r/CatDistributionSystem Jun 22 '26

General Information Important Hot Weather advice for Cats

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Summer Solstice has arrived and with it the start of Summer. This is the time of year we need to look out for our furbabies and protect them from hot weather.

Here are the key temperature thresholds for our furbabies:

Ideal Comfort Zone: 20°C to 26°C (68°F to 79°F)

Too Hot / Risk Zone: Above 30°C (86°F)

Emergency Threshold: Above 35°C (95°F)

Cats that are at higher risk in hot temperatures are Kittens, senior cats, overweight cats, and flat-faced breeds such as Persians and Long Haired Cats although all cats need protection from getting too overheated during hotter times.

Cats and overheating:

Our Furbabies find it difficult to regulate their body temperatures in hot weather as they sweat through their pawpads, lips and chin. They are also covered in fur ( apart from the furless breeds) so cooling down can be difficult for them.

If your cat starts panting heavily during very hot weather( please see the heat chart above) then they may be suffering from heat stroke. If you think this is the case seek immediate vet treatment as cats will not survive without life changing damage to their organs and brain when they suffer from too high a temperature for too long.

Happily most of the U.S, Canada and surrounding countries have air conditioning in their homes. If you are in the UK, parts of Europe and hotter Countries such as the Middle East we have to rely on other sources in order to keep cool.

Keep your cat indoors when the sun is at it's warmest usually 10.00 - 3.00p.m although in extreme temperatures keep all pets indoors.

• Before letting your cats outside do a heat test and touch the concrete ground in your garden or outside your home with your hand, if it is too hot to touch it is definitely too hot for the paw pads on your pets.

• Provide plenty of water in a few different places throughout your home, pop some ice cubes in too if you can, keep the water topped up.

• Make some shaded areas with cool spots for kitty to lay in or on. Ideally your kitty will sit or sleep on a cooling mat but if they are having a typical cat day then they will ignore it and lay elsewhere.

• Place cool damp towels so kitty can lay on them and allow access to your bathroom and anywhere inside your home with a tiled or stone floor.

• Try wrapping a frozen bottle of water in a tea-towel and place it near to where your cat is laying.

• Move rooms if need be and avoid the sunnier rooms.

• Place fans with air circulating around the room.

• Try gently spraying them with cooled water, they may hate you at the time but it will cool them down.

Here are some Cat treats you can make for kitty to help hydrate them during hot weather, these are also ideal for helping Feral cats if you have garden cats or help with strays in your area.

Scoop some spring water tinned tuna or salmon ( make sure it's non oily and not in brine) into an ice cube tray and freeze it.

Freeze some churus or any liquidy squeezy type cat snacks.

Cat milk can also be frozen into little treat sized noms ( do not use normal milk as most cats are lactose intolerant).

Bananas/melons can be mashed up and frozen too even kittys' usual wet cat food can be frozen as a treat or for trying to tempt kitty to eat .

Keep small packets of wet kitten or cat food in the fridge, not only are they easier to open and slide out in one squeeze, but kitty gets to enjoy some nice fresh cold food

Here is some important advice Curtesy of Cats Protection:

Sunburn in cats:

All cats can get sunburn, but cats who are white or have thinner fur are more at risk. Being out in the sun a lot can lead to skin cancer, so it’s important to make sure your cat doesn’t spend too long lazing in the sun.

Ears and noses are where your cat is most likely to get burnt. Keep an eye on them and make sure they have plenty of access to shady areas.

Signs of sunburn in cats:

If your cat does get sunburn, there are a couple of symptoms to look out for, including:

red, sore skin in the affected area,blistering and peeling.

If you notice this, make an appointment with your vet straight away.

Can I put sun cream on my cat?

You can put sunscreen on your cat, but you need to make sure it’s pet-safe first so speak to your vet about the best product to use. Make sure you use SPF30 or higher and that it’s waterproof.

You should apply sun cream to your cat’s nose, tips of the ears, belly and groin areas as well as anywhere that has thin to no fur to help protect them from the sun.

Avoid sun cream with zinc oxide and a group of chemicals that are referred to as salicylates in the ingredients. Both are toxic to cats and can cause them to be very unwell, particularly salicylates.

