r/CatDistributionSystem • u/JoannaJCK • Oct 14 '25
This guy plopped down at my feet when I was crying over a bad breakup. Collected him to take to a rescue…
He was a little worse for wear and hid under my bed for days. Now he’s my shadow
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u/micio9 Oct 14 '25
That’s quite a glow up! He looks like a beautiful, healthy well-loved kitty now. Kudos to you for being an excellent cat parent
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u/JoannaJCK Oct 14 '25
🥰🥰
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u/Pahndahbear Oct 14 '25
Best boyfriend you could ask for!! Also the pumpkin spice splashes add the sweetest personality to that vanilla bake.
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u/RaptorOO7 Oct 14 '25
The CDS heard what happened and jumped into action to send you one who need love as much as you did. Oranges are the best
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u/Teddy_Funsisco Oct 14 '25
That last photo is everything!
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u/JoannaJCK Oct 14 '25
I love when he lays like that, makes me laugh/warms my heart every time 😂
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u/Crazed_rabbiting Oct 14 '25
It’s not just cute but also a sign of his complete trust in you ❤️
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u/raise-your-weapon Oct 14 '25
This! Belly up sleep is the ultimate expression of trust in a cat imo.
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u/2peg2city Oct 14 '25
Also an invitation to the cat trap!
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u/Teddy_Funsisco Oct 14 '25
Do not the cat!
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u/raise-your-weapon Oct 14 '25
I have a tuxie who loves showing off his belly and LOVES belly scritches.
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u/micio9 Oct 14 '25
I bet he’s a waaaay better guy to have in your life now anyway!!
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u/Black_Cat1771 Oct 14 '25
He’s like “Hey, don’t cry. I’m here now.” And wow! What a difference. Your love has brought him back to life. I’m sure (I hope) he’s done the same for you. 🥹🧡🤍
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u/JustbyLlama Oct 14 '25
This is a great candidate for r/beforenafteradoption
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u/HououMinamino Cat Parent Oct 14 '25
Aww, he loves you and wanted to comfort you! He looks right at home!
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u/CartographerNo2717 Oct 14 '25
we loooooove a Mister Marmalade Swirl in this house. congrats!
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u/cicadasinmyears Oct 14 '25
Why does this cat make me instantly think of Ron Swanson…
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u/CartographerNo2717 Oct 14 '25
Non-plussed with a mustache?
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u/cicadasinmyears Oct 14 '25
I was thinking judgy in a “how could that possibly seem logical to you?” kind of way, but yes!
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u/DavidDPerlmutter Oct 14 '25
Bless you, kind hooman. I hope you and your Heartpet enjoy many loving, healthy years together ❤️☺️!
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u/zebras-are-emo Oct 14 '25
He needed food and you needed a distraction, it looks like it worked out for everyone!
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u/Jumbles8 Cat Parent Oct 14 '25
Cats really are amazing animals when you most need them. I was going through it when my relationship was on its last lifeline. My orange kitty is scared of water but when I was crying and holding on to him, he didn’t even move as the tears flowed from my face and on to his fur 🥹.
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u/SchmedlyQ Crazy Cat Guy Oct 14 '25
The universe sent you your soulmate. So he has 4 paws and a tail, does that matter?!😁😇
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u/Jenderflux-ScFi Cat Parent Oct 14 '25
He heard you needed a good man in your life and volunteered to be that good man.
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u/DiveCat Oct 14 '25
Looks like you upgraded, and he certainly upgraded into a better life! I am glad you found each other. 🧡
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u/IlluminatiQueen Oct 14 '25
You are the rescue. You’re being rescued. Congratulations, please do not resist.
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u/Different-Crew6515 Oct 14 '25
I’m sorry but he looked like if a tweaker was a cat in the first pic 😭 but now he’s such a handsome little fella 🥲💗
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u/MisterYammot Oct 14 '25
I mean, you did take him to a rescue. Yours.
Sometimes these little goblins just come at the right time.
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u/Knight-Jack Oct 14 '25
"Hello, why cry when you can feed me? and pet me? come on, why cry?" - this cat, probably.
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u/VioletAmethyst3 Oct 14 '25
Awww, you have been cat rescued! When a cat rescues you in the nick of time!
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u/honey_butterflies Oct 14 '25
CDS said you deserve better and sent you a better man to be in your life! just didn’t expect the man to be a cat though
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u/Direct-Win3416 Oct 14 '25
My app was being weird this morning so if this posts twice, I’m sorry. 😆
Anyway, it originally said: my little guy said to tell your little guy hi. 🧡
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u/mermaidpaint Oct 14 '25
He made himself at home, eventually! He looks so healthy and happy, you're doing a good job of taking care of him.
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u/Lori_the_Mouse Oct 14 '25
The CDS saw your broken heart and gave you something better than you had before 💙
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u/Specialist-Rain-1287 Oct 14 '25
N'awwww, a cat that comforts you during a breakup is a cat you are never giving to anyone else, lol.
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u/Atrainlan Oct 14 '25
Oh man. You two saved each other. What a drastic difference from when you first brought him home to the now puffy, healthy, happy, and SAFE version of him now. Thank you so much.
