'I'm not adopting another cat': Person who was adamant on not getting another cat gets adopted by a stray feline who gently asked for help after being stuck in a blizzard for 5 days

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Feb 25, 2026 11:00 AM EST

You may not want a cat, but if a cat wants you… then you want a cat. 

We say it all the time, and we will continue to do so. It's not us who choose whether to adopt a cat or not, it's the cats. Cats adopt their humans, not the other way around. And you can be as adamant as you want that you don't want another cat, don't like cats at all, never wanted a cat in your life… It doesn't matter. Because it is not your choice. You could be going through life, doing your normal things, when, out of nowhere, a cat will pop out and change your whole world. 

The person in today's story, despite already being a cat owner and knowing what cats are like, thought that they had a choice in the matter. They didn't want another cat, but a cat chose them. And so, they found themselves in the exact position that they didn't want to be in - forced to take in another fluffball. And just like they expected… they hate every second. We're kidding, of course. They love the little feline and are thankful that he showed up in their lives. And all is right with the world.

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    Me on Feb 10th: "I'm not adopting another cat. If the world foists one upon me, I will handle that. But otherwise, no. One cat is expensive enough, and oh man, the logistics.
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    Feb 12th: CDS strikes with precision, because it has a sense of humor and defiance, i guess
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  • We think that there is something about putting this out into the universe that makes the CDS look at you again. But you have to mean it. You can't just say that, secretly hoping that a cat will be distributed to you by the system. You have to actually not want another cat. The second you truly feel that - and for people like us, who always want more cats, that's a nearly impawssible feeling to achieve - is when you will be chosen. It happens like that more often than you think. So, we think we can call it a rule at this point. 

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    I'd seen this dude before last year, but rarely, and his friendliness made me think he was someone's boy.
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    Well, last week he shows up, post- ice-storm, having been trapped under a porch for 5 days, with a big abscessed bite wound on his neck. I checked around, he was indeed a stray. So I figured, I can't let him suffer out here! He needs medical attention! I'll foster him while he heals! (Why yes I do lie to myself on occasion, why do you ask)
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  • This is what we call self-awareness. It's what we call being involved in the community. It's called actually understanding cats. This person knew, the same way that we know the same thing about ourselves, that the second the cat was in their house, there was no way back. Up until then, maybe it was possible, but the second the kitty set foot inside, it had a hold on their heart forever. It's a good thing that the system works both ways, because the kitty is happy to be safe inside, and we are always happy to have them in our homes, safe and sound. 

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    About 36h later, I caught him. Got him to vet. No chip, un-neutered. Definitely stray. FIV+, abscess drained and antibiotics given, fleas treated, but otherwise healthy! I set him up in my basement, separate from my resident kitty. And oh my god. He's so noisy and cute and sweet.
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    His neck is doing great, so im scheduling his de-balling (the price he must pay for a cushy life) and then he will get a week or two of his hormones settling before careful introductions begin.
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    I'm so glad he's inside now, as i write this we are getting another blizzard. Instead of freezing beneath a porch with an infection, he is inside, warm, with pets, crunchies, treats, and blankies. He hasn't figured out toys yet. He will.
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    His government name is Levistus the Frozen Prince (DND NPC). Prince for the average person. Mr. Man is his main nickname. And "Potato r/standardissuecat. over at He is home. Thats my son now. MY BOY
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    certified loser of cat fights He is FIV+ "you shoulda seen the other guy" sure buddy Fed around, found out
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