Stray Cat Kept Showing Up At Woman’s Door Insisting On Being Apart Of The Family | The Dodo

This woman had never touched a cat until one showed up at her door asking to be part of her family - 2 years later they have daily yoga sessions together and the cat even has her own tiny pink yoga mat ❤️
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[@shiftylad9938]

Truth about Cats. You don’t ever own a cat, A cat owns you.

[@janemorgan8246]

True 😅

[@jimAndCheryl]

That why I keep pepper spray handy

[@JeeWeeD]

And so she is not a crazy cat lady. Meow animal is a crazy lady cat.

[@sidneymcfadden3857]

Yep. Unlike dogs, cats have never been domesticated and are still wild on their own. For us, as pets, they choose to be tame. Abuse/neglectthem, and if they can leave, they will, unlike dogs. i think that may be why a cat license is not required. Cats are so cool.

[@saratonnan]

Dogs have owners. Cats have staff. 😂

[@ladweeb1798]

I had a cat show up my door for several weeks. I adopted him and made him an indoor cat, except for daily excursions in my front and back yards. He was the best pet I ever had! 🤗😻

[@jayk9068]

I'm in this same situation! He's so unhappy without his outside time relative to other cats but just hangs around my yard to make sure he can get back in :p

[@clogs4956]

We acquired Major Tom this way. First, we bought him an outside shelter, but he started venturing inside until, one day, he turned up limping and in obvious pain. The vet advised he was very old and had arthritis. Tom took his meds, ate, slept a lot inside, but always wanted to roam during the day. The old boy passed away quietly, being cuddled, at his last visit to the vets (he was not euthanised) aged, it was thought, around 23.

[@rosehawke2577]

@@clogs4956 Major Tom! We had a stray turned inside cat that we named the same name! This is the first I've ever seen another cat with that name. He was a bit odd, but all of our cats are. I'm not sure what that says about us.

[@Bat_Boy]

I wanna be there, at yoga time 😅

[@gwendolynwilliams1117]

Aww such a nice story what did you name your cat ?

[@yusakug]

Yoga trainer, companion, work from home co-worker...Cats can do anything.

[@OnlyScienceRules]

Comprehensive Pilates teacher here. Cats are many things: Shinobi, kings, bosses, rulers of the world, protectors, our little non human siblings and homies, you name it 🤘🏼☀️ We need to protect them.

[@AR-yv3dj]

​@@OnlyScienceRules They are also Therapists, Counselors, Psychiatrists 😁😸😇

[@OnlyScienceRules]

@@AR-yv3dj oh yeah 🤘🏼

[@petitthom2886]

You forgot : Christmas tree star

[@OnlyScienceRules]

@@petitthom2886 But they don’t climb those. It’s more like they want to bring the whole thing down XD

[@tshaffer9681]

She's beautiful. Thank you for giving her a loving home. Just remember you don't choose a cat, they choose you.☺️

[@voyaristika5673]

I'm 75 and have lived with cats my whole life, usually at least 2. I've never chosen a cat in my adult life they all chose me! 🙃 ❤😊❤

[@bellejour559]

The Cat Distribution System™️…🐾

[@iu82-yp1vi]

I bought mine so yes i chose mine

[@Ella_Karina]

@@iu82-yp1vi adopt from rescue shelters, dont shop.

[@lobstereleven4610]

Downward Dog?❌ Downward Cat ✅

[@JH-zr8lo]

Upward Cat back😺

[@phoenixlee7949]

Good job on the cat distribution system. Congrats!

[@frantrictantric]

Everything I know I learned from my cat: When you’re hungry, eat. When you’re tired, nap in a sunbeam. When you go to the vet’s, pee on your owner.

[@amandaphillips4344]

😂

[@seldom_bucket]

The best time for parkour is exactly 3.34am, doors are opened by staring aggressively at them.. the list goes on and on.