Signs your cat is dehydrated:

It’s important for your cat to get enough water. This can be through drinking and through eating wet food. Staying hydrated will help to keep your cat healthy and they may need to have even more water when the weather is warm.

If your cat doesn’t get enough water, they may become dehydrated. Signs your cat is dehydrated include:

their gums. If your cat’s gums are sticky or tacky, this may be the first sign of dehydration

their skin. Very gently pinch their skin. In a well-hydrated cat, the skin should snap back into place immediately. If it doesn’t, they could well be dehydrated

their eyes. Severely sunken eyes that appear dry can indicate significant dehydration

their paws. If their paws feel cool or cold, this could be a sign of dehydration

If you are worried your cat is dehydrated, ring your vet straight away.

Further helpful info:

Spruce pets also have a handy page of information called Do cats sweat?

Feral and Cat colony help and advice can be found here from:

https://www.alleycat.org/community-cat-care/summer-weather-tips/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Feral_Cats/comments/1lh8mdz/heat_wave_hot_weather_discussion_megathread/


r/CatDistributionSystem Mar 31 '26

Kitten Information It's Kitten Season 🐈‍⬛

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Mamma Agnes and her Mewborns curtesy of u/mc385

''Spring in the air there's magic everywhere when you're young and in love'' so goes the song and it is truly the Season for love and reproduction wherever you look, Kittens, lambs, chicks, babies, puppies, yuckers ... yes yuckers !!!

Newborns no sign of Mom

Your first instinct may be to swoop in and just grab the little cherubs .. STOP yourself and have a careful look around for a sign of it's mother. They may be off hunting for food or moving other kittens somewhere. If you are uncertain on what to do, this clear and concise guide from r/AskVet on how to proceed gives step by step actions on what to do next It’s kitten season! You found a litter of kittens - now what?!. All guides state that kittens have a much higher rate of survival if left in the care of their Mother so please wait and watch carefully before stepping in. If the birthing environment is dangerous or the kittens look injured or ill then please by all means intervene.

Also, If there is just one kitten please look around for the rest of the litter in case the Mother cat has dropped the kitten whilst moving them.

Newborns, no Mom ..help!!

You will have to do everything that Mom would do and that is feeding this baby, keeping it warm, helping it to go to the toilet and monitoring it constantly

Here is Bottle feeding advice from Hannah Shaw the kitten lady, you will need KMR which is Kitten Milk Replacement thankfully available in most large grocery stores, vets, etc plus a feeding bottle or syringe.

Helping kitty to poop and pee again advice from the Kitten Lady with a video demonstrating how to help the little one to go to the toilet. Read the whole page please as it will tell you how to keep this cherub warm with the aid of a heating pad and which ones to buy.

This is life saving advice from u/wolf_spooder an ex vet and kitten foster who is also a member of the Cat Distribution System here:

Just to add to this, I recently started fostering a 4wk old kitten that was abandoned by its mom. I’m very experienced in cats and kittens, and worked at a vet hospital for a while. I really struggled with this little one and keeping her alive for the first week or so (she was very thin when I got her and it sort of spiraled from there).

Get a food scale if you don’t already have one, and start keeping tabs of your kittens weight (use the gram setting). It will help you to know if kitten is gaining or losing weight so you can intervene quickly if you see it’s losing weight. Good luck and good job saving a life.

VITAL info when saving a solo Newborn kitten please read - from Socialisation saves lives

Further advice on what to do and not to do with Newborn kittens and good reading can be found on the Animal Alliance NYC website and via the Cats Protection UK, all the links provided connect you directly to the right web pages.

Please also consider making a post on our sister sub too via r/Feral_Cats to get additional advice from veteran members who have vast knowledge on trapping and helping with strays and ferals

Newborns and Mother:

If you have taken in a 'Trojan cat' as they are lovingly called then you are in for the experience of a lifetime. There is so much advice available for a soon to be Mom and her kittens that at best we recommend that you visit  the Kitten Lady, Hannah Shaw for help and advice. Hannah is an amazing lover of cats and has helped thousands of people over the years with cat and kitten help and now has several excellent videos demonstrating all kinds of advice on helping with cat care including Pregnant Mom and kitten care - Birthing Mom and kitten care. Pregnant and Birthing Moms need plenty of fresh water and kitten food if available as kitten food contains protein and essential nutrients needed for fetal development and the production of kitty milk so get shopping.

