Pretty Stray Cat Gives Birth Under A Guy’s Bed [With Updates]

Paris Zarcilla often left the back door in his kitchen ajar, in the hot weather it helped to circulate fresh air around his house. Little did he know that this small act would completely change his life!

A very pregnant kitty had managed to sneak in, take up residence under his bed and swiftly give birth to four kittens.

At first he was overwhelmed by the situation but soon realized that this “stowaway” family was touching his heart. He readily admits that this brand new family brought tears to his eyes.

That was it! He was so smitten that he decided to keep all five of them.

But first things first, he had to find out if the mother cat belonged to another family, so a trip to the vet was necessary to see if she had been microchipped.

To his relief she wasn’t chipped, so now his transformation to 100% cat dad was complete.

So that was it, he named the mother Zarcilla (after himself!) and it was time to name all of the siblings.

There’s Machiavelli aka Mac, mischief maker and destroyer of delicate things. Pancake aka Bijou, the purriest, furriest, serial snuggler.

There’s also Ronin, who is the champion of Paris’ heart.

And last but no means least, Tomorrow aka Dobby, he’s slow to warm and is fiercely independent.

This wonderful family that came into his life from under the bed have changed his life completely. “One whole year ago,” explains Paris.

“I caught a glimpse of the universe when 5 furry beings arrived under my bed. Life changed forever.”

“They teach me daily, save me daily. I grow as they grow. Stronger, furrier, meowier. Happiest birthday my family. Long live the brood!”

What beautiful sentiments from a very lovely man.

UPDATE:

The kittens are now all grown up, and along with their mother and human dad, they are one big happy family.

“Almost three years have gone by and it actually hurts to think about a life without them,” explains Paris.

“Truly, they’ve taught me how to be a better human being more than some of the humans I know. And I’m still learning some of the greatest life lessons from being around them.”

“They are one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I grow as they grow. Stronger. Furrier. Meowier.”

And then last night, we heard the sad news:

Pancake, one of his beloved boys, crossed over the rainbow bridge.

“It is with immeasurable heartache to inform you all that my sweet boy, Pancake, passed away peacefully in my hands last night.” wrote Paris on Twitter.

Pancake was suffering from Saddle Thrombosis, a result of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and his prognosis was terminal.

His parting was gentle and peaceful:

“I lay down next to him and held him close to me. I thanked him for giving me five glorious years of joyful companionship and quiet wisdom. I told him how loved he is by kind people all over the world, how much joy he brought to so many. I kissed his paws and gave him one final cuddle, one final smush.”

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