Aggressive Cat Melts When She Gets To Know Her New Mom | The Dodo Soulmates

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  • This cat was so aggressive that her mom had to wear knee-high boots around the house - then something changed
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  • @nahian7863
    @nahian7863 Před 4 lety +3723

    "She is my sidekick"
    Little does she know the kitty finally accepted her as her sidekick lmao

    • @misspomerol
      @misspomerol Před 4 lety +66

      I smell an incel ......

    • @glacefeale9212
      @glacefeale9212 Před 4 lety

      I thought the same word for word lol.

    • @Darrell1019
      @Darrell1019 Před 4 lety

      Yep!

    • @cyagami90
      @cyagami90 Před 4 lety +23

      @boy Afrika
      As a mother of a son and wife to a man i really dont think wanting children is normal. I love my child and i want more but its the hardest thing anyone can do. Some people arent built to have children. I can name 5 women off the top of my head who wanted their children but theyre god awful mothers. Not only is being pregnant tiring but it literally suck the life out of you. I threw up for months straight, my teeth were in so much pain and my chest was so sore. After a baby is born you can bleed up to 40 days. If you tear youll need stitches and if its a C section that is a major abdominal surgery with a longer healing time than vaginal delivery. Your breasts hurt for weeks bc ur colostrum is turning into milk and it feels like razor blades in ur breasts and stomach. Not to mention many women suffer from post pardum depression and aften kill themselves because they arent in a position to get proper treatment. It is normal to not want children bc in reality if men had to do it they rarely would

    • @swatisri2409
      @swatisri2409 Před 4 lety +32

      Clicked on the replies to see how fellow cat lovers agreed with the comment. Imagine my surprised pikachu face after reading the replies 😧

  • @vonnie0_0
    @vonnie0_0 Před 4 lety +6426

    This is possibly the angriest looking cat I’ve ever seen, but looks couldn’t be more deceiving. She’s such a sweetheart.

    • @VolumePerfection
      @VolumePerfection Před 4 lety +68

      Well there was Grumpy cat :( (RIP)

    • @DanaW752
      @DanaW752 Před 4 lety +42

      Not really. She's quite beautiful, especially her eyes.

    • @marismetan5631
      @marismetan5631 Před 4 lety +2

      You said it!

    • @SBishop
      @SBishop Před 4 lety +12

      D W Her eyes are amazing!!!!!

    • @laneyjo1002
      @laneyjo1002 Před 4 lety +12

      this is a Karen who wants to complain 24/7 to the manager

  • @catherineeva6012
    @catherineeva6012 Před 3 lety +1633

    I’m looking at my cat now like : “this could be us.”

  • @Spentbrass
    @Spentbrass Před 3 lety +1338

    I have a cat that was very abused before she came into my life. She hated everyone, and wouldn't let anyone touch her, but I worked with her for a long time. I'll never forget the day when she chomped down on my hand, and with her teeth in my skin, ears back, waiting for the retaliatory hit, I just said to her as sweetly as possible "No Mama, no. It's ok." and she slowly released her jaws. That was about 7 years ago. She still has her issues, but the trust I have with her is incredible, and she is a completely different cat. She knows now that she has a family who loves her. She even loves my neighbors, who are not at all cat people, and they recognize what an honor it is to be loved by Mama-Cat.

    • @debidevalois4881
      @debidevalois4881 Před 3 lety +78

      That's a beautiful story. Nothing more rewarding, than seeing an abused animal or human heal. I have a similar story! Thank you for loving this cat and nurturing her! ❤️

    • @steventaylor1522
      @steventaylor1522 Před 3 lety +11

      😭😭😭😭❤❤❤

    • @amarieoflothlorien
      @amarieoflothlorien Před 3 lety +51

      I had a abused cat like that too, it took me almost a year, but after that she sat next to me on the couch watching meercats on TV! Sdaly she passed a few years ago, almost 18 years old!

    • @haakdraakje
      @haakdraakje Před 3 lety +41

      I can relate to that! Only my stray bit down to the bone and i had to get shots of strong antibiotics (red line creeping up my arm).
      Some time later my doctor said: i think you've learned your lesson. Well no ma'am, that cat sits on my lap every evening now, purring and kneading :-)

    • @debidevalois4881
      @debidevalois4881 Před 3 lety +21

      @@haakdraakje Amen, same with me! Thank God we didn't give up on our cats. Even through these difficulties, they're worth our time, love, and sometimes pain to have them in our lives. Just as our love transforms their lives, their love transforms our lives also!

  • @geog229
    @geog229 Před 4 lety +2297

    All animals are therapy pets, some are working undercover.

    • @LizbetPCB
      @LizbetPCB Před 4 lety +33

      GeoGeo- 1234 yes, excellent observation, so true!

    • @aseelpetstv
      @aseelpetstv Před 4 lety +7

      😻❤😻

    • @tgraham7194
      @tgraham7194 Před 4 lety +5

      Absolutely true!!!

    • @lcmay5562
      @lcmay5562 Před 4 lety +2

      I love that thought💜

    • @Godot28
      @Godot28 Před 4 lety +16

      You're absolutely right! That's why it's so hideous when humans betray animals by mistreating and/or eating them.

  • @arachnidfingers
    @arachnidfingers Před 4 lety +5337

    “not adoptable” needs to be changed to something like “needs patient and understanding pet parent”

    • @aleynatas5730
      @aleynatas5730 Před 4 lety +22

      yeah

    • @blacknosugarnocream
      @blacknosugarnocream Před 4 lety +47

      Omg! You hit the nail on the head!

    • @yessihdez.4047
      @yessihdez.4047 Před 4 lety +36

      Commitment adoptable

    • @trishaw7751
      @trishaw7751 Před 4 lety +130

      Pretty much every shelter I've volunteered at - my spouse was transferred a lot - had one very sad and upsetting thing in common ... they'd give dogs so much time and funds if they were vicious. Rehabbed so many. But have a cat hiss once, and they're deemed adoptable, and killed. Whenever we adopted, those are the cats we took home.
      One cat, Dusty, took 5 1/2 months before she came around. One day she decided we weren't a threat, came out and was a cuddle-bug after that. Had her 17 years. Still miss her.

