That's exactly what happened to one person who discovered a tiny kitten inside their house with absolutely no explanation for how he got there. They've named him Socks, and he's so small that his claws barely hurt. He's already been enjoying toys left over from the family's previous cat, and they're hoping to make him a permanent member of the household.
There are a few things to sort out first, including installing a bedroom door and helping the family's dog get used to the new arrival. But Socks seems to be settling in just fine.
We love hearing stories about cats appearing out of nowhere. People find them hiding under cars, sitting on their porches, wandering into their workplaces, and occasionally strolling through an open front door. Some even follow complete strangers home and then act surprised when anyone questions their presence.
Somehow, these unexpected visitors up staying. A person starts by offering a little food or a safe place to sleep, and before long, they're researching cat food, buying litter boxes, and rearranging their furniture around a creature they hadn't even met a few days earlier.
It's especially funny when the cat seems completely unfazed by the situation. While the humans are trying to figure out where this animal came from and what they're supposed to do next, the kitten is busy exploring, playing, and finding somewhere comfortable to nap. As far as the cat is concerned, everything is going according to plan.
Of course, kittens have absolutely no understanding of how much work goes into welcoming a new pet. There's kitten-proofing to do, supplies to buy, and, in Socks' case, another animal to introduce. Meanwhile, the tiny newcomer is probably just interested in finding his next toy.
We're crossing our fingers that Socks gets to stay. He certainly picked an interesting way to meet his potential family, and it sounds like he's already winning them over.
Who needs an adoption application when you can apparently just show up at someone's house?