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Finding true love in a N.Y.C. subway car.
Betsaida Mercado of Harlem was commuting on the subway, when among the crowd she saw a tiny tabby kitten, boldly walking along the subway platform.
Showing no fear, this kitty stepped into Betsaida's rapid transit service 2 train meowing merrily as she examined the subway car and its people.
The little kitten boards the NYC subway. Photo: today.com
Concerned this kitten could be injured, Betsaida acted.
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She took this fur baby into her arms.
"My first initial thought when I got her was like, 'What do I do?' I've never picked up a stray ever in my life," she told People magazine. "So, this was a very 'Oh my gosh' moment."
Unable to get help from MTA personnel or the police, Betsaida trusted her gut. "I think it's a sign from God to take her home," she thought.
To keep this kitten safe, she held her until she reached her stop.
Betsaida then took her to a veterinarian, who said this little stray is healthy, and then vaccinated her. She turned out to be roughly 7 weeks old, and weighed 1.5 pounds.
Naming her Emmie, in honor of the "MTA," Betsaida brought her home.
Emmie quickly learned to use the litter box. "She's a very fast learner. Extremely intelligent," said Betsaida, who had never had a cat before.
Betsaida has no children, but she does have King, a 13-year-old Pomeranian-Shih Tzu mix, who welcomed Emmie into the pack.
Grateful for how well things have gone, Betsaida told People, "I really just thank myself for who I am. I've always told myself I would never be a bystander. I would always help if I can help."
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