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Guy Befriends A Stray Cat, It Follows Him Home And Things Escalate Quickly
Guy Befriends A Stray Cat, It Follows Him Home And Things Escalate Quickly
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Guy Befriends A Stray Cat, It Follows Him Home And Things Escalate Quickly

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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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    What do you think ?
    Sierra Hall
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this post! Everyone deserves a happy ending :-)

    Full Name
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone? I dunno. I know some pricks.

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    Pseudo Puppy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    just a thought !
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    Bob Edwards
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What happened to your allergies?

    Gwinevere von Ludwig
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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)

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    Ana Breeze
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww! Such a beautiful story, with a happy ending. ^_^

    Ruth Sneddon
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I looked him up on Twitter and he still has her and posts loads of pics of her!!

    Kassandra Skresvig
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Socks has an instagram account!! XD https://www.instagram.com/aladynamedsocks/

    Snorlax I Choose You
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?

    Shana
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    Ian Osmond
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Helen Burgess
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i don't care if you're allergic! take some pills! it's meant to be!!

    Audrey Cooper
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what a lovely story and the Panic At The Disco reference in her name is nice too

    Mikayla Hutchinson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the name of a really sad play (1947) and movie (1951), that's where Panic referenced it from.

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    WhiteRabbit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Lily Mae Kitty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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)

    Biljana Malesevic
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Autumn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww that is so adorable.... So he is keeping Socks then? So cute!

    Aniket Trivedi
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From he to she...a nice transformation 😂😂😂.That guy is pretty open-minded.

    makenzie stephenson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Pi...
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, so socks is staying with him? Or with his colleague from work?

    Jayme Williams
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can follow her on Insta @aladynamedsocks. She is so cute! And clearly is good at picking humans. 😊

    Cassie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Connor made a friend. ^_^

    The Cappy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat allergies. That's a heartbreaker. Such a beautiful cat. But I didn't get the ending. Did the allergies go away or did you just decide to cope?

    Cee Viloria
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Socks owned him the moment he named her and it's so cute he doesn't have a clue.😄

    JillVille Child Care
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, Socks, you picked the right guy to follow home! Happy life you two!

    Karen Addison
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Suzanne
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! I had 2 kitties, all of a sudden developed some sort of allergies, too bad, I’m not giving up my kitties.

    panic!atTheYeemo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SHE BOOB! She has claimed you with the boop

    Joanne Hudson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You were chosen. That's how people get cats.

    Terri Rowland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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..🐈😇💖

    Missy Finley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the happiest post EVER! I love a happy ending...Shut up I'm not crying, I have something in my eye!!

    4Sunshine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's a beautiful cat and you're lucky to have found each other. I hope you have many years of fun, love, and affection together.

    Charles Slavens
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There can never be too many cat stories.

    Margaret Ann Fox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Michèle Gyselinck
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful. I hope the allergic reaction(s) is manageable. If not maybe take Allegre (?) or something of the sort. Very sweet.

    Jovy Jergens
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This post put a smile on my face that will last me the rest of the day!

    Hilario Hichez
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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...

    Santino Marazzo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Vicki Gallmeyer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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 20171001_153839-5a14a81ae8ff2.jpg

    Brandy Grote
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A good bath for her, some allergy shots for you. All will be well!

    Drive Bee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could get a cat. I am too allergic. :-(

    Elizabeth Molloy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Yulia Smalley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful story! Everybody deserves love ! <3

    Joe Dad
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I downvoted because the term "escalated quickly" is massively overused and I'm getting sick of it.

    Karen Marshall
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Julie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wah I'm sorry what stops u from going to a 24hr store and buying cat food @2am??? Seriously though.

    Julie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because he's a scumbag; and all the people people who are down voting me are scumbags, too

    Usernameofgag
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Marion Friedl
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaww I´m so happy Connor found a furever loving home for precious kitty Socks!!! 💖💖💖

    Nadine Hughey
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like Connor's become a cat person.

    Danielle Renee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Lilavati Pinter
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So i am confused. First he can't keep her because his allergic reactions than he keep her anyway? Great guy.

    Aish Siva
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait so did he keep her???? I thought he was allergic? Same story with my cat-roommate found him, fed him, he jumped a fence into our house. Stayed with us but hates being petted lol

    Magpie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Sabbie Bradley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The world is full of good-hearted people - it's nice to be reminded of that once in awhile.

    Mike Summers
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Allegra works well against cat allergies.

    Julianne De Foro
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Derpicorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this! It's so sweet. I just... the boop got me...

    Erin welch
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Nang Yin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cutest thing ever...i wish all people are like him

    PawWings
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this just about sums up what usually happens when befriending a streetcat. The ones that accept your warmth and hospitality, often you accept the warmth and welcome they first* provide at heart. Such a blessing and special cat <3

    Julie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Benski Trenkins
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    John Hopkins
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    8 years ago

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    She looks owned there's no way a 6 month old stray would be that healthy/clean/friendly. Cats are scabs, total scabs even when they're over fed. Opportunistic little hobos that are ready to embarrass you with the neighbours or even get stolen.

    Phillipe Knippel
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    8 years ago

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    Thats creep. Now everybody is ready to share everything in pics. Like if all the steps were made to get a like.

