A community cat caretaker was feeding a colony when a starving orange kitten followed a family of ducklings straight into her life

The useful part

This tiny orange kitten found his way home by following the most unexpected tour guides imaginable. A community cat caretaker shared Jupiter's unusual arrival with Reddit's r/catdistributionsystem subreddit after spotting him in the most unexpected place. While sitting on the porch and feeding the neighborhood cats, they watched a line of ducklings run past the house.

How it works

• Instead, a tiny orange kitten was following closely behind them, apparently trusting the ducklings to lead the way.
• Judging by how badly he wants their attention, he may have been alone for quite a while before joining the duckling parade.
• He hissed when he was first picked up, but that attitude disappeared as soon as food came out.
• Jupiter quickly realized he was safe and turned into his rescuer's newest best friend.
• He is now staying in foster care while he gains enough weight to be neutered and adopted.

What to take from it

Jupiter is eager to meet the resident cats, though he has to remain separated until he is fully vetted. About a week later, some girls in the neighborhood found a black-and-white kitten who was slightly older than Jupiter. He immediately became obsessed with his new roommate, while she responded to his excitement with the patience of someone who had not agreed to this arrangement.

Details worth keeping

The kitten, later named Jupiter, was only around six or seven weeks old. Beneath all his fluffy fur, he was painfully thin. Luckily, he did not have to wait long for company.