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It was a chilly June day in upstate NY... My neighbor comes over to say she hears a cat crying from under my deck... I ran to check it out and there was no cat. A few hours later she comes back over and tells me she thinks it's coming from my car.

Photo: Corinne C J

I can hear it too. I lift the hood of my car, and there was a frightened little orange kitten... no bigger than the palm of my hand. In fear.. he went deeper into the engine... After much coaxing I finally got this little guy out. He was so little and so scared. Where had he come from? He was starved, flea infested and filthy dirty. I cleaned him up.. fed him.. and crated him to take to the vet.

He was treated for the fleas and dewormed. The vet said he was in good health otherwise and about 5 weeks old.

I already had 3 grown cats. Another cat was not in my plans. I couldn't help thinking what would have happened to him had I gone out that day.

He was destined to be mine. It's been over a year now.. and this little "punkin" has stolen my heart and is best buddies with my other guys.

I don't know where he came from... or how he found his way to my house but he has turned into the smartest, funniest, sweetest little lover anyone could ask for.

He was sent to me for a reason. They say God works in mysterious ways and He blessed me with my little Punkin.

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Story submitted by Corinne C J from Rochester, NY.

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