[@silentlyjudgingyou]

Mine prefers to pee on the vet

[@12235117657598502586]

🤣🤣🤣

[@marthe137]

​@@silentlyjudgingyouSame, except the peeing on the vet part, I had to figure out that one on my own.

[@crazymatsuki]

I've always been more of a dog guy. Losing my second bully in May 2022 hit me hard, just like when I lost my first one the year before in the same month. I was a mess, especially at the cremation place. But then, this little stray kitten with a heart-shaped spot on his left back leg came up to me. It was as if he knew I needed a friend. He stuck by me, and I ended up taking him home. Now, he's about 2 years old, and even though I say I'm not a cat person, you'll catch me giving him all the cuddles and kisses. My wife teases me about it, but I guess this little guy that I named Koukai is just different. He's special.❤

[@sandrafaith]

This story just melts my heart.

[@user-nc1mr9gj1i]

What a fabulous story. They give us so much love just when it's needed!

[@zipper674]

What a beautiful Calico girl, with such expressive eyes. Bless you for rescuing her.

[@briang.4249]

Patches is aptly named beautiful calico kittie. Patches is absolutely adorable and loving with her human ❤. Once a kittie chooses you, it is such a precious gift to receive.

[@deborahspivak1978]

She’s got all the poses down perfectly!🐈‍⬛💕cats are the ultimate yogis !😂

[@Replicanna-rl6zg]

But actually, she makes that pose because she is in heat, very normal

[@sheriedwards362]

You have one cat. Your first cat ever. You are nowhere close to being a crazy cat lady❤

[@laurie7015]

Patches on her own yoga mat was adorable. ❤

[@PamelaH_HappyVibes]

I love how animals choose their owners. A friend of mine kept having a white pit bull showing up at her house and her Husband and the kids LOVED this dog. They kept taking her back to their owners but the dog kept getting out and going to my friend’s house. The owners finally gave in and gave them the dog. I swear the dog was smiling in all the pictures with my friend’s family. ❤

[@tavuzzipust7887]

Calico cats are so pretty.

[@shiloallard9790]

Beautiful sweet big baby girl 🥺😍❤️

[@lanalubach454]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheMusicalNerd]

That’s how my cat was. He just kept showing up to greet me on my way in and out. I was able to find out who is owners were, but when they moved away and left him behind I immediately brought him in.

[@bionicbaby2127]

That cat knows how it’s done ! I dub thee my owner and home ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-ck1tu4kz4u]

Как приятно видеть, когда кошка нашла своего человека❤❤❤

[@ostbagar3]

This cat choose you and that is something you should be VERY proud of♥️

[@Weeeewriter]

Truth

[@dianaceliz3096]

Thank you for adopting Patches 🙏🏻🌷🌟💖😸

[@jenellbarnes4231]

Patches as the star topping the tree is absolutely adorable, and only surpassed in adorableness by the Patches knee patch on Jen’s jeans. ❤ Now I want to go get a patch of my kitty for my denim jacket! 😻

[@j-h-123]

Even if I wasn't ready to take in a stray cat, I would not be able to close my door on it and let it leave 😢 I would at least take them to a local rescue and ensure it's taken care of. Glad this story has a happy ending. Patches is so adorable. My heart melted when she was doing yoga and making biscuits 😊❤

[@jenuinelyjenni5237]

Mama and kitty doing yoga was just too darn cute!!! ❤❤

[@TornSparrow1974]

Love her coloring. She's beautiful.

[@janetmarshall7171]

This Cat Changed This Skeptical Woman's Heart!! PATCHES DID JUST THAT!! How Could You NOT Fall In Love With Her!! Now, They Are Doing Yoga, Together!! Just Awesome!! Thank You For Sharing Patches Pretty Story!!❤😊

[@skittslol1407]

This reminds me of a friends calico. Its name was Squish and it was the tiniest lil girlie ever.

