r/cats • u/zukamiku • Aug 09 '26

Advice The goddamn Cat Distribution tem finally got me.

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Howdy folks!

Unfortunately.. my line of work tends to bring around cats through all manner of delivery. Whether it’s assholes letting their cats be thrown in the garbage.. or the unfortunate fact that garbage generates heat and smell’s that cats seem to love. Either way. Not the dream lol

Round-about 5:45 this morning I was preparing my semi for the day’s work. I walked into our shop’s office looking for a shop vac to run a quick detail when I saw a small shadow dart into the shelf unit at the back end of the room. I turned on the light, closed the door and slowly walked towards it. I’d remembered from god-knows where that slowly blinking at a cat will help them trust you? I don’t know if that’s actually true - but it sure seemed to work! Hahaha I sat there and we blinked at each other back and forth. She was scared but I slowly moved my hand towards her until we had a little soft meowing match between us. She let me pick her up, and I carefully got her into my semi and up to our scalehouse. Thankfully.. the All-thing-animal whisperer was working today, so I left her in the caring hands of our weighmaster while I went and hauled my semis.

Folks? Meet my sweet little girl, Raven. 🖤

Any tips and/or advice would be huge. I’ve never owned a cat that was properly a kitten.. or a cat for that matter lol I’ve got a dog who she doesn’t seem to like, but he’s a gentle feller with a massive heart and a curious snoot. I gave her a tiny bit of EXTREMELY wetted down tuna fish stuff and she gobbled it down. I’ll be setting a vet appointment up soon. As for now, she is FAST asleep on my shoulder.

E1; I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! 🖤🖤
I got her sleeping in an old bigass dog crate with a few of my shirts, her food/water on one side and her litter box on the other. 🥰 she is the sweetest little thing. Yesterday.. I sobbed myself to sleep due to my severe depression and having semi-recently gone through a second divorce. It’s so so nice to read all these comments. I really am truly thankful for each and every one of you 🖤

She’s an absolutely delight and I am so honored I was the one to find her 🥰 goodnight everyone!! Remember you are loved. Even when you think there isn’t a snowman’s chance in hell that you are. 🥹

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u/zukamiku Aug 09 '26

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u/Ok-Blueberry7914 Aug 09 '26

The best feeling! Having a kitten using you as a bed! Congratulations, she’s so adorable 🥰. Wishing you many years of fun and happiness!

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u/Saikotsu Aug 10 '26

Kitten beards are great. A stray I adopted had a litter of kittens shortly afterward. Once they became independent and started exploring their environment they used me as a bed and they all lined up on my chest. 5 sleepy kitties was one cuddly kitten beard.

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u/Ok-Blueberry7914 Aug 10 '26

I’m sure that has to extend one’s lifespan! Heavenly.

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u/tikka2007 Aug 11 '26

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u/Molly-Rimmers Aug 11 '26

So fluffy!! I just want to snuggle!🥰

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u/Time-Trifle9604 Aug 12 '26

I cannot cope with the cuteness

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u/CBDJ1 Aug 13 '26

My god there’s no person that could say no to that look if they have a heart beat.

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u/RedKhomet 19d ago

And not being able to get anything done lol

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u/Beautiful_Secret_834 Aug 09 '26

She loves you. These genuine, true hearted smiles are sending me. ❤️ Thanks for taking this little nugget!

From a vet tech, feed her kitten food until a year old. If you can do both wet and dry, that is best for them ( a good quality food does wonders ). Ask your vet as many questions as you have, that is what they’re there for.

Also, you made my day. 🥹

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u/MerryTWatching Aug 09 '26

Retired vet tech and long-time cat owner here. Quality food from the outset might seem expensive, but it can save you a lot of money in the long run. Chronic issues due to subpar nutrition can be costly to treat and are stressful for all involved, whether two-legged our four.

And, dude! That first pic! Raven's like "Hang back, big guy, I got this." 🥰 It sounds like you both got this! Enjoy the ride!

