It wasn’t monsters under the bed that London resident Paris Zarcilla found one morning.
He was looking for a jumper, that’s a “sweater” for us Americans, when he found a cat with a litter of newborns. The only problem is that Zarcilla doesn’t own a cat!
Paris shared his new discovery on his Twitter account and the world is following the story with baited breath.
He is waiting to find out if the mother cat belongs to someone in the area. Local rescues and shelters have been called to see if they have a portable scanner to check for a chip, but so far none have.
To my cat sons and daughters, I'll be the hero you deserve, but not the one it needs right now (because of mama cat). So I'll hunt for you, because I can afford it. I'll be your silent guardian, your watchful protector. Love, #CatDad pic.twitter.com/JkaUpGzXCP
— Paris Zarcilla (@ParisZarcilla) May 30, 2018
While he laughingly adapts his life to now revolve around his new charges, he shares the thoughts that we kitten servants know well. He was chosen!
Just cancelled my order for comics and single malt whiskey. Now buying cat food. This is fatherhood yo! I'm here for this pic.twitter.com/dGU6JkcejE
— Paris Zarcilla (@ParisZarcilla) May 30, 2018
“Beginning to experience the dread and emotional turmoil of the idea that I might have to give up the fluff blessings at some point. This may be someone’s cat and I don’t want to take away this joy from anybody. But my dad instincts have kicked in so hard. I want this.”
The next morning after a fitful night of sleep, he filmed the new mama resting peaceful with her fur-babes.
Ohayo gozaimasu! Cat mama has had a rather sleepless night (as have I!) But here are the first family in all their fur glory. Praise be to Bast 🙏 pic.twitter.com/aGbtLRG37D
— Paris Zarcilla (@ParisZarcilla) May 31, 2018
As of yesterday afternoon, Paris posted that he hadn’t named the kittens yet. Only because it is a commitment that his heart was not ready to accept, should they be taken from him.
Listen, I'm sorry I haven't named them yet. Naming them makes it a full on commit. Don't get me wrong I'm here for this queen. But that's giving 100% of my heart and if they have to go that's 100% heartbreak. #CatDad #problems
— Paris Zarcilla (@ParisZarcilla) May 31, 2018
UPDATE: But today his Twitter followers were updated with a beautiful surprise!
I've been meditating on this wonderful but bizarre situation and I've arrived at a place where I'm ready to accept whatever the outcome is. I can only love and care for them now in this moment. I will give them everything they need until they need me no more. All will be good. pic.twitter.com/HlQuwdRSq2
— Paris Zarcilla (@ParisZarcilla) May 31, 2018
Just hours ago, he shared details on the 4 kittens WITH their new names!!! Game of Thrones will be utterly delighted!
Sleepy heavyweight male Rickon resting up.
Coming in at the heaviest is the black and white kitten weighing in at 170g. The Rickon Stark of the babies. Aggressively average, impatient but loveable.
Lvl: 1
HP: 30/30
Attack: 15
Defense: 10
Cuteness: 100+
Sex: Male
Nature: Adamant/Sleepy AF pic.twitter.com/yTEEdxpsfy— Paris Zarcilla (@ParisZarcilla) June 1, 2018
The adorable tabby boy Jamie.
The small but fierce spotted tabby Tyrion.
Spotted tabby. 145g. Bares the markings of his tabbybro but none of the aggression. The smallest yet somehow 1st at the teat and last to go. Definitely a sassy pants. Gotta be Tyrion of house Lanister
Lvl: 1
HP: 25/25
Attack: 5
Logic: 50
Cuteness: 90
Sex: Male
Nature: Sassy pic.twitter.com/qQaU8357Zc— Paris Zarcilla (@ParisZarcilla) June 1, 2018
And last but certainly not least, the solo female, future queen Lyanna Mormont.
Black Tux Stats:
Lvl: 1
HP: 50/50*
Attack: 10
Defense: 20
Cuteness: 100+*
Sex: Female
Nature: Sass queen*High HP because she gives me life
*oh my god the yawn pic.twitter.com/4ljucEji9G— Paris Zarcilla (@ParisZarcilla) June 1, 2018
Congrats to Paris and his new family however long they may share this blessed life together! Welcome to the Crazy Cat Man lifestyle =)
That’s what you get for leaving a window open! You are blessed. Good luck with it all!
Made me smile. Welcome to cat world.
Awe I hope he could keep at least one of them. Was a great story. Good job Paris on your good work.
Oh my goodness, what a unique surprise. They are simply adorable. Congrats on becoming a cat dad!!
Yup,you are a true cat Dad,Happy Fathers day.
you need them in your life. even if you keep the female. they love u unconditionally and when you arent well they help you to cope and endure . enjoy those precious moments…i have 2 mummas and 3x 6mth olds and i sooo love them and my life without them all would leave a big hole in my heart.
You are blessed my friend.
In our house we have seven cats, three white males, one white female, two tabby females and a female tuxedo. I was lucky enough to marry a cat man twenty six years ago. We raised three daughters who are cat women. Love them all so much.
Aww how sweet congratulations on the fur baby’s. Once a cat picks you it’s a done deal. I have 2 and a stray i feed and even the stray knows when im outside. They are loving animals. Did you name the mom
Dear Cat Dad; what loving blessed storie! Sounds like God need d to send you a message!!!! Good luck & bless your heart… GramaTT