The Midnight Arrival

A hotel night shift can be quiet and routine, but not when a very demanding guest shows up. This is what happened to Matt during his overnight shift when a tiny visitor arrived around midnight. The guest made herself known with loud complaints from the parking lot, forcing Matt to step outside to check on the commotion.

The source of the noise? A small kitten hiding under a car. The situation made it hard for Matt to provide his usual customer service. Still, he spent fifteen minutes trying to gain the kitten's trust as she remained safely hidden beneath the vehicle.

Breaking the Ice

When his first attempts failed, Matt went back inside to grab some water for the little visitor. This thoughtful gesture finally earned him a quick ear scratch - the first sign of trust from the shy kitten.

From that moment, everything changed. As soon as Matt stood up, the kitten started jumping at his legs, making it clear she had no plans to let him leave without her. This created a challenge for Matt, who had always thought of himself as more of a dog person.

A Night Shift Companion

Matt faced a tough choice. He couldn't leave the kitten crying alone in the cold with no family around. With his entire shift still ahead and nobody awake to ask for advice, he made a decision - he brought her inside.

He tried to create a cozy box for her to sleep in, planning to find her a permanent home with a family member in the morning. The kitten had other ideas. She quickly claimed Matt's shoulder as her preferred spot, which earned her the name Dandruff - or Dandy for short.

From Temporary to Forever

By sunrise, Dandy's clever plan had worked perfectly. Matt had grown attached to his new friend. When his shift ended, he took her straight to the vet, where he discovered that apart from needing treatment for ear mites, she was completely healthy.

The vet gave Matt a crash course in kitten care. Armed with this new knowledge, his next stop was the pet store, where he bought everything a new kitten owner could possibly need.

A New Life Together

Today, Dandy is doing great in Matt's care. She's found not just a home but a loving owner who even manages a social media account for her and his dog, Spike.

What started as an unexpected encounter in a hotel parking lot turned into a perfect match between a night shift worker and a tiny stray who knew exactly what she wanted - a forever home with Matt.