Woman Feeds Stray Cat Outside Home, Tears Over Who She Brings Next Day

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Lydia Patrick is a Newsweek Life and Trends Reporter based in London, focusing on emerging trends, human interest stories, and women’s issues. She previously uncovered a growing pattern of knife crime against women in the UK and worked on stories focusing on the dark side of medical tourism. She joined Newsweek in 2024, having previously worked at the Independent and South West News Service. Lydia holds a degree from the University of Bristol and a master’s in journalism from Sheffield University. Languages: English and Spanish. You can contact her via email: l.patrick@newsweek.com

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A woman who fed a stray cat outside her home wasn’t expecting what the feline would bring her in return.

TikTok user @untamed_wildflower shared a heartwarming video showing the white stray cat waiting on her front porch for a meal—but, this time, she wasn’t alone. Behind her stood three tiny kittens, whom she had decided it was time to introduce. The sweet moment quickly resonated with viewers, garnering over 50,000 likes and almost 400,000 views.

“When the stray cat decides to bring her kiddos to finally meet you, so you feed them all,” the TikTok poster wrote in a text overlay on the video. “She still refuses to let us pet her, but we love her anyways!! She comes by daily now and stops to chat sometimes,” she added in the caption. The clip shows a man bringing out a plate of tuna for the small feline family.

If you find a stray cat like this one, experts at the Cat Care Society recommend first determining whether the feline is truly homeless, or just an outdoor or lost pet.

The experts suggest observing the cat’s behavior and physical condition—friendly, well-fed felines may have a home nearby. If the cat appears to be a stray, try to provide food and water, and contact local shelters or rescues for guidance on safe trapping and care. It is important not to immediately assume all strays want human interaction—some, like this protective mama cat, may never fully trust people but still benefit from your help.

Viewers were quick to share their own stories and appreciation in the comments.

“She’s a baby herself!!! So thankful you could help them!” one user wrote.

“I bought my neighborhood cat a little cat tent for the front porch. It is raised and has a cover for sun. I leave food and water out. Every time I come home and he is sleeping in the tent my heart is happy,” another shared.

“I think I know what dad looks like,” commented one viewer.

“They are all so beautiful thank you for looking after them,” wrote Esther.

“Thank you god feeding them. May God bless you for your good actions,” posted another user.

“They want to be part of your family,” one commenter added.

Newsweek reached out to @untamed_wildflower for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.

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