Guy Befriends A Stray Cat, It Follows Him Home And Things Escalate Quickly
Connor Manning was strolling down the street when he stumbled upon a kitten so cute, he simply couldn’t walk past without showing it some love. To his surprise though, the feeling was mutual and it blossomed into an unexpected friendship.
Connor documented the encounter with his affectionate new friend and kept posting live-updates on his Twitter account as it developed into one of the most heartwarming stories we’ve seen in a while.
Scroll below to experience it for yourself and don’t forget to put some napkins close, because you might need them by the end.
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Share on FacebookThis is pretty much how I was adopted by all of my 3 cats growing up. :D All strays, all followed me home. They adopted me. I had no choice. ;) <3
I wish I could do that , if only the people in my house would let me to ! I love cats and cats kind of like me ... I really hope I get to have cats later on!
Load More Replies...yes, what I was wondering too... but some people get over the allergies when they spend enough time with them (this is what happened with my bf)
Load More Replies...I looked him up on Twitter and he still has her and posts loads of pics of her!!
Socks has an instagram account!! XD https://www.instagram.com/aladynamedsocks/
Wait...what? She stayed? But he was allergic to her. I'm glad he kept such a lovely fur bubba but does he now need a daily piriton?
My bf is/was sorta allergic to cats too but after several years of being near them, he doesn't have it as bad anymore. So it might depend on the person but he could build a tolerance to it over time or take meds for it.
Load More Replies...The first cat my wife got out of college, she got approximately that way. There was a toddler and a six, maybe eight month old cat completely freaking out across the street -- the toddler was screaming in terror doing basically the HOME ALONE face, terrified by a tiny kitty who was hissing back at him. One person scooped up the terrified human, my wife scooped up the terrified kitty, petted it, and calmed it down. Naturally, the cat started following her. When they got to the major intersection, and my wife got worried about what would happen if she crossed the street with the cat following, she turned around and walked back home. Went back in, and told her roommate, "It followed me home, can we keep it?" When I started dating my wife, it became VERY clear that, if Boopsie didn't approve of me, Lis and I were not gonna happen. Fortunately, Boopsie liked me almost as much as Lis did, so Lis and I are married now. Boop's been gone for at least fifteen years, and I miss her still.
i don't care if you're allergic! take some pills! it's meant to be!!
what a lovely story and the Panic At The Disco reference in her name is nice too
It's the name of a really sad play (1947) and movie (1951), that's where Panic referenced it from.
Load More Replies...AWWW!! I just had a cat do this. It showed up on my porch randomly one day and didn't leave for a few weeks. Due to my husbands severe allergies we couldn't let it in.We fed him and made him a sheltered bed. Super friendly after a week. Would start to drool when you gave him some love. Took him to the vets, no microchip. Hes now safe in the hands of an animal rescue group who got him the vet care he needed and found him a foster home until he's adopted into a furever home. I wish we could have kept him lol
yup, this is how it happens. my poor husband is allergic to cats...so we only have 3. He doesn't mind sneezing all the time and being stuffed up b/c he says it's so worth it(and he won't take medication for anything)
That's how I got the cat! And in my case it escalated even faster. She moved in first day, and after trying for two days to find her foster home, we were already enchanted by her.
From he to she...a nice transformation 😂😂😂.That guy is pretty open-minded.
One time i found a stray cat. Had one eye. Named him shadow stayed with me for a week. Disappeared for a few days. Went to look for him around block found him under some fir trees. Called for him and at the same time an older gentleman called as well. Only he said patches instead. He walked over to him and i was like is that your cat? He was like why yes and i was like he is a very good kitty. Thanks are the one who took care of him for a week? Yes i was. He said thank you. I say what happened to his eye? He said got in a fight with his brother. Oh poor thing i say. Start of a nice friendship. Sadly we lost contact. To this day i wonder bout him and patches
You can follow her on Insta @aladynamedsocks. She is so cute! And clearly is good at picking humans. 😊
Socks owned him the moment he named her and it's so cute he doesn't have a clue.😄
Aww, Socks, you picked the right guy to follow home! Happy life you two!
