Ginger Cat From Florida Secretly Adopts A Second Family And Surprises Everyone
Anyone who owns…or faithfully serves…their feline overlords knows they are very independent. They simply make their own rules.
They decide where they feel safe, who they like, and when they want to be part of your life. In other words, we don’t own cats; they own us.
Well, it seems a ginger boy named Tigger took that philosophy to heart. He already had a loving family, but after spotting a welcoming household nearby, he decided two families were better than one.
John and Alex Sanders noticed something unusual happening at their home. A ginger cat had started showing up uninvited, walking in like he belonged there.
It didn’t take long for them to realize that this curious visitor was Tigger, a local cat with his own family just down the street.
Tigger’s original family lets him roam freely, and he often wanders around the neighborhood.
So, one day, he wandered into the Sanders’ house through an open door and immediately made himself comfortable. He greeted everyone as if he’d been part of their home forever.
John and Alex were stunned but also concerned. They checked his collar and quickly learned that Tigger wasn’t lost; he had another home nearby.
They returned him to his real family, thinking that would be the end of it.
The very next day, Tigger was back, as if to say, “Thanks, but I like it here too.”
From that moment on, he became a daily visitor at the Sanders’ home, often stopping by twice a day. John shared in an interview:
“He visits between 12-2, 4-6, and still comes back overnight. There are days where we don’t see him, but that’s rare. We usually see him twice a day without fail.”
John and Alex quickly realized that this little ginger adventurer had chosen them as a second family.
And surprisingly, Tigger’s first family wasn’t upset at all. They knew him well enough to understand that he follows his heart and goes where he feels happiest, as John explained:
“His parents have said Tig really just does what he wants and he has chosen us. They have said they are just happy that he’s warm and safe and not wandering the streets.”
Tigger has become so comfortable at the Sanders’ home that his visits go far beyond casual drop-ins during the day.
He even sneaks into John’s bed while he sleeps and finds the perfect spot for himself.
There, he curls up for a cozy little nap, sometimes stretching out, sometimes tucking himself into a tight ball, making it clear that he feels completely safe and at home.
Tigger’s story isn’t unique. Cats sometimes choose the humans they feel most connected to, and once they’ve made that choice, there’s no changing their mind.
Tigger’s built a life with two families who let him do his own thing, give him plenty of attention, and let him choose exactly where he wants to hang out.
That’s how you live, Tigger!
