The Cat Distribution System CHOOSE Me!

[@spookyplaguedoctor5714]

The fact that she's so ok with you holding her, belly up, shows she really trusts you.

[@Young4eva121]

My Dad’s cat causes world destruction if you even touch her lol!

[@hermessantos1601]

Absolutely!

[@hannaha4631]

The unspoken flex of just how much he's LOVED and trusted is extremely powerful.

[@RuSosan]

She seems pretty chill overall for a cat.

[@MasterMalrubius]

“This is the most awesome thing!” - Layla

[@kenzilla1851]

Hope the person who vouched for you can see this and see how freaking right they were

[@themotorcyclemasswhole]

*AND* I hope that person’s boss sees it and knows how right they were to trust that employee’s judgement. Good employees need to be recognized way more that they usually are.

[@tiawolf3610]

😭😭 Nah but image if you vouch like this and end up being wrong - I would never stop crying if I gave a cat to a bad home

[@Aziza_Nyxie_Jynx_Ashling]

I feel this, when I went to a shelter I just wanted to see if I connected with any of the fur babies and I walked into the cat room and my baby girl jumped up like “there you are! I’ve been waiting!” And that was that. She is my baby.

[@Ruknabal]

Same with my cat. I first saw him on the shelter's website (tiny black fluff ball, he was left there as a kitten) and thought he looked cute. Ended up going to the shelter trusting that a least one cat would choose me, and this black cat just follows me everywhere while purring. Same cat, just five months older. I left with him on the same day, and he's been with me for six years now.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

🥰🥰

[@jnmsks6052]

I had a similar experience. As soon as I came through the door, my cat ran up and put her front paws up on my legs like a dog would. Never had seen a cat do that before. She also wouldn't leave my side of I tried interacting with the other cats. I sat on the chair they had out on the catio and she hopped up on my lap. I had to bring her home with me.

[@AntonNight]

Oh Christian, don’t you see? The Cat Distribution System DID choose you, it just took a different route and a few extra steps to reach the same destination. Edit: Holy mother of cats, 3k likes in 4 weeks. Thank you all.

[@yuyucatx]

Fr!! I thought the same

[@DangerHob]

It had to run that test to make sure he was dedicated because once it opens those gates, there is no stopping it. 😂😂

[@andiwindsparrow]

Shelters and rescues are drop-in centers for the CDS.

[@NAH14386]

FACTS! Forgive him he is only 19. He hasn't figured out that is how life works sometimes.

[@emokitten4ever]

The CDS was a bit backed up and just needed a push to get you Layla

[@2F098]

18 year olds can vote, get married, and have kids, but god forbid they adopt a cat

[@joylynch5204]

They can also have sex with any adult of any age

[@archgirl7797]

To be fair, some 18 year olds have the emotional intelligence of a cucumber. I don’t mind them having this rule as long as they make exceptions for clearly responsible you people. It’s basically a rule that just gives them the right to say no to A-holes

[@2F098]

@@archgirl7797 Honey, lack of emotional intelligence isnt exclusive to the young. Plenty of grownass adults with no common sense.

[@AshleyLovesTheLord]

Ok right! That is weird! Can have kids but not adopt a cat?!?

[@nicolesweere4182]

Tell me about it! I got my first cat at age 4 and loved that horrible princess more than I loved myself for 15 years 😂. 25 is way over the top.

[@charlottegrace6656]

We were so blessed to be chosen by the cat distribution system. She just showed up one day, and we had a beautiful 16 years together. All my kids first "word" was meow. I miss you my baby girl.

[@serinadelmar6012]

Oh that’s so cute ❤

[@charlottegrace6656]

@@serinadelmar6012 She definitely chose us. We lived in a bit of a questionable old beach house for a while, but she'd come down to the beach with us. "What's that cat doing here?" "Oh she's ours, we live just up there and she follows us everywhere" I'm just glad we got to give her such a good life. I miss her so much.

[@Shikaschima]

Layla being held and moved about like a Plushie, all while not even attempting to get out of his arms. Cat is totally fine with this arrangement.

[@gryphenicedancer8796]

HAS to have Ragdoll in her ancestry somewhere, along with the polydactyl gene.

[@eattherich9215]

The squeak at the end was really funny. I'm glad you have the cat you wanted, they are delightful creatures.

[@Algo1]

Drive:16 Vote: 18 Drink: 21 Get a cat: 25? I mean, getting a sentient being does take a lot of responsibility but, what?

