Twice divorced blue collar man finds gorgeous kitten in his semitruck, he feels they were destined for each other and she can teach him to heal and love again

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Briana Viser • Writer and Editor
Aug 15, 2026 3:00 PM EDT

When life gives us a kitten at work, it's only reasonable that we'd take her home. 

Life isn't always easy. There are ups and downs, and the unexpected could happen at any moment. We never really know what's around the corner, and if we have something precious to us it's important to always be appreciative of that thing. Divorce is one of those things no one plans for, yet so many people are affected by it. No one is saying "I do," only to assume in the back of their mind it's not going to work out. Some people get truly unlucky, and some make mistakes. But divorce is one of the hardest things to go through; it's not only a logistical nightmare, but it's riddled with intense grief and financial stress as well. But we persevere somehow, don't we? Like the man in the story below does. He's having a rough time in life lately. He works a job where he's used to seeing cats all around, but one day, when it's the dawn of morning at 5:45am, he goes to the office to grab something before getting on his semi, and he sees something move quickly in front of him, darting to the corner. He realizes it's just a tiny and adorable kitten. She's a bit scared, but she's sweet. She trusts him initially and he takes her in his big hands and puts her in his semi. 

After two messy divorces, and feeling blue lately, he finally has something to cheer him up, something to hold and hug and love. She's absolutely adorable, and he named her Raven. He's never had a cat before, so he asks the internet to help him through the learning curve, and they come in strong. He has some beautiful and encouraging words below, about feeling loved. Even in the darkest of times when you think you're alone and no one loves you, think again. There's always someone, so stay positive. 

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    Howdy folks! Unfortunately.. my line of work. tends to bring around cats through
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    all manner of delivery. Whether it's ah_les letting their cats be thrown in the garbage.. or the
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    unfortunate fact that garbage generates heat and smell's that cats seem to love. Either way. Not the dream lol
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    Round-about 5:45 this morning I was preparing my semi for the day's work. I walked into our
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    shop's office looking for a shop vac to run a quick detail when I saw a small shadow dart into the shelf
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    unit at the back end of the room. I turned on the light, closed the door and slowly walked towards it.
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    I'd remembered from god-knows where that slowly blinking at a cat will help them trust you? I don't
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    know if that's actually true - but it sure seemed to work! Hahaha I sat there and we blinked at each other
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    back and forth. She was scared but I slowly moved my hand towards her until we had a little soft
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    meowing match between us. She let me pick her up, and I carefully got her into my semi and up to our
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    scalehouse. Thankfully.. the All- thing-animal whisperer was working today, so I left her in the
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    caring hands of our weighmaster while I went and hauled my semis. Folks? Meet my sweet little girl, Raven.
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    Any tips and/or advice would be huge. I've never owned a cat that was properly a kitten.. or a cat for
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    that matter lol I've got a dog who she doesn't seem to like, but he's a gentle feller with a massive heart
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    and a curious snoot. I gave her a tiny bit of EXTREMELY wetted down tuna fish stuff and she
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    gobbled it down. I'll be setting a vet appointment up soon. As for now, she is FAST asleep on my shoulder.
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  • This story is so tender. I love when there are two unlikely characters that fall in love, like this brutish manly man and an innocent adorable kitten. The juxtaposition is just hilarious. 

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    E1; I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! I got her sleeping in an old bi dog crate with a few of my shirts, her food/water on one side and
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    her litter box on the other. she is the sweetest little thing. Yesterday.. I sobbed myself to sleep due to my severe depre s on and
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    having semi-recently gone through a second divorce. It's so so nice to read all these comments. I really am truly thankful for each and every one of you
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    She's an absolutely delight and I am so honored I was the one to find her goodnight everyone!!
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    Remember you are loved. Even when you think there isn't a snowman's chance in that you are.
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