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From feral to family Found him in a dumpster literally

Was screaming a lot didn’t really see him but I tracked his ass by sound was really feral and fill my hands with scratches and bites ,
His paw was kinda broken now he come real far long and now he cuddles really nicely and 5 months old his name is fiesty cow or lelo and my other cats like him like a lot he will leave the dryfood and go to the house garbage looking for food u can take him out of the dumpster but you can’t take the dumpster out of him hahhaa he still kinda of feral but only for new people but give him time and he will cuddle with u

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u/OrenMythcreant 15h ago

You saved him! He's clearly getting more comfortable just from the photos, I hope the two of you (and the other critters) have many wonderful years together ahead.

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u/Ramy_fathi 15h ago

Thanks a lot that’s really sweet of u

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u/macrhea69 15h ago

We need pics of your other fur babies!!!

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u/Ramy_fathi 15h ago

Mmm will try looking for the old pics

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u/Foreign-Meeting313 13h ago

You’ve done a wonderful thing, saving him and looking out for other creatures, like the poor kitten who didn’t make it.   The world can be a tough place, but you’ve made it better. 

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u/Commercial_Bird8467 8h ago

Name him grouch😅 i love grouch. Or whatever you call him hes awesome. But youre even awesomer!

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u/Bay_de_Noc 15h ago

I love his feisty little attitude ... probably what kept him alive. So happy he found a loving home!

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u/Ramy_fathi 15h ago

Unfortunately true couple of weeks before i found him there were also a kitten and i saw a dog bite her i live in the six floor i ran to her and after i reached her because of the bite she died like a day after

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u/macrhea69 15h ago

That’s awful. I’m so sorry.

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u/Ramy_fathi 15h ago

It happens sometimes i try to rescue but u can’t save them all

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u/riseandrise 15h ago

You gave her care and love during a scary and painful time, that’s worth so much.

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u/macrhea69 15h ago

No. I’ve been there. At least you tried.

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u/kimvy 13h ago

No. But thank you so very much for trying.

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u/Trudestiny 5h ago

Sadly this is so true . We took 2 out of 4 kittens last summer whilst on holiday in Greece . Feel guilty about all the ones that we haven’t been able to catch or give a home to.

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u/MeowKhz 15h ago

As sad as the incident with the dog was, it seems the CDS is certain you must have a kitten!

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u/Ramy_fathi 15h ago

Actually after my orange baby boy passed away this year I really didn’t want another

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u/MeowKhz 14h ago

I had a similar scenario 11 years ago. I had had an elderly orange persian I adopted from the shelter(owner had passed). The day he passed in his sleep I heard tiny mews late in the night. I figured a neighbour had a kitten. Well 5ish days passed and the mews continued and I went to investigate. Found a monthish old black kitten in an abandoned shed/garage, that I lured out with momma cat calls played off YouTube lol. He's doing good! 11 years this summer!

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u/Ramy_fathi 14h ago

Ohhh it’s a lovely story thanks for sharing

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u/Trev_x 14h ago

Awww he’s so beautiful!

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u/macrhea69 15h ago

The CDS had other plans lol

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u/IrisSmartAss 11h ago

The CDS knew better and sent this kitten to you.

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u/frustratedcopywriter 15h ago

last pic 😭🤏🤏

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u/Ramy_fathi 15h ago

The guy has some questions about the menu

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u/Sad-Onion-2593 15h ago

Judging by the soupbelly...the questions aren't too big problem

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u/fxm727 15h ago

She came with an Amazon delivery.

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u/roundhashbrowntown 11h ago

“so i bet youre wondering how i got here…bc i am too 😳” 😂😂🥰

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u/Express_Pop810 Cat Parent 15h ago

He's so spicy 🌶. Adorable! He'll get used to you.

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u/Archival_Squirrel 15h ago

Awww, lil trash kitten has spunk. Thank you for loving him despite the bad manners. My little feral girl is still a food gremlin too, whatever you are eating she finds a way to get some of it. 

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u/macrhea69 15h ago

My Big Murph was a stray and he gets in my garbage often. He’s actually getting a little better and I’ve had him since December 17 of 2025. He’s a big fat boy now because he was neutered so late and he’s a food hound.

His big fat Murphy cat butt 🤣😂😅

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u/lunasbed 15h ago

adorable my dusty is the same

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u/macrhea69 15h ago

Here’s a more flattering pic of him. He just strolled into my apartment and basically decided he now lives here. So. Who am I to argue?