    • @malas.7276
      @malas.7276 Před 3 lety +44

      @Sara at least mine have a use and catch and kill bugs and mosquitoes. 😂😂

  • @lizbeth2792
    @lizbeth2792 Před 3 lety +1296

    Wish humans were so patient with each other especially people that are broken

    • @agstinacueva1673
      @agstinacueva1673 Před 3 lety +67

      Animals have no ill intent, they just survive and go with the flow. However, humans...

    • @jjumadi9298
      @jjumadi9298 Před 3 lety +14

      I felt this on another level

    • @lizbeth2792
      @lizbeth2792 Před 3 lety +47

      Sometimes a person who has been through real pain will be the extreme level of compassionate. Not because they had an easy life but because they suffered and so they know to never put another human being through what they personally went through.

    • @chamade166
      @chamade166 Před 3 lety +2

      This is a neurotic cat lady of course she gets a long with this cat...smh, some people should just stay away from other people cause they r antisocial

    • @katykatforeverx
      @katykatforeverx Před 3 lety +23

      chamade166 stop just stop you sound dumb

  • @dashh3010
    @dashh3010 Před 3 lety +517

    She looks like the grand-daughter of the 'grumpy cat' from the memes

  • @saturn4rchive
    @saturn4rchive Před 4 lety +21380

    She looks like she's plotting a murder against everyone with that stare even when she's cuddling lol, so adorable

    • @angie.castle
      @angie.castle Před 4 lety +485

      Be like, "Anyone who dares mess with me or my mom won't see the light of day tomorrow"

    • @katesanderson3208
      @katesanderson3208 Před 4 lety +20

      Is there something wrong with her eyes?

    • @saturn4rchive
      @saturn4rchive Před 4 lety +87

      @@katesanderson3208 I don't think so lol, it was just a comment to the way she stares

    • @shariffbrown04
      @shariffbrown04 Před 4 lety +11

      ❤❤❤🤣

    • @Jackie78NJ
      @Jackie78NJ Před 4 lety +78

      Kate Sanderson this cat is part Devon Rex and that’s how their eyes are naturally.

  • @dececanem
    @dececanem Před 4 lety +4684

    "I hate the world and everyone in it... ok maybe I like you a little, but just a little"

    • @lilmouseygirl79
      @lilmouseygirl79 Před 4 lety +81

      Ok...ok..ok maybe I like you alot

    • @cdh79
      @cdh79 Před 4 lety +70

      "like" is a big word.. let's call it "tolerate" at first, and then we'll see from there..

    • @user-bg7dk6tc1s
      @user-bg7dk6tc1s Před 4 lety +33

      more like "i hate u least")))

    • @Mysasser1
      @Mysasser1 Před 4 lety +14

      PUUURRRRRRRRRRR..... all up in your ear but I'm just using you for food and warmth. No; I seriously love you human. 🐱😼😽

    • @Sketchie_Arts318
      @Sketchie_Arts318 Před 4 lety

      That's how I feel about the world sometimes.

  • @redolinu7497
    @redolinu7497 Před 3 lety +121

    "She is so cute!"
    Cat: >:(

  • @yallratripbye9570
    @yallratripbye9570 Před 3 lety +260

    "I had to wear knee high boots" girl she is so kind. I would be so scared omfg

  • @saleena5655
    @saleena5655 Před 4 lety +3997

    It’s so sad that she was deemed not adoptable because look at her now, all she needed was somebody to be patient and committed

    • @boiihiu7111
      @boiihiu7111 Před 4 lety +11

      ikr...

    • @DogOfHades
      @DogOfHades Před 4 lety +41

      The cat probably stared at them and they immediately pooped their pants shouting unadoptable

    • @funinthekitchen844
      @funinthekitchen844 Před 4 lety +13

      That's exactly what she was doing, she was waiting for the puuurrfect human to adopt! 😻😸💖

    • @cocotaveras8975
      @cocotaveras8975 Před 4 lety +1

      Saleena Y Exactly!

    • @MissCupcakeslover
      @MissCupcakeslover Před 4 lety +2

      @snooky poo Is this a reference to animal farm?

  • @johnulcer
    @johnulcer Před 4 lety +3670

    That cat probably went through tough times and learned to be fearful of humans, which is why the wall was up in the beginning. This is very uplifting.

    • @aseelpetstv
      @aseelpetstv Před 4 lety +17

      Agreed 👍👍😻

    • @SuperLoops
      @SuperLoops Před 4 lety +89

      dodo actually did this story ages ago and what happened was the cat lived w/ an owner that she was really attached to but he died of heart attack while he was holding the cat 😢 and no one else could get her to be friendly after that
      ETA - the old vid is called "Aggressive Cat Shocks Mom By Becoming A Snugglebug" if you want to watch it

    • @cheryl8286
      @cheryl8286 Před 4 lety +18

      Super Loops Oh my...that's so Sad

    • @someguywithalife5492
      @someguywithalife5492 Před 4 lety +7

      GRUMPY CAT HAS GONE TO HER 8TH LIFE

    • @quailman8238
      @quailman8238 Před 4 lety +1

      johnulcer thanks Madden

  • @SocialLocust
    @SocialLocust Před 3 lety +89

    I just imagine this woman hanging out at night in her house wearing pajamas with knee-highs and gloves. lol

  • @fatdad64able
    @fatdad64able Před 3 lety +26

    Cat:" Okay, you passed every test, you're officially adopted, hooman."

  • @MrDoot-hj2ir
    @MrDoot-hj2ir Před 4 lety +2850

    People: - This cat is probably plotting genocide...
    Cat: - I demand to know why my head isn't being scratched!

    • @apseudonym
      @apseudonym Před 3 lety +25

      [woman pets her]
      cat: kill all humans. kill all humans. kill all humans. oh that feels nice. kill all humans. kill all h-

    • @Anabe1l
      @Anabe1l Před 3 lety

      1000th like

    • @sharronhankins7722
      @sharronhankins7722 Před 3 lety

      @@apseudonym 🤣🤣🤣

    • @K1RTB
      @K1RTB Před 3 lety +2

      Cat: ...but only after an arbitrary period of time determined by me.