[@indigowolf556]

Patches chose you to be her mom. So you're not a creepy cat lady at all you've been chosen by a cat.❤❤ I think she's a gorgeous cat and I think the name is perfect.❤❤😊

[@daphnepapandreou]

Patches knew you were one of the good guys.😻😻😻😻😻

[@lynnrolaf7422]

Having a cat as a pet doesn't make you a creepy cat lady. Putting your cats picture on everything is what makes you a creepy cat lady. 😂 She's a beautiful kitty ❤❤

[@some_dude1596]

She looked clean for a stray cat. She probably belonged to someone who moved out and left her behind.

[@Windmelodie]

Yeah, always be cautious when a "stray cat" shows up who is well fed and groomed. Chances are, it's just a friendly outdoor cat

[@lonelyheroine]

@@Windmelodie There are nasty people who treat pets like throwaways. There was this black and white feline that used to come to my door, dirty, with burrs in his fur and hungry. I fed him, but he wouldn't come inside. After a few days, he brought me a dead mouse as a thank you gift. My friend noticed that he had a collar around his neck with the name of his vet, so I was told I had to call the vet and find out who owned this sad little feline. She said that she hadn't seen Sam for quite awhile and I reluctantly gave him back to his owner. Those people just tossed him out into the world like rubbish and I really didn't want to return the cat to that man. My instincts were right because they had the poor little guy euthanized because they couldn't get rid of his fleas, if you can believe that. I was so upset that my roommate said I could get my own cat at the Humane Society and it was the best decision I ever made. Julius had been there longer than any other animal and the staff were desperate to get him a loving home. He chose me by coming to the front of the cage and meowing a "hello, Mommy." That cat was so spiritual, loving and loyal and he stayed with me right up until his death. So, in esence, Sam died so I could save Julius.

[@EmperorMegas]

She was chipped, so she definitely had an owner at some point.

[@VampiricDragon666]

Either they left her behind willingly or were forced to because they couldn't find her at the time of moving. Outdoor cats are hard to track (putting cameras on their collars is a bad idea since the collars can pop off the cat's neck in case they get stuck in a bush or something) and keeping up with their chip registry is very expensive nowadays. If the cat picks you, sure, but if they're chipped, gotta find the owner or it's considered stealing, regardless if the registry is expired or not. It's just the right thing to do but people are selfish. Pets are a luxury, not a necessity, and with how things are currently going many people are picking necessity.

[@bb1111116]

I had a next door neighbor who left a cat behind without telling the neighbors. I eventually rescued her when she wandered into my yard. There was a Dodo video (posted twice) about this problem where an owner abandoned a cat. The message of the video is clear. If a person is moving, they almost always will know that weeks ahead of time. If a person can’t take their cat, plan ahead to save the cat with many possible options including; 1. Tell your friends and family and ask if any of them can take the cat. 2. Let the neighbors know either by going door to door or putting up a sign offering the cat for adoption. 3. Contact a local shelter and place the cat there. * Bottom line; don’t abandon your cat. It is part of your family. You owe them a good home.

[@Tassie85]

What a pretty girl! She clearly adores you and feels your love and devotion. Thank you for letting us meet you both!

[@Lynn.B.]

Kitty does the downward dog yoga pose! How cool!

[@kristinb6500]

Omg patches is so cute thank you for saving her

[@LCLW63]

Thank you for taking Patches in. My cat likes to play with my yoga mat, but that's a good idea to get her, her own!

[@abrarmullan1]

Patches chose the right human.

[@BlenderStudy]

Thank you for the update, The Dodo..!! Adorable tale of a determined cat becoming an honorary family member - love at first sight at its finest! ❤

[@Fedora5957]

Yes, Cats are just sent from heaven as little demiGods to give love and extreme happiness to all of us who embrace the little ones into our hearts and I hope that all people come to understand this.

[@theinsightfulvisionary0197]

and I really believe that!!!

[@unitoolzee]

If you didn’t laugh when the ornament showed up on screen, you might be dead.

[@KC-ed1dj]

My late cat daughter was a Calico. She was the sweetest little girl. Calicos are the best! So glad you and Patches found each other.

