Kindhearted teen cares for a sweet stray cat who has lived outside their building for years, but faces difficulty giving her a home: ‘I can't bring her inside since my mom doesn't allow a cat.’

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Mar 22, 2026 6:00 PM EDT

Sometimes the best solution for a cat doesn't sound ideal, but then you realize how well their chosen human takes care of them, regardless of the conditions, and you know their cat is very well loved.

Not all cat adoption stories are a purrfect depiction of a fairytale. Truly, some cats are the heroes of a true "rags to riches" ameowzing adoptions, where they're almost heaven-sent by the Cat Distribution System to be saved from a life full of hardships, and adopted into the most perfect furrever homes. These tales truly tatter our heart, tug on its strings, and make us feel whole knowing that a kitty found their home. But, unfortunately, some cats are not in an ideal situation. But despite that fact, it doesn't mean they're not living their best lives, loved and cared for by loyal and dedicated humans.

That's this one story, told by a very kind teen, who adopted into their heart a community cat who lives around their building for a few years. She took time to open up, but when she did, she discovered the true love between a cat and their human. And despite the difficulties of bringing her inside, it seems like this cat is loved to bits, fed, and living a comfortable life.

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    Kitty had decided she is now a domestic cat, she enters my building and follows me aroun.
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  • That's such a classic CDS cat description, we can't handle the boldness. A cat who simply decides one day “You are my human. Bring me home.” This audacity is Very Cat™ for sure, but many times it's instilled in them by the Cat Distribution System - and they just set the stage for adoption.

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    She was around the building for years and now she had decided she wants to be a domestic cat, but since we can't take her in she is a community cat.
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    Kitty is around 5+ years old now, she is here for around the 4-5 years already, she started loafing on my mum's car all the time, and started to greet her, and then she started approaching us in her own just to get pets and attention, and then started entering our building (I have to get her out since there is a dog in the building so eh can't be inside) even climbing the bench in teh lobby when we pass next to her.
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    If I'm honest she is a sweet heart and totally docile to humans- meaning she doesn't run away from us or gets aggressive form accidents (like accidentally to sign her face).
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    So since now I am an adopted human named "mew". Note: she is a stray but is spayed and vaccinated (where I'm from strays usually get spayed and vaccinated) and I can tell by the ear tip she has.
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    Also she si a pretty clean and healthy cat she doesn't show any signs of pain or hunger only attention seeking.
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    Also, she never attacked a human or showed aggression to humans before and pretty much sweet to everyone.
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    harmlessgrey No one can bring her inside and give her a home? Does she have a safe shelter to live in? It's good that she's neutered.
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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 I can't bring her inside since my mom doesn't allow a cat. About a shelter, yes she is provided food, water and a place to be in (usually near buildings since I don't live in a place where it's always hot and the worst weather is like 10°C which usually doesn't last for long) so yes she is safe and cared for
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    yosoyfat s Poor girl needs a proper, safe home!
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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 I know but I can't take her :(. Also I try to take care of her and I always check on her when I can
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    VegetablePonaCones Tell your mom that's too bad and if she wants you to care for her when she's older, take the cat!
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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 She is stubborn I tried to ask her but she said she doesn't want a pet
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    whatthewhat3214 Do you have trusted friends who could give her a good home? This baby needs and wants a home. Or contact a no-k I rescue to take her in and find her a home. It's not safe outside.
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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 Bold of to assume I have freinds- and no we don't ahev a place to take her to a home yet
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    Odd_Advertising_1545 Don't let anyone make you feel bad for not bringing her inside. You are making sure she's fed, safe, and loved in her familiar territory. She clearly picked you as her favorite human. Thank you for looking out for her!
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  • This comment summarizes the situation pretty well. It's a sad truth, but still a truth - not everyone can bring a cat home, and not everyone has the means to make sure a cat has a home somewhere else. Especially when we talk about teenagers - not all teens have their own money, and definitely not the freedom to act as they would have wanted. 

    This teen who shared the situation with this sweet stray really shouldn't feel bad about themselves. They care for a cat who loves them, in their very limited capacity. But the cat seems to appreciate it, the cat seems happy to have a human who sees her - even if it is outside of their home.

    The cat is fed, the cat is cared for, and it seems as if the area that she lives in is relatively safe. It's also true that the outside is always statistically less safe for cats than the inside of a home. But as we've said, and as this comment suggests - sometimes, life circumstances are difficult, and people make do with what they have, with what they can.

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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 Thank you
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    Mollytovcocktail1111 You can also call a rescue to come get her. It doesn't have to be you taking her, someone will want this sweet girl and be able to bring her inside.
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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 Where I'm from rescue doesn't rescue strays that are not in danger I think because we don't have much shelters here and the only open shelter is like 2 hours away and I cannot drive or take public transport there(I tried calling but they dismiss me because I'm a teen)
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    Far_Confidence_4372 does she have a favorite spot outside?
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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 Yeah actually she has 2, on the garden area and on my mum's car
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    Mollytovcocktail1111 Awww I'm sorry, honey. Well, just keep her fed and looked after her and do what you can. Anytime we lessen the suffering in the world the whole world is affected for the better!
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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 I know that what we do, she is our community cat
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    Areil26 I love that she's named you "Mew." Makes perfect sense. Kitty also probably plays a little Pokemon Go in her spare time. She's lucky to have you!
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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 Thanks
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    Mollytovcocktail1111 OH I'm glad she has a friend in you
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    OP Global-Syllabub9077 Thanks:3
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