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Wholesome human rescues abandoned gas station kitty after learning he was left behind with no one to care for him, giving the sleepy stray a life filled with safety and love: 'I couldn’t just leave him there'

Hey friends, the cat distribution system really knows how to find the right people—even if they had no plans of joining the club. One moment, you're going about your day, maybe just heading into work like usual, and the next, the universe casually drops a scruffy little furball right at your doorstep. No warning, no heads-up—just one tiny soul in need of a lifeline.

That's exactly what happened to today's featured OP. Last week, they spotted a small cat outside their workplace. Hoping he was just a curious neighborhood kitty, they posted in local Facebook groups to see if anyone was missing their pet. But instead of a happy reunion, they learned something heartbreaking: this little guy, along with at least three others, had been neglected and abandoned by his previous owners.

Faced with that reality, OP knew they couldn't leave him behind. So, they scooped him up and took him home. And judging by the updates, he's already soaking up the love and warmth of his new safe space. On his second day home, OP accidentally fell asleep next to him—and four hours later, he was still curled up in the same spot, barely moved. It's like he finally realized he could rest, deeply and safely, without fear. While the others are still out there, someone is keeping a close watch on them, giving OP some peace of mind. And as for this little guy? He's officially been claimed by the cat distribution system, and it looks like he's exactly where he's meant to be.

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