This story put a smile on my face and in my heart. In a world with so much cruelty....it's nice to read a story with a happy ending. To trust a stranger...this kitty had to sense something special about Connor! At one time...this baby had a home! There are too many heartless people that want a pet and then don't want the responsibility that goes with ownership. People move away leaving their pets behind....monster neighbors will dump your pets leaving them helpless to feign for themselves....starve and physically abuse them! The same to come back on them. But sometimes....especially during cold weather....cats will find their way into a car motor and if lucky enough to survive...will often run off when the car stops! That's why I prefer keeping my furbabies inside! Imagine...more ppl doing what Connor did for this kitty! If people were responsible enough to get their pets altered...there wouldn't be unwanted babies...and knowing they have feelings like humans! Thank you Connor!
I read about this before, it's lovely to see someone who genuinely cares about the life and future of this little girl. I have every certainty that Socks will be well cared for and have a lovely warm blanket to snuggle up with her daddy..🐈😇💖
This is the happiest post EVER! I love a happy ending...Shut up I'm not crying, I have something in my eye!!
Give Socks Desiree a bath. I'm allergic to all kinds of fur. I adopted an unwanted cat 22years ago as a kitten. Noosh had a bath once a week. No allergic probs . He was my best mate. Passed away last year. Missing him awfully.
Wonderful. I hope the allergic reaction(s) is manageable. If not maybe take Allegre (?) or something of the sort. Very sweet.
This post put a smile on my face that will last me the rest of the day!
It may sound weird but it's been going on for years and you can also find tons of books and vids about the subject. It is urine therapy. It's supposed to reverse your allergies, I have tried and my oldest is dangerously allergic to latex, last time she had a reaction, I have her several of her own urine and that was it, it worked, I had the benerdril ready but wasn't necessary. Google it...
Happy you kept her Conner. There are sooo many cats and dogs looking for people like you. Just don't give them to Peta. They slaughter dogs and cats.
this is our sassy binx who just showed up in our yard one day 2 months ago...he's ours now 20171001_1...ae8ff2.jpg
Get to the chemist and buy some hayfever pills! That's what I take. My baby girl sleeps next to me every night and I have no problems <3
What a sweet guy! And I guess he discovered Benadryl to alleviate those allergies. I'm allergic to cats and I had my Mowzer for almost 18 years.
Wah I'm sorry what stops u from going to a 24hr store and buying cat food @2am??? Seriously though.
Because he's a scumbag; and all the people people who are down voting me are scumbags, too
I'll sneeze really hard when I play with stray cat. But not with my own cat, maybe the allergies come from their dandruff. I don't know yet, but it is worth sneeze when you can pet a cat... Even they will judge you when you sneeze.
Aaww I´m so happy Connor found a furever loving home for precious kitty Socks!!! 💖💖💖
Claritin for your allergies, my friend. And congrats on your new best friend. Mine walked into my house one day after me feeding him for a few months and now, 4 years later, at some point in the night he's around to cuddle. And I wouldn't have it any other way!
So i am confused. First he can't keep her because his allergic reactions than he keep her anyway? Great guy.
I thought that someone else took the cat ???........ Sometimes allergies can be managed with some tactics: stroke the cat in the direction of away from you, so you don't get the cat hairs...... always wash your hands after being with the cat....Brush the cat daily - always stroking away from yourself to reduce random hairs....etc
The world is full of good-hearted people - it's nice to be reminded of that once in awhile.
If it wasn't so inappropriate I'd announce that I may have spontaneously fallen in love with those two, but since I shouldn't be so forward I'll simply say: F'ing hell, you two are cute! Please adopt me too!
THIS IS JUST A WONDERFUL STORY! THAT CAT DESERVES, AND NEDED, A WOBDERFUL HOME WITG SOMEONE WHO WILL LOVE IT AND TAKE CARE OF IT! SO GLAD YOU KEPT HER!
How the f**k do I get downvoted??? He stated he didn't feed her for one night that is animal neglect ---like wow he doesn't deserve her- That's so f****d up how do u not give it scraps of meat from your fridge or something until you can buy cat food, which I'm sure he buys the cheapest and shittiest kind ne cause he
I am amazed how you find thay cruelty. O am amazed that you know he had suitable food in his house that first night. I am amazed how you asume he buys the lowest grade catfood... now... stating that someone that clearly says he has NO idea about taking care of cats, should give her food from his own fridge... ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Any idea how bad most human food is for a young kitten?? TALK ABOUT CRUELTY!!!!! Are you seriously THAT ignorant???
