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Figs showed up at exactly the wrong time of year and somehow at exactly the right moment. He was found alone around Halloween, about six weeks old, wandering through ditches along a rural road near farm fields with barn cat colonies. It was already cold, getting dark fast, and there was no sign of his mom or littermates anywhere. Whether he wandered off or got separated, it was clear he was all alone.

That same evening, a brewer was driving his usual route to local farms. Along the way, he spotted the tiny gray-and-white kitten and pulled over. By pure luck, there was a free cat carrier sitting on the curb nearby. Figs went straight to him without hesitation. Others had tried to catch the kitten earlier, including animal control, but somehow, Figs trusted this one person immediately. Wrapped in a flannel shirt, he was brought home when no one recognized him.

The difference between then and now says everything. The first photos show a scruffy, vulnerable baby. The recent ones show a confident, happy kitten around nineteen weeks old, fully vaccinated, fixed, and settled into indoor life for good. He's gentle, friendly, and clearly aware that he landed somewhere safe. He loves making biscuits, lives for chicken Churu treats, and spends his days warm and cozy.

Figs' story feels less like a rescue and more like timing doing its thing. One small kitten, one passing truck, and one perfectly placed carrier changed everything.

Tiny pocket of joy, sunshine, and the world's smallest cat. 

Imagine if you could actually shrink things so small that they could fit in your pocket? How easy would it be to park! You'd never have to drive around looking for a parking spot, spending $20 for that two hour movie, and another 30 minutes parallel parking. We'd be able to sneak someone on a flight with us by just putting them in our pocket. But I guess TSA would catch them in those cameras, and then you'd have a lot of explaining to do. But if we could shrink things to be bite sized, miniature, and teeny tiny, it's obvious we would put our cats in our pockets. 

How insanely cute would it be to take your cat wherever you go? You could bring them around like dog owners can bring their dogs everywhere. They could sit with you at work, purring on your lap as you type away. They could join you at that new fancy fish restaurant, and of course you have to order the big salmon for them. And we could take them to our friend's homes so that they can have a cat play date, even if your cat isn't the very social type. 

Our imaginations can really run wild, and that's why this cute collection of curious cats will spark joy and happiness into your day, even if it's for a tiny amount of time. Take this pocket sized phone and scroll away your worries with cat memes that will make you go from worried to carefree.