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    'I found this cute little guy while closing [the] chicken coop': A skinny kitten named Zeltron sought shelter from the wind and ended up finding a furever home

    Zeltron arrived in the most unexpected way, courtesy of the Cat Distribution System doing what it does best.

    Two months ago, while closing the chicken coop, his hooman found a small ball of fur tucked into one of the nesting boxes. It was windy that night, and Zeltron had clearly decided the coop was a safe place to wait it out. The next day, he was still there, sitting quietly inside like he'd made up his mind to stay put.

    Not long after, he was brought into the house and taken to the vet to be officially adopted and dewormed. He was very skinny at the time, estimated to be about four months old and weighing just one kilogram. Food and warmth quickly became his new routine, and it didn't take long for him to start filling out.

    Now, Zeltron looks healthier and happier, with a completely different energy. He's adjusted to indoor life with ease and seems perfectly content. Most nights, he sleeps right next to his human, as if he's always belonged there.

    Having a cat wasn't planned at all, but Zeltron made the decision easy. What started as a chance encounter in a chicken coop turned into a new furmily member and a genuinely good surprise. Sometimes life drops exactly what you need right in front of you, even when you're not looking for it.

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      Meet Zeltron, my cat distributed by the cat distribution system. Two months ago as I was closing the chicken coop I stumbled into a little ball of fur in one of their nest. I guess he came inside the
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      shelter because it was windy outside. During the next day, he just sat inside the coop waiting for us to come back.
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      Next we let it inside our house then made him go to the veterinarian to adopt him and also deworm it, then we feed him a lot (because he was really skinny).
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      When we first got him he vas estimated to be 4 months old and weighing 1 kilogram (2,2 pounds). Now he's in a much better shape and seems to be happy.
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      I guess he's adapting to his life quite easily since he's always sleeping with me.
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      I just wanted to share some pictures of him because having a cat was so unexpected and was such a good new to end 2025. post-scriptum : Sorry for the english, not my main language.
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      Bambooworm It made me smile for a minute to see your lovely, happy, very secure cat. So good that you were able to take him in and give him his best life.
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    • The Cat Distribution System clearly knew exactly which house was meant for him. Out of all the places he could’ve ended up, he picked the one where he’d be safe, cared for, and loved. Sometimes it really does feel like these things happen on purpose. He didn’t just find shelter, he found his people, and it couldn’t have worked out better.

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      Petraretrograde You hatched a kitten!
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      DrFeelgood I love the picture of him and his little baby teddy bear. Adorable kitten!
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      Tasty-Hawk-2778 He is loving life with you!! Thank you for taking him in and congratulations on your new baby
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      DeepDayze Such a nice kitty. Wonder if he became friends with the chickens :) Props for giving him a good home!
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    • For a little while, it looks like he and the chickens were basically besties. Sharing space, minding their own business, and just coexisting like it was totally normal. Not the usual friend group, but it worked. Sometimes the most unexpected places turn into safe hangouts, and he clearly found some peace there before moving on to his next chapter.

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      justagiraffe111 His face is so cute & handsome! I love how cozy and relaxed he is wrapped. up in the blankets! Another very fine, happy CDS adventure
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      Dramatic-Quail473 Hello human I is chicken, not cat. I'll rest here thanks. In all seriousness though thanks for helping this guy.
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      Business_Abalon... A house chicken.
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      CozJeez85 He's lovely and blessed to have found such a loving home with you.
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      VintageLunch Meat That ... is a particularly fine little cat.
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    • What a cutie! That sweet face and those curious eyes make it impossible not to smile. He has that perfect mix of innocence and personality that just draws you in. It’s easy to see why he was impossible to ignore and why he fits in so naturally now. He looks right at home, like he knew all along this was where he was meant to be.

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      BlissfulAsABee23 Awww thank you for saving. him! He's so precious.
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