'This little goober came running up to my husband': A freezing stray kitten climbs up a pawrent's leg and finds a new warm furever home

A screaming little stranger ran out of the cold and picked a family.

A tiny black kitten came running out of the cold and announced himself at full volume. He sprinted straight to this pawrent's husband, yelling and trying to climb his leg like he'd already decided this was home. With temperatures dropping into the teens overnight, there wasn't much debate. The kitten was coming inside.

He was set up in the home office, safely separated from the two resident cats, and immediately proved he was built for indoor life. He's friendly, trusting, and runs on nonstop purring. The other cats are curious but calm, watching the situation unfold without much fuss. For now, the office is his base camp, and he gets regular cuddle visits because being alone is not his favorite activity.

He's been temporarily named Tux, which suits a small black kitten who arrived dressed for the occasion. He's estimated to be around six months old, still young enough to shout his feelings and demand constant company. A vet visit and microchip scan are lined up just in case someone is looking for him, though he doesn't look like a cat who's been cared for recently.

At the moment, he's warm, safe, and loudly appreciative of both. He showed up yelling and settled into purring, which feels like a pretty clear sign he landed exactly where he meant to.

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He looks like the tiniest, most polite gentleman, the kind who would tip his imaginary hat before asking for pets. Everything about him says proper manners and soft purrs. That little face has such sweet, calm energy, like he showed up ready to be adored. Truly the purrfect gentleman, wrapped in fur and already practicing his best indoor behavior.
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He was clearly waiting for you to find him and make it official. The way he ran up and announced himself sounds like a cat who had already decided this was the plan. Some kittens wander, but this one showed up with purpose. He picked his people and made sure they noticed. He knew exactly where he was supposed to land.
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He is an absolute cutie. That face alone could convince anyone to open the door and make space. There’s something about him that just feels soft and sweet all the way through. You look at him and immediately understand why he got picked up and brought inside. Some kittens don’t even have to try. They just show up looking like that and the decision is made.
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