'This is the first time I've been adopted by a cat': One meal leads a friendly senior stray cat to the forever home he had been waiting for

Sarah Brown • Writer and Editor

Jun 6, 2026 2:15 PM EDT

Some cats take weeks to trust people. CC apparently needed one meal.

Sometimes the Cat Distribution System works with remarkable efficiency. Over on Reddit's r/CatDistributionSystem subreddit, a cat with a snotty nose showed up looking for help and apparently decided he was done searching after one meal. A week later, he had already claimed a spot in the carport and worked his way into the hearts of the people caring for him.

The cat was taken to the vet, where he was estimated to be around 8 to 10 years old. The veterinarian suspected he may have been abandoned. He went home with antibiotics, steroids, and other medications, along with a new name: CC, short for Carport Cat.

CC wasted no time settling in. According to his new owner, he became friendlier than their indoor cats almost immediately. These days he follows them around the yard wherever they go, always wanting to be nearby. For a cat who may have spent years fending for himself, he seems more than ready to trade street life for wet food, attention, and a comfortable place to spend his golden years.

Senior cats often get overlooked, but stories like this are a reminder of how much affection they have to give. CC seems completely content with his new arrangement, and his humans sound just as happy with the unexpected addition to the family.

The owner summed it up best when they said this was the first time they felt adopted by a cat. Judging by CC's determination to stick close by, the feeling seems to be mutual.

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Carport Cat (CC) just moved in and it appears we have been chosen
This dude showed up with a snotty nose a week ago. I fed him once and since he has been friendlier than my indoor cats. Took him to the vet and got him an antibiotic and steroid and other meds. Vet guessed je was 8-10 and was abandoned. Figured he can enjoy retirement from the street and wet food in retirement in my carport.
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We decided to name him CC (carport cat) and he follows us wherever we are in the yard. I love my cats that I adopted but this is the first time I've been adopted by a cat and man, it feels special.
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in that first pic, his appreciation shows in his eyes. I love that he buttered you up until you caved & adopted him! hope he can persuade his way inside.
That look really does say, "Thanks for letting me stay." CC looks like a cat who finally found exactly what he was looking for. No more wandering around, no more searching for his next meal, just a safe place to hang out and people who are happy to have him around. For a cat that showed up only a week ago, he already looks completely settled in. He knew right away he had found his spot.
Open_Thanks_222
Thank you for rescuing that cat! 🐈‍⬛🖤!
ShartlesAndJames
he's a special one, congratulations to you both
HeartOfTheMadder
oh that face. ♥
Dazzling_Flamingo568
Congratulations! It is very special being picked 🤍
Every cat pawrent dreams of being adopted by a cat at least once. Adopting a cat is great, but having a cat pick you feels like a completely different level of approval. Out of all the houses, yards, and people in the world, they somehow decide you're the one worth following around. CC really seems like he made his choice quickly too. One meal later and he was already acting like he'd been part of the family for years. That kind of trust, especially from an older cat, feels pretty special.
bbbourb
At first I read that as "Corporate Cat" and thought "well, yes, he does look like a CEO."
CC has been there for about a week and somehow already got promoted to CEO of the entire property. One free meal and suddenly he is supervising yard activities, following employees around, and making executive decisions about where everyone should be standing. The name may stand for Carport Cat, but it might as well stand for Chief Cat Officer at this point. He's settled into the role surprisingly fast.
Areil26
CC knew the right human to suck up to! That's a great story. It warms my heart to know that this kitty will be taken care of the rest of its life and be very happy, too. Well done!