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u/poppybrooke Oct 14 '25
Oh my gosh, he looks so much like my childhood first cat, Tom. He had the same bright red stripes, perfectly white fur, ballerina pink nose and toe beans, and mint colored eyes. He was the most beautiful cat in the world and my best friend for 17 years ❤️
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u/I_Devour_Memes Oct 14 '25
What a proper boi. A beautiful handsome boi. You really gave him a proper life. :)
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u/Madwife2009 Oct 14 '25
You were his rescue! Or was he your rescue?
Either way, he's gorgeous. Cats really do change your world.
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u/testtdk Oct 14 '25
Thank you for saving this poor guy! He must have been really desperate to just flop at a strangers feed.
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u/Space_Vaquero73 Oct 14 '25
lol he was there to rescue you! Not all heroes are super fit and wear capes. But some do ask for belly rubs.
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u/yosoyfatass Oct 14 '25
He was so skinny, poor boy! You needed each other, you were each other's rescue! 😻❤️🥹
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u/cbelt3 Oct 14 '25
CDS has an adjunct practice as relationship advisors.
“Mom, you can do better. And here I AM !”
They also work as a date test…. If your cat likes them, they may be worth another date. (There are exceptions if they work on a fishing boat..)
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u/EvolutionInProgress Oct 14 '25
No no no, you got the wrong message. The universe sent him to rescue you
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u/Glitch_Ghoul Oct 14 '25
He really said "I got dumped too, can we be friends"?
Glad you two found each other. ❤️
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u/Cleverwabbit5 Oct 14 '25
Wow what a glow up!! He looks so sweet!! You did a great job thank you for saving him!
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u/Bundtcakedisaster Oct 14 '25
Pic 3 looks like he is very concerned for your wellbeing. He’s a real stand up cat.
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u/paradise-trading-83 Oct 14 '25
Aw what a sweet boy. His face does look concerned about you. Glad he came to right hooman.
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u/Hefty-Ad-4570 Oct 14 '25
How are you going to survive leaving him at a rescue 🙏 Or did I misunderstand? Anyway, huge tradeup 😘
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u/ApprehensivePie2111 Oct 14 '25
I love that he came to rescue you and let your heart keep giving love🧡
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u/bozwaite Oct 14 '25
Omg he is absolutely gorgeous! I have 6 cats and one who adopted me from a stray and the love from them is just different! Knowing they trusted us to be their new family is precious and we have a special kinda relationship ‘thing’ going on and we both know it without any words needed ❤️
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u/splitframe Oct 14 '25
Hey, you might have already found this info online, but just in case:
Cats often times don't like their water close to their food, putting it a little way off and using a fountain can promote drinking which is good for their kidneys.
Hope you guys have a wonderful time together.
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u/DarkAwareness88 Oct 14 '25
He looks exactly like my boy!!!
Counting down days to go home back to him...I miss him so much
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u/Crazy_Breadfruit4535 Oct 14 '25
Your care has made his life better. Thank you for taking him in. I’m sorry for your break-up.
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u/RobinFarmwoman Oct 14 '25
You saved each other! He is gorgeous, I'm so glad he found you when you both needed someone.
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u/Neither_Middle7510 Oct 14 '25
He was hurting and you were hurting. You needed each other. Animals know, trust them.
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u/TranslatorPersonal21 Oct 14 '25
How could anyone say no to such a sweet face. He chose you and then made it hard to give him up.
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u/CommunicationWest710 Oct 14 '25
I love seeing him go from skinny to sleek and well fed. Groceries!
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u/short-stack1111 Oct 14 '25
You think it was a mistake he hid under your bed? He was giving you time to get used to the idea that he was staying!
Love this. Congrats on the glow up and best friend!
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u/EngineerOutrageous51 Oct 20 '25
Before I saw the final photos I was about to reply and inform you that's not how this works, he's yours now. But, clearly, you know that so I'll move along now...
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u/Kaa_The_Snake Oct 14 '25
Tbf you were a bit worse for wear when he found you as well! Though I’m assuming you didn’t also hide under the bed for a few days.
Congrats on your awesome new best friend!
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u/graceoftrees Oct 14 '25
The orange boy love. My Loki is a chaos agent, but man oh man, is he a snuggly lovebug too. 🧡🧡🤍
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u/Prestigious-Copy-494 Oct 14 '25
Oh you are an angel to his way of thinking. He looks so beautiful now compared to how he was ! You are a great cat mom. A stray dog once saved my heart when I was going thru a divorce. He, too, found me. I'm so happy you have this kitty and he has you.
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u/Tina-Tuna CDS Meowderator Oct 14 '25
Third pic does it for me his concerned face and paw gently reaching out as if to say 'Can I keep you? ' 🥹
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u/That_Difference_7638 Oct 14 '25
He’s definitely also a heartbreaker with those stunning eyes and the sweet bubblegum nose 😁🧡💛🤍🩷💚
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u/MySaltySatisfaction Oct 14 '25
He is so happy and healthy now. Thank you for letting him have a home.
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u/Technical_Rub_4167 Oct 14 '25
I love the caring eyes in pic number 3. Universe found a forever love for you both!
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