It's very uncommon to find stray cats with long fur in my neighbourhood. In fact, I've never seen one before. Not just here, but in my entire life. So you can imagine my surprise when, on the morning of 28th March 2025, a tiny, long-furred kitten appeared on my front porch as if by magic. My first thought? Could this be Ah Ngiew's offspring?
The Uncanny Resemblance
Ah Ngiew, my male cat who disappeared six months ago, had distinct features, most notably, the extremely fine fur behind his neck, softer than the rest of his coat (a trait even his younger siblings didn't share). But this little kitten? The same.
Even the way she meows reminds me of Ah Ngiew's mother - those little audible breaks in her voice, the same hesitant, raspy tone.
I've always suspected that Ah Ngiew might have been with his own kittens when he vanished. After all, he'd always had a soft spot for his siblings when they were just days old, as can be seen in this video. He never returned last October, likely held captive - along with his mate and kittens - in a nearby house. Sometimes, I still hear seasonal male cat mating calls that sound just like his voice. This usually happens around 9 o'clock in the morning. To me, it's a sign: I still hope he'll come back to his real home one day. We all miss him, especially his bushy tail.
This kitten's age is about 6 month old, by the way, which ties in with the duration of Ah Ngiew's disappearance.
How Did This Kitten End Up Here?
The bigger question is: Why this kitten? Why my house?
Long-furred strays are rare here, so it's unlikely she was just wandering. Was she dumped? Perhaps because she's female, or because her colours aren't 'exotic' enough for someone's liking?
Or, was it fate that left her here?
What Now?
For now, this little mystery has curled up on my porch, and she's already claimed the place as her own. I bring her inside every night to keep her safe after a few tense confrontations with neighborhood cats in those first two days. Whether she stays forever or finds another home, she's already woven herself into our lives, reminding me of the strange, unseen connections between cats and the people who love them.
Has anything like this ever happened to you? A cat that seemed to appear out of nowhere, carrying a story you may never fully know?
We named her Ah Ngeow, by the way.
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