[@eross.carmona7235]

Well, if you think about it, in a sense, driving is the most dangerous responsibility of all those. You have responsibility over your life and the life at others whenever you're behind wheel. And then of course voting is also important, since you have a say on the country's future. And drinking is a dangerous thing considering alcohol has the potential of altering your mind and perception when drunk. It does really make it seem weird that you need to be 25 to adopt a cat in the US. Or at least in that vet

[@OdachiRain]

they probably expect a 25yo to have their own place for a cat but not a younger person as they'd live at home

[@resident_cryptid7766]

And don’t some states not have a minimum age to get married?

[@Algo1]

@@resident_cryptid7766 yes, 18 across the board, except for Nebraska (19) and Mississipi (21). With your legal guardians (parents) authorization though, it's 16.

[@resident_cryptid7766]

@@Algo1wait i thought California didn’t have a minimum with parent’s permission (but can still only divorce at 18) and Mississippi has females at 15

[@staceyandrews1926]

Sir, the Cat Distribution System DID choose you! In a very peculiar and convoluted way! She seems to be a lovely cat!

[@ErikaPlease]

I agree. She chose him when she purred, which made him fight for her. This is true love. ❤

[@DeathnoteBB]

Nah the CDS is like, a stray just decided they live with you now. This was just regular adoption

[@inactiveaccount6106]

25 to adopt a pet. 21 to rent a car... 16 in some states like PA to sleep with a 40 year old... Makes sense... NOT! That's so stupid.

[@kaden-sd6vb]

The fact that theres an age requirement to adopt a cat at all is dumb.

[@thegayestgoth]

16 to sign your life away to the military.

[@flingage]

18 to go into massive debt for a 4-year degree many companies demand but few actually need, for a job that pays almost nothing, in a world that demands you give it your everything.

[@Chaosqueenngami]

25 years old to adopt a cat because they want to make sure you're a responsible adult. And yet perfectly legal to knock up a 18 year old and leave them with the responsibility of taking care of another utterly dependent human being. And some states still have active child bride laws in the books...

[@CarpeVerpa]

​@npcperson2158 No, they can't. Get outta here with your transphobic garbage.

[@FeralDayASMR]

She is so unbothered XD Seems to even enjoy it being held in any possible position :P

[@ratsumatra3003]

He is her human.

[@-musiks_spac3-]

He's made several videos saying him holding her upside down is her favorite and she absolutely loves it. Layla is a perfect cat and he is her person

[@GODDESS1966]

25 to adopt a pet, 21 to drink, 18 to fight and die for your country, and in some states, 14 to marry. We live in strange times.

[@lordnokia4222]

🇺🇸🤡 🌎 USA 🇺🇸🤡 🌎 USA 🇺🇸🤡 🌎 USA 🇺🇸🤡 🌎 USA 🇺🇸🤡 🌎

[@DeathnoteBB]

And about 16 to drive, but renting a car? Sorry gotta wait 9 years!

[@subjekt_9142]

​@@DeathnoteBBtbf that's more of an insurance thing

[@bluedragonfly8139]

Why do so many of y'all know how young kids can be abused? Seems pretty worrying.

[@jarboyo4]

⁠@@bluedragonfly8139 Have you considered that maybe some of these people know these things because it happened to them?? I wouldn’t be worried that people know these things. And before you try going after me; Maybe stop and think, first. I may or may not be someone who was abused like that as a minor. You don’t know! So maybe be a little less judgmental? I’m not trying to start a fight. Have a nice day, truly.

[@vs1399]

Aww the tiny "Meep" at the end. Love this video. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lakshmikrithika2521]

She Told Us viewers she is royalt with a brief meep❤😂😂

[@scarpfish]

The CDS chose me when a co-worker died, and another co-worker couldn't keep her at her apartment. The first couple weeks were rough, but were BFFs now. Best thing I ever did for my mental health. You never know how it's going to happen, so keep your heart open.

[@nn2009ify]

She's beautiful 😻😻😻. So glad that you found each other!

[@valectronica1812]

I'm very happy for you! I can tell by how she lets you hold her and make gestures / move around with her that she trusts you a lot. She looks thrilled to have you as her human.

[@imdani4997]

The way he's holding her 😂

[@gettoji]

Her meow is so cute!

[@goodasgoing]

Also, her little thumbs are adorbs 😊

[@samapollosadiegreen2357]

I follow you on IG too🤗 It's absolutely wonderful that you and Layla found each other💖 Thank you for sharing your precious little girl with us😊

[@ChristianDigilio]

Thank you so much!!

[@theoriginalkrabbypatty]

You worked hard to get her so that means the distribution system works! Now she’ll love you for life knowing how hard you fought to get her ❤️❤️

[@lowrider81hd]

You did good! You are a valiant warrior that went to battle for your princess and you made her a QUEEN! I love that!❤

[@catlover2223]

I love her tiny mew at the end. Just casually upside down and loving it!