    Julie Smith
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    8 years ago

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    U didn't feed her at all the first night?????

    Sierra Hall
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this post! Everyone deserves a happy ending :-)

    Full Name
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone? I dunno. I know some pricks.

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    Pseudo Puppy
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    just a thought !
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    Bob Edwards
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What happened to your allergies?

    Gwinevere von Ludwig
    Community Member
    Premium
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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)

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    Ana Breeze
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww! Such a beautiful story, with a happy ending. ^_^

    Ruth Sneddon
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I looked him up on Twitter and he still has her and posts loads of pics of her!!

    Kassandra Skresvig
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Socks has an instagram account!! XD https://www.instagram.com/aladynamedsocks/

    Snorlax I Choose You
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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?

    Shana
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    Ian Osmond
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Helen Burgess
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i don't care if you're allergic! take some pills! it's meant to be!!

    Audrey Cooper
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what a lovely story and the Panic At The Disco reference in her name is nice too

    Mikayla Hutchinson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the name of a really sad play (1947) and movie (1951), that's where Panic referenced it from.

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    WhiteRabbit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Lily Mae Kitty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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)

    Biljana Malesevic
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Autumn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww that is so adorable.... So he is keeping Socks then? So cute!

    Aniket Trivedi
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From he to she...a nice transformation 😂😂😂.That guy is pretty open-minded.

    makenzie stephenson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Pi...
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, so socks is staying with him? Or with his colleague from work?

    Jayme Williams
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can follow her on Insta @aladynamedsocks. She is so cute! And clearly is good at picking humans. 😊

    Cassie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Connor made a friend. ^_^

    The Cappy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cat allergies. That's a heartbreaker. Such a beautiful cat. But I didn't get the ending. Did the allergies go away or did you just decide to cope?

    Cee Viloria
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Socks owned him the moment he named her and it's so cute he doesn't have a clue.😄

    JillVille Child Care
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, Socks, you picked the right guy to follow home! Happy life you two!

    Karen Addison
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Suzanne
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! I had 2 kitties, all of a sudden developed some sort of allergies, too bad, I’m not giving up my kitties.

    panic!atTheYeemo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SHE BOOB! She has claimed you with the boop

    Joanne Hudson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You were chosen. That's how people get cats.

    Terri Rowland
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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..🐈😇💖

    Missy Finley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the happiest post EVER! I love a happy ending...Shut up I'm not crying, I have something in my eye!!

    4Sunshine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's a beautiful cat and you're lucky to have found each other. I hope you have many years of fun, love, and affection together.

    Charles Slavens
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There can never be too many cat stories.

    Margaret Ann Fox
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Michèle Gyselinck
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful. I hope the allergic reaction(s) is manageable. If not maybe take Allegre (?) or something of the sort. Very sweet.

    Jovy Jergens
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This post put a smile on my face that will last me the rest of the day!

    Hilario Hichez
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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...

    Santino Marazzo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Vicki Gallmeyer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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 20171001_153839-5a14a81ae8ff2.jpg

    Brandy Grote
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A good bath for her, some allergy shots for you. All will be well!

    Drive Bee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish I could get a cat. I am too allergic. :-(

    Elizabeth Molloy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Yulia Smalley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a wonderful story! Everybody deserves love ! <3

    Joe Dad
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I downvoted because the term "escalated quickly" is massively overused and I'm getting sick of it.

    Karen Marshall
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Julie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wah I'm sorry what stops u from going to a 24hr store and buying cat food @2am??? Seriously though.

    Julie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because he's a scumbag; and all the people people who are down voting me are scumbags, too

    Usernameofgag
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Marion Friedl
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaww I´m so happy Connor found a furever loving home for precious kitty Socks!!! 💖💖💖

    Nadine Hughey
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like Connor's become a cat person.

    Danielle Renee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Lilavati Pinter
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So i am confused. First he can't keep her because his allergic reactions than he keep her anyway? Great guy.

    Aish Siva
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait so did he keep her???? I thought he was allergic? Same story with my cat-roommate found him, fed him, he jumped a fence into our house. Stayed with us but hates being petted lol

    Magpie
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Sabbie Bradley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The world is full of good-hearted people - it's nice to be reminded of that once in awhile.

    Mike Summers
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Allegra works well against cat allergies.

    Julianne De Foro
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Derpicorn
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this! It's so sweet. I just... the boop got me...

    Erin welch
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

    Nang Yin
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cutest thing ever...i wish all people are like him

    PawWings
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this just about sums up what usually happens when befriending a streetcat. The ones that accept your warmth and hospitality, often you accept the warmth and welcome they first* provide at heart. Such a blessing and special cat <3

    Julie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

    Benski Trenkins
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    John Hopkins
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    She looks owned there's no way a 6 month old stray would be that healthy/clean/friendly. Cats are scabs, total scabs even when they're over fed. Opportunistic little hobos that are ready to embarrass you with the neighbours or even get stolen.

    Phillipe Knippel
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    Thats creep. Now everybody is ready to share everything in pics. Like if all the steps were made to get a like.

    Julie Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    U didn't feed her at all the first night?????

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