‘Caught her in the hood of my car’: After hearing crying all weekend, hooman catches stray kitten and takes her in, seeks advice on cat adoption

Author image for Bar Mor Hazut
Bar Mor Hazut • Senior Editor
Sep 29, 2026 6:15 AM EDT

As fun as it may be to adopt as many cats as possible, you have a responsibility to your current fur baby before you adopt another.

The hooman in the story below does not take the honor the cat distribution system bestows upon her very lightly. Everyone who has even been graced with a cat by the system knows how lucky they are, and how important the role they were given is. It's not just about finding a cat and keeping it; it's about making sure that little baby is going to have the best life with a furrever family, whether it's you or someone else you find.

Another major thing to remember when you're chosen by the cat distribution system is how a new cat is going to affect your household. If you're a pet enthusiast, the system might grant you a cat while you already have furry companions in your home. It's one thing to adopt a cat when it's just you, but if you already have fur babies of your own, bringing in another one is a decision you have to be 100% sure about. Some cats will accept a sibling in a heartbeat and would be thrilled to have a furever friend, but some might not be as happy about a new family member. They deserve a say in the matter.

These thoughts were all part of the adoption process of the tiny kitten in this story, who was brought in after days of crying outside. She needed help, and the hooman who found her could not ignore that, but it was also important to the hooman to know that her dog and cat already at home would be okay with this change.

Scroll down to read the full story and the helpful advice that followed. One thing we know for sure is that this kitten is in good hands. This hooman clearly cares about every friend she meets through the cat distribution system.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to start your Caturday with the funniest felines on the internet!

Advertisement
  • 01

    The CDS got me again when I wasnt looking

    heard this tiny baby all weekend and finally caught her in the hood of my car Monday morning. i had no intention of keeping her until
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 02
    D
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 03
    i realized just how much she looked like a cat me and my brother had who passed 3 years ago. my brother was also lucky and was sent a tuxedo of his own earlier this year.
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 04
    Cheezburger Image 10667199488
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 05
    this week has been so stressful bc i live in a small one bedroom apartment with a 12 year old dog and 6 year old cat who was
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 06
    brought to me by the CDS 6 years ago. the first few days she wanted nothing to do with me. now she is only growling and hissing when she sees the kitten.
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 07
    Cheezburger Image 10667200256
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 08
    im taking introductions super slow and last night was the first time kitten was given the chance to roam supervised. older cat stayed
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 09
    on top of her tower and got so many treats. she eventually fell asleep. im nervous for when she sees kitten and she's on thr ground. older cat doesnt
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 10
    care about the kittens smell anymore and doesnt bother going to bathroom door where kitten is being kept.
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 11
    Cheezburger Image 10667200000
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 12
    i know my older cat may not come around but i also know she would love a friend to play with bc my dog is getting too old to play like
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 13
    they used to. please send words of encouragement. ive been terrified older cat will hate me but she still gives me kisses just doesn't seek
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 14
    out love and attention as much as she used to before kitten.
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 15
    Cheezburger Image 10667200512
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 16

    "older cat tax just so she can get internet love too. this is minou and little baby is gumbo"

    Cheezburger Image 10667199232
    via Panda_Appropriate
  • 17
    Corvidae5Creation5 Cats are more resilient and forgiving than their drama leads you to believe. Your older cat will not only forgive you, but they may lay claim to the kitten
    via Corvidae5Creation5
  • 18
    and stuff. You're doing everything right, don't worry. One tip I like for bonding is to brush one cat, then brush the other, then go back and forth
    via Corvidae5Creation5
  • 19
    without cleaning the brush in between so they get covered in each other's scent.
    via Corvidae5Creation5
  • 20
    XTasty09 If you have kitten laying on a towel or blanket put that around year older cat. Not directly on their bed but near it. Eventually they'll get more used to the smell, and eventually learn to coexist.
    via XTasty09
  • 21
    Holden3DStudio You're doing everything right - in fact, you're doing an awesome job! I'd bet that Minou and Gumbo will be best friends in no time. Minou will appreciate having a playmate and cuddle puddle partner.
    via Holden3DStudio

Want More? Follow Us and Add Us as a Preferred Source on Google.

Tags

wholesome hoomans adoption heartwarming cat adoption kitten cute cats feline sweet cat rescue Cat distribution system Cats rescue
Scroll Down For The Next Article