[@shirley9240]

Patches is the perfect name for her!!! She chose her family well!! 😻💞

[@sarajaved5552]

She is a gaurdian angel. She chose you. you are blessed.

[@emmadragu5027]

Thank you for taking care of this little angel. You save a life, and now you have the best fur baby to love.❤

[@terrispringer2990]

You have been officially adopted by a beautiful cat ❤❤❤

[@barbaraprice2550]

My Patches looks like your cat twin. She is sweet and observant. Just a bundle of joy. Great you found each other. 💕

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

People have so badly lost their connection to nature, they don't even realize it when a cat makes them so happy.

[@patirvin-bz9pg]

Very sweet. Thank you for the smiles.

[@solracer66]

It should be noted that some states and localities have very strict rules on adopting a stray cat. In my state you are required to search for 30 days including putting up posters, checking for a chip and notifying the local shelter. Only after a month has passed can you adopt the stray. Also with chips that aren't registered often vets can contact the vet that installed the chip and track the owner down that way.

[@heatherronan]

I think it's awesome that they have those rules in your state. This story may not be as wholesome as everyone believes and she may have stolen someone else's beloved cat. Just because chip information wasn't renewed annually and she wasn't wearing a collar doesn't mean she didn't already have a loving home because I'm sure most people don't know you have to renew chip registration and many people don't put collars on their cats (I'm one of them).

[@LJ-qd4pk]

I had no idea you had to renew. I thought you only change it if you move.

[@hotflippinmess9178]

This is the cutest!!

[@LonerBecause]

Y'all bond is dope!

[@abirabasu3036]

That cat was doing yoga for a second ❤

[@alisong2328]

I had a calico like this, also named Patches. She lived to age 17.

[@stevenbissonnette7893]

just had my 18 year old calico put to sleep afew weeks ago, looked pretty close to this one!

[@vickisawyer7405]

Callies rule the world, we just have to obey!!Thank you for listening to her..🙏🙏❤❤

[@mzmerryweather]

Omg...that little yoga mat and *and* Patches sat on it... she has won the internet today!

[@DonnaMead-wr4fd]

She's adorable 🥰.

[@bob3031000]

Thank you for choosing to ❤️ 😊

[@LKre-vi5oq]

What a gorgeous kitty girl. Thank you for loving her so much. Love the yoga workouts.

[@marcusbingham1625]

❤😍 it is so nice the cat wants your attention all the time. Lovely

[@jjs1300000]

She’s beautiful, so happy she found happiness with you.

[@susy7644]

Amo a los mininos.... ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏💪💪👍🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🙏

[@wfs000]

She picked you. She really likes you so much she has to be with you. ❤

[@rubiesofgold7698]

Just love how Patches’ mom’s colleague says “Patches” on a live call.

[@shawnclawson890]

Cats pick who tbey relate to, cat bonds are forever

[@BomageMinimart]

“People may surprise you with unexpected kindness. Dogs have a depth of loyalty that often we seem unworthy of. But the love of a cat is a blessing, a privilege in this world.” - Kinky Friedman

[@roberta9622]

Bless your heart for giving this sweet cat love and a home!❤️❤️❤️

[@lucasjames7524]

"APART" = separated from, away from "A" + "PART" = belonging to, pertaining to, a portion of, a member of "apart of" means nothing; it's "a part of"

[@CatsGlobe]

Love finds a way, especially when it's a furry friend determined to be part of your life! 🐾❤

[@briang70]

Kudos to you, Patches! You picked a fine and loving family to adopt.😻

[@mischa6127]

i will NOT be ignored! - patches😊

[@rosaliecolon6845]

She is beautiful and she pick her human. You are truly fortunate.

[@HeartFeelings.Sharing]

Oh! That melted my heart too!

