From Stray to Family: 3 Years With My Cat

Three years ago, I found a tiny, scrappy kitten hiding under a parked car, hissing at everything that moved—including me. I wasn’t planning on adopting a pet (my houseplants barely survive), but something about those wide, terrified eyes got me. Fast forward to today: that same kitten now rules my apartment, judges my life choices, and insists on sleeping on my laptop whenever I have a deadline. He’s gone from streetwise survivor to professional napper, and honestly, I can’t imagine my days without his weird little chirps and late-night zoomies. It’s wild how much a stray can change your life—sometimes it feels like he rescued me, not the other way around. If you’re on the fence about adopting, just know: you might end up with a best friend you never knew you needed. #AdoptDontShop #RescueCat #PetStory #Pets #Cats