A surprise commuter on a New York City subway has captured the internet’s heart after hopping aboard like she had somewhere to be.
New Yorker @pocahontae8 shared a now-viral TikTok video showing a tiny gray tabby kitten casually jumping onto the train. The video has since garnered 1.2 million likes and 8 million views.
“Y’all a kitten just hopped on the train like she was headed to work. Only in NYC,” reads the text overlay on the clip.
The footage shows the kitten joining morning commuters, clearly unfazed by the hustle of the city. One passenger scoops up the confused feline, seemingly unsure what to do next. Another eventually takes her off the train, likely to help find her a home or reunite her with an owner.
If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, it’s important to approach carefully. You should check if the cat is truly stray or simply lost, according to PetMD. Look for signs of ownership like a collar or friendliness. Bringing the cat to a vet to scan for a microchip is the best next step. If there’s no ID, consider contacting a local shelter or rescue group—or, if you’re able, providing temporary foster care.
TikTok users were quick to share their reactions to the unexpected moment.
“You don’t understand how bad I just panicked cuz I thought the kitten will fall through the crack,” said Moneka.
“Great they kidnapped the kitten while it was on its way to a job interview,” joked Mahir.
“Kitten was like ‘excuse me I’m part of the distribution system and I was told my person would be here,'” another user commented.
“I’m so glad that woman took her!!” said Amber.
“THANK YOU TO THE GIRL WHO TOOK THE KITTEN! May she bring you joy for the rest of her life! I hope you keep her!” wrote Lula.
“I’d of taken that baby immediately no hesitation,” said Abigail.
“PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put this to the song 9-5,” added Mia, referencing the classic Dolly Parton hit.
“I have never seen the cat distribution system deliver on the train,” another user added.
“Kitten is just trying to apply for bodega jobs,” quipped another user.
“God bless that girl who took that precious kitten,” added Anne.
Newsweek reached out to @pocahontae8 for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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