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u/lunasbed 15h ago edited 14h ago

aww mine was the runt of his litter and now is a food hound too

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u/macrhea69 15h ago

So cute! I doubt Big Murph was the runt. He weighs 23 pounds. He was 18 when I got him.

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u/macrhea69 15h ago

I wish I could like that more. I love tiny little tabby girls.

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u/lunasbed 14h ago edited 14h ago

and i adore big murphs <3

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u/macrhea69 14h ago

I do love him. He’s a great cat.

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u/ChannelSurfingHero 14h ago

Do they get fat if they are neutered late? How old was Murph when you neutered him?

My guy was neutered yesterday and he turned 1 in March

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u/macrhea69 14h ago

Typically yes. He was 3 or 4.

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u/roundhashbrowntown 11h ago

pic #4 😂😂🥰

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u/darthbreezy 15h ago

I had a Deral Dumpster Cow Cat named Molly - we spent the first week together with her sitting across the room from me, and hissing at me if I even looked at her. I steadfastly ignored her (food and fresh water, a respectful distance away). One day, she came and sat near me, and an hour later she rubbed against my leg,
She was my dear friend until she passed away many years later.

It's the High -Five image that sends me! <3

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u/Ramy_fathi 14h ago

Thanks for sharing your story i hope u meet again in heaven

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u/LynxAdonis 15h ago

Cats that are rescued and saved from death of a life on the streets usually grow to have the warmest and most loving personalities.

You did good, OP. Enjoy every minute you have together over the years!

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u/Major_Noise_5558 15h ago

Thanks for him!

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u/Bag_Hodor 15h ago

Ha! Feisty cow is perfect!

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u/ImaginationPlus3808 15h ago

Cow cattitude! 🐄🐄 Thank you for caring and being patient.

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u/Inner_Swordfish7475 15h ago

Yes, I have a former community cat. He is very well fed now with wet food, dry food, Churus, etc. Still, if he sees unguarded food, he will go investigate.😁 Your fur baby looks wonderful. I just love cats with attitude. It makes life interesting.

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u/Ramy_fathi 15h ago

Ohh that’s sweet god bless you fur baby

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u/JD_tubeguy 15h ago

Lelo is so cute and feisty thanks for rescuing him from the dumpster! ❤️

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u/onlyhereforthelmaos 13h ago

He looks like my Abe-y Baby!

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u/Ramy_fathi 13h ago

Pass the controller baby if you’re sleeping

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u/edythevixen 14h ago

"You cant take the dumpster out of him"

/dead

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u/caligirl4ever95 12h ago

Dying at “you can take him out of the dumpster but you can’t take the dumpster out of him” 😹😹😹 So glad you saved this precious angel!

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u/Ksh_667 15h ago

What an adorable little sprite! Thank you for saving him & giving him his best life. Wishing you all many, many happy years together.

Something tells me you're never going to have a dull moment with this beebee around! 😻😻

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u/Topsidergal 15h ago

Thank you for saving this sweet little fur baby, he too cute!!

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u/LovedAJackass 14h ago

I'm so glad you heard him and rescued him. He could have had a terrible fate.

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u/jouleheist 14h ago

I found my two under a dumpster with 3 other siblings that didn't survive, umbilicals still attached. They're 7 years old now.

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u/925doorguy 13h ago

This boy came from a garbage can also. He’s now a crazy member of the family

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u/Ramy_fathi 2h ago

Wish u and your family all the happinessfor many years to come

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u/iota_4 14h ago

i am so happy you took him home.. now he is safe.. is he staying inside only?

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u/Ramy_fathi 14h ago

Yes that mf will have a crime spree if he let out

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u/DifficultAd7941 14h ago

Such a cutie! Thank you for saving his life. ♥️

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u/Eyeroll4days 14h ago

He looks healthy and happy now. Good job. What a save!

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u/Serene-Angel-2004 12h ago

If you didn't name this little cutie trash boat it's a crime

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u/Latter_Work_4876 12h ago

Firstly thank you for saving the little cutie appreciate your kind soul secondly this immediately popped into my head so I must get the song stuck in someone else’s xD

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u/botgeek1 12h ago

You're a great person for taking in this little muffin!

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u/Several_Ear_4931 12h ago

HE IS SO CUTE!