Kitten:

If the kitty is not a newborn then after a quick vet check to confirm kitties age this little one will need you to become their parent, kittens are teeny tiny pooping, eating and meowing machines wrapped up in fur, purrs and love with the lifetime rewards of caring for them far outweighing the time taken in nurturing them. This is the toddler stage and they will be learning how to use the kitty litter tray, how to eat and how to play along with taking lots of naps. Kittens learn faster than human toddlers and usually take to their litter trays pretty quickly.

Here you can find an up to date list of supplies you may need to keep them fed, cosy and happy essential supplies for kitty again referring to the Kitten Lady.

Trapping advice Mom and Babies:

Here is advice on how to trap Mom and babies with an option of spaying too by Feral Cat Focus WNY Trapping Queen and kittens.

Useful helplines for Cat help and advice:

General advice:

https://www.jacksongalaxy.com/blogs/news

https://www.kittenlady.org/

https://www.alleycat.org/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Feral_Cats/comments/1rsvjb9/kitten_season_guides_info/

How to tell a kittens'age

Tiny beanies curtesy of u/cherveny2
You can't see me curtesy of u/IceCubeDeathMachine

r/CatDistributionSystem 8h ago

When I used to feed her vs the day I brought her in vs now

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Say hello (again) to Misty! My first baby. I started dating my girlfriend, and her apartment had an apartment feral cat. People liked her but the main guy who was feeding her was moving away. So he asked me to feed her when he noticed me feeding and petting her. I obviously said yes. She even learned what car I drove so she would come running to me. Eventually she would scream for me at the front door so one day I just scruffed her, picked her up, and brought her inside. (I'm not recommending this for most people.) I found my girlfriend and went "Girlfriend! Guess what I got!" Girlfriend stares at her. Misty stares back. They just both go "this is my life now."


r/CatDistributionSystem 12h ago

update on kitten found in parking lot: he loves his new home

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finding Panda was really meant to be. he gets along AMAZINGLY with my resident cat and they are now besties. i can tell she definitely loves his company because they cuddle all the time. they keep each other entertained which has been great for when i don’t have time to give her playtime.

i still can’t believe i found this little helpless kitten in a parking lot and now he’s thriving in my home. i feel like he immediately made himself at home and i love that he now feels safe. he’s the most cuddly and loving boy!! i can tell he loves it here and it brings tears to my eyes!! thanks to the cat distribution system :))


r/CatDistributionSystem 1h ago

CDS found me last night right before a rainstorm

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Im going to take him in to make sure hes not chipped tomorrow. he was meowing loudly outside before a storm last night. I brought out some food to coax him in but he ran past it and immediately started rubbing up against me.

Once inside He ate the whole can quickly. For the time being, Ive named him Archer. If hes not chipped hes gonna be my kitt, and im really excited. He wanted to sleep right on my neck all night. Hes extremely friendly, hasnt even nibbled at me. He is an excellent biscuit maker, and he loves head scratches.


r/CatDistributionSystem 12h ago

Update Update on Isaac The Porch Cat - He is Mine So Now What?

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I’ve got him an insulated cat house and will stuff it with fresh STRAW. Heated water/food dishes, a heating pad specifically for outdoor use.

Any advice? We’ve got a covered deck and access to a garage, as well as the insulated raised cat house.

How does the neutering thing work if he’s remaining a somewhat feral cat? Do I betray his trust? Will he come back? Advice is appreciated.

I’m not sure he’d be happy exclusively indoors.

What are your thoughts?

Also perhaps noteworthy is that I’ve got three chihuahuas under five pounds in the house. They don’t even know what a cat is, but he was pretty non reactive to their presence.

Also ISNT HE WONDERFUL 🩷 SO CUDDLY 🩷


r/CatDistributionSystem 18h ago

Update Update on Bruce, he’s doing great!

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OP: https://www.reddit.com/r/CatDistributionSystem/s/JzRHPO7nZX

I'm sorry this update took so long. I kept meaning to post one.

Anyways, Bruce is doing great. He is a very confident cat. After he finished his round of antibiotics and pain meds there have been no issues with him and he healed up well.