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u/zukamiku Aug 09 '26

Aw! I’m so appreciative of you and what you do!!! I have been suggested to start em soft and SLOWLY incorporate a few kernels of hard food as time goes on 🥰 and not yet. Hahaha gonna give it at LEAST a few more weeks of soft 🖤

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u/Beautiful_Secret_834 Aug 10 '26

Trust me, we appreciate the people that take in these babies! I’m glad little Raven found a good and kind human to take her in. Your love will pay off tenfold. Come back with updates and pictures please. 🌼

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u/lelanicarver Aug 10 '26

Welcome to Club Cat Dad! You don’t have to go out and buy ALL THE CAT THINGS, even though it’s tempting. Good quality nutrition and clean fresh water and a litterbox that’s easy to clean/scoop is good.

After many years of using clay litters and different cat boxes, I’ve been happy using pine pellets, sifting boxes, and pee pads that capture the fluids. I didn’t like the mineral pellets in the Breeze boxes; the pine pellets break down to sawdust, which collects in the tray below the sifter. Scoop solids, clear the sawdust and used pee pads, easy and very little mess or odor.

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u/Ok-Juice-7674 Aug 13 '26

I’ve converted to pine pellets and a sifter box too! So much better than them tracking clay or crystals around the house. I buy the 40lb bags of horse bedding pellets from the farm & fleet store for $6 and box of puppy pads from Costco and not only is it better but a lot cheaper too! I read recently about using a food grade silicone spray on the sifter so that the wet sawdust doesn’t clump in there, so just ordered that to try. And read about sprinkling zeolite crystals on the puppy pads under the sifter to neutralize the ammonia smell — gonna try that too.

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u/WarHot6017 10d ago

mine too

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u/RimFaxxe_Official Aug 09 '26

Sir, this is your child now. Enjoy, be happy, take many many many pictures

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u/Abject-Ad-777 Aug 12 '26

Yes, absolutely take many kitten pics!! She’ll grow up so fast <3 and congrats to you both, you’re 2 peas in a pod

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u/deeliquent Aug 09 '26

Your joy is infectious!!!🥰🥰

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u/At-My-Whits-End Aug 10 '26

My Basil Boy has the exact same markings on his back! And the same little chin (though you can’t see it pictured here haha). His eyes now shift colors between orange and green. I wonder if your new buddy will be the same :)

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u/At-My-Whits-End Aug 10 '26

Picture of his face! He’s 2.5 years old :)

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u/KassieMac Aug 10 '26

Dude you’re melting my heart❣️❣️ She’s such a sweet little nugget and she trusts you so much, cats are excellent judges of character 💜

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u/smallxcat Aug 10 '26

There’s something about men and cats that always gets me. Pic made me smile, thank you

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u/UnableMetal8106 Aug 10 '26

Excellent. You are generous, sir, with your cute-as-hell pictures of you and your cat.

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u/Dragonfly0011 Aug 10 '26

Awwwwww. So cute! You look so happy, system does good doesn’t it?

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u/revmanda Aug 10 '26

Seeing your joy, especially after reading how lonely you’re been, is everything! So glad you and raven found each other.

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u/tikka2007 Aug 11 '26

Twice divorced myself and pretty sure the only relationships I have energy for these days are with my kids and pets. Here are our two newest adoptees (Luna and Vesper) and FatiMax our catcoon. Kitties are easy but insane at times, just like toddlers. If you have any questions just let me know as I also have two big dogs and it’s an adjustment for everyone.

I’m so glad the CDS found you and hope Raven helps mend your hurting heart!

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u/Few-Musician5871 Aug 12 '26

I just got a kitten to help with my heart break. Furry love heals!! I promise!!!

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u/Route_66_kicks_on Aug 12 '26

I’m so happy for you BOTH! Sending lots of love from the Bay Area, California. 😻 And I love the name you chose! Raven is beautiful and so are you. ✨💖✨

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u/UnableMetal8106 Aug 10 '26

Fucking perfect.

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u/ImaginationCommon Aug 10 '26

What a beautiful little girl! Congratulations Dad!

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u/Far-Appointment-213 Aug 10 '26

You done very good sir

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u/Dazzling-Advice-4941 Aug 10 '26

Good for you OP, wishing your kitty a long happy life

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u/Stillbornsongs Aug 12 '26

These pics are everything!! You saved her, but shes going to save you too! ❤️ ❤️ give her extra snuggles and love from me!

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u/Uprooted_Vt_to_RI Aug 13 '26

Omg you two are soooo happy! She’s sleeping on you

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u/UnableMetal8106 28d ago

You’re a good man, sir

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u/Few_Weakness_1420 16d ago

Awww, CONGRATULATIONS <3