It’s not how we meet someone, it’s who we meet. And in the case of one guy from Canberra, Australia, he made a pal he didn’t even know he needed. According to Ali Safa, he never really had pets and he’s a bit of a loner so he didn’t have many friends, too. But this one fell straight into his lap.
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When Ali Safa casually went outside to enjoy the day, he wasn’t expecting anything much. “I was just checking my phone, nothing much really,” he told Bored Panda. And before he knew it, he fell asleep.
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When he woke up from his nap, he wasn’t alone. “At first, I thought it was a rat,” Ali recalled. “But by the time I realized she was a kitten, I didn’t care about whether she has fleas or not, because if she did I probably already got it, so whatever.”
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He whipped out his phone and took a couple of pictures. After uploading them to reddit, people immediately started asking questions about how the kitty was doing and if there were any new developments.
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So Ali wrote a few updates to inform them.
“She is the most fun cat I ever played with, and the most stubborn/attention-seeker as well. I legit don’t get to do one thing in the house without her roaming around me, and I’ve given up on training her to sleep in her little bed I bought and now we share our bed, and her little bed is just collecting dust in the corner of my room.” Ali has already named her – Angel.
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People were incredibly happy to see the beginning of a new friendship
I'd have been thrilled to have been chosen like that! Beautiful and clever kitten - she chose very well. Happy, happy life to you both.
Just go to your local shelter...select a cat..boom..you have been chosen.
Load More Replies...Seriously, cats are experts at snuggling up to sleeping people without ever waking them up. It’s like some super ninja skill they are all born with.
it was always the purrrrr that woke me up, not her or him, jumping on my bed or climbing around on me to find the coziest spot, or kneading my leg for half an hour, no... just the purrrrrr afterwards when s/he found her/his position
Load More Replies...I'm a true believer that animals choose you, especially cats. Shes a lucky little girl to have a such a wonderful human.
This would be the explanation why cats don't follow me - I' m a dog person :-)
Load More Replies...Beautiful friendship. I enjoy this story also because it hits home for me. My dad is also named Ali, and his first cat’s name was also Angel! I think it’s sweet how they found each other and how quickly this man opened his heart and home to the little stranger. A lot of people wouldn’t.
I like how the person stated "he found a cat" I think it was more the other way that the cat found you. I am glad to hear the cat has found a wonderful home with a great owner. She picked the right person to take a nap with.
My big cat was a kitten of a stray cat who was killed by a car, so I ended up with one of the small one. And my second cat was thrown by some jerk right in my garden... Sometimes they don't choose us, but we choose to save them . And they are amazing anyway, two years later they are still my number ones <3 IMG_201702...3e6118.jpg
It's awesome that there are people out there who are so genuine and caring and simply take in what life gives them. He made a friend for life!
You're a great man, sir. This little floof has chosen well. I hope you both enjoy many years together and thank you for restoring my faith in humanity.
My rescue cat liked sleeping in the bathroom sink - and insisted on sleeping on the ant-nest in the garden - and smashed a large glass dining table at 3am We managed to grab him as he fell through the ice on the pond. We forgave him for bringing my favourite koi carp as a present..It wasnt his fault that we came home and the neighbors were waiting to inform us that Oscar had been hit by a car and they had buried him for us. Had an emotional moment - then went in the house. Oscar was fast asleep on the bed. Whose cat did they bury??Loved him.
Load More Replies...Awww, she chose her human ❤️ And she really is a handsome devil (BTW, I like his shirt)... actually, they both are ;). That was my fist thought when I saw the second picture so I found it a bit funny to later read he named her Angel. Also, my cat loves to play with shoelaces too.
Awww so cute. Reminds me of our stray cats enslaved us. Both came runing to us, our girl jumped in my boyfriend's pickup truck and looked at him as if to say: come on, let's go home. please and the boy, when he saw me from the street, ran to me and jumped in my arms. We have been really well trained, lol.
Proof that you don't choose a cat, the cat chooses you Super cute by the way, she looks adorable and loving :)
"Decides to keep it"?????? Yeah, right. She chose, honey, you didn't have anything to say about it :)
Please post pics of your new feline master after she's fully grown....
She picked you. Animals choose us when we need them most...we just may not know it yet. This is all part of their magic. Also, these happy tears are getting embarrassing... I'm gonna have to stop reading boredpanda in public. Lol
One day, there was a cat outside the kitchen window demanding both loudly and persistently to be fed. She had made her choice, this was to be her new home and she made it quite clear that it was not up to us to even think about it. She is long gone but I still fondly admire her strength of character.