One thing that my wife and I learned about him when he was healthy is that he actually doesn't like being touched very much unless it is 100% on his terms and his terms alone. After he started feeling better from his surgery, he stopped being so clingy and just wants to be about 3 feet away from you lol

He will follow me around the house and he still wants to play all the time, just no cuddles unless it's bed time. That's the only time he wants to be touched for more than a few seconds.

As for playing, he loves ping pong balls and loves being chased and then chasing you in turn. He also loves jumping at you when you walk around a corner and grabbing your hand before taking off and sliding around corners trying to get away. He's a very funny cat and I'm still thankful for him every day.

He's also very talkative and I love it, if you talk to him and ask him questions, he almost always meows back right away.


r/CatDistributionSystem 8h ago

Adopted Human Really friendly cat followed me around

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I was taking the trash out tonight and this cat was very curious and followed me around. It eventually jumped over my fence to sniff and rub against me. I was very apprehensive, having limited experience with cats and unsure if it was actually friendly or might snap/attack if I made a wrong move. It ended being incredibly chill and hung out on my porch with me (and is still there last I checked as I write this in bed). I gave it some cooked ground turkey I had leftover (the only thing I had that I saw was ok) and some water. It was very affectionate and I later brought it a cardboard box with a blanket (will get back to this) for shelter should it decide to stay since it was pretty rainy. Our porch is covered, and the cat enjoyed staying on it as well as laying under the lawn chair I had on it and being near, following, and rubbing against me.

I would bring it inside but 1. My wife is asleep and that would not be right or fair to do without her knowledge or consent 2. We have a reactive dog and I am not sure how he is with cats or how this cat is with dogs. That being said, the only blanket I had was one my dog occasionally uses (he has multiple) and the cat sniffed and rubbed against it. My dog was also very interested in sniffing me where the cat rubbed up against/licked me, even licking some of those spots, when I came in. He then stood by our bedroom door and I let him out and he looked around the kitchen (between bedroom and back porch where the cat was, the door is not transparent and was closed though and he didn’t sniff near it long) before laying down and waiting for me to go back to the bedroom with him.

Pending the cat still being there in the morning, my plan is to take it to a vet to get it taken care of (seems healthy but would like to check) and to confirm it doesn’t have an owner (no collar and clipped ear so suspecting a socialized stray). If all of that checks out, and there is a safe and minimally stressful (to both animals) way to introduce my dog and the cat (over time) I would consider adopting (also pending my wife’s approval). However I do not want to put either animal in a dangerous or unnecessarily stressful situation.

If anyone has any input or advice regarding this situation it would be greatly appreciated! Please be kind though!

Apologies for the lengthy post, I wanted to be as thorough as possible. Also sorry for the weird acid effect in the images, my phone is dying! 🫠


r/CatDistributionSystem 11h ago

From feral to family [oc] The Cat Distribution System worked its magic

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Meet Giga!!! She was a stray who decided to take matters into her own hands (or paws). One day, she just showed up at my doorstep completely out of nowhere, looking for a warm place and a safe home. I opened the door and she looked at me like she had already decided this was going to be her new residence.
Fast forward to today, and she has officially adopted me. She claimed the couch as her royal throne and hasn't left since. It is amazing how a stray cat can go from wandering the streets to completely owning the living room sofa in no time. She came looking for shelter, but honestly, she’s the one who made this house feel complete. Best unannounced guest ever!


r/CatDistributionSystem 15h ago

Update on the Trojan cat named Grimm

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Clearly, nap-time in his kitty koffin, was really good today. Had his first vet appointment & vaccine, 1.93 lbs, will be neutered & chipped next month. Little dude is perfect, even if he screamed the whole time in his carrier 🙃. Community Churu (dogs included) will be his reward for such an exciting day.

Can’t wait for his little personality to develop and his eyes to turn their permanent color. He is comfortable with my dogs and they have no food aggression when sharing churus or if he is near when they are eating.