    • @Morning_Dewdrop
      @Morning_Dewdrop Před 3 lety

      My cat is scared of the mice :/
      I still love him tho

  • @chrismc410
    @chrismc410 Před 4 lety +2546

    My late female cat was downright bitchy all her life and hated everything and everyone except me. I miss her terribly.

    • @sugarbear0502
      @sugarbear0502 Před 4 lety +87

      Awww my dad had a cat like that for like 20 years he misses his cat too ! I'm sorry

    • @nolanolivier6791
      @nolanolivier6791 Před 4 lety +83

      It's a very special thing to have the exclusive trust of a cat. To be its whole world is a great responsibility with great reward.

    • @chrismc410
      @chrismc410 Před 4 lety +18

      @@nolanolivier6791 i guess i was her world. We were together 17 years

    • @katrin1334
      @katrin1334 Před 4 lety +61

      @White Rider You are welcome to raise as many human children as you want, buddy. Don't let us hold you back!

    • @Hafferlaf87
      @Hafferlaf87 Před 4 lety +50

      White Rider I mean.. What if those human children ended up like you....

  • @locomojoboy2
    @locomojoboy2 Před 3 lety +58

    That cat's expression literally looks like something you'd see on a cartoon.

  • @Rainbow-yh6ov
    @Rainbow-yh6ov Před 3 lety +13

    I’m so glad you posted this! I work with cats at an animal shelter. A stray ginger cat was brought to us. He hissed at everyone and people basically left him alone. He was in a room by himself, and he hissed at me when I came in, but I knew it was just fear. I also got this strong feeling that he was all talk and no action. So I stayed in the room but away from him and read a story. I slowly crept closer and he relaxed his body so I knew he was OK with that. But the best was when I sang. He just turned over and let me know it was OK to let him smell my hand. After that, he let me scratch him and he laid his head on my lap. You have to allow a cat to show you when it’s time. I’m very sad to say that he was adopted by a sweet elderly couple and we told them very clearly about giving him time. They keep calling us and telling us about how he’s still hiding and they keep pulling him out of his hiding place every day but he goes right back. They didn’t listen to a word we said! I’m actually going to ask my supervisor if I could go over to see him if they let me. It really hurts my heart that people don’t get it, even when they’re told

    •  Před rokem

      Could you please gives us any updates? How is the ginger cat doing?

    • @Rainbow-yh6ov
      @Rainbow-yh6ov Před rokem +1

      @ Hi Linda. Sweet of you to ask! It’s been a long time, but if I remember correctly they returned the cat to us. It was for the best because a lovely couple adopted him. We only check on the animals that are adopted out one time usually. There’s a large amount of adoptions at the shelter, and not enough staff to keep up in that way. Usually people send us pictures and updates on their own. But it’s amazing how many stories I like the one I wrote about. And get this Linda - last week someone returned a cat after two days because, wait for it… It “slept too much”!!!

  • @bazzxliner
    @bazzxliner Před 3 lety +2920

    Imagine a robber trying to rob ur house and then saw this cat staring at you
    Cat : "So you have chosen death"

  • @spiritnphysical
    @spiritnphysical Před 4 lety +1311

    she looks eternally pissed off. glad she has a home now.

    • @Uncommonsensesc
      @Uncommonsensesc Před 4 lety +12

      Ever go to Walmart and just look at the people? :)

    • @spiritnphysical
      @spiritnphysical Před 4 lety +2

      @@Uncommonsensesc some of those people really do look like aliens. remember that scene in MIB 1 where K brings him into the control center and different aliens are coming and going? Yeah.....walmart.

    • @spiritnphysical
      @spiritnphysical Před 4 lety +1

      @Some Guy LMAO! Exactly!

    • @lucialu833
      @lucialu833 Před 4 lety +1

      I really wanna go to Wallmart now!
      If I ever visit America, Wallmart is first on my list.

    • @spiritnphysical
      @spiritnphysical Před 4 lety +2

      @@lucialu833 Just pull up People in Walmart videos on youtube. Then you see what they're like right now.

  • @timetravelvictim
    @timetravelvictim Před 3 lety +40

    My plan this Friday night was to drink some good beer, play guitar and blast some black metal. Instead I'm sitting here watching cat rescue videos with tears in my eyes. My two cats are taking a nap. =)

  • @yoonji-ssi7447
    @yoonji-ssi7447 Před 3 lety +66

    Basically a cat with B resting face but warm inside.

  • @JayRM714
    @JayRM714 Před 3 lety +2008

    Dude that is the look of a cat that has collected a thousand human souls

  • @amp279
    @amp279 Před 4 lety +3300

    She had an epiphany at 4 in the morning that
    'Holy crap, this lady actually accepts me for the grump that i am & loves me anyway,
    she's a keeper this hooman & i need to tell her right now!!'
    lol.

    • @kittyman7015
      @kittyman7015 Před 4 lety +95

      *Cade starts cliche run to airport/outside door/outside house with boombox/empire state building*
      "Hooman... I... Like you!"

    • @amp279
      @amp279 Před 4 lety +27

      @@kittyman7015
      This made me laugh right when i was having a bad day, thank you kind stranger.

    • @kittyman7015
      @kittyman7015 Před 4 lety +13

      @@amp279 Glad i could help!

    • @chinguchimp1357
      @chinguchimp1357 Před 4 lety

      LOL 2

    • @kimweaver1899
      @kimweaver1899 Před 4 lety +8

      Truth is she was probably cold lol

  • @SilverTrill
    @SilverTrill Před 3 lety +27

    No one realises how powerful a bond is between cat and cat owners, I dread the day my cat goes to heaven as I haven’t ever experienced losing one

    • @guesswhat5115
      @guesswhat5115 Před 3 lety +3

      It is one of the worst feelings in the world. Almost been a year for me, and it hasn’t gotten any better. I don’t wish this feeling upon anyone. Enjoy every moment you have with them🖤

    • @SilverTrill
      @SilverTrill Před 3 lety +2

      @@guesswhat5115 aww no don’t say that I thought time would be a healer 😭😭😭 I hope you feel better in time that your cat has gone to a good place and one day you will reunite with 🐈 stay strong and think positive

    • @guesswhat5115
      @guesswhat5115 Před 3 lety +4

      @@SilverTrill Thank you so much. I hope so, too. 🖤
      Take lots of photos/videos and cuddle and kiss them as much as you can. 💕

    • @reesethe
      @reesethe Před 3 lety +3

      Its been two years for me. Putting my cat down was the worst day of my life but the 11 years I had with my baby was worth it...I miss her everyday.

