook series and movie asap. Thank you.
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