You may have heard that earlier this week, a stray cat interrupted a Miami Marlins / Atlanta Braves game while they were playing at Marlins Park.
While fans went wild for the feral feline, the scared kitty didn’t feel the same. He ran and hid, and although the game was paused and a moving sculpture turned off for his safety, the cat seemed to disappear somewhere in the stadium.
ICYMI: A @Marlins staff member has adopted #RallyCat!
Meet Don Cattingly: https://t.co/Tvu1LDdJjq pic.twitter.com/VRxrKzI3nc
— Cut4 (@Cut4) April 14, 2017
Game watchers were so enamored by the unexpected kitty, a poll was posted asking what he should be called. Unfortunately, by the time the game ended, he was nowhere to be found.
So… what should we name our #RallyCat?
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) April 12, 2017
Two days passed with no sign of the cat, and then on Thursday, he made an appearance once more! This time, they were able to safely get him in a kennel.
One woman came forward thinking the feline was hers, but upon meeting him, realized he was just a look-alike.
CAT DELAY! The Marlins opener was delayed in the top of the 6th while this cat ran around the outfield… https://t.co/lSUK3b0ZgP pic.twitter.com/FWG2X7cIpb
— WPLG Local 10 News (@WPLGLocal10) April 12, 2017
When no one claimed the gray cat, a Marlins front office employee stepped up to take him home!
“It’s super shy & will only eat & drink if I’m not looking at it,” reads a tweet describing the kitty.
@ariellec Good news: My friend that works for the Marlins adopted the cat! “It’s super shy & will only eat & drink if I’m not looking at it” pic.twitter.com/5qVO8IE8Lg
— Mike Manganello (@MikeManganello) April 13, 2017
Watch the original news clip below:
We’re just glad that this feline is safe and found a forever home! With time, he’s sure to settle into his new surroundings and enjoy life as a loved family member. Thanks to his new humans for giving him a chance!