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ExistentialSuffering OP t1_j3qwqbc wrote

My brother got on a queens bound M train at 23rd Ely Ave yesterday evening around 5:10pm. He thinks the cat was already on the train. Other passengers were feeding it chicken and my brother gave it water. He scooped her up in and put it in his book bag. The cat is very sweet and friendly. No collar. He intends to clean the cat up tonight and find out if it’s a boy or girl. He’s also going to take it to the vet next Monday to see if it’s chipped.

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forhisglory85 t1_j3qydmh wrote

Thank you for your kindness. Hope this little fella/gal gets taken care of and finds a home.

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myassholealt t1_j3rqqcc wrote

> Other passengers were feeding it chicken

I'm not sure why exactly, but this made me chuckle. I guess just the thought of someone pulling out a chicken wing from their takeout bag and handing it to a kitten.

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CaroleBaskinsBurner t1_j3sqmgu wrote

I did that exact thing for a stray cat that was following me on the street like a month ago, lol. I thought he just inexplicably loved me at first but then I realized he was actually following my bag of food.

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Lost-Bee-7507 t1_j3t7y9h wrote

It’s the subway code; you see a cat, give the chickens.

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Silo-Joe t1_j3ttpg5 wrote

I was horrified to discover that chickens also eat chicken nuggets. Dropped a nugget by accident at a zoo and a chicken came over and ate it.

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ExistentialSuffering OP t1_j3u3dri wrote

My nana would send over baked chicken (we are vegetarians) and my mom would feed the chicken to my parakeets. Alf and Alfalfa (our parakeets) lived until they were 17/18 years old.

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woodcider t1_j3ufa5e wrote

I had a parakeet that loved chicken. His little eyes would ping like crazy.

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Silo-Joe t1_j3uro1m wrote

Did you teach them to say they wanted chicken?

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threadofhope t1_j3tzu7y wrote

Guess a lot of animals love chicken. I witnessed two backyard ducks eating their step-sister the chicken. I had spent weeks thinking the trio was wholesome and cute. Until the carnage.

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Silo-Joe t1_j3ursll wrote

I felt similarly betrayed when I saw a squirrel with a dead bird in its mouth.

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threadofhope t1_j3usabh wrote

I didn't know a squirrel would do such a thing. :(

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Silo-Joe t1_j3vtyyu wrote

Was surprised to find out that they’re omnivores. But I don’t know why they don’t rip open trash bags and chow down.

Guess storing rotten meat in the squirrel nest isn’t popular with squirrel families.

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woodcider t1_j3uf5os wrote

Ever see a pigeon attack a chicken bone? Birds go nuts for chicken.

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BootNo9845 t1_j3usiei wrote

😂 I have seen this before at a petting zoo

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MyNameIsRobPaulson t1_j3r8n6v wrote

It’s your brother’s cat now! He’s done a good thing - probably a stray or abandoned.

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ObieFTG t1_j3rx0m4 wrote

Definitely abandoned, judging by how seemingly well behaved it is, and based on that, probably very recently abandoned.

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gthrees t1_j3scvlk wrote

Maybe ran out of an apartment and got lost. A friend’s cat got away without hostile intentions.

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ObieFTG t1_j3sfy9p wrote

That’s also a possibility as well.

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DFB- t1_j3skp10 wrote

Does your brother need any money for the chunks food? I'll zelle him $15. It ain't much but something to get started for doing a good deed.

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ExistentialSuffering OP t1_j3wvqjw wrote

That is so kind. I shared your comment with him. I’ll let you know what he says.

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QuiteMad t1_j3ru1p3 wrote

You are a very kind hearted person! Kitty looks to be a little sick, the vet might recommend some antibiotics.

As the cat starts to feel better, it will go explore the apartment more! And probably follow you around and keep you company.

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ExistentialSuffering OP t1_j3u3wm9 wrote

My brother has other cats, so he can’t let her out yet. The vet (Dr. Kirk of Queens Midway Animal Hospital, he is a living saint) doesn’t have any appointments until Monday. The kitty is eating/drinking/pooping regularly. My brother sent me pics today and kitty looks better than last night.

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jenio13 t1_j3ufxir wrote

Dr Kirk is amazing! And so is your brother!

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CreepyTreat t1_j3rwcqs wrote

The world needs more people like you and your brother. Please keep us updated

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prem0000 t1_j3slus9 wrote

oh my gosh please keep her safe!! I get so nervous seeing wild animals anywhere in the city. Thank you and your bro for being kind, pls send updates too

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CaptAshley t1_j3slgc2 wrote

Your brother is an awesome human being! The poor kitty looks exhausted. Glad they they found their way to him.

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cnoelle94 t1_j3v7u87 wrote

What does chipped mean? Like body inserted with a tracker?

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ExistentialSuffering OP t1_j3wslw1 wrote

It’s a little chip implanted between the shoulder blades of a cat or dog with the owner’s information on it. It can be read with a scanning device, in an event like this one.

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