Load More Replies...This is pretty much how I was adopted by all of my 3 cats growing up. :D All strays, all followed me home. They adopted me. I had no choice. ;) <3
I wish I could do that , if only the people in my house would let me to ! I love cats and cats kind of like me ... I really hope I get to have cats later on!
Load More Replies...yes, what I was wondering too... but some people get over the allergies when they spend enough time with them (this is what happened with my bf)
Load More Replies...I looked him up on Twitter and he still has her and posts loads of pics of her!!
Socks has an instagram account!! XD https://www.instagram.com/aladynamedsocks/
Wait...what? She stayed? But he was allergic to her. I'm glad he kept such a lovely fur bubba but does he now need a daily piriton?
My bf is/was sorta allergic to cats too but after several years of being near them, he doesn't have it as bad anymore. So it might depend on the person but he could build a tolerance to it over time or take meds for it.
Load More Replies...The first cat my wife got out of college, she got approximately that way. There was a toddler and a six, maybe eight month old cat completely freaking out across the street -- the toddler was screaming in terror doing basically the HOME ALONE face, terrified by a tiny kitty who was hissing back at him. One person scooped up the terrified human, my wife scooped up the terrified kitty, petted it, and calmed it down. Naturally, the cat started following her. When they got to the major intersection, and my wife got worried about what would happen if she crossed the street with the cat following, she turned around and walked back home. Went back in, and told her roommate, "It followed me home, can we keep it?" When I started dating my wife, it became VERY clear that, if Boopsie didn't approve of me, Lis and I were not gonna happen. Fortunately, Boopsie liked me almost as much as Lis did, so Lis and I are married now. Boop's been gone for at least fifteen years, and I miss her still.
i don't care if you're allergic! take some pills! it's meant to be!!
what a lovely story and the Panic At The Disco reference in her name is nice too
It's the name of a really sad play (1947) and movie (1951), that's where Panic referenced it from.
Load More Replies...AWWW!! I just had a cat do this. It showed up on my porch randomly one day and didn't leave for a few weeks. Due to my husbands severe allergies we couldn't let it in.We fed him and made him a sheltered bed. Super friendly after a week. Would start to drool when you gave him some love. Took him to the vets, no microchip. Hes now safe in the hands of an animal rescue group who got him the vet care he needed and found him a foster home until he's adopted into a furever home. I wish we could have kept him lol
yup, this is how it happens. my poor husband is allergic to cats...so we only have 3. He doesn't mind sneezing all the time and being stuffed up b/c he says it's so worth it(and he won't take medication for anything)
That's how I got the cat! And in my case it escalated even faster. She moved in first day, and after trying for two days to find her foster home, we were already enchanted by her.
From he to she...a nice transformation 😂😂😂.That guy is pretty open-minded.
One time i found a stray cat. Had one eye. Named him shadow stayed with me for a week. Disappeared for a few days. Went to look for him around block found him under some fir trees. Called for him and at the same time an older gentleman called as well. Only he said patches instead. He walked over to him and i was like is that your cat? He was like why yes and i was like he is a very good kitty. Thanks are the one who took care of him for a week? Yes i was. He said thank you. I say what happened to his eye? He said got in a fight with his brother. Oh poor thing i say. Start of a nice friendship. Sadly we lost contact. To this day i wonder bout him and patches
You can follow her on Insta @aladynamedsocks. She is so cute! And clearly is good at picking humans. 😊
Socks owned him the moment he named her and it's so cute he doesn't have a clue.😄
Aww, Socks, you picked the right guy to follow home! Happy life you two!