[@Dicerollball]

I hate shelters with strange requirements like being 25+ to adopt a cat. Tried adopting Kenzie for example, was a whole stressful process. Our current place of residence wasn’t enough to let us adopt the cat, which felt unfair. My Lola (grandma) said “Why is it okay for me to live here but it’s not okay for our cat?” Then when my Aunt went to adopt her instead using her house, the shelter kept trying to nitpick every detail of the application, kept asking arbitrary questions, and would purposely misread answers to try and drag out the wait time until they finally hit the max wait time and couldn’t argue a case to keep the cat any longer because my rich Aunt with the large house fit the requirements. They couldn’t just deny her for no reason. They tried to get her for saying she’ll put the litterbox in her closed off patio, an outdoor/indoor area that has see-through net-like walling. They tried to determine the amount of people and pets living in the house. They tried to make her never give away the pet to anyone, not even her family members. Not to sell or as a gift. The entire process felt invasive and controlling but I found it funny that the moment Aunty got the cat, she instantly gave Kenzie to me right in front of the shelter staff. And the shelter did freaking nothing. The cat was mine >:D It was kinda confusing tho because the shelter had a saying that it was “An easy adoption process.” This wasn’t for any specific breeds either, every cat was a stray they rescued off the streets. Or so they claim. So I went in expecting to rescue a cat and give them a home, with basic information they’d need and not some strange discriminatory attitude and behavior. (And the looks…) I understand the concern and wanting to ensure the health, safety, and wellness of the cat and making sure they go to good homes… but man that was a struggle.

[@fluffytail6355]

Some shelters are ridiculous! I was denied a cat by one rescue because I was a vet tech and the shelter didn’t like that I had to perform certain veterinary procedures they didn’t agree with as part of my job. I ended up adopting my 3 cats through another shelter.

[@bluedragonfly8139]

Sounds more like you hate shelters with *standards* and feel like they should just feel lucky that someone stooped so low as to consider adopting a *gasp* ~stray cat~, but okay. It's not 'strange discriminatory attitude and behaviour' to want the best possible home for a cat, *especially* since you were turned down and then *couldn't take no for an answer* like an adult. *You and your family* are the exact reason that shelters are as careful as they are.

[@bluedragonfly8139]

@@fluffytail6355 Translation: I'm okay with declawing cats and the shelter turns down people who declaw. It's not 'ridiculous' it's 'having standards'. If you have issues with that, then it's definitely a *you* problem.

[@AGloom6159]

@@fluffytail6355 what kinda procedures?

[@angelawossname]

We had similar issues since me, my son and dil are all on disability. We have really strict cat ownership laws in my country, so we don't have a lot of strays. I ended up doing some research, found a couple of ethical cat breeders, and asked them to let us know if they had any juveniles with defects or half breed accidents. Our half ragdoll with a tail amputation and our ragdoll with defective salivary glands have passed away, at the moment we have 3 half breed accidents. All we needed to provide was proof our current animals had insurance and a letter from our vet. (Breeders who don't require these kind of basics aren't ethical breeders). Unfortunately this info wasn't enough for shelters, though.

[@mominthe209]

Dude u r too funny. I lost my garden cat of 11 years last fall. I loved being outside and she would just hang out. In the last couple of weeks there’s a new cat in town. Could it have been sent by the cat distribution center? Hoping it likes to garden. I’ve subscribed 🥳

[@zonix_9748]

Bro you were prepped to steal her I know it

[@justarandomguy7580]

If they denied again. Yap ma man was about to commit a crime.

[@Coffeeplease69420]

@@justarandomguy7580 and honestly, Id do the same if I was in his shoes, because kitteh

[@BEAUTYFUL18]

HE HOLDING HER LIKE A UZI. 😂😂😂

[@annaczgli2983]

Haha! This is so sweet! Here's wishing you & your cat many years of happy times together!

[@jeanprice2514]

WOW!! The cat distribution picked me way to many times. Lol she's adorable.❤️🐈🐾❤️

[@jameschan9634]

Congratulations to you both! It's wonderful that you found each other! There will be much love in your home for years to come! I'm sorry getting together was so difficult.

[@keponder47]

The Cat Distribution System has been working for us since before I was born. I’m 38. Most of our cats have been strays we took in off the street or took in when other people couldn’t keep them. That said, we’ve had to go looking a few times. So I’m not throwing stones! I hope that she has a long and wonderful life with you. She looks so happy. Well done!

[@allisonmarlow184]

That's an AMAZING amount of trust that she has for you, especially for a cat that's just been adopted. She needs you, and vice versa.❤️Such a beautiful story.