So happy that you allowed her into your heart and home. She will bring you so much joy 💖
Congrats on keeping the kitty. Essentials, scratch post, litter tray, toys, scratch proof sofa & chairs !!
Someone got a pet. Not really news, or inspiring in any way. Cats are cute yes, but good articles and new insights are cool too 🐈
Isn't it sad to see someone else living out your dream? That kitty is so cute!
Congratulations you've been chosen! Welcome to being owned by a cat! They're demanding owners but extremely generous with purrs, rubs and snuggles. There are not better nap takers. You will be required to pay tribute with two cans of cat food a day and some dry, but your cat will protect and comfort you for years to come. You're a lucky man and may you and your cat have many wonderful years together.
You are lucky! She's a beautiful little kitty. We love cats and have never had one just show up.
What a lovely story, everything about it is just amazing, best of luck to you both, you have been owned my friend.
Congratulations, you have a good heart, will have many years of love and laughter !!!
Yay, thank you for being one of the good ones. Hopefully he shares more pictures soon.
Basically as a human, you don[t choose the cat. The cat chooses you. I can say it with my sister's cat.
Hey Dahling, did you get a litter box and some litter? Very important stuff. And she needs to be fixed (as in spayed) or you will have more little kittens sleeping on your chest. You are the best human being I've met in years. Thank you for your kindness and unwavering decision to take care of Angel. What a guy! Hugz to you both!
Congrats on being "The Chosen One!" A long and happy life to you both. :)
it's good to be a chosen one! and get used to buying her things she won't play with...other than the box in came in.
I'm so glad you named her Angel because when I read the title of this story, I thought that angels come in all forms. Your's came in the form of a cat. Congrats!
you are a privileged man by been choosing by a cat, cat are very sensitive being and feel where love is, congrats with your friend for life.
Some very basic (OK, somewhat oversimplified) cat color genetics: Cats are either black or red, or both (tortoiseshells, calicos and such). All the many colors and patterns we see are just genetic factors that work on the basic red and black pigments. White cats are also red, black or both. But, you cannot tell which, because white "masks" the color. Sometimes, you get a hint because a white cat will have a small patch of color on her head. She may develop more patches as she grows, or the patches may fade and she will appear solid white.
ok ok ok... didn't I just say that cats accumulate? Yes I did and this is one of the brazillians of ways it happens.
Kittens and cats used to follow me home all the time! I never got to keep any because I don't think they'd be safe to have around guinea pigs and a chinchilla.
If you get them as kittens and they " grow up" together (spend time bonding when the cat is a kitten and the same size as your other pets) then they will be fine because they'll have become friends instead of food.
Load More Replies...I'd have been thrilled to have been chosen like that! Beautiful and clever kitten - she chose very well. Happy, happy life to you both.
Just go to your local shelter...select a cat..boom..you have been chosen.
Load More Replies...Seriously, cats are experts at snuggling up to sleeping people without ever waking them up. It’s like some super ninja skill they are all born with.
it was always the purrrrr that woke me up, not her or him, jumping on my bed or climbing around on me to find the coziest spot, or kneading my leg for half an hour, no... just the purrrrrr afterwards when s/he found her/his position
Load More Replies...I'm a true believer that animals choose you, especially cats. Shes a lucky little girl to have a such a wonderful human.
This would be the explanation why cats don't follow me - I' m a dog person :-)
Load More Replies...Beautiful friendship. I enjoy this story also because it hits home for me. My dad is also named Ali, and his first cat’s name was also Angel! I think it’s sweet how they found each other and how quickly this man opened his heart and home to the little stranger. A lot of people wouldn’t.
I like how the person stated "he found a cat" I think it was more the other way that the cat found you. I am glad to hear the cat has found a wonderful home with a great owner. She picked the right person to take a nap with.
My big cat was a kitten of a stray cat who was killed by a car, so I ended up with one of the small one. And my second cat was thrown by some jerk right in my garden... Sometimes they don't choose us, but we choose to save them . And they are amazing anyway, two years later they are still my number ones <3 IMG_201702...3e6118.jpg
It's awesome that there are people out there who are so genuine and caring and simply take in what life gives them. He made a friend for life!