    • @carmengogeidnas9670
      @carmengogeidnas9670 Před 3 lety +3

      @@SilverTrill I know how you feel. I rescued a little terrier that shares my bed every night and never leaves my side. We do everything together. I hope and pray I'll have another ten years with him, but I can't even stand to think about what it will be like to lose him.
      I've dated pleanty of jerks and my family isn't the most loving..last year I realized that this dog is the love of my life. All we can do is enjoy the time we have with them and spend every spare moment trying to give them the best life. If we can do that, maybe it won't be as painful when they have to leave us. ❤️ take care and stay strong my dear

  • @ladysilverwynde
    @ladysilverwynde Před 3 lety +11

    That cat has the most cynical expression on her face. I love her.

  • @christianbolt5761
    @christianbolt5761 Před 4 lety +1214

    We also adopted a difficult cat, time, patience, and love.

    • @tarrasage4272
      @tarrasage4272 Před 4 lety +16

      Time+patience+love= purrrfection!!

    • @Hypocricy_rules_supreme
      @Hypocricy_rules_supreme Před 4 lety +10

      You are angels 😇😇😇

    • @ewa3399
      @ewa3399 Před 4 lety +3

      ChristianBolt
      👍❤️

    • @marvelstuff4353
      @marvelstuff4353 Před 4 lety +2

      ChristianBolt , that’s amazing! Also thx for saving a cats life !

    • @pekenpug9466
      @pekenpug9466 Před 4 lety +6

      My mom has a cat who doesn’t like anyone. I ignored her every time I was around her and then one day, bam, she loved me... I dunno. I don’t even like cats but was won over by her. I think sometimes ignoring them instead of seeking them out to pet them DOES really work for iffy cats.

  • @renee16us
    @renee16us Před 4 lety +2576

    That’s the sweetest grumpy face🥰 She deserves a great life with her new mom.

    • @dewick134
      @dewick134 Před 4 lety +50

      Really, I love how she looks grumpy and sweet at the same time. I could just squeeze her!!

    • @nuggetman4092
      @nuggetman4092 Před 4 lety +17

      2020 grumpy cat

    • @bieb2008
      @bieb2008 Před 4 lety +10

      Yes, beautiful eyes. 💖

    • @aseelpetstv
      @aseelpetstv Před 4 lety +6

      ❤🐈❤

    • @frenchfry55
      @frenchfry55 Před 4 lety +14

      She has a natural resting b face, so cuteee

  • @92417
    @92417 Před 3 lety +9

    She looks like a Devon Rex in her face. So cute. Best thing is to just give them their space and time.💗🐾

  • @rickybispo7500
    @rickybispo7500 Před 3 lety +6

    The way you describe the “reciprocal connection” between animal and human was absolutely enlightened. You, dear girl, are in-tune with life.

  • @aspidiske
    @aspidiske Před 4 lety +1892

    Basically this is how cats really are. Some people hate cats because they're not as receptive or as attentive as dogs but like many things, relationship takes time. Commitment to your pet takes time.

    • @grey3871
      @grey3871 Před 4 lety +96

      That's because cats are highly intelligent animals. They are smart enough and conscious enough to be suspicious and wary of strangers, foreign places, and things. Dogs on the other hand lack a significant amount of functioning brain cells and will greet any stranger enthusiastically, even one whom is breaking into your home

    • @moonmoth2270
      @moonmoth2270 Před 4 lety +28

      It's so worth it in the end. You and your cat will have such a special bond once your cat fully trusts you.

    • @TheRandomusagi
      @TheRandomusagi Před 4 lety +60

      grey day No need to bag on dogs so aggressively, lol. They’re intelligent creatures as well as cats. Both animals have pros and cons that tailor to specific aspects an owner wants in their pets, it’s not a matter of “brain functionality”.

    • @kgbeezr75
      @kgbeezr75 Před 4 lety +62

      @@grey3871 I love cats, and they ARE so intelligent, but dogs have simply been domesticated through selective breeding for a far longer time than cats, cats are actually closer to "wild" animals, which explains a lot of their traits. Most of the friendly traits we see in dogs were purposely selected, it didn't happen by accident. They're really intelligent too. All animals, even the ones we don't normally see as pets can display amazing intelligence, there are probably things we still don't realize about how cognizant they all are of their surroundings.

    • @grey3871
      @grey3871 Před 4 lety +10

      @@kgbeezr75 dogs are bobolons. That's a Spanish term that doesn't really translate into English very well, but its meaning is equivalent to a big dumb person/mentally deficient person. Think of a caveman for instance: Its big, its hairy, it grunts, it drags its feet as it walks, its clumsy, it drools and it stinks. Same characteristics as a dog. Sure it can be viewed as "intelligent" because it can carry out basic commands and functions lol. But dogs are the dumbest creature. You have to EARN a cats trust(sign of intelligence) we humans are the same way. Dogs on the other hand trust freely because they are bobolons. Just wave some food in the stupid things face and it will follow you.. So if you're saying that dogs were "bred" to be bobolons while cats still hold their "wild" survival traits, (aka functioning braincells/intelligence) then I'll have to agree to that

  • @pamqtr
    @pamqtr Před 4 lety +985

    How she looks: Grrrrrr
    How she actually is: Prrrrrrrrprrrrrr

  • @joswanell9672
    @joswanell9672 Před 3 lety +2

    Awe. .. what a sweet little kitty! The poor little baby was probably hurt really bad by some evil people when she was little. I'm so glad you took her in and was so lovingly patient and kind! 💗

  • @karlblume9419
    @karlblume9419 Před 3 lety +7

    Our feral has been with us for 6 years now (We have one other) and she still has unpredictable moments. There was a marked improvement around the 3rd year, not sure why. She suddenly became much more trusting and stopped drawing blood when she acts out. Still growls, hisses, objects suddenly in the middle of an asked-for petting, but it's evident she feels at home here, even comes when 'her' song is whistled, and responds to her name....patience and kindness are key.

