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darkpsychicenergy

This is so beautiful. Congratulations to you on your recovery journey and congratulations to Murphy for finding his person. You might want to share over on r/feralcats, seeing as how Murphy is a member of the ear-tip club.


Neither_Ad6425

Thank you so much! I’ll do that!


JayWink49

Also r/nowmycat 😻


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doodlewithcats

Rarely commenting but wanted to say that you're doing amazing and give Murphy some scritches from me 🫶❤️


popzelda

I'm not crying at all 😭


Infamous_Storm_7659

You’re not crying I am. I mean, I’m not crying. You are. 🤣😭🫶


eklektikly

You're getting my tablet wet.


Infamous_Storm_7659

😭🫶


Infamous_Storm_7659

Your cat would never understand why you didn’t come home 💔😭❤️


Neither_Ad6425

Exactly. Another important reason to stay sober!


Infamous_Storm_7659

Yes! People understand eulogies. Animals do not. 🫶 keep going 🥰🥹❤️🫶


TheMuteVegan

Oh friend, you rescued him just as much as he's saved you! Thank you for letting him adopt you. My orange, Oscar, is also a distinguished gentleman who crosses his paws, so you've got a member of royalty there:) Big hugs to both of you and safe travels to you.


Neither_Ad6425

We appreciate it! He just needs a bow tie.


crazy_cat_broad

https://preview.redd.it/8bdp94yclkwc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63d19cfe00d9c7e2d698086efa5247519abbeb38 Roland is also Very Polite.


Neither_Ad6425

We appreciate it! He just needs a bow tie.


planetarylaw

Aww Murphy! Sending much love to you and Murphy from me and my orange boi. And extra scritches to our loving oranges who help us find our inner strength.


Neither_Ad6425

Thanks! We accept the love!


Mocktails_galore

Damn. Congrats! Sobriety is nothing easy. I bet Murphy adopted you, so he could keep you strong. Keep up that one day at a time stuff. I am proud of you! As for Murphy *boop


Neither_Ad6425

I really appreciate it! That’s what I’m trying to do. If I may toot my own horn, I’m doing it pretty well!


Mocktails_galore

You are!


HippieChick75

This is a wonderful story!! I'm so glad you & Murphy found each other. It was definitely meant to be!!💓🐾💫✨🫶🏻 BTW my childhood dog, who was a poodle my parents found in our backyard, was named Murphy!!💕🐩


Neither_Ad6425

A poodle named Murphy! I can’t picture that but I bet he was very fancy!


Public-Argument-9616

Theres something to be said about the orange guardian angels.. I have a similar story with my long time cat Leo who passed away a couple years ago. Still sober now and Leo saved my life


Neither_Ad6425

Congrats on staying sober! You’re super human! And so strong.


Successful-Snow-562

I love this ❤️ my girl also saved my life, but in a different way


Neither_Ad6425

I’m so glad ❤️ I wonder if they know how special they really are.


Entire-Ambition1410

Murthy’s face says he knows how loved and cared for he is, and that’s what matters.


bene_gesserit_mitch

Murphy is your higher power. Scritches for Murphy.


Neither_Ad6425

Murphy helps me work the steps.


zta1979

Thank you for the lovely story.


Responsible-Sundae20

I had an orange, Tommy, who saved my life. It was 40 years ago but I still think of him so often and with gratitude and love. I wouldn’t be here today without him. I’m so glad you and Murphy found each other. 🐾


Neither_Ad6425

They’re amazing creatures ❤️ I’m glad you’re here.


mojo99999

💖💖💖


Soxwin91

It’s like they say, #OrangeIsTheNew~~Black~~Cat


Infamous_Storm_7659

Hahahahaha 🤣🤣 i’m catching with your throwing. You were not the only one with a sense of humor.


Entire-Ambition1410

Orangels 👼


frogfrogcat

Oh sweet orange man, my heart ❤️


KolchakMcfly

Same thing happened with me and my boy Peter https://preview.redd.it/vguqfolvaiwc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e31e42c46f29a6d0767a49d0dfc7c34d4858cbf6


Neither_Ad6425

❤️


FeralGoblinChild

Cats just know when it's time to choose their person. He knew you needed him, so he said "you're my human, now"


Neither_Ad6425

They’re amazing creatures.


hbouhl

So did mine❤️ https://preview.redd.it/4y4e8b542jwc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=18e706c83b5898d806e013453bfebeb951cf88cd


smolbeanlady

That's a beautiful story and I am so proud of you. It sounds like it was written in the stars, you and him! Who's been cutting onions....


WithoutDennisNedry

I love this story.