You're a great man, sir. This little floof has chosen well. I hope you both enjoy many years together and thank you for restoring my faith in humanity.
My rescue cat liked sleeping in the bathroom sink - and insisted on sleeping on the ant-nest in the garden - and smashed a large glass dining table at 3am We managed to grab him as he fell through the ice on the pond. We forgave him for bringing my favourite koi carp as a present..It wasnt his fault that we came home and the neighbors were waiting to inform us that Oscar had been hit by a car and they had buried him for us. Had an emotional moment - then went in the house. Oscar was fast asleep on the bed. Whose cat did they bury??Loved him.
Load More Replies...Awww, she chose her human ❤️ And she really is a handsome devil (BTW, I like his shirt)... actually, they both are ;). That was my fist thought when I saw the second picture so I found it a bit funny to later read he named her Angel. Also, my cat loves to play with shoelaces too.
Awww so cute. Reminds me of our stray cats enslaved us. Both came runing to us, our girl jumped in my boyfriend's pickup truck and looked at him as if to say: come on, let's go home. please and the boy, when he saw me from the street, ran to me and jumped in my arms. We have been really well trained, lol.
Proof that you don't choose a cat, the cat chooses you Super cute by the way, she looks adorable and loving :)
"Decides to keep it"?????? Yeah, right. She chose, honey, you didn't have anything to say about it :)
Please post pics of your new feline master after she's fully grown....
She picked you. Animals choose us when we need them most...we just may not know it yet. This is all part of their magic. Also, these happy tears are getting embarrassing... I'm gonna have to stop reading boredpanda in public. Lol
One day, there was a cat outside the kitchen window demanding both loudly and persistently to be fed. She had made her choice, this was to be her new home and she made it quite clear that it was not up to us to even think about it. She is long gone but I still fondly admire her strength of character.
So happy that you allowed her into your heart and home. She will bring you so much joy 💖
Congrats on keeping the kitty. Essentials, scratch post, litter tray, toys, scratch proof sofa & chairs !!
Someone got a pet. Not really news, or inspiring in any way. Cats are cute yes, but good articles and new insights are cool too 🐈
Isn't it sad to see someone else living out your dream? That kitty is so cute!
Congratulations you've been chosen! Welcome to being owned by a cat! They're demanding owners but extremely generous with purrs, rubs and snuggles. There are not better nap takers. You will be required to pay tribute with two cans of cat food a day and some dry, but your cat will protect and comfort you for years to come. You're a lucky man and may you and your cat have many wonderful years together.
You are lucky! She's a beautiful little kitty. We love cats and have never had one just show up.
What a lovely story, everything about it is just amazing, best of luck to you both, you have been owned my friend.
Congratulations, you have a good heart, will have many years of love and laughter !!!
Yay, thank you for being one of the good ones. Hopefully he shares more pictures soon.
Basically as a human, you don[t choose the cat. The cat chooses you. I can say it with my sister's cat.
Hey Dahling, did you get a litter box and some litter? Very important stuff. And she needs to be fixed (as in spayed) or you will have more little kittens sleeping on your chest. You are the best human being I've met in years. Thank you for your kindness and unwavering decision to take care of Angel. What a guy! Hugz to you both!
Congrats on being "The Chosen One!" A long and happy life to you both. :)
it's good to be a chosen one! and get used to buying her things she won't play with...other than the box in came in.
I'm so glad you named her Angel because when I read the title of this story, I thought that angels come in all forms. Your's came in the form of a cat. Congrats!
you are a privileged man by been choosing by a cat, cat are very sensitive being and feel where love is, congrats with your friend for life.
Some very basic (OK, somewhat oversimplified) cat color genetics: Cats are either black or red, or both (tortoiseshells, calicos and such). All the many colors and patterns we see are just genetic factors that work on the basic red and black pigments. White cats are also red, black or both. But, you cannot tell which, because white "masks" the color. Sometimes, you get a hint because a white cat will have a small patch of color on her head. She may develop more patches as she grows, or the patches may fade and she will appear solid white.
ok ok ok... didn't I just say that cats accumulate? Yes I did and this is one of the brazillians of ways it happens.
Kittens and cats used to follow me home all the time! I never got to keep any because I don't think they'd be safe to have around guinea pigs and a chinchilla.
If you get them as kittens and they " grow up" together (spend time bonding when the cat is a kitten and the same size as your other pets) then they will be fine because they'll have become friends instead of food.
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