  • @MaggieTheCat01
    @MaggieTheCat01 Před 4 lety +1330

    I took in an aggressive cat after his owner died. He’d lash out every time I got a little too close, but a couple of times I noticed that he was shaking with fear. It took months and months of patience, with infrequent and gentle testing of his boundaries before he came round. Now he’s the cwtchiest of the lot. He wraps his paws around my neck and burrows his head under my chin. I love him so much. 💕 Be prepared to give it LOTS of time and patience if you attempt to rehab an aggressive kitty. 🙏

    • @Baky_T
      @Baky_T Před 4 lety +18

      You are an angel ♥

    • @MaggieTheCat01
      @MaggieTheCat01 Před 4 lety +29

      Baky T that’s a nice thing to say, thank you 🌺, but I think it should simply be considered normal behaviour for people in general. x

    • @blairroth
      @blairroth Před 4 lety +5

      That’s so wonderful for you to let him in and keep him safe. ❤️

    • @MaggieTheCat01
      @MaggieTheCat01 Před 4 lety +6

      Blair Roth I think he would’ve been PTS if he’d been taken to a shelter. He deserved a chance. He’s curled up on my lap as I type. 😁

    • @ColonPal
      @ColonPal Před 4 lety +1

      His owner probably wasn't ever too close to the cat, which is an honored animal and super lucky to have you as an owner! Thanks for your comment!

  • @citadelofwinds1564
    @citadelofwinds1564 Před 4 lety +1737

    This cat has such expressive eyes. And it's so beautiful when she looks up at her mum in adoration.

    • @lucreziavilante5993
      @lucreziavilante5993 Před 4 lety +15

      I think she must be part Persian! So cute.

    • @crazycatladym3027
      @crazycatladym3027 Před 4 lety +4

      I was thinking that shes got such beautiful eyes! 😻😻

    • @juliew1426
      @juliew1426 Před 4 lety +15

      She really does. And she looked PISSED OFF at first. But that look softened to total sweetness. LOVE this story so much.

    • @citadelofwinds1564
      @citadelofwinds1564 Před 4 lety +2

      @@juliew1426 , Exactly so. The cat let her eyes tell the story of her soul, and we could read her journey in them.

    • @shariffbrown04
      @shariffbrown04 Před 4 lety

  • @litao3679
    @litao3679 Před 3 lety +5

    I have multiple animals and they all have their own personality. And they bring so much love to a home. They are love incarnate ❤️

  • @melocoton7
    @melocoton7 Před 3 lety +4

    stuff like this makes me happy. She just needed someone who understood her. I have a rescue that was incapable of getting pets. He would go into defensive mode immediately. I don't know what his life was before but it was clear that he didn't have a human he could fully trust. I could not pick him up, total freak out. I never scolded him for biting, just gave him space and lots and lots of love and kind words. Little by little he trusted me more and he is the sweetest little thing now. Not big on cuddles on the couch but loves kisses and gives head bumps every time he can. He's always close to me. I can hug him now and carry him for a while without any drama. He was just a sweet sensitive soul who had a tough start in life.

  • @jhennicide
    @jhennicide Před 4 lety +1608

    "my own selfish need to smother her" lmao girl, i completely understand this. i guarantee i am going to leave this world trying to give a bear or something a hug lol. i love animals sooo much.

    • @jhennicide
      @jhennicide Před 3 lety +98

      @Mycel lol calm down, it's just a joke.

    • @LV-ni3qs
      @LV-ni3qs Před 3 lety +5

      @@jhennicide Yeah... A bad one at that..

    • @jhennicide
      @jhennicide Před 3 lety +20

      @alphadawn2015 lennon right?! with all the stuff going on right now, it's a bear that gets me.

    • @BM-fz9yc
      @BM-fz9yc Před 3 lety +8

      jennifer anne no seriously hugs are very disrespectful in bear culture

    • @CryBlueofZ
      @CryBlueofZ Před 3 lety +15

      I would love to give Cassie the Mountain Lion a hug, but she's a big cat, but I want to hug her, but she'll kill me, BUT HER SQUEAKS, AND PURRS

  • @jogordon1530
    @jogordon1530 Před 4 lety +843

    We found a young stray and we took him in. We found that he would attack and bite our feet - he bit my mother's leg and it got infected. We realized this young stray had been not only abandoned but abused. Over time, he stopped the feet biting but it took 3 years for it to end. Eventually he became a sweet boy. Time heals all wounds.

    • @swarada994
      @swarada994 Před 4 lety +37

      No, time doesn't heal wounds-love does. Your care healed his wounds.

    • @JuicedUpLemon
      @JuicedUpLemon Před 4 lety +9

      @ϟϟ White Wolf ϟϟ Wait..Hold up! WTF are you trying to say!?!?

    • @jackthechristian2820
      @jackthechristian2820 Před 4 lety +12

      @@JuicedUpLemon far out guys. the cat in the profile pic is black so White Wolf is making a joke.

    • @OPJuiceBox
      @OPJuiceBox Před 4 lety +3

      Anony Mouse yeah..

    • @beefstroganoff1774
      @beefstroganoff1774 Před 4 lety +5

      I have a similar story, my cousin had found a stray and didn't wanna give it to a shelter so she took it around for everyone to see and at first, already having two cats, my mother said no but I remember crying like there was no tomorrow and eventually my mom said yes. The cat (we named her Sagwa (saw-gwa)) wasn't very aggressive but she would run away from everyone and hide in corners and if a cat or a human got too close she'd hiss. After a few years she really started to open up and now over 10 years later she cuddles with me in bed, she won't leave my ma alone, and she ~loves~ to play. It's a miracle what kindness and patience will do for you :)

  • @zozaoberle4487
    @zozaoberle4487 Před 3 lety +1

    This woman takes such a holistic approach to things. I love it.

  • @nancyroberson9312
    @nancyroberson9312 Před rokem +2

    Gotta love the way certain critters just come through with their own point of view in the darkest storm or in brightest day. Gotta really dig the way certain people can adapt to the best parts of a situation on the dimmest nights just to see it to the end. Gotta love it ❣️❣️🤓

  • @hikarimomozuka
    @hikarimomozuka Před 4 lety +1008

    Girl: "She is just my sidekick"
    Cat stare: "It's the other way around 😈😈😈"

  • @nursep18
    @nursep18 Před 4 lety +454

    Human: "I love you kitty kitty"...Cat: "Listen cupcake, I will let you know when love is in the air..Kapiche?"

