A few years back, a heartwarming story emerged about a guy who stumbled—literally—into a new life. One day, a stray cat sneaked into his apartment, and before he knew it, she gave birth to four tiny, adorable kittens right under his roof.
Deciding to keep this unexpected cat family of five, he began sharing regular updates about their life together. Since their 2-year birthday celebration a few months ago, we’ve seen some truly “happily-ever-after” moments from this delightful family.
For those who may not remember, this all started in 2018 when London-based film director and writer, Paris Zarcilla, entered his room one day expecting to grab groceries. Instead, he found an unfamiliar cat—and four newborn kittens waiting for him! His plans quickly changed as he canceled everything to care for his new “pawmily.”
After reaching out to animal shelters, vets, and charities, he took to Twitter to introduce the world to his unexpected new family. This marked the beginning of a unique adventure, as he embraced his unplanned role as a cat dad.
Fast-forward two years, and Paris is still sharing moments of life with his furry companions. In May, he posted a heartfelt tweet celebrating their birthday:
“Happy Birthday my fam. I love you more than you’ll ever know. You’ve brought so much light to my life. You have me forever. X #Caturday #TwoYears.”
His Twitter feed is now filled with snapshots of these cats doing what cats do best: napping on windowsills, exploring, playing with boxes, and just being their cute, quirky selves.
Paris’s journey didn’t just attract followers; it drew the kindness of strangers too. People started sending food, toys, books, and supplies to help him care for his five furry friends. He expressed his amazement in a tweet, saying he was “in awe at the generosity and kindness of strangers.”
There was even a GoFundMe campaign to support his growing cat family, though he soon paused it because the outpouring of donations was more than enough. His cats, of course, found special joy in the delivery boxes themselves!
Now, two years later, this pawmily has grown closer than ever, thanks to a simple twist of fate that turned Paris’s life upside down and filled it with love and fur.
