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Hidden Kitten in Used Couch Returned to Owner After Viral TikTok

The episode highlights a simple precaution to check furniture for pets before sales or moves.

Overview

  • Samantha Hardin says she and her husband bought a three‑piece used couch from a coworker, then noticed their dogs fixated on it and heard a faint collar bell.
  • After hours of coaxing, they flipped the sofa and cut a larger opening in the bottom panel to safely extract an orange kitten named Cheeto.
  • The couple secured Cheeto in a crate overnight with water and a makeshift litter box while awaiting a response from the seller.
  • They reunited the kitten with its owner the next morning, and Hardin later checked on the cat’s adjustment at home.
  • Their TikTok of the rescue has drawn more than 800,000 views, with commenters sharing similar experiences and Hardin urging pet owners to triple‑check furniture before parting with it.