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u/Cherveny2 12h ago

Just continue to be patient and his feral like behaviors will slowly fade.

good job on the save

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u/mrefromnyc 11h ago

Humans are the real animals

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u/KyMamaB3ar 11h ago

It’s only natural you name him Oscar (from Sesame Street). Thanks for saving him 🩷

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u/Jaycee555Cat 10h ago

Lots of love talking playing and attention will turn the lil cutie around 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

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u/ianwuk 8h ago

This is awesome. Well done, OP for your kindness. I wish you many years of happiness with Lelo.

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u/Fierwether 8h ago

I rescued my current cat Cinder when he was 7 months old. He was cornered by a feral colony, and was probably the only I was able to take him in. After two weeks of patience, he turned into the biggest cuddle bug. Thank you for saving this baby and I wish you the best with him.

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u/RedEyeView 3h ago

The stages of adopted kitten.

Terrified. Still terrified but will murder you. Chilling on the sofa. Fite me giant kitten!!

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u/Ramy_fathi 2h ago

Hahahahahahahah

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u/BiancoFuji599XX 15h ago

Thank you for saving him

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u/After_Reflection_243 15h ago

Thank you so for saving him! He is so cute!

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u/MiaFknWallace 15h ago

Pic 4 is iconic

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u/LaureGilou 15h ago

I love him, and I love you OP soooo much for saving him!

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u/Few_Fly_8636 15h ago

So cuteeeeee 😍🫶🏼

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u/Secluded_On_Mars 15h ago

Aaaw seeing him now cleaner and in a big nice couch is lovely!! Thank u for saving the lil guy

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u/djlauriqua 15h ago

Aww, what a special boy. Thank you for saving him!!

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u/FriendZoneTacos 15h ago

Pic #5 ok it's my home now.

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u/KickAggressive4901 15h ago

A spicy little fellow!

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u/accipeter138 15h ago

Bless you for saving him!

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u/Acceptable_Sun_8445 15h ago

How adorable.

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u/JRA3010 15h ago

❤️

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u/Uffda425 15h ago

That last picture!!

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u/ImpossibleDoor3564 15h ago

Give that baby some loves!

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u/boner4crosstabs 15h ago

I love that he keeps going for the trash ♥️ Well done OP! You saved this little guy and he’ll love you so much forever for it.

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u/TweetOfBabyBear 15h ago

Thank you for being human.

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u/Turnover_Realistic 15h ago

A Big thumbs down on the person that put him in the dumpster! Two thumbs up and a hug to you for saving him!💕👍👍

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u/Indaleciox 15h ago

I love him so much! Glad he found a home.

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u/WinterBackbone 15h ago

He’s super cute. 🤍

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u/rnprozacstpete 15h ago

Bless you 😻🐾😻🐾

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u/CorInHell 15h ago

Look at that r/soupbelly in pic no 5. Sooo cute!

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u/Ramy_fathi 15h ago

Thanks i have a lot of soupbabies i will post there

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u/wretched_wonderland 15h ago

He will grow to be a happy, warm, and spoiled kitty, and his dumpster days will be but a faint memory.

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u/kittybigs 15h ago

He’s such a lucky lil trash cat!

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u/Mediocre__666 15h ago

Thank you for saving him.

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u/macrhea69 15h ago

My feral cow cat Jack. He just showed up as a very tiny feral kitten. I thought I had a rat until I saw his ringed tail. It was the middle of January and I have no idea how he got into my home. He got outside every chance he got and a few years back, he never returned.

Little Jack the feral cat (2018-2024)
Volio was the old tabby cat (2008-2023).
I’m pretty sure the big black butt is Jasper.

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u/game_over__man 15h ago

Truly a little trash panda! Thank you for saving this little one.

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u/Beth3g 15h ago

He’s so cute 🥰

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u/lunasbed 15h ago

i love him

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u/VineStGuy 15h ago

AAWWW!

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u/NachtBelf 14h ago

Omg so smol 🥹

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u/Wrong_Letterhead1985 14h ago

The cutest trashy kitty ever!!

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u/Few_Explanation1170 14h ago

Spicy little feline!

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u/Designer-Biscotti275 14h ago

My heart can’t handle the first picture. 

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u/HolyToast666 Crazy Cat Spinster 14h ago

Spicy! 🩷

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u/ylimenut 14h ago

I have me a dumpster CDS model too! She was so feisty. It took her 3 days to be trapped and she was 8 weeks old. There’s a special bond there :)

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u/gabwinone 14h ago

Bless you!

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u/BusterBus75 14h ago

I'm so glad you found him.