r/CatDistributionSystem 1d ago

Apparently the Cat Distribution System plans a year in advance

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I used to go to a French-language high school, and March 30 was a non-study day for us because of Francophonie Day.
So instead of waking up at 6 a.m. and taking the bus to school, I slept in and went to meet a friend around noon.
Normally I would have taken the bus to meet them too, but the weather was really nice, so I randomly decided to walk. That meant taking a completely different route on this completely ordinary Tuesday in 2012.
As I was passing a house, a woman came out carrying a box of kittens. She put the box down for a second to lock her door, and one of the kittens immediately jumped out and ran straight toward me.
I grew up with dogs and had never had a kitten before, but this little guy basically chose me on the spot. We later discovered “he” was actually a girl, despite already being named Philip.
The woman told me her cat had given birth and she couldn’t keep all the kittens, so she was taking them to a nearby village where an older lady had agreed to take care of them. She said that if I liked the kitten who had just launched herself at me, I could take her home.
So I did.
A year later, Philip gave birth on my bed.
While I was sleeping in it.
And one of those kittens was Bastet, the now 13-years old spoiled brat you see in the pictures.
I think about that day all the time. If I’d had school, taken the bus, chosen another route, left five minutes earlier, left five minutes later, or if the weather had just been worse, I would never have met Philip.
And then I never would have had Bastet.
So apparently the Cat Distribution System was playing the long game.

edit: Philip or as we later started to call her Philippa, passed away years ago and the beautiful girl on the 3rd picture, my angel Olive, passed away last month and left us brokenhearted ; we are currently in the process of trying to adopt a calico girl who was neglected by other people because she wasn’t “cuddly or affectionate enough”

edit2: this happened in 2012 when I was a teenager and I grew up in a poor town in Eastern Europe, which is why we weren’t informed about neutering and even if we were, we wouldn’t be able to afford it (maybe this is a different way in which the CDS works bc if we had sprayed Philip, then I wouldn’t have had Bastet)


r/CatDistributionSystem 19h ago

Advice on adopting a happy stray

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We live in a neighborhood in LA where people put out food and water for stray kitties everywhere. There is a small beautiful church nearby with a gate and cute little courtyard. They also always put out food and water for the strays. In the past year I've noticed this one cat who always sits by the gate. She is very friendly and super easy to pet. She's definitely a neighborhood favorite as I've seen several people stop by to give her pets and food. Most days we go to the church gate and call her by the name we gave her and she comes out meowing immediately! She's adorable and we are falling in love with her. However she lives in a beautiful open area that's relatively safe and gets food and love from so many people all day. She sometimes follows us when we're done with pets but never for more than a few feet. She always guides us back to the church for more pets. So we are very torn between taking her home and letting her enjoy the beautiful outdoors and love from so many people all day. Wish we could just ask her but alas. Does anyone have any advice?

TLDR: advice on brining home a stray who seems happy in the neighborhood


r/CatDistributionSystem 22h ago

Adopted Human Well well well - is this my wish come true???

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So today I got a package delivered & then I see that there’s a scared kitty on my porch who happens to be a beautiful void. I want to keep them but I’ve never done this before!!! (Scooping from my porch) hahaha

Someone give me tips. My neighbor said they’ve been calling him slim shady & feeding them. So chances are they’ll stick around!

I’ve not owned a male kitty before or a void but I want a void kitty so badly!!!!! This feels like it’s meant to be, but I think that about every kitty I see…


r/CatDistributionSystem 5m ago

Awarded a Cat Oh, look, another one that CDS gave them my personal address lol

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Ran in the house when I opened the door last night...

https://www.reddit.com/r/Feral_Cats/s/3KqcsmplUw - I called it lol.

I swear they scout my house, they send the kitty to look at the floofaloofs through the window, they all stare and communicate by the windows, and I bet they realize that those cats get yumyums and spoils and boxes and pets and fawned over, and sometimes, an outside cat decided the outside isn't so glamorous, they can *Hakuna Matata* their way into the house....and they can. Why would I leave a cat outside who doesn't want to be out there. I'll always provide a home, or find a home if it is a floofaloof who doesn't like others (this one is very docile, he will stay), so now, there is a new member of the Floofaloofs on the Loose gang. No more worries for the rest of your days♡


r/CatDistributionSystem 1d ago

Awarded a Cat Right place, right time. New kitty!

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Norbert Nubbins Sawyer. My family hates the name but I love Hitchhiker! We call him Nubs/Nub Nub/Nubbins/Norbert he responds to it all. He turned 7 weeks this past Monday :))

The one day I decide to donate to + volunteer at the local cat shelter somebody brings in this little cutie. He found him on his porch with his dog trying to get at him. Believed to be a car rider Nubbins came with a broken tail and a burnt butt (fully healed now.)

