Tears at Cat’s Response to Being Abandoned by Owner Who Moved

The internet is in tears over a cat who was abandoned by his former owner when they moved out.

Redditor u/PixelSirennn shared the story in the subreddit “cats,” where it earned over 28,000 upvotes.

“My uncle moved to a new house and abandoned his cat. I brought him home, he's a little sad,” they wrote.

According to the U.K. charity Cats Protection, moving is a really big change for cats, who prefer routine and familiarity—making planning ahead key to a smoother transition. It advises allocating a safe, familiar-smelling room at both the old and new home, ensuring clean water and litter trays, and allowing the cat to settle in gradually rather than being forced to explore the whole house immediately.

My uncle moved to a new house and abandoned his cat. I brought him home, he's a lit