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u/herculesp1000 14h ago

So cute you make my day God bless you❤️🥰

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u/Sorry-Animator5619 14h ago

You are this baby’s hero

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u/Disastrous_Peace_674 14h ago

I know you didn’t ask for names, and any self-respecting cat owner probably doesn’t need help, but I have to recommend Heathcliff or possibly one of the other cats from that old cartoon. The coloring doesn’t quite match Heathcliff, but…

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u/Impressive_Web_9490 14h ago

You both did well! 😺 💕

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u/sneedbe11 14h ago

Picture 3 broke me. I gasped & nearly ugly cried at how tiny & peeping. Your orange boy angel cat knew you two needed each other. Hey, Little Mr. Hisser, you are a very lucky boi. A beloved orange angel chose you for the CDS jackpot. You’re safe now. No more scratchies on the hooman. ❤️

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u/Ramy_fathi 13h ago

Idk how to respond your comment really made me think about a lot of things

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u/Lazy-Vanilla-3210 14h ago

Bless you and your loving heart

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u/IHv2RtrnSumVdeotapes 14h ago

Holy run on sentence Batman

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u/Cthulhu_for_Dagon 14h ago

He looks like a spicy boi!

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u/rosescenteddream 13h ago

What a little sweet bean! Pic 3 is so precious 🥹 I love how feisty he is! Congrats on the new addition to the family! Also, I have a cow girl who is feisty and loves garbage! She knocks over my can to get into it! What’s with cows and garbage? 😂

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u/FRYQN-1701 13h ago

Glad you saved him. Whoever did that, I hope their asshole grows together.

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u/FriendlyGrocery1773 13h ago

What a beautiful baby! Thank you for giving him a chance at life

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u/PG-DaMan 13h ago

New name.

D. F. Dumpster fire.

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u/CuriousVampireCat Cat Parent 13h ago

I love him so much!!!! The minute I saw that feisty attitude he reminded me of my baby Patches that we took in last November. All she ever did was hiss and run away until the day she let me pet her. She’s been glued to me ever since and sleeps cuddling me every night and hollers for pets and snuggles throughout the day.

The louder they are the harder they love.

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u/Automatic-River-36 13h ago

Awe!!! He’s so cute!!! Love the name💙💙💙Leo or Feisty Cow so glad you were found by your wonderful new hooman!!!! Enjoy your new life of love and luxury!!! We have 3 cow kitties!!!

Melody

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u/Humble-Tree1011 13h ago

What an adorable, spunky little peanut!

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u/Natural_Ad9356 13h ago

Dumpster Baby 😭 so cute

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u/kittiemommy 13h ago

Such a cutie!

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u/tattoosandtens 13h ago

He’s so SMOL

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u/Sweaty-Particular286 13h ago

He’s beautiful!!

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u/Sephjo_Joseph 13h ago

❤️🫡

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u/Low_Bus5565 12h ago

Meaning you found him in a dumpster, I assume?

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u/Impossible-Studio744 12h ago

Thanks for saving him!!

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u/Klutzy_Sister107 12h ago

This kitten is spicyy! He makes such a mean face. I love him

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u/Dodgerfanatic_99 12h ago

So spicy in the fourth picture

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u/Krazykatlady1988 12h ago

I too have a dumpster kitty she was about 5 months old when my friend found her!! Skinny and needed fluids food shots etc I went and saw her and said I would take her… but was going ing of town so when I came back for her… I was told she was pregnant with 5 little kitties!! 🐈‍⬛ she was young to be a mama!! So after she had her babies and kitties were ready for homes I took My MISTY ROSE 🌹 TO HER NEW FOREVER HOME!! we now have 3 strictly indoor kitties she’s beautiful and my girls all get along!! Rag Doll I think!! Enjoy your new fur baby how luck he was that you answered his loud meows!! 💙🐈‍⬛💙 our kitties are two of the lucky ones no more dumpsters for them!! Yeah!! 💙🩵💙💖💝💖

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u/Krazykatlady1988 12h ago

He is adorable!! Looks like he could hold his own !! Glad he has his forever home!! Happy for you and your cool fur baby!! 💙🐈‍⬛💙 I had a black and white kitty I named her OREO!!

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u/Bloom_of_Doom 12h ago

What a sweet boy, thank you for helping him and taking good care of him OP ❤️

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u/aprilmayjune_77 12h ago

Please name him Oscar.

