Divorced man finds lost kitten on side of the road, gives kitten to ex-wife in heartwarming conciliation: 'I've already been hit by the CDS 6 times so I could not keep him'

Briana Viser • Writer and Editor

Jun 3, 2026 3:30 PM EDT

A divorce is one of the worst things a person can go through, but if it means a kitten at the end then maybe it's worth it?

When you see a cat in need, you help him. We're all on our own journey, and we're all going through something, but it shouldn't desist our sense of responsibility or ability to care for others. In Reddit's r/CatDistributionSystem, a guy finds a kitten outside weaving in and out of the road. He finds him on the side of the road and almost got hit by a car. There was no mom cat around and the little kitten was more than afraid. He posted on Facebook asking around about a lost kitten, but no one claimed him. Despite his intention for good, he knew in his heart that he couldn't keep the little guy because he already has 6 cats at home, all from the cat distribution system.

His ex-wife happened to see the post, and she immediately fell in love with the kitten and claimed him. Now she's the proud owner of this sweet, little guy. It just goes to show that no matter what the situation is, things will fall into place when they're meant to be. Divorce doesn't have to be all bad, and usually it means that two people are actually doing what they need to do for their own happiness. Read everything below about the miraculous saving of a kitten running amongst traffic.

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Having an amicable relationship to an ex is not easy, but in one way it should be. Of course, breakups, whether married or not, are never easy. If both people are stable and mature then things can at least end with respect. It almost feels bizarre that two people who shared love and a life together could sunder in such a way that lacks respect or human decency. But here, the couple could at least help each other out after the fact. He gives his ex-wife a kitten he found on the side of the road, and there's basically nothing cuter than that. Enjoy this story as much as I did.
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