  • @carolynaitken7632
    @carolynaitken7632 Před 3 lety +7

    She just needed to learn to trust after having been hurt by someone and finally she got there because of all the love and patience shown by her new human mum! Congratulations mum you’ve got yourself a little treasure🥰

  • @shannonly23
    @shannonly23 Před 3 lety +2

    That’s a soulmate. They are very lucky to have found each other.🥰🥰🥰

  • @ladymoombaza
    @ladymoombaza Před 3 lety +460

    She looks like a little villain 🦹‍♀️ OMG! She’s adorable

  • @cocolime6496
    @cocolime6496 Před 4 lety +477

    omg her face 😾

  • @nikitavanzyl1597
    @nikitavanzyl1597 Před 3 lety +6

    Her face is EXACTLY why shes adoptable ... its so freaking cute when the cats truly think they a dangerous lion... meanwhile... actually a freaking baby

  • @jakeusaf9401
    @jakeusaf9401 Před 3 lety +9

    I wish people had love for each other like she does for this cat.

  • @forest3245
    @forest3245 Před 4 lety +546

    How to deal with aggressive/naughty pet: NEVER ever hit or hurt them. Ever.

  • @sendhelp6537
    @sendhelp6537 Před 4 lety +254

    I love this! Cats are special and I have a soft spot for the skittish and aggressive ones. I have a cat I rescued who would hiss AND purr at the same time. She wanted to be loved but was scared. Now she's a love bug!

    • @jogoodwin7352
      @jogoodwin7352 Před 4 lety +15

      Vets have told me cats will also purr when they get anxious. Not just when contented and happy. I was surprised to learn that. I guess its like a person with a 'nervous' laugh maybe?

    • @i_love_rescue_animals
      @i_love_rescue_animals Před 4 lety +7

      I’ve read that cats purr sometimes to self-soothe. I bet she was purring to comfort herself. Just like @Jo Goodwin said.

    • @RL-os9xl
      @RL-os9xl Před 4 lety +1

      My Olive too😗

  • @mige14linares14
    @mige14linares14 Před 3 lety +5

    My god that woman expresses herself so beautifully and great! She speaks like a writer!

  • @peterclarke7240
    @peterclarke7240 Před 3 lety +1

    Reminds me of a cat we used to have. We adopted him from the vets where someone had taken him after finding him as a stray.
    He was totally terrified of everyone when we got him, and would yell and struggle if you tried to touch him.
    After about a 6 week period of just being incredibly patient, he just suddenly flipped into the biggest cuddly purr-monster I've known. Suddenly he was letting me pick him up and carry him round like a baby, rarely left our sides, and just suddenly seemed to trust us completely.
    I guess a life on the streets had created this scared, angry individual but behind it all was this beautiful soul who just wanted to be loved.

  • @deathrays
    @deathrays Před 4 lety +365

    I am crying so hard because anyone else would have given up on her and left her on a curb. You're amazing. Thank you not giving up 😭😭😭😭😭

    • @shariffbrown04
      @shariffbrown04 Před 4 lety +2

    • @potmki6601
      @potmki6601 Před 4 lety +1

      Only a psycho would do so. Cat is from a shelter, she could return her at worst

  • @trippyhippieflipper1545
    @trippyhippieflipper1545 Před 4 lety +383

    A friend of mine died so I took in his 8 month old cat who he thought was a female. Turned out the cat was a boy... and that cat wasn't happy that I was adopting him. He would chase me down and attach onto my leg and dig all of his claws in until I had blood running down my leg. Then to add more injury he would bite me. I felt like I had a wild raccoon in the house and not a cat. It was crazy. If my friend hadn't died I would have gave up on that cat. He would even PEE on top of me when I was sleeping. It took about 3 months to get him settled. I literally had to paint my fabric couch with house paint to seal in the smell until I had him sorted out. It was a JOURNEY... but..., guess what... he ended up being sweet, kind and gentle in the end. It was a happy ending.

    • @sandras2624
      @sandras2624 Před 4 lety +49

      i'm sorry about your friend, and happy you didn't give up on the cat. well done!

    • @yogaflame4128
      @yogaflame4128 Před 3 lety +23

      Cats are very intelligent, my old roommate was given an old male cat and I noticed him hiding. So I chased him around the house. He pissed all over my clothes and bed. Only MINE. Cuz it smelled like me.

    • @juliedavis9659
      @juliedavis9659 Před 3 lety +10

      My adopted Bengal hated me. She would pee on my bedroom pillows constantly. I ended up bequeathing her to a friend. Turns out she just needed a different friend. The other cat turned out thi be a blessing for the kitty. It was like night and day. Im glad she happy now

    • @Dee8Bee
      @Dee8Bee Před 3 lety +9

      Just Me thank you for being such a patient and loving pawrent (😉). You really showed love and kindness to a little soul that had lost everything.

    • @trippyhippieflipper1545
      @trippyhippieflipper1545 Před 3 lety +6

      @Topanga Reyna yes. I couldn't buy a new couch until he was settled.

  • @elizabethmary9870
    @elizabethmary9870 Před 3 lety +1

    THAT is such a heart melting story. I've always known inatinctly that aggressive animals have hope for change and the key is love and patience. This story orally confirms it. Love it to pieces!

  • @zipnny1595
    @zipnny1595 Před 3 lety +3

    The comparison with the feeling of a mother could be quite accurate. The snuggling pictures reminded me of times when I snuggle with my child ♥️

  • @snowman2473
    @snowman2473 Před 4 lety +584

    When you stop looking at your pet as a "thing" that you bought into your house for your own amusement and look at your pet (any pet) as a living being with his own desires, preferences and habits; everything falls into place. 99% of the time a cats aggression/unfriendliness is the pet owners fault. Ask yourself this question: Does your wife/child/husband/brother/sister/mother/father love you? Of course they do. But each of them have their personal preferences/annoyances/different levels of patience etc. If you did not respect those boundaries they would be ticked off at you too. Once you start to respect your pets individual preferences they will actually love you more then you can imagine.
    We raised our 3 cats like this and they have NEVER once shown even an ounce of aggression towards us. We respect each of them as we would respect any other person.

