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Subway Kitten Emmie Thrives in New Home After Viral TikTok Rescue

Community gifts help the kitten, nicknamed Emmie, adapt to her new home

Sometimes a kitty's got to ride the subway.
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Overview

  • A TikTok clip by Shaquantae McGee showing a gray tabby boarding the 2 train at 110th Street Station has surpassed eight million views and 1.2 million likes since July 30.
  • Commuter Betsaida Mercado scooped the kitten off at the next stop, decided to adopt her on the spot, and is navigating first-time cat parenthood.
  • Mercado named her new pet Emmie as a tribute to New York’s MTA and regularly posts video updates on the kitten’s progress.
  • A veterinarian has estimated Emmie’s birthdate as June 4 and is overseeing her vaccinations, growth milestones and general health.
  • Online followers have sent gifts and advice to support Emmie’s veterinary care and have helped her bond with Mercado’s resident dog.