A little bit of feline love can turn even the crummiest day into something pawsitively wonderful.

Cats have a special talent for making life a little better, whether it’s curling up beside you after a long day, greeting you with a tiny meow, or simply being their ridiculous little selves. They don’t need to do much, either. Sometimes, just having a fuzzy face to look at is enough to put a smile on your face.

One cat lover had just returned home from a difficult day of selling sentimental jewelry to make ends meet when a mysterious meow interrupted a backyard stroll with their toddler. Being no stranger to neighborhood strays, they knew something was different about this particular kitty. Unlike the usual skittish visitors, this little guy was more than happy to have a conversation.

After an adorable game of feline Marco Polo, a tiny tabby appeared behind the neighbor’s fence, ran straight toward his new hooman friend, and practically delivered himself into their arms.

Anyone who’s ever tried to rescue a stray knows how unusual that is. Most of the time, you’re crouching behind bushes, making questionable pspsps noises, and trying to convince a suspicious feline that you’re not secretly plotting their downfall. This guy apparently skipped the entire interview process and decided the position of temporary house cat was his.

He was soon fed, tucked into a cozy blanket, and given his own separate space away from the four resident cats until a trusted no-kill rescue can take him in. Quite the upgrade for a little street kitty!

There’s something especially lovely about this pawrent, despite having plenty on their own plate, still making room to help another tiny creature. And while a kitten can’t magically make life’s problems disappear, a warm, fuzzy reminder that good things still happen certainly doesn’t hurt.

One less kitty on the streets and one unexpected bright spot on a difficult day. We’d call that a pawsome win.