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u/EMHemingway1899 12h ago

You should name him Dumpy

He’s quite a beauty

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u/InformalAmphibian285 12h ago

He’s perfect

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u/HeavyMetalPootis 12h ago

Oscar!

Lelo is a tiny bean! :)

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u/J1750man 12h ago

My sister also found her tuxedo cat in the dumpster. That cat is almost 20 years old lmao. Dumpster cats for the win.

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u/draperf 11h ago

OP, you might want to get a tetanus shot. My now-nineteen-year-old kitty bit me when he was a stray and I was feeding him a can of tuna. :). A tetanus shot is what the doctor recommended.

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u/ghostwriter1313 11h ago

Photo 3 😍🥰

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u/ResurgentClusterfuck 11h ago

I love him so much please kiss him for me, dumpster kittens are treasures

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u/LoveWaffle1 11h ago

Tell him I love him

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u/arinthegreat 11h ago

Look at that little soup belly! So cute!

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u/Takilove 11h ago

Aw, he is just precious!! He looks like he settled in nicely and loves his new family. Enjoy lots of cuddles and kisses for a lifetime.

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u/YaBoiMandatoryToms 11h ago

I love your dumpster baby.

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u/Significant_Pear_10 10h ago

He is super cute! So glad you found him & are taking care of him!

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u/CusePhan_v3 10h ago

literally?

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u/Marquar234 10h ago

How dare you violate the sovereignty of Fort Pillow!

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u/Raus-Pazazu 10h ago

I've got 4. 3 of which were found within a few feet of a dumpster as kittens. 1 was tossed out of a truck doing 80 down a country road in a box with 8 other kittens and was the only survivor.

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u/unsichtbar_dabble 10h ago

Humans are horrible

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u/Silver-Find4380 10h ago

Ha ha! Our cat who grew up feral clearly also was dumpstwr diving besides catching mice; unlike the other cats, she will eat ANYTHING peoplefood.

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u/SweetMaam 10h ago

He has spunk.

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u/Plastic-Cabinet67 9h ago

Be patient with him. But gently push some cuddles.

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u/honeyapp 9h ago

It’s so sad he was in a dumpster! Thank goodness you saved him. He’s very cute ad and I love picture 3 that is adorable😊💜

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u/Commercial_Region657 9h ago

Bless you for rescuing this lil fighter!!

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u/testtdk 9h ago

Feisty cow is a great name.

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u/Crypto_chica 9h ago

Awwwwwwwww

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u/justagiraffe111 9h ago

Omg those photos !! Thank YOU for saving him!!

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u/snuggledubs2011 9h ago

Eeeeeeee! He will be your love forever.

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u/saturnaudax 9h ago

sweet dumpster boy 🫶

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u/Free_Perspective773 9h ago

Thank you for saving the kitty

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u/WithoutDennisNedry 9h ago

Were there other cats in the dumpster? Or am I seeing things.

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u/portlandia12 9h ago

You are an angel. He looks like an angel 👼

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u/applyheat 9h ago

Take him to the vet and tell them his name is Trash Panda.

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u/robblake44 9h ago

My favorite a feral baby. When that 180 happens and they can be the love bug, that’s the greatest feeling.

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u/Jealous_Parfait_4967 8h ago

The pointing and screaming picture is very funny to me

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u/Ramy_fathi 7h ago

Was trying to make him smell my hand and at least smack just one finger and not my whole hand haha

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u/Threedogs_nm 8h ago

I once had a dog who was a true street dog. He loved to raid the trash can because he smelled something tasty. Ended up getting a trash can with a closed top. And he was a picky eater, too!

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u/BabaYaga984 8h ago

Omfg SO cuteeeee

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u/Cleverwabbit5 8h ago

oh seeing him in the dumpster just made me cry! Thank goodness you got him before the dump trucks or a predator!! He looks so much happier, and you are such a blessing for saving him.

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u/MG788 8h ago

It's a good thing you pulled him out. Some (or all) dumpsters get compacted by the garbage trucks.

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u/jboriqua 7h ago

Give him time soon he will be a Prince 👑😉

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u/Ramy_fathi 7h ago

Thanks all of u for your kind words and sharing the stories of your furr babies i tried responding as much as i can

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u/LassHalfEmpty 7h ago

I hope his name is Garbanzo Bean

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u/Wafer-Academic 7h ago

He may be a little nervous about the change in environment, but clearly you saved his life. I love that bit about him still loving the garbage lol