Connecticut Shelter Worker Checks Cat’s Cage And Finds An Unexpected Guest Inside
Sometimes, the sweetest animal rescue stories come from the most unexpected places.
That’s exactly what happened to Alicia Dreyer, a caring shelter worker at a doggy daycare who never imagined that her day would turn from ordinary to absolutely unforgettable.
It all started when Alicia took in three senior cats who desperately needed a safe place to stay.
Even though the daycare was meant for dogs, she couldn’t ignore their tiny meows and sad faces. The plan was simple, give them some love, care, and time to heal before helping them find forever homes.
But little did she know, something totally wild was about to happen.
A few days later, Alicia filmed a quick video to show how the cats were doing. She uploaded it with the caption #sendhelp, because what she found inside one of the kennels that morning left her absolutely stunned.
When she opened the door to check on one of the cats, she froze — there, nestled inside the kennel, wasn’t just a cat. It was a baby possum!
The short clip blew up online, quickly racking up over five million views. People couldn’t get enough of the bizarre yet heartwarming scene.
The internet collectively melted as they watched Alicia open the cage and the cat calmly look up at her, as if saying, “Hi, everything’s good, thanks. Oh, that? Well, that’s just my baby.”
Alicia was as confused as everyone else. There was only one way in and out of the kennel, the door she opened and closed herself.
Plus, the cat’s kennel was on the second level, making it even more impossible to figure out how that tiny possum got in there.
“It’s just so mind-boggling how this baby got in there,” Alicia said in a video.
Still, confusion didn’t stop her from doing what she always does best, helping animals in need.
A few days later, Alicia shared an update that melted everyone’s hearts. The possum, a little girl they named Daisy, was still with them. She was safe, recovering, and being looked after until she was strong enough to be released back into the wild.
Not only was the daycare caring for rescue dogs and cats, now they had their first “rescue opossum.”
One viewer wrote:
“I’ve seen that they just instinctively grab on to whatever they can if they lose mom.”
That comment hit home — a reminder of how even the smallest creatures will fight to survive, clinging to any warmth or comfort they can find.
Others took a lighter approach, joking about the cat and possum being “allies and secret spies.” One particularly funny comment read:
“It’s her emotional support baby possum.”
Honestly, it’s hard not to smile at that one!
Whether Daisy saw the cat as a stand-in mother or just a safe haven, one thing’s for sure, she couldn’t have ended up in better hands. Thanks to Alicia’s compassion, three senior cats and one tiny possum all got a second chance at life.
It’s a beautiful reminder that kindness doesn’t have to stop at a single species. Every creature, no matter how big, small, or unexpected, deserves someone to care, and Alicia proved she’s exactly that kind of person.