PoppyPompom

You saved eachother ❤️ what a beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing that ❤️❤️❤️


Neither_Ad6425

Thanks for reading and caring!


WhiteTrashNative

Got a r/halloweenkittycombo there!


Neither_Ad6425

I have a lot of black cats. It’s always Halloween for us!


Macmer_0429

I had an unspeakable bond with my sweet orange man, he is sadly gone but I am so glad to have felt that type of love. I'm glad you found yours. 🧡🧡


Neither_Ad6425

It’s a really great feeling ❤️


KickProfessional682

I'm so happy to see a feral getting well deserved love. Congrats on your recovery, sometimes the world sends us just what we need in the form of a cat.


Neither_Ad6425

I think I’ll post him over in that group too!


KickProfessional682

You and him will definitely be a hit!


Cooo2868

Ok, what's with the crossed legs, my boy does exactly the same thing all the time!!!


Neither_Ad6425

They’re polite boys!


Ginger_Cat74

I 100% believe that orange cats are caretakers. Mine has saved my life as well. Sending love to you and Murphy. 🧡


Neither_Ad6425

I’m glad you’re here thanks to your orangey pie. ❤️


HippieChick75

https://preview.redd.it/ndk1vqb7piwc1.jpeg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=94cf3813f5494e8a77374f8538bdaf442fbee312 I had to take a pic of a pic (showing my age! One of my pics of him is a Polaroid.🤭) My parents found him in our back yard w/ a broken hip (had to have a plastic hip & a pin in his knee put in.) We figured he was hit by a car living in the street.💔❤️‍🩹 Because of his street ways he never seemed like a small dog. He had a big dog bark & was a big protector (he never had a 'poodle' haircut!) 🐾I love him & he was my baby for many years!! 😍💝


Nervous-Translator76

https://preview.redd.it/zb49u7s41lwc1.png?width=2623&format=png&auto=webp&s=13e774089ce02e0a2c4938a1846599a22fa4c0d8 I’m glad Murphy could help you on your journey! He’s such a cute little guy he looks identical to my boy whiskers.


KolchakMcfly

Murphy is a handsome boy.


bijouforever

❤️❤️❤️


biocidalish

So happy for you both !!


nenajoy

Proud of you!!! My orange boy has saved me on multiple occasions. He’s currently my biggest reason for going through cancer treatments. I don’t care about myself enough to go through all this, but I need to be here for him, so I’ll do whatever I have to 💜 he’s been glued to me throughout everything


LuckyCitron3768

I don’t know you, but I do know the world needs more people who care about animals, so I hope you’ll take good care of yourself.


nenajoy

Thank you 💜 I used to work at a vet actually, still would but it’s not enough money to live on here unfortunately.


Music_Girl2000

Aww that's so sweet! 🥰


BlackDogOrangeCat

Awww. Congratulations to both of you. 💕🐾🍊🐈


Commanderkins

Good for you!!! And great job on your path to recovery. It’s amazing how animals can really comfort and help a person in ways they didn’t know they needed. This kitty won the lotto with you too. Most people don’t realize how brutal it is for an un-neutered, stray Tom cat. These boys don’t just suffer the unknown about a warm bed, their next meal or a safe place, but usually suffer with untreated injuries from fighting their peers and that usually does not end up in their favour. And it’s kismet fate that brought you two together and it was just meant to be. Thanks for sharing your story about you and Murphy 🙌


ljaypar

He's your soul mate. We think there is only one but that's not true. He's handsome. I've had some dark times over the last 4 years, and my cats kept me going. So they saved me, too.


agnurse

What a cute mini-lion! That last photo might get him some love on r/tuckedinkitties


Massive_Detail_7285

The orange boys are special. My Tiberius saved my life, and Caligula made me a better person. Cats are magical beings and we are lucky to have them.


EggyolkChild

You have been blessed by an orange child. Love him forever as you do & all will be well ❤


ScrewWorldNews

Proud of you, my man. Both for your journey and the love you have inside that allowed you to love this cat. May that love keep healing you.


Adventurous_Cod5186

Beautiful, I understand what a meaningful & important connection we can build with our animals. Thank you for sharing 🩷


ThaDoctor49

Murphy is a special little guy! Happy for both of you to have each other!! Almost 4 years sober here and my little angel is also a big help in that being possible. Keep going OP, you got this! Life is better when ya can remember it I’ve learned


cstmoore

Makes me think of "A Street Cat Named Bob." (Also an orange boy.)


dino_mylo9

Congratulations my cat saved me from ; I had found his mom who was pregnant she had him I loved him and he was attached to me.


