Cyclist finds two abandoned tuxedo kittens in a taped-up box on a remote road, plans to foster them, but their cuteness forces him to sign their adoption papers: ‘Of course we fell in love with them'

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Aug 8, 2026 10:15 AM EDT

He lost two of his dogs in the last couple of years, so the Cat Distribution system decided to pay him a visit. With two tuxedo twins.

Losing a pet is hard, no matter if it's a dog, a fish, a cat, or a hamster. Even if you've gone through it before, it hurts just as badly as experiencing it for the first time. It's something we know will come but never want to face until it's right in front of us. The grieving process is different for everyone. Some adopt a new pet right away, others wait until they feel "ready" again, and others get new pets thrust upon them by the universe. Or, in this case, by the Cat Distribution System.

While cycling on a remote levee road, our rescuer saw a cardboard box that seemed incredibly out of place. It was clearly taped up, opened, and then left there. So, naturally, he stopped to check it out, and found two tuxedo kittens trapped inside. Just for some context, this was less than a week ago, so you can imagine how hot it must have been in that closed box baking in the sun.

He planned only to foster, but he and his wife quickly fell in love with the two kitty cuties. The hole in their hearts left by their doggos is now wholesomely filled with two tiny kittens who bring them more joy than they ever could have imagined. Will dogs ever be in the cards again? Probably. But anyone who's ever adopted kittens knows that they are a lot of work, so the couple is currently focused on giving these two babies the best lives they can.

Life doesn't always give you what you ask for, but the CDS certainly gives you what it thinks you deserve. And this guy and his wife just hit the jackpot.

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    Rode my bicycle past a box on a remote levee road, thought "that box was open, then taped back up...I have a bad feeling about this". Of course it contained abandoned animals. I knew the shelters were full, so it was either leave them or foster.
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  • I can't imagine the thought process of someone leaving these two kittens in a cardboard box on the side of the road. Not even a busy road, a remote levee road that probably doesn't get much attention. If not for him stopping to check, these kittens might have had a much worse fate. Thank you, dear cyclist and the CDS!

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    Registered as fosters with a local kitten rescue that took care of medical considerations while we housed them. Of course we fell in love with them. Signing adoption papers this weekend for Lady River and Lord Levee Eridanus of Brewerton.
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    This April we lost our last dog a year after we lost another dog, runnging completely out of dogs. Grateful for fate and the CDS right now. Def more dogs someday, but focusing on fully raising/enriching these siblings for now. Cheers to all you good Samaritan fosters!
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    EDIT: This blew up way harder than I expected, thanks for all the love! Some important questions got asked:
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    Who takes pics of a box before investigating? Totally valid. Had to tape up the box again so I could take a minute to be sad/freak out, also before shoving it in my camelbak straps as I thought kittens escaping while cycling at 18mph might pose safety hazards for all involved. Took a Pic after I re- secured the flaps.
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    Why take a Pic at all? I've found quite a few stray dogs in my neighborhood. Pics help when posting on lost pet pages, or adoption sites. Also, my wife was out of town so I reallllly wanted to communicate why she would be coming home to surprise fosters.
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    I have another foster/adoption success story I will post later, also visually documented pretty thoroughly. Thanks again all!
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    Wool_Lace_Knit I just told my husband if we see a box by the side of the road we have to pull over and check.
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  • Absolutely. Every time I see a box or bag on the side of the road, I am going to stop from now on. No matter how much traffic is behind us, they can wait if it means saving an animal's life. 

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    TheSwearJarlsMy401k Babies so young their eyes are still blue. It's so evil. So, so evil. I'm so glad they found you!!
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    Intelligent_Pass2540 You're their hero! This is a wonderful story. Thank you for opening up your heart, home and even wallet to take in not one but TWO kittens. We need more folks like you in the world.
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    Im sorry you lost your doggos the DDS will get you with a random puppy or two one day as well. Enjoy your kitties.
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    KorneliaOjaio My mom had a farm. No one lived there, but someone dumped 2 kittens and left them each with a styrofoam take out box complete with green beans, mashed potatoes, and a ribeye steak......
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    I saw them, and proceeded to catch them (one was very difficult, but finally he dragged his steak into a cabinet like a tiny angry dinosaur, and i was able to grab him)
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    I took them home and sequestered them in a bathroom. The next week I started telling colleagues and friends about them. One guy said "We are looking for a calico kitten."
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    "Thats what i have!" I said, incredulous of the coincidence. He and his family adopted her. Then a friend said her sister was looking for a tuxedo cat, but that it had to be male.
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    "Thats what he is!" I shouted at her...... hahahaha.....her sister adopted him....... Weird how the world works out perfectly sometimes.
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    _Wrong_Professional_ Who are these monsters who leave kittens on the side of the road like that? Not even on the side, but in the middle of the road... Is this... Intentional? I never actually thought about that before, but that is horrifying if it is. OMG.
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    FeralSweater Holy h I. It's so hard to imagine the emotions of the person leaving kittens on the road. Thank you for saving these two!
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    aeduko You know how many people would have ridden/drove on by? Thank you for saving them.
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    DestinysChimera777 I salute you, good sir! That was kind of you to do, I know FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE that would've left them to fate I'm even happier that you adopted them personally! We need more people like you in the world.
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