    • @aaangel71
      @aaangel71 Před 4 lety +6

      100% agree.

    • @tiffanyroseangeles7517
      @tiffanyroseangeles7517 Před 4 lety +13

      Snowman I love this! I raised my child ( cat!) the exact same way she's lovely mannered,gentle beautiful cat.
      Who loves a nice snuggle or still will play with a toy here/ there going on 12 this yr (2020) big wide green eyes

    • @tiffanyroseangeles7517
      @tiffanyroseangeles7517 Před 4 lety

      Mr. Smith disgusting

    • @maethefae
      @maethefae Před 4 lety +15

      @cringelord no need to be unfriendly "cringelord"

    • @user-jy9rq8nj7q
      @user-jy9rq8nj7q Před 4 lety +2

      @@amandaw1640 what are you talking about. They are obviously referring to the animals past owners that mistreated them not the people actually looking after them, it's not hard to understand.

  • @adityarai8742
    @adityarai8742 Před 4 lety +427

    She looks like
    'how dare you ' girl

  • @careyg
    @careyg Před 3 lety +1

    Patience and giving your new animals "their own space" is absolutely key IMO. I notice my kitties seem to hide whenever they feel "smothered" and if you leave them be, they'll be the best smugglers when you're relaxing. 😍

  • @tequilahaze9550
    @tequilahaze9550 Před 3 lety +1

    This woman is so articulate and insightful on top of her clearly generous heart

  • @pisceanrat
    @pisceanrat Před 4 lety +539

    As a person with multiple cats, just from this cat's look it is saying "dont mess with me" you can understand them w their eyes, the meow, the tails.. i am glad she made a 180 change she became loving

    • @2011Ohmygoodness
      @2011Ohmygoodness Před 4 lety +8

      Exactly. Also their ears.

    • @true4585
      @true4585 Před 4 lety

      You don’t need multiple cats or even one cat to know what that stare means. 😂

    • @pisceanrat
      @pisceanrat Před 4 lety +5

      @@true4585 experience is the best teacher especially when it comes to cats as some will have an "attitude". one minute they seem like they want you to pet them and then they will slap you. And some have a perpetually grumpy face even when actually relaxed. Always good to know their body language

  • @MamaLauren523
    @MamaLauren523 Před 3 lety +421

    This women gets cats!!! I loved how she spoke about our selfish need to connect. I have a little feline shadow too... but it took her 3 years to fully trust! She was that abused😢 But I still can relate to the restraining order sometimes😂 I always say she's making up for lost time...and she is still like that 12 years later🥰😻

  • @eksophia
    @eksophia Před 3 lety +1

    She has the cutest little face I can't get over it

  • @kepc9083
    @kepc9083 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this cat’s eyes! They’re wide and wise and magical, and full of love when she cuddles with her mom.

  • @jasperclydeinsd592
    @jasperclydeinsd592 Před 4 lety +652

    When she said “the rest was history” that’s literally so true. Kitty let go of the fear and mistrust, she was done with all that.

  • @azzurro_5264
    @azzurro_5264 Před 4 lety +196

    My family adopted two kitten sisters and one kitten was very loving and the other wasn’t aggressive but she was just very skittish and wouldn’t let anyone touch her. Took about 7 years but now she’s just like her sister and just wants attention all the time 😂

    • @kokonutcats
      @kokonutcats Před 4 lety +9

      One of my cats also needed about 6 years to change herself totally :-)

    • @celestiafanforever
      @celestiafanforever Před 4 lety +4

      My older sister and her boyfriend at the time had a cat named Tweety. When Tweety was a kitten she was loving and sweet. When Tweety got older and her sister left for a new home she turned mean and aggressive. Hissing and clawing at anyone who wasn't my older sister and her boyfriend.
      When they had a baby and me and my little sister were over at their place Tweety turned to me and my little sister for pets. Turning back to the sweet and loving girl we remember her being.

    • @triciaaw4539
      @triciaaw4539 Před 4 lety +2

      Same here. We rescued a momcat from a sleet storm, who thanked us with six kittens that very night. The ones we didn't find homes for - all excellent, indoor places - have lived here all their lives. Seven years now. One KittenCat, Dusty, is so skittish around everyone, and no reason at all.
      She is FINALLY coming around, too. Lets me really pet her, and loves her groomies.

    • @celestiafanforever
      @celestiafanforever Před 4 lety +2

      @@triciaaw4539 I bet one day you'll find her curled up asleep on your face.

    • @triciaaw4539
      @triciaaw4539 Před 4 lety

      @@celestiafanforever - she HAS been sleeping on the foot of our bed. It does my heart good to see that she is getting comfy in her own home 😺

  • @josephkokomo1752
    @josephkokomo1752 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm in love with this woman and her wisdom. She's very aware, full of love.

  • @KING-ri2vs
    @KING-ri2vs Před 3 lety +5

    *Grumpy looking Barbara be like "Mom, I love you lots !"* 😾

  • @jeannetpierre1
    @jeannetpierre1 Před 4 lety +438

    Once I cried in front of my cat she became my child. It took a month for this to happen to me (as well). She cried with me and it was so funny and so cute that whatever made me sad before disappeared. I was so depressed at that time (and suicidal) and walked in the door balling my eyes out because I had just been cheated on. Yes, you could say she saved my life. My cat cried so loud at me almost like she was saying, “PLEASE DON’T CRY MOMMY” over and over again. She was eating before that happened, so when she started crying she was chewing her food fast and crying at the same time. (I.e. “noom noom noom-WAAAAAAHHHHHH!”) It’s the cutest visual when cats do this. I love all cats all the same-IN EVERY COLOR. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. ❤️

    • @prakrutivara2321
      @prakrutivara2321 Před 4 lety +18

      Omg that's so cute ♥️

    • @alicialuna98
      @alicialuna98 Před 4 lety +29

      I hope you and your kitty are doing a lot better ❤️

    • @riannelelia
      @riannelelia Před 4 lety +8

      I cried 😭

    • @alyctus
      @alyctus Před 4 lety +12

      That's adorable! I'm glad that your kitty helped you go through this :)

    • @jollylove6761
      @jollylove6761 Před 4 lety +4

      Cats are people too they have Love pain feelings just like us they have a Soul just like us, speak up for the ones who can't speak up for themselves Cats are people too and they are our emotional support they are helping us get through the quarantine some of them been quarantine for years stuck inside the house is important for Cats to go out too

  • @Shila799
    @Shila799 Před 4 lety +101

    “You’re there for the animal, to make their lives as comfortable as possible.”

