A cat left outside tried to get back indoors. Once a family welcomed him in, he was determined to win them over. EmmanuelLittleWanderersNYCAbout two months ago, Little Wanderers NYC, an all-volunteer rescue, received a request for help about a cat who had been left to fend for himself on the streets.A concerned neighbor reported hearing him cry night after night and watching him attempt to climb a brick wall, trying to get inside. He eagerly accepted affection from strangers, making it clear that he didn't belong outdoors."Friendly cats on the street don't have the skills to survive," Little Wanderers NYC shared. He was left to fend for himself on the streetsLittleWanderersNYCVolunteers sprang into action, determined to change the fate of this abandoned cat. While rescue efforts were underway, the team put out an urgent call for a foster family who could offer him a safe, warm place to stay while he waited for a forever home.One volunteer saw the post and responded immediately. "I knew I could make his life better, so I decided to foster." He tried to get back indoors every dayLittleWanderersNYCIn less than ten hours, the cat, named Emmanuel, was brought to safety thanks to the tireless efforts of many volunteers. "Thousands of cats have been helped over the years, and Emmanuel is one of them," the rescue said."He is super friendly and was so grateful to be rescued." He was finally safeLittleWanderersNYCOnce Emmanuel realized he was no longer outside, he stepped out of his carrier and went straight to his people, rubbing against them as if to say thank you. After months of pleading to be let back indoors, his wish had finally come true.He explored his new surroundings, then curled up beside his human and purred, making himself right at home. He rubbed against his foster family as if to say thank youLittleWanderersNYCAs the foster family spent more time caring for him and taking him to vet appointments, they realized they were in this together.Emmanuel followed them from room to room, supervising their work in the office and offering a "helping paw" during chores. He became the perfect companion, always nearby and always ready to jump in whenever someone needed a cuddle. He followed his people everywhere, wriggling his way into their heartsLittleWanderersNYC"His melodic meows melted my heart, his calm demeanor brought peace, and he got along beautifully with my other cats," the foster family shared. That's when it hit them: they couldn't let him go. Emmanuel was already home.He claimed his favorite spot by the window, watching birds and small critters from the comfort and safety of his home. He never left his foster home, now his forever homeLittleWanderersNYCAfter everything he'd endured, Emmanuel finally found stability and endless love. "I wanted to give him that, not just temporarily, but for the rest of his life."He no longer cries at night, trying to climb into someone's apartment, or faces another day without food. He has full bowls, cozy beds, and people who adore him deeply. LittleWanderersNYCWhat began as a foster placement turned into a forever home. Emmanuel now lives happily with his family, far from the cold, unforgiving streets he once knew."I may not be able to save every cat in the world, but I can change one cat's world, and I'm so glad I changed Emmanuel's. Fostering saves lives, but adopting? That's even better." LittleWanderersNYCShare this story with your friends. If you'd like to foster or adopt, message Little Wanderers NYC on Instagram @littlewanderersnyc and Facebook, or email adopt.littlewanderersnyc@gmail.comRelated story: After Years Outside Gentle Tom Cat Stumbled Upon Person Who Let Him in and Showed Him Good Life