A black kitten thought to have found his “forever family” was returned to the person who rehomed him just two months later, after the adopters said he was no longer compatible with their lifestyle—sparking an emotional response among viewers online.
The story was shared in on March 4 by u/bimarajade, who said the kitten, now around 6 months old, would soon be coming back into their care. The post, which included a photo of the young black feline sitting outdoors, has been upvoted more than 24,000 times and prompted over 810 comments from viewers reacting to news of the kitten’s sudden return.
In the post, the temporary owner described the call they received from the adopters two months after the kitten left for what was expected to be a permanent home. The adopters, they wrote, asked if the young feline could be taken back because he no longer fit their lifestyle.
“This baby boy left for his new ‘forever family’ 2 months ago. Yesterday, the new owners called me to ask if I would take him back…Of course, I will take him back,” the temporary owner said.
They added that they do not trust the adopters to find a suitable alternative home themselves.
The situation left the feline’s current carer frustrated and uncertain about what comes next. The kitten is no longer a tiny baby—a factor they worried will make rehoming more difficult.
“He is already 6 months old, so it is harder to find a new family for him, since everyone wants a small kitten,” the poster said.
According to the post, the original adoption process had seemed thorough. The adopters were described as enthusiastic and experienced, with prior feline ownership, a home already equipped with cat furniture, and plans to add at least one more cat. They had even traveled a significant distance to collect the kitten.
“I thought I vetted the owners well,” the post continued.
The temporary owner added that they did not know what had changed and did not want to pry.
Beyond the immediate challenge of finding a new home for the kitten, they expressed exhaustion with the broader process of rehoming animals responsibly. Many people they know who would make good pet parents already have multiple cats and cannot afford to take on more.
“I am just so tired of looking for suitable people,” they shared in the post, before adding a simple hope that resonated with readers: “I wish someone would fall in love with him.”
That sentiment appeared to strike a chord among viewers. Hundreds of commenters weighed in with sympathy, encouragement, and advice, with many expressing concerns about the growing trend of returning pets when expectations do not align with reality.
“How could you not love that adorable face!!! What a handsome boy,” one viewer said.
“…Having him back is so much better than him being dumped on the streets or given to someone horrible you didn’t have a chance to vet yourself,” another added.
In an update appended to the post, the temporary owner thanked commenters for their support and clarified that they are based in Hungary, noting that distance would make it difficult for most readers to help directly. Still, the poster said the messages meant a great deal and promised to share another update.
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