Caring couple takes a chance on a day-old kitten found in a busy parking lot, crying for help with no cat mama in sight. They lovingly raise him to fit his given name: Prince.

Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor

Feb 10, 2026 3:00 PM EST

When you're chosen by the CDS, it's basically the universe showering you with the best gift - a cat.

Some people don't expect it, some people wait for it for years, and some people randomly find a kitten in a busy parking lot - but the Cat Distribution System always watches, always searches for that next person to be the forever home to a cat in need. And this kitten did indeed find what he was looking for - even if his hooman pawrents didn't know it yet. But sitting under a cat, screaming at the top of your tiny lungs, means the CDS spirit dwelled inside him - and thus, he was about to be adopted, like all cats deserve.

But one of our favorite things about this kitten adoption is not just the daring chance the hoomans took on such a young kitten, who still needed bottle feedings - it was the name they chose. Naming a cat is no simple task sometimes, but we think this caring couple had every intention when they named this tiny floof Prince. Sure, they might just love the iconic musician, but we think giving this name to a kitten is a message to the universe - this cat will live like royalty, despite the shaky beginning of his life. Literally from rags to riches.

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Raising neonatal kittens is a tiny, squeaky mix of science, patience, and absolute emotional vulnerability.
Newborn kittens are completely dependent: their eyes and ears are closed, they can’t regulate their body temperature, and they rely on warmth, feeding, and help with basic bodily functions to survive. Keeping them warm is priority number one, because even a mild cold can be dangerous at this stage. They must be fed frequently with appropriate kitten formula, since their stomachs are small and fast-working. After each feeding, kittens need gentle stimulation to help them urinate and defecate, a task normally handled by their mother. Their weight must be monitored closely, because steady weight gain is one of the best signs they’re doing well. Neonatal care also involves cleanliness and quiet, since kittens are vulnerable to infection and stress.
As the days pass, tiny milestones appear - eyes opening, wobbly steps, first attempts at play. While it’s demanding, raising neonatal kittens is incredibly rewarding. With consistent care, they grow from fragile little beans into curious, purring explorers, proving that a lot of love, a little sleep deprivation, and very small bottles can help life get a fighting chance.
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$Shavis Dork throws glove at your face \>:U im challenging you to a duel for that precious baby$

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