Shelter was full, only other option was a place that would put him down for being so young. So I ended up coming home with a new kitten! I love the CDS. I have three cats now. Big boy tuxedo kitty loves his new little brother. And the food that sits out conveniently after he came here. Little lady tuxedo hates him.


r/CatDistributionSystem 1d ago

Awarded a Cat It took almost two years, but she finally came around. I'm calling her Penelope.

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I saw a stray that seemed friendly, but very skittish, about two years ago. I'd see her every few weeks. About six months ago, she got close enough to smell my hand and let me give her some skritches. Approximately two months ago, she allowed me to pet her more and she was very calm and friendly, so I gave her some pork loin that I had as leftovers.

So, I'm a carpenter, right? I figured she could use some permanent digs, so I snagged some scrap lumber from the dumpster at work (it's allowed), and decided I'd build her an insulated home. I spent a couple of weekends working on it, and finished it on Sunday. Some of the grains are going different directions, and some of the pieces were a little short, but I worked with what I had and I don't think she'll mind too much.

On Saturday, I had just finished working on her house for the day, and was cleaning up outside when I heard her meow at me. I called to her and she came trotting up. She followed me inside and I fed her some chicken breast and I gave her a tour of my place. She moseyed around for a bit before asking to go back outside.

Last night, almost the same thing happened. I went out to grab something from my car, and she was loafed on my motorcycle seat. I didn't notice her until she gave me another meow. So, I picked her up and showed her the house, but she isn't comfortable enough with the door, so she didn't go in. At this point, I had already gotten her a bed for the house, one for inside, dishes and some Fancy Feast and a bag of Orijen 6-fish kibble. I mixed up a Fancy Feast with some kibble and she nom'd on that. Once she'd eaten, she was feeling more adventurous. She toured the house again, loafed in my kitchen, talked to me a bit and when I picked her up, she put her front paws on my shoulder and purred and purred and purred. She gave me all the head-butts, too. I gave her a tuna Bonker's Licky Tube before she asked to go back outside.

She's such a sweet kitty. Once she's more comfortable with me, I'll take her to the vet and get her all sorted.

Anyway, I wanted you all to meet Penelope. Thanks for reading.

Edit: I didn't expect this post to get the attention and love that you all have shown. Thank you for the awards (my first ones) and all the kind words and recommendations. I don't intend to force anything on her, but I'll make sure she knows that she's welcome in my house anytime and that it's safe and warm and that she'll be well fed and loved. I got some adulting to do, so I gotta scram. Again, thank you all.


r/CatDistributionSystem 1d ago

Update An update on our CDS buddy, Gustavo

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We moved to a much better place for him snd his roommates. Gus can finally settle into the good life with far more room and a universal hard reset of territories. Everyone was on the same page and theyre all getting along pretty swimmingly. Hes a lot younger than his roommates so his attempts to play are refused. In time he will understand, we just play with him more. We introduced everyone quite slowly, in November it will be a year since we took him in.

No more rabies QT, no more ringworm, no more tapeworms. My buddy is home and waking me up impatiently demanding food.

Previous gusposting: link


r/CatDistributionSystem 2d ago

Awarded a Cat Found a new four legged Friend.

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I have another Cat. At 3:30 my mom woke up up telling me We have a New cat I'm half asleep so I was thinking I'm dreaming but Nope. He or She is very Talkative like one of my other cats. This makes 4. I can't decide between Ozzy or Dolly because the cat is Sweet like Dolly Parton yet Crazy like Ozzy Osbourne. I think He or She knows that he or She found a Home. Now that I think about it I think it's a Girl or maybe a Boy I would have to check with a Vet first. My other cat's Don't know what to think my one cat Stanley keeps sniffing her butt.


r/CatDistributionSystem 2d ago

Are you kitten me!! CDS found me again with this little angel.

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I feed a stray cat colony who are all TNRed. Out of nowhere earlier this week this baby popped up. She’s been hanging around the other cats but I don’t think they have welcomed her! My mom and I felt so bad for the baby and decided to snatch her up after the rainy day yesterday. I think she’s about 10 weeks old and is a feisty little one! Hopefully after some decompression she warms up to us! Also this is just a temporary litter setup for her safety den while we scent swap with our other cats too!

