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Shoppers get huge surprise when they spot something sneaking into their backpack

By Zoë Monk Content Writer

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A couple in Bulgaria were left stunned when they discovered something had decided to hitch a lift in their bag on the way home from the supermarket.

Kate Hoare and her partner, Seb, had just come out of the supermarket and were loading groceries into their backpack when something small ran towards them.

Feline hitchhiker

At first, Kate thought it was a rat. But as it got closer, she realised it was a little kitten.

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To the couple’s surprise, the kitten, later named Stanko, dashed straight into Seb’s backpack. Kate was so taken aback that she yelped while Seb could only watch as the tiny feline desperately burrowed into his backpack.

Kate gently picked up Stanko, who immediately snuggled into her neck, clinging with tiny claws. Despite their initial surprise, the couple decided they couldn’t leave him behind in the cold.

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Happy ending

However, Stanko soon fled up a tree after hearing a dog bark. Despite their efforts to coax him down, the kitten wouldn’t budge. Heartbroken, the couple continued home but couldn’t stop thinking about the little cat.

Here's the moment Kate and Seb met Stanko:

@hoareo so we went back to the supermarket & came back with this treat...we're going to try to find him a forever home whilst we're staying in bansko ♥️ #catsoftiktok #bansko #traveltiktok #kitten #skilife ♬ You Got A Friend In Me (From "Toy Story") - Just Kids

They returned to the supermarket the next day, hoping to find him. After several unsuccessful attempts, Stanko appeared, meowing and eager for the food they brought. Seb crouched down, and Stanko climbed into his jacket, settling comfortably.

Unable to keep Stanko due to their busy schedules, Kate and Seb arranged for him to be taken to the UK, where a friend adopted him. Now named Stan, he enjoys a happy life in North Wales with his new family.

@hoareo a little Stanko Update: after being neutered and a final check up with the vet, he's been collected by his foster mums & is currently being spoiled with fuss & play & treats at theirs. We'll go to visit him when we're back in June & then pick him up in November ❤️ thank you so much to Cat & Dani for their kind offer to take him 🫶 #fyp #babycatsoftiktok #catdistributionsystem #catrescue #pleaseneuteryourpets ♬ Little Things - Adrian Berenguer
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