Vets said this cat wouldn’t survive after a brutal car crash — until a phone call 4 days later changed everything

The most heartwarming stories often come when least expected. One woman’s split-second decision on an ordinary day led to a life-changing rescue, not just for an injured animal, but for herself, too. As shared by a TikTok user, who goes by the handle @feeebegg, in a video posted on August 8, 2025, what started as a heartbreaking scene on the side of the road ended with a surprising twist. The video used on-screen text to tell the full story, showing clips of the street cat, a trip to the vet, and eventually, an unexpected call that gave way to new beginnings. 

The story began when the woman found a cat lying in the street, clearly injured after being hit by a car. Without hesitation, she scooped him up and rushed him to a nearby vet. In the video, she shared, “Poor cat got hit by a car. They gave him some pain medication; they're probably gonna have to put him down. I just didn’t want the cat to be suffering on the side of the road like that.” Her only goal in that moment was to help ease the cat’s pain, even if that meant saying goodbye. The early vet visit clips showed a fragile cat being treated, with little hope for recovery.

But just four days later, everything changed. The woman received a call from the vet with unexpected news. In a voice message shared in the video, the vet said, “I just wanted to let you know that he’s actually doing very well. We were able to stabilize him over the day, and he has been doing really well. He stayed with us over the weekend in the clinic. We’re trying to find his home, but can’t seem to locate his owner. So, no idea if you have any interest in adopting a kitty, but just wanted to put that out there. He seems to be very sweet.” The message brought a new sense of hope, turning what seemed like a loss into a second chance in life.

The video then cut to a heartwarming update: the woman cradling the cat in her arms. On-screen text read, “I picked him up and brought him home.” It was a quiet but powerful ending to a story that began with pain but ended in love. What was meant to be a small act of kindness turned into a lifelong bond between a woman and a cat who beat the odds. The inspiring story instantly went viral with over 19.2 million views since being posted.

Numerous TikTok users also came forward to praise the woman's act of kindness. @aphemeron wrote in the comment section, "He literally survived because of you. I hope every single dream of yours comes true." @lbinnscruickshank exclaimed, "Thank you for being a good human." @jeccasantos shared, "Thank you for not leaving him alone on the side of the road. May you be blessed more in life!" Meanwhile, @planet_noxis_24.7 mentioned, "The fact that the vet called you to let you know he was okay."

For more endearing cat content, follow @feeebegg on TikTok.