She’s super allergic, but the cat didn’t care.
Pregnant “Feral” Cat Chooses the Right Human — and Changes Her Life Forever
Emily was just trying to pick up a U-Haul when fate stepped in — wrapped in fur and full of surprises. As she waited on the lot, a cat approached her out of nowhere and climbed straight into her lap, as if she had been waiting for her all along.
Locals told Emily the cat, later named Lou, lived on the lot and was considered “feral,” occasionally fed by passersby but largely on her own. But Lou had other plans. From the moment she saw Emily, she was completely glued to her — purring, snuggling, and refusing to leave her side.
“She is just the sweetest Velcro baby,” Emily shared on TikTok. “If I move, she moves.”
That bond may have come from a deeper instinct. Emily soon discovered that Lou wasn’t just friendly — she was pregnant, and due any moment. Even though Emily is allergic to cats, she didn’t hesitate: she scooped up Lou and took her straight to the vet.
The vet confirmed Lou was ready to give birth imminently, so Emily prepared a quiet, safe space — her bathtub — and sat with Lou, ready to help. A certified human doula, Emily was used to delivering babies, just not the feline kind.
Still, her instincts kicked in. Lou refused to let her leave, and the two waited together until — finally — Lou delivered four perfect kittens.
“There are TWO PERFECT KITTENS!” Emily posted after the first arrivals, later adding, “She absolutely killed the birth, no problems at all.”
Lou has since proven to be a devoted, loving mother, and Emily, despite her allergies, has officially adopted Lou. She plans to find safe, loving homes for each of Lou’s kittens once they’re old enough.
Emily had gone to the U-Haul lot that day to begin a new chapter in her life — and thanks to Lou, that chapter now includes an unexpected but deeply cherished feline family.
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