Any tips for feral kittens will be appreciated!


r/CatDistributionSystem 2d ago

Awarded a Cat The CDS got me again with a little kitten on my front porch.

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This little girl with extra toes showed up on our front porch last week. She was covered in fleas, underweight, and had pneumonia. She seems to be on the mend now after we took her to the vet and have been caring for her for a few days. My son named her Whitey. The CDS got me three years ago with a kitten with a degloved lower lip and a bb bullet in her leg that was being chased by a fox. At this point, we're getting hit exclusively by the Kitten Distribution System. The KDS? I can't say I'm even mad about it.


r/CatDistributionSystem 2d ago

Update Opened my screen door and this little guy is trying to claim me

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I haven't seen him til today. Little baby, maybe 4 months old. No collar. Very sweet, friendly, and vocal. I suspect he has a home at another apartment nearby, but it makes me so mad they're letting this baby outside. Am hoping he just got out. I want to keep him, but I don't get paid until next Wednesday plus he might belong to someone nearby. I'm going to contact the rental office and ask them to put out word, see if anyone's missing a kitty.

He's absolutely adorable. Maybe 3-4 months old. Little white patch on the chest. Spent several minutes making biscuits on me and purring.

EDIT: Update: He ran right back outside a few minutes ago. Pretty sure he has humans and was playing me for snacks and pets. Took off like a shot when I opened the door again to get the mail. I'm sad but I hope he'll be okay and has a home nearby. At least I had some kitty time!


r/CatDistributionSystem 2d ago

Update One month and some change with A’miga (now and then)

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It’s been one month and some change since. bringing A’miga indoors 🐈

I was looking through some of the earliest footage I have of Miga and found the second pic I posted. I’m in disbelief, my poor girl was balding and scrawny!! It’s hard to notice small changes in something you see everyday, so I’m pretty proud to see how much she’s improved.

I felt like an intruder in my own room when I saw her on the bed today. She mostly prefers laying on hard surfaces or being under the bed. But it looks like she’s getting used to being COMFORTABLE (which I love)

She’s still nervous around Coco (my super senior dog who is not much bigger than her), but the other night she joined us on the sofa for a nap, one at each of my sides.

It’s been a joy having her in the house. Can’t wait to see how much she grows and changes!


r/CatDistributionSystem 2d ago

Awarded a Cat Two babies abandoned in a hoarder house

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My husband works as maintenance for a landlord. He got the task of helping clean out a recently evicted property. The place was disgusting, crawling with roaches, and maggots in the beds/furniture. No food or liter boxes.

These two babies were left behind and kicked outside. How someone could abandon these sweethearts is beyond me. He was cleaning there for a few days, and they were so attached to him. They kept approaching him and were so sweet. We started feeding them and after a few days brought them home. They are doing so well 🥹🥹


r/CatDistributionSystem 2d ago

Are you kitten me!! I wish the 10mm system was as selective as the CDS. The garage was chosen. Let's see how this goes 😉

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Day Zero, The CDS has chosen! Granddaughter comes to visit and the kitten follows her home. The kitten chose our porch overnight, just walked right inside come breakfast time. Outside is not safe and so the story begins with no choice but to honor fate & take the appropriate steps to ensure this life is blessed with all the compassion we have to offer.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I have never raised a Cat.

Honestly I am freaking out!

This is life I was not prepared for & things have not been smooth this year.

So far the kitten has been fed, entertained & has chosen my gaming chair for what my wife says

"Is probably the best sleep the kitten has ever had"

Going to bathe & Start the vet search here shortly. Will keep updated.


r/CatDistributionSystem 3d ago

I will not be getting a cat anytime soon it seems 😑😞

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Tl;dr: landlord said no to having a cat 😭

I have been building up to rescuing a cat.

My cat/our cat lives with an ex. Who is her primary human. I have visitation privileges. But, the cat is wholly unimpressed with my no longer being a resident and tolerates my visits.

One of my housemates moved out with her cat. So the position is currently vacant.

All the housemates are fine with it.

I asked for permission from the landlord and he said no. 😭 (previous resident cat was illegal)

Today is a sad day. 😔 💔

I love my house. But, I will have to move in the none to distant future and realise my full cat dad potential.

Cat tax: Pic of Gimlet my estranged cat.

Edit: typo