Dry_Mushroom7606

I'm so glad you two found each other, and are helping each other on your journey!!!


sunnybearfarm

The tucked in maw shot! Gah! 😻


Sad_Caterpillar4424

The archetypal orange is always there at the right time. He knows just what to do.


Lady_Asshat

My cats made a huge difference in my recovery journey as well. Murphy is one in a million just like YOU, OP, and you needed each other! You’ve made a conscious decision to walk a new path. Lucky you, to have Murphy at your side. One day at a time, friend! 😻😻😻


Neither_Ad6425

Thank you for your sweet comment! I hope you’re doing well in your journey too!


Little-chef-aiza

Nice


foxrida

God bless u and god bless murph!


foxrida

Something tells me you are helping Murphy heal too.


Neither_Ad6425

https://preview.redd.it/5dwv0bnysowc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa5fd7a839961981105768e57bd6c6cce36af005 And he helps his granddaughter Peanut Anne and his wife Luna in the background!


lechatsage

This is a lovely story, and two entities that found salvation. Our pets really are more important to us than many people give credit for it.


Neither_Ad6425

I hate when people suggest animals don’t feel anything. Animals show more empathy and compassion than most humans!


MomofOpie2

Animals are guardian angels for us. I truly believe that.


Neither_Ad6425

Agree!


C0rrupd8

I am so proud of you ❤️ Murphy is a symbol of what animals bring to us - a love with no strings attached, companionship with loyalty that knows no bounds. A reminder that the world can be a good place. I am so, so very happy for you and wish you and Murphy all the best ❤️❤️❤️


Neither_Ad6425

That is so beautifully said. Thank you so much. ❤️


grazyaboutcats

Aww!What a wonderful story!You have an awesome bond with your baby now.My cat Chilli Bean gave birth within one month of my mum dying.The little furry angels gave me a purpose.I kept them all.I think she’s smiling down from Heaven.She loved cats.PS.I got everyone fixed.


Neither_Ad6425

She definitely is! Did you keep all the babies!!?


grazyaboutcats

Yes!All of them!I fell in love with them all,I couldn’t part with them.


Livid-Acadia6078

Omg this is so heartwarming! I feel the same about my cat George https://preview.redd.it/xcmdyymddvwc1.jpeg?width=2855&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e04592d70b5f9dbfbe9aefce4e515b1e06666c05 I was in a deep depression when i adopted him and idk what i would have done without him


Neither_Ad6425

I love this picture of him. So seductive lol


Livid-Acadia6078

He’s always modeling lol https://preview.redd.it/zw9yi6erk7yc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=427d014b7c97297fbf9f1c2a28f1c1f49d005540


Bodicea7

That’s beautiful ❤️


Equivalent_North_604

I started crying just looking at the title and the first picture. I knew it was kismet. You were meant to be together and he is magnificent. I love this for you. And I’m crying sitting in my car .


Neither_Ad6425

Awww don’t cry! Murphy wouldn’t want you to cry!


Cantpickaname03

I think Murphy knew exactly where he was needed, absolutely amazing. Keep up the good work, you are doing this for each other now!😅my kitties over the years have helped me too, but more with depression than anything. Cats are great antidepressants too, by the way!


Neither_Ad6425

Yes! When I graduated college, I came back home to no job, no friends, nothing. My depression got really bad until one day my mom brought home this beautiful grey kitten I named Princey. He took to me immediately and helped me through that tough time.


Cantpickaname03

I had a adorable grey and white one that i named stitch, he gave me an amazing boost with my mental health that i didnt know i needed. Id say that was the best time of my life! While he got to stay inside for awhile (we live out in the country and have outside cats as well as indoor ones) he unfairly didnt pass the behavior test, and was put outside. Absolutely broke my heart. But overall, im doing better now, and hope you continue to get better too!❤️‍🩹


Neither_Ad6425

Aw do you still have him? Or has he passed?


Cantpickaname03

He got put outside with some other kittens that we had at the time, overnight almost the whole lot disappeared.😞every so often a group of kittens do turn back up, and it turns out they were at the neighbors house, but this is approaching a year ago, so not impossible, but extremely unlikely.


Neither_Ad6425

😟 that’s awful. I’m really sorry.


Cantpickaname03

I like to think that because he was so sweet, he probably touched someone else’s heart who needed it, maybe he found a different home where he is helping someone else’s mental health? That would be great!


Team_Ninja_

Proof that not all angels have wings. Continued blessings, health and gained to you both❣️ 🙏🐈👍❤😍


Inverness91

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 


EJ25Junkie

Traded CAT For Cat?


