Friendly Cat Bolts Into A House, Finds Human Of Her Dreams And Decides She’s Never Leaving

Emily Stepp was returning home, ready to unwind after a long day. Just as she stepped inside, she felt a sudden rush of fur brushing past her legs.

It was a cat darting through Emily’s open door! Startled, she glanced down, expecting this to be one of her own cats, Zuko and Mew, but both were already indoors.

A closer look revealed a scruffy, thin tabby cat with wide, searching eyes. This poor kitty was so thin and fragile as if she’d been wandering alone for a long time.

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When Emily noticed a frayed collar around her neck, she realized this cat might have a story far more complicated than just a quick wander into the wrong house.

The collar had the name “Ginger” on one side, and a faded phone number on the other.

This cat had clearly known human affection at some point – her soft nuzzles hinted at that. But her thin body and unkempt appearance suggested that she’d been fending for herself for quite some time.

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Without hesitation, Emily texted the number, wondering about Ginger’s past. A reply came back quickly, but it was far from reassuring.

The person on the other end seemed only vaguely familiar with Ginger. Emily their response on X:

“I’m pretty sure we used to have a cat named Ginger back when I lived [with] my parents in the valley. That must be where you’re at. My parents moved to Florida, and I live in West Central now. [The] crazy part is, that must’ve been five years ago.”

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The reality hit hard: Ginger had been left behind. Alone, likely for years, yet somehow, she’d survived.

It felt like fate that she’d found her way to Emily, who decided that Ginger needed warmth, care, and a fresh start.

She set up a cozy spot in her spare room where Ginger could rest safely, away from the other cats. That night, Ginger curled up on the soft bed, kneading it with her tiny paws.

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Over the following days, Emily shared updates online where Ginger’s story touched many hearts. The mystery of how she’d survived so long amazed everyone.

People had all sorts of questions about this resilient cat and Emily explained on X:

“She’s been up near Spokane, Washington, this whole time. It’s still impressive with all the wildlife we have and fires and freezing weather, though.”

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Ginger blossomed under Emily’s care and Emily found boundless joy in Ginger’s sweet personality. It was like this kitty had always been meant to be part of her family.

After a few days, it was time for Ginger’s vet visit. Emily held her breath, hoping for good news so that she could finally make Ginger’s place in her home official.

Fortunately, her wish was granted. Ginger was healthy and free of any serious illnesses. With this relief, Emily was thrilled to fully welcome her into the family.

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As Ginger settled in, Mew and Zuko watched curiously, slowly warming to their new friend. Emily couldn’t help but marvel at Ginger’s journey and how she had found her way to them against all odds, sharing on X:

“Ginger has gotten comfortable enough to start playing. You can tell she was a very fierce little hunter when she had to be but also quite goofy. ”

From scrappy and alone, Ginger is now a cherished part of a family that wouldn’t have it any other way.

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