[@nancyaylward1176]

Isn’t it amazing how they work their way into Your heart!♥️ Enduring Blessings for You and Patches! 🐈

[@francagiammarino3098]

I have a sweet calico, Squiggie, who rescued me outside my gym in 2016. She also loves to do yoga with me too. 😂❤️❤️❤️😂. She really looks like Patches too.

[@LFetterman7903]

From one Crazy Cat Lady to another, WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CATS!!😆 Many, many thanks for taking such great care of Patches, and providing the perfect home! 🐈❣️🐈

[@707ridah]

She chose to protect your family and now your have the cutest best friend 4ever..

[@adamblue2980]

Yoga with a cat is too precious! She's an angel

[@bethbuzzanco304]

You got lucky, she is the sweetest girl.she loves you and your family

[@patimusprime72]

The cat distribution system chose her. There's no arguing with that. You just have a cat now. It's pretty much how all ours have come into our lives.

[@sobecck]

It's as if she chose those people to live with ❤

[@evypeace03]

I'm an empty nester, so rushing home to be with my fur babies was the best part of my day. I miss that. I'll adopt another one someday. ❤

[@beckyitsjustme7508]

Keep your eyes and heart open because there may be kitty out there looking for you right now. 😀

[@sdmsdm7926]

when I saw that she couldn't move her back legs, I felt so bad for her...she wanted your help and attention and her sweetness made you fall for her, Bless you!

[@patrickobrien8851]

Great job! Huge commendations to you for taking in Patches and taking care of her; she'll repay you a thousand-fold.

[@janetdear6429]

🤧 aww she's super gorgeous, bless you for saving her and giving her a terrific forever home. Love you brought her a yoga mat, cracking good video thanks for sharing 🖤😎👍

[@purrsephone2904]

You've been chosen. There's no going back when you love a cat.💛

[@saliciousable]

You guys are the best for getting her to a vet and then giving her such a loving home❤!

[@anwesharaul2818]

cat distribution system is the best

[@Catherine-2008]

Patches is beautiful! Thank you for making her part of your family!

[@kathiequintel1641]

She new she needed a home. She lost her home somehow, and she was being very careful this time because she had to find the right one. And she did!!!!❤

[@tmoore4075]

We just had to put our cat of 16.5 years down. One of the worst days of my life. Seeing something like this reminds me of all the fun and cuteness though.

[@sidilicious11]

Bless you, it’s so hard to say goodbye, but feels like the right thing to do at a certain point. We had to put down our 35 yr old horse who was in our family for 29 years, last November.😢

[@haleybunker1339]

She is such a beautiful, gorgeous kitty cat!😍😻🐱🐈😻😍

[@user-ro9fd9px1o]

My family had Calico when I was younger she was my best friend ❤

[@owen7081]

The moment she went over and started doing yoga on her own mat, I couldn't believe it. Amazing cat.

[@TangledNana]

More confirmation that cats choose their owners! ❤❤❤😊

[@joegreene7619]

Apart = separate from. You mean it wanted to be a part of the family.

[@user-mb9yl5bl9r]

THANK YOU

[@dianamorin7615]

Thank you 🙏!

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Who could ask for a more beautiful cat mate and yoga partner?

[@ilonaschubert4805]

What a beautiful Cat. Thank you for giving her a wounderful Home. ❤❤❤

[@rustydawg11]

She's beautiful! ❤

[@Kitisewa]

The cat head instead of the Christmas star ❤❤❤❤ love it

[@kenyonbissett3512]

My ex thought he was only a dog person until a cat adopted him. Love, luv, 💕

[@voyaristika5673]

She jumped on Mom exactly as a cat jumps to initiate play with another cat. I'm so happy they took her in. She's a love bug and has the perfect home. God bless you all. ❤😊❤

[@jessicastarkey1229]

Looks like a kitty we had as a frequent visitor some time ago, makes me smile!!

[@TJRatfink]

what a beautiful calico! I'm amazed she's a stray.

[@jimcoulter5877]

You have been chosen by the Beautiful Lady to be her Human.