Person goes on a walk to play fetch with their dog when a meowing kitten suddenly comes running at them, making it known that she wants to be adopted: '[She] is the most affectionate cat I've ever seen'

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Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor
Jun 28, 2026 3:00 PM EDT

If cats and dogs hate each other so much, why is it that kittens keep choosing households with dogs to adopt them?

It is a myth as old as time. Cats and dogs hate one another. A myth, yes. Because it is clearly untrue. Cats and dogs are very different animals, and there is no dispute there. But that doesn't mean that they hate each other. Of course, we can say that to people all day long, but they still don't believe it. Cats and dogs are too different. The only way for them to potentially get along is for them to be born and raised together. That's what we are told. And that is not true either. 

After explaining doesn't work, we try to show people. There are so many pictures of cats and dogs being friends that you can find online. Heart-meltingly adorable proof that cats and dogs can be the closest buds. But no, that is not enough. Those are just "internet pictures". There are pictures online of anything and everything, and that is especially true in a world where we can't tell the difference between real and AI anymore. 

But one thing is not fake. Not yet. Stories. Personal stories that people share, on places like r/cats, with endless pictures to accompany them. These stories of kittens popping up out of nowhere and approaching people with dogs on walks - these are the ultimate pieces of proof that cats and dogs don't need to be raised together to become friends. Sometimes, they just choose each other. It's the work of fate. Of the CDS. Cats choose to adopt dogs or to be adopted by dogs so often that, honestly, we think the myth about cats and dogs inherently hating one another should have been thrown out the window a long time ago. 

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    "Found kitten behind our fence."

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  • Oh, with a face like this… we would not have been able to resist adopting her either. And 3 dogs would not have been enough to stop us. It's fate. Of course it is. It's the CDS. Before you know it, this kitten and these three dogs will be the bestest of friends. 

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    The past 24 hours have been wild. Yesterday, I went outside to play fetch with our dog. I hear a meow. I look over the fence and there's this little one looking at me. Well. I couldn't let her di outside so II grab a crate and with the power of cheese and water, I'm able to pick her up and get her inside.
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    Took me less time than I thought it would. We went to Walmart and got a litter box and food. Little did I know that would be the easy part.
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    My wife and I already have 3 dogs. Makes no sense to have a cat, but this sweetie has been the sweetest, most affectionate cat I've ever seen. Less than 24 hours later and she's laying in my lap.
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    We're looking for potential homes for her, but the longer she stays... I'm in danger. I say this as she's kneeding on my arm.
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    Edit: Ladies and gents. Been. talking to my wife this evening. The cat distribution system has done its job. We are talking about names. She's ours.
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  • If you thought anything else could have happened, then you have not been paying attention. The CDS has more power than any reason you may have for not adopting the kitten. And the CDS always wins. 

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    Edit 2: WOW! This post has blown up. Thank you internet strangers! We have a vet appointment scheduled for today. We decided to name her Cinder.
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    CDubs_94 I was a "Dog Dude" too. Until I rescued a 7 week old kitten thrown out the window of a moving car....directly in front of me. I planned on just helping to find it a good home. Fortunately enough I found a nice home for him....It was my home. Honestly after what happened to him...I didn't trust anyone to take care of him. I had him for 15 years and it was the greatest decision I ever made. Cats are amazing. I hope you keep him. Trust me. It's worth it.
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    MJSweeney OP I've had dogs and cats throughout my life. Every day that passes I get more attached to this sweet kitty. She's so, so sweet.
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    PartsUnknown242 What do all the doggos think?
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    My GSD has been so, so good. She's keeping her distance. Our other big dog, a lab mix is curious, but not so gentle. Our Maltese honestly would be fine. She doesn't seem the care too much.
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    Gunfirex If she is kneeding - you've been claimed
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    MJSweeney OP Oh... she is.
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    MJSweeney OP Hello strangers! Thank you for all the interaction on this post! An update on this sweet girl. She is the sweetest cat I've ever met. So cuddly and loving
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