Abandoned kitten approaches mother and kids at a bus stop, the kids instantly fall in love with her and convince mom to adopt her, and the 10-year-old is so inspired she decides to become a vet

Mariel Ruvinsky • Writer and Editor

Sep 11, 2026 1:30 PM EDT

Having pets when we are young is something that shapes who we are as people.

Adopting a cat for your child is not just something cute and fun. It's something that will have an influence on their lives for the rest of their lives. Cats do not let people roll over them. They have standards. They have demands. Cats train their humans just as much as we train them. They teach us… they teach us to be patient, they teach us to be gentle, they teach us how to love without pressure, to be kind and to let people come to us when they are ready. Adopting a cat for your child means teaching them all of this when they are very young. And that makes a difference.

Of course, adopting a cat also means adopting a little chaos machine. But 3 AM zoomies are something that will bond your kids with your cats even more. It seems like such a simple thing - to adopt a cat. But even I, as someone who didn't have cats growing up, have learned so much from them once I finally took that step. I think having a cat made me a better person. And although it seems that the kids in today's story are already pretty good kids, growing up with a cat will only make them better.

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This cat is going to be with your kids throughout their entire childhood. They don't know yet how priceless this adoption is, how much it's going to influence them. She's going to be with them throughout some of their most difficult years growing up, and they will remember her forever. This is the best place for her - for her and for them.
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Already, this adoption is influencing the kids. We would not be surprised if this kiddo really does turn out to be a vet. Such a strong experience with animals when she is this young is bound to have an influence, especially when this experience is so good and will continue to be so beneficial for her. Wish her good luck for us.
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