Stephen Austin, a Detroit resident, moved into his new house this week and has been hearing constant meows outside at night. As an animal lover who has two cats of his own, he tried to find where the cries came from.

It wasn’t until yesterday afternoon that he and his friend were able to spot the little one responsible for the meows. A tiny tabby poked her head out of a bush in front of the property when she saw Stephan and his friend. She mustered up her courage and walked out towards them.

“She approached us when we walked up to her but she was pretty stressed and scared,” Stephen told Love Meow.

The kitten was all alone, shaking in fear but wanting attention at the same time. Stephen gently scooped her up and placed her on his shoulder for a cuddle.

As he was petting her, the little shy kitty started to calm down and even let out the tiniest purrs as if she knew she was in safe hands.

After checking around the neighborhood, they believe the kitten was most likely born to a stray cat and somehow got left behind.

Since Stephen is still in the process of unpacking and settling into his new abode, his friend has offered to foster the kitten until they are ready to officially welcome her home.