This story put a smile on my face and in my heart. In a world with so much cruelty....it's nice to read a story with a happy ending. To trust a stranger...this kitty had to sense something special about Connor! At one time...this baby had a home! There are too many heartless people that want a pet and then don't want the responsibility that goes with ownership. People move away leaving their pets behind....monster neighbors will dump your pets leaving them helpless to feign for themselves....starve and physically abuse them! The same to come back on them. But sometimes....especially during cold weather....cats will find their way into a car motor and if lucky enough to survive...will often run off when the car stops! That's why I prefer keeping my furbabies inside! Imagine...more ppl doing what Connor did for this kitty! If people were responsible enough to get their pets altered...there wouldn't be unwanted babies...and knowing they have feelings like humans! Thank you Connor!
I read about this before, it's lovely to see someone who genuinely cares about the life and future of this little girl. I have every certainty that Socks will be well cared for and have a lovely warm blanket to snuggle up with her daddy..🐈😇💖
This is the happiest post EVER! I love a happy ending...Shut up I'm not crying, I have something in my eye!!
Give Socks Desiree a bath. I'm allergic to all kinds of fur. I adopted an unwanted cat 22years ago as a kitten. Noosh had a bath once a week. No allergic probs . He was my best mate. Passed away last year. Missing him awfully.
Wonderful. I hope the allergic reaction(s) is manageable. If not maybe take Allegre (?) or something of the sort. Very sweet.
This post put a smile on my face that will last me the rest of the day!
It may sound weird but it's been going on for years and you can also find tons of books and vids about the subject. It is urine therapy. It's supposed to reverse your allergies, I have tried and my oldest is dangerously allergic to latex, last time she had a reaction, I have her several of her own urine and that was it, it worked, I had the benerdril ready but wasn't necessary. Google it...
Happy you kept her Conner. There are sooo many cats and dogs looking for people like you. Just don't give them to Peta. They slaughter dogs and cats.
this is our sassy binx who just showed up in our yard one day 2 months ago...he's ours now 20171001_1...ae8ff2.jpg
Get to the chemist and buy some hayfever pills! That's what I take. My baby girl sleeps next to me every night and I have no problems <3
What a sweet guy! And I guess he discovered Benadryl to alleviate those allergies. I'm allergic to cats and I had my Mowzer for almost 18 years.
Wah I'm sorry what stops u from going to a 24hr store and buying cat food @2am??? Seriously though.
Because he's a scumbag; and all the people people who are down voting me are scumbags, too
I'll sneeze really hard when I play with stray cat. But not with my own cat, maybe the allergies come from their dandruff. I don't know yet, but it is worth sneeze when you can pet a cat... Even they will judge you when you sneeze.
Aaww I´m so happy Connor found a furever loving home for precious kitty Socks!!! 💖💖💖
Claritin for your allergies, my friend. And congrats on your new best friend. Mine walked into my house one day after me feeding him for a few months and now, 4 years later, at some point in the night he's around to cuddle. And I wouldn't have it any other way!
So i am confused. First he can't keep her because his allergic reactions than he keep her anyway? Great guy.
I thought that someone else took the cat ???........ Sometimes allergies can be managed with some tactics: stroke the cat in the direction of away from you, so you don't get the cat hairs...... always wash your hands after being with the cat....Brush the cat daily - always stroking away from yourself to reduce random hairs....etc
The world is full of good-hearted people - it's nice to be reminded of that once in awhile.
If it wasn't so inappropriate I'd announce that I may have spontaneously fallen in love with those two, but since I shouldn't be so forward I'll simply say: F'ing hell, you two are cute! Please adopt me too!
THIS IS JUST A WONDERFUL STORY! THAT CAT DESERVES, AND NEDED, A WOBDERFUL HOME WITG SOMEONE WHO WILL LOVE IT AND TAKE CARE OF IT! SO GLAD YOU KEPT HER!
How the f**k do I get downvoted??? He stated he didn't feed her for one night that is animal neglect ---like wow he doesn't deserve her- That's so f****d up how do u not give it scraps of meat from your fridge or something until you can buy cat food, which I'm sure he buys the cheapest and shittiest kind ne cause he
I am amazed how you find thay cruelty. O am amazed that you know he had suitable food in his house that first night. I am amazed how you asume he buys the lowest grade catfood... now... stating that someone that clearly says he has NO idea about taking care of cats, should give her food from his own fridge... ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Any idea how bad most human food is for a young kitten?? TALK ABOUT CRUELTY!!!!! Are you seriously THAT ignorant???
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