A woman shared the shocking way the "cat distribution system" crept up on her—by delivering a cat straight to her bedroom.
The social media user @shes_a_hot_messbb posted a video of a random cat in her house, garnering 261,400 likes and 1.6 million views on TikTok.
"Found a cat in my house somehow today SOS help, what do I do?," she wrote as the text overlaying the footage.
"Cat distribution system at work?" she captioned the video.
In the clip, the mystery cat walks into the woman's room, meowing loudly, and leads her out toward the kitchen.
"I don't know how the hell this cat got in my house, but it was in my room, and I've been home all day, and it just came up to my door and it's in my house. I just urgently made him some food, I don't know if it's a boy or girl," she said on camera.
If a random cat enters your home, it's important to assess the situation before taking action.
According to the website Cats Protection, you should first check if the cat has a collar or identification tag, as this could indicate that it belongs to someone nearby. If there are no signs of ownership, monitor its behavior and condition.
A healthy and well-groomed cat might simply be lost, while one that appears thin or unkempt could be a stray in need of assistance.
Providing food, water and temporary shelter is a kind gesture, but it's also essential to check for a microchip.
Local veterinarians or animal shelters can scan for a chip, helping reunite the cat with its owner. If the cat seems feral or unapproachable, contacting a rescue organization for guidance is recommended.
The "cat distribution system" is an internet meme that humorously explains how cats seem to end up in people's lives unexpectedly.
Originating on social media, the concept imagines a unseen system that "delivers" cats to those who need them most.
The phrase has since evolved into a lighthearted way to describe serendipitous encounters with cats, whether they show up on your doorstep, wander into your home, or appear in other surprising ways.
Social media chimed in with their thoughts on the mystery guest.
"I didn't know the cat distribution did in-home delivery," said one viewer.
"Did you just move in? Sometimes people leave their cats behind. And cats get attached to places more than people, interestingly enough," commented Jonathan.
"She's 110% asking for help. Let her out and follow her," suggested Sean.
"You probably really needed that cat right now too. They always know when you need them to enter your life. Congrats on your new baby," added Amber.
"Why hasn't god delivered a cat to my bedroom??" asked Cait.
Newsweek reached out to @shes_a_hot_messbb for comment via TikTok.
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