[@sanara3311]

You did well adopting her! The cat distribution sistem just didn't give her to you earlier because she was captive and sometimes you have to go and take your rightful lil girly.❤

[@GretgorPooper]

I love how you two hit it off immediately. Like my wife and her white cat, who's now one big boy.

[@rockitsurjon8629]

Best buds and easy to see the adoration and trust from both sides. Congratulations to you both.

[@Sandi-ke9mi]

That was a bond that could not be broken. It’s meant to be.😻🥳💕

[@jernaugurgeh451]

This is now my favourite video on the whole of the Intertubes, mainly because she looks like my cat Happy, except I can't hold her for more than 5 seconds before she turns into a Tasmanian devil. This video allows me to visualise such sweet, sweet perfection of holding Happy upside down.

[@saenekokun2723]

But the distribution system did work! Just in different way this time lol

[@Mad3bunny]

I'm so happy for you and layla.

[@mobstercrow7515]

The cat distribution needs to LEAVE ME ALONE! Within 2 years, 12 cats have showed up at my door. I adopted 4 and found homes for 3. Yesterday I got home late and I saw 3 new cats on my porch staring at me.. There is a lovely black cat, one has grey and black tabby markings, and another is white with black spots.

[@testerwulf3357]

You must be in a hot spot for abandoning cats..😞

[@lmsteller9736]

That is YOUR CAT!!! I love this video - the bond between you both is palpable ❤🐾♥️🐾♥️🐾♥️

[@lararabb8888]

Cat Distribution System needed to make sure of you! They needed to see your commitment to the welfare of of this lovely lady!

[@annmarieknapp2480]

You are a wonderful Cat Dad!! Happy Belated Father's Day. I mean this sincerely BTW, I love your story. Shows how much you love her. I also found my cat at at a Pet Smart. I have been fortunate to have the Cat Distribution Center brong me cats in the past. This time was a little different. I love my sweet little Bengal. She's my baby girl.

[@HezrouDhiaga]

The fact they almost denied a good bond like this makes me sick never disrupt the process!

[@bluedragonfly8139]

LOL, they held her for a few minutes, pretending that's 'denying a good bond' and 'disrupting the process' is silly.

[@justarose]

He said he was visiting her every day ​@@bluedragonfly8139

[@dollhousemausoleum]

But he went back to see her repeatedly…

[@cjgem80]

What a sweet story! I'm so happy you found each other!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@irenehartmann5249]

Your kitty is a real beauty! Enjoy her! 😊

[@JioVega]

Same scenario here, found the girl of my dreams as a 2 week old kitten at the humane society and fell in love at first sight. Shes currently 8 years old and loves to cuddle ❤️

[@florencemick433]

It's awesome that you didn't give up on her. You are a great cat Daddy. ❤️🥰🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ Enjoy each other 😉

[@kerkie]

As someone who developed adult onset animal allergies, I am in literal tears of happy for you! I desperately want a furry overlord, but am unable to be a part of the CDS. What a lucky cat for getting a human who knows her worth!

[@erinnorwood6124]

What about the furless kitties and pups or the hypoallergenic ones with hair instead of fur? Are you able to have one of those?

[@erinnorwood6124]

I know some breeds are better for people with allergies...I hope you can find yours❤

[@OptimumTaurus]

Look into getting a Siberian or a Russian Blue. They are very hypoallergenic breeds, and both are very friendly, almost dog-like breeds.

[@alexas4957]

I am so proud of you for not giving up up on your princess she was all worth it❤❤❤😊

[@Trouble_Scamp_and_Valentina]

Glad you have each other! And you can see the love you both have ❤

[@Lotusheart19]

This is the most wholesome video I’ve seen in a long time! 😭 You’re both so lucky you found each other! You lucked out with the cutest sweetest, most beautiful girl in the world!❤

[@ninakochan7]

😂😊❤ I'm so happy for this Guy, I hope she lives over 20 years with him ❤

[@Sic_Semper_Tyrannis_]

Your love for her is so fun to watch! You're clearly bonkers for each other!

[@mimihoneyislandqueen654]

I love it. I simply love it.🎉 congratulations on both of you finding each other.!!! there’s nothing like cat love😊

[@MeegMaster]

Such a great story! Love your relationship with Layla.

[@ilikeceral3]

What a good girl! And what a good human you are for being so determined to adopt her!