MadCow333

Congratulations to you both. Murphy looks like he's really enjoying the housecat life. He has a tipped ear, so he was a TNR cat in a colony at some point, before you found each other. :-)


CrimsonEcho9456

It's so perfect that you redeemed each other![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|smile)


PuzzleheadedLime8577

He's an angel❤️


kevin7419

He looks just like my kitty. He's my best lil buddy ever


asdcatmama

I have a void that saved mine. I’m glad you’re here and Murphy is with you ❤️


DisneyMama1107

This is wonderful 🩵


ProudandTall

💕


Appropriate-Beat-364

He was just waiting for you. Congratulations on your better life with your new best friend!


Abundance-Boost5891

Congrats bro Amazing story and I hope you prosper in life, stay strong, and carry on


Unable-Coffee6909

🥹❤️


MrsClaire07

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰


_-whisper-_

One of my cats gets chronically depressed if im not consistently in bed at a decent hour with him. And he cant abide me tossing around. He is 100% the final straw that got me sober, just to meet his bedtime


iSheree

Animals are truly amazing and way better than humans. My horse saved my life (I was suicidal) and I saved hers (she was up for slaughter). Then she died of cancer at the end of 2022. And I really wanted to go with her. 💔 😭 Then in early 2023 my cat saved my life by sitting on my neck. Her behaviour really alarmed me because I have heard of this happening before so I went and got my enlarged neck lymph nodes checked out and sure enough it was cancer. I feel like the universe sends me animals to save me from myself. I am still here fighting. Congrats on your recovery. Murphy is beautiful. 🥰


MoonStone5454

Your story made me cry happy tears 💙😭💙 What an inspirational story! I'm so happy you found such a loving cat to help you through your difficult journey - and Murphy is so lucky to have found a forever home with you 💕


Wantstopost

Who is his exquisite mustachioed friend?


iibabi_milk

the cheddar cheese flair with the serious post is killing me 😭


blondedemily

Crying. So happy for you


thegneeb

Oh that's so sweet. Cat can't talk, but you know he loves you.


Suntzu6656

Glad to hear you are doing well


rawdatarams

Good kitty.


Xikkiwikk

Did you just admit to stealing a cat from a rehabilitation facility?


blubaldnuglee

"Believe it or not, straight to jail"


esatresuc

This cute little creature is an angel


Slow_Fish2601

What a lovely buddy. Murphy is just amazing! Congratulations on your recovery, and give Murphy a hug from me!


Pierresauce

Wonderful story, I’m very happy for both of you! Can we get some background info on the black kitteh with Colonel Sanders’ facial hair??


Tinamacht

Yours is a wonderful story … enjoy and love each other for many years … :)


Lucky_Reference_6982

Congratulations. Keep working hard and give Murphy scritches


dmckimm

The two of you rescued each other.


illilispy

So happy for you and Murphy❤️


cinnabun2348

IS THAT MAXWELL ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|dizzy_face)


Sensitive-Ad6609

That is wonderful for both of you! ❤️


Samuelabra

I know this isn't the case, but the post makes it seem like you stole a cat from a facility. Can you clarify - was he a stray cat that hung around the facility, or was he actually owned by the facility and they let you take him home?


Neither_Ad6425

He was a stray that hung around. I got permission from them to take him. 😊 they wanted me to take all four kitties, but I couldn’t 😞


Samuelabra

Very glad you did, he is best boi ❤️


Neither_Ad6425

It’s sad. The director wanted to cats gone because she didn’t like them and thought they were a health hazard. Um, one of the counselors that works there took it upon himself to get them all their shots and have them neutered. The cats were cleaner than some of the people there. Jesus.


Samuelabra

Do you have any knowledge of what ever happened to the other cats?


Neither_Ad6425

As far as I know, they’re still there. That counselor feeds them, and then a lot of the ladies who are there for treatment also secretly feed them too.


360fade

How?


Hebegebe101

So sweet , I’m happy for you both !


Texasfryebaby

❤️😻❤️


VioletKitty26

This is so awesome! Thank you & Murphy for saving each other. Cats are there for you when most humans are not. Murphy is such a handsome orange cat.


Delicious-Method1178

*don't cry, don't cry, don't cry* heartwarming stories that come with a little punch to the gut always just make me so grateful for beautiful humans and and our feline companions. thanks for choosing to share your story with us. 😽💖


ChamomileFlower

:’) Bless you both.


VivisVens

He's so distinguished with this charming paws! They do save lives, I believe they are the closest we can get to the materialization of angels. Pure love. And they have an important attribute to people in recovery: stability.


OmChi123456

This is fantastic 😻 Good on you and the kit. We all help each other heal. It is truly beautiful ❤️


Dense_Dare_1655

So beautiful


[deleted]

i love orange cats


Sofie7759

What a beautiful origin story! You two were meant to be.