'It was pretty much decided he was coming home with me': Security guard hears desperate meows on patrol and ends up rescuing a starving stray who’s now his loyal, talkative best friend

Last December, while on a late-night security patrol, one worker heard a loud, persistent meow echoing through a building and that sound changed everything. Perched on a piece of machinery was a scruffy, underfed cat who, despite his rough shape, immediately accepted some gentle pets and followed his new friend everywhere. The next night, the same thing happened, and it quickly became a routine: one man doing his rounds, one hungry cat demanding dinner and attention.

Before long, the cat recognized the sound of his rescuer's car and would come running to greet him each night. They shared meals, patrols, and eventually, a bond too strong to ignore. After confirming he didn't belong to anyone else, the rescuer brought him home, gave him a vet visit, and officially made him family.

Now named Mercedes, this once-stray has fully embraced his housecat life. He's chatty, cuddly, and just a little bossy. He's a true partner in crime and proof that sometimes, the best things in life find you when you're just doing your job.

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