  • @messamurai2658
    @messamurai2658 Před 3 lety +1

    She has eyes of high class but she's humbles herself to her human mama.

  • @kertamo6721
    @kertamo6721 Před 3 lety

    She feels that you truly love her, and she loves you as much. Wonderful connection.

  • @TOTALCAMARO
    @TOTALCAMARO Před 4 lety +430

    All animals are precious they just need a chance to learn to trust. Then when they do you get the joy of experiencing unconditional love 💕

  • @siyakaul3621
    @siyakaul3621 Před 4 lety +200

    Dude she looks like the kind of cat evil geniuses pet while manically laughing but is actually a cute and poofy ball of floof🥰

  • @andrewgoatley9057
    @andrewgoatley9057 Před 3 lety +1

    A great deal of patience and wisdom in this. Well done.

  • @deborahmeyers7839
    @deborahmeyers7839 Před 3 lety +1

    She has a mummy that didn't give up on her you are both stars soul mates blessed already 🙌

  • @evettc7887
    @evettc7887 Před 4 lety +102

    I just love those beautiful eyes and angry face just a gorgeous cat.

  • @queennameofthesongcleopatr5050

    She's so adorable and she looks like a lil one that can't get her way

  • @janismcgowan9283
    @janismcgowan9283 Před 3 lety +1

    Soulmates! Always important to remember you have to meet them where they are at and not force your need on them. It is very profound!

  • @GetBenched2010
    @GetBenched2010 Před 3 lety +2

    Such a fierce little granny cat!

  • @missmaam792
    @missmaam792 Před 4 lety +106

    I believe the term "sour puss" was coined after this particular cat's face.💕

    • @wandac9847
      @wandac9847 Před 4 lety

      I don't why some people keep saying she looks mean she is beautiful

  • @vanev931
    @vanev931 Před 3 lety +191

    Barbara’s eyes look GINORMOUS...she’s to cute.

  • @newlife3222
    @newlife3222 Před 3 lety +1

    God bless her for her patience. The kitty is innocent n loving

  • @meganbeckwith262
    @meganbeckwith262 Před 3 lety +3

    I adopted an aggressive cat, more so that she was returned to the shelter twice before I got her. The workers at the humane society were questioning when I inquired about her, almost trying to talk me out of adopting her.. I looked at her and told her that I was her mom now and that would never be coming back to the shelter. She is the biggest snuggle bug ever, but she's a cat.. She still does need her space, and doesn't want to be pet at times. You just need to understand them and pay attention to their body language. I now know when she doesn't want to be pet, but she still sleeps with me every single night, so much that she has to be touching me. I love her!

    • @lucielu1230
      @lucielu1230 Před 3 lety +1

      this is such a nice and heartwarming story :). thnx for that and for being such a great cat mom

    • @meganbeckwith262
      @meganbeckwith262 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lucielu1230 Thank you so much!

    • @lucielu1230
      @lucielu1230 Před 3 lety +1

      @@meganbeckwith262 you are welcome ^^

  • @ayyyitscookie
    @ayyyitscookie Před 4 lety +16

    I found my cat is a stray almost nine years ago. i came home from work, and she was at my door. she was extremely aggressive. you could not pet her without her biting you, she would run, she would hide, she would hiss if you got too close.
    over time, she slowly began to trust me. I let her have space, let her explore her new home on her own, let her do what she needed to do to feel safe.
    9 years later, she still does not like to be pet for too long, she isn't really cuddly, and she is still scared of a lot. but my goodness, she's an entirely different cat. the amount of trust I can see in her eyes now is worth it. I just hope that I've been able to heal whatever hurt her in her past.

    • @ayyyitscookie
      @ayyyitscookie Před 4 lety

      update: my lovely lady passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully this morning. i pray that my family and i helped her heal through these years, and that she's sleeping peacefully now.
      goodnight, stitch. i love you. ♥️

  • @jeanetteemery9073
    @jeanetteemery9073 Před 4 lety +100

    Wonderful. I have a cat who lived in my backyard, and hissed/growled at me for two years. I fed him and gave him shelter from the elements. Finally, one day while I walked the path from my car to my backdoor where he greeted me with hisses and growls everytime I returned (he knew my schedule), he rolled on his back and let me scratch his belly! He's been my baby ever since. His name is Mr Tumnis, because, like the character in Narnia, he kept to himself out of a need for safety for so long. Now he comforts my other cat who has had health problems - very loving.

  • @Spoketlabolina
    @Spoketlabolina Před 3 lety +1

    She looks like a mix of devon rex, bengal and brittish shorthair, so odd and so striking. Love her wide face, short chin and strong features...and her gace is giving me intelligence!

  • @yukimuripukka1852
    @yukimuripukka1852 Před 3 lety +1

    Her eyes are so damn beautiful!!

  • @kandorstevenson
    @kandorstevenson Před 4 lety +107

    She looks at the camera like saying: SHE IS MINE! How beatiful.

  • @cinowens1
    @cinowens1 Před 4 lety +172

    There is no such thing as an unadoptable cat. All it takes is time.

  • @annefine7135
    @annefine7135 Před 3 lety +1

    With cats, it's ALL about trust. If you do something that hurts or scares them, even unintentionally, it takes a long time for them to forget.

  • @honeyboo7549
    @honeyboo7549 Před 3 lety

    Patience is the key. My mom's tomcat needed three years. She never gave up. Now he is her baby.

  • @jaytee2642
    @jaytee2642 Před 4 lety +27

    I rescued a timid, young street cat and after a lot of time and patience, we became soul mates.
    She was my BEST cat ever and we had 18 years together.
    They are diamonds in the rough...give them time to shine.🐱💎

  • @MrAