You never know what you're going to come across on your way to work. Maybe there's an unexpected traffic jam, a dog wandering around the neighborhood, or, in one person's case, a cat walking across the street with a can of SpaghettiOs stuck on her head. That's certainly one way to make sure someone's morning commute doesn't go according to plan.

Cats have a talent for getting themselves into situations that leave us wondering what on earth they were thinking. They'll squeeze into impossibly small boxes, stick their heads into bags, and investigate just about anything that smells interesting. Unfortunately, their curiosity occasionally gets them into trouble, especially when food containers are involved.

We have no idea how this particular kitty ended up wearing a spaghetti can, but we're glad someone spotted her. The driver stopped to help and managed to remove the can, fully expecting the cat to run away afterward. Instead, she turned out to be an incredibly friendly little lady who seemed perfectly happy to accept some human attention.

Leaving her on the street wasn't an option. The rescuer called their boss to explain that they'd be late to work because they'd found a stray cat. We wonder how often that excuse comes up! We'd certainly have a hard time getting back into our car and continuing to the office after meeting such a sweet kitty.

The cat has since been given the wonderfully appropriate name Sketti Noodle, which might be one of our favorite rescue cat names ever. Considering how she was discovered, we can't imagine calling her anything else.

For now, Sketti Noodle is staying in the rescuer's bathroom, separated from their resident cat. She's already had a bath, and although no fleas were spotted, her temporary caretaker plans to check her more carefully with a flea comb. They've also posted about her in a local lost-and-found pet group in case someone is searching for her.

We're curious whether Sketti Noodle has a family somewhere who would be thrilled to have her home. She's clearly comfortable around people, although that doesn't necessarily mean she isn't a stray. Hopefully, the lost-and-found post helps answer that question.

In the meantime, this little lady has somewhere safe to stay, a human looking out for her, and a name she'll probably never live down.

All it took was one unexpected encounter to turn an ordinary commute into a spaghetti-themed cat rescue.