[@BrandonJ33]

She's precious, dude. I'm gonna sub to you just to see more of her ❤. My family had a tux girl for 19 awesome years

[@Rosiepoohtargaryen]

I love how shes sitting on the chair and hes standing up 😂😂 and its adorable that he calls her his "girly" ❤❤

[@catcauldron217]

Congratulations! I’m so glad you found each other 💕🐱💕

[@josefkafka5970]

"u dont understand, i need her"

[@thebargainshack6901]

25 to adopt a shelter cat? But, if a teen adopts a stray, that's perfectly legal. Consistent logic.

[@rebeccaconlon9743]

The CDS uses centres too... its just a few more steps, and the cats get bed and board while waiting to pick their human, i mean humans go to the cat as well

[@NekoUrabe]

The age requirement is a little silly! I didn’t know about that actually. I am glad you were able to adopt in the end c:

[@MaybeSomeday833]

So happy for you! She looks beautiful and very happy with her human. And you look overjoyed as well!

[@9catlover]

i think my cat would murder me if i held him for 10secs like that. so happy u found each other

[@micheleandhenrycasavant386]

Your kitty adores you! We have been caring for our furry family which at times includes finding forever homes for twenty three years. The moment we saw you two it was obvious she trusts you immenesly. You two really made our day story and all.

[@miamor2001]

You fought for her and I love that!!!!😩😩😫❤️❤️❤️💪🏽

[@abnormallyawesome2062]

The cat gods said "age restriction? Nope. They belong together." and hand waved the silly rules for you. ❤ so glad you both are happy! Your kitty loves and trust you so much! ❤❤❤

[@juliab3770]

I cannot say...how much I love this!!!! ❤

[@jeb284]

That cat and him have the same energy lol

[@Croxy115]

why'd they make it so hard to adopt a cat? here in Indonesia its as easy as "if it comes to you, it purs, you give food, it's yours" that's it

[@hyperchuk]

That's happened to me 3 times now. And it's a wonderful thing. I did just lose my boy Maxx last Sunday, 😢 But we had 20 good years together.

[@DoDayDem]

So glad you got your little girl. Can hardly believe you have to be 25 to adopt a cat when so many need a home. Love Layla ❤

[@miniknow]

I really want to hear her meow again ITS NOT ENOUGH 0:58 😭

[@bryanlind2642]

Thank you for your persistence.

[@ricardolopez720]

She is such a tuxedo cat haha. Definitely a lot more chill than my winky haha

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

She did choose you. And she made sure that you fought for her.

[@Brett.Crealy-kh1sk]

Excellent match! Great to see this! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏆

[@ninez2698]

You’re the best kitty daddy!😻🥰😍🙏your girl is so cute and she trust you completely😘😻❤️

[@ajstramaski6211]

You’re going to be a wonderful dad. You’re both lucky to have found each other.

[@phaerion9142]

Teh cat distribution agency approved the adoption otherwise is a pretty unbreakable rule

[@AdenaKaiba]

What a beautiful story ! I'm so happy for the two of you 😊🎉❤

[@T-J-C]

She absolutely chose you. She took her little funky shaped paws, grabbed you heart, and held on for dear life! I love her vicariously through you 😋

[@pmc2999]

I love how she likes to be held. Just laying there so calm. What a beauty.

[@latortuenoir]

You did win... Look how much you 2 love eachother... I went to the store and bought my cats too... can you imagine having another cat? 😶 NNNOOOOO... You save her!! You are a Hero for her! Before you she was traped in a cage 😪 now she's a Princess 😺😻

[@clairemurray3202]

I have had 2 cats chose me, it’s such a special bond. Cherish every moment.

[@TyrellFarmer]

Wow that's awesome beautiful story I'm so happy for you Layla she loves a new cat dad and you love her theirs nothing better ...

[@dmckim3174]

Kitty won the adoption lottery! 🎉🎉🎉

[@anakhanair_]

❤❤❤ Wishing you both the best

[@MaryClareVideos]

I’m so happy for the both of you!! ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@natural4lifemiss]

Awwww 😻She just loves you look at her 🥺

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

the fact that the cat is completely chill being held like that shows you that she really trusts this guy to no end XD

[@PeiPeisMom]

I'm so happy for you and your wee beastie!

[@blahblahgdp]

Lmao the lady being like "i gotchu" was sweet and funny

[@erinmalone2669]

I think the cat was working on a human distribution system and it seems to have worked out perfectly😊

[@ingood0867]

❤I love your little girlies paws. So cute 😍

[@Nayr86]

Man cats find me i moved to a Caravan Park 2 months ago and already have 3 cats, sad how some people just leave them behind. Makes sense to have an age restriction to me 😢

[@nancynelosn5830]

It was wise of them to let you adopt her. You are a great Dad.

[@Logitah]

Kitty just chillin' 😂❤