College student falls for affectionate ginger stray, but school, housing rules, and allergies make a furever home feel out of reach

This ginger kitty is clearly the cat’s meow! While most of the stray siblings skitter away away from people, one friendly feline in Detroit has stolen hearts at a local workplace. Unlike his feral family, this orange fluffball purrs at people, rolls over for belly rubs, and struts right inside when it’s cold like he owns the place. He’s basically meownifesting his dream life as a house cat.

Now, the dilemma: a college student is smitten with this snugglebug but isn’t sure if adopting him is the right move. With 7–8 months away at school, roommate allergies, and a sneezy grandma back home, it’s not a purrrfect setup. The cat’s never had a vet visit, and while he clearly craves indoor life, there’s concern he might still have a bit of outdoor adventurer in him.

The cat-loving student thinks this little guy could help fill the paw-shaped hole left by the family dog’s passing, but wants to be sure it’s best for both the cat and the fam. The comment section is full of warm fuzzies, allergy hacks, and suggestions for fostering or rehoming because when a cat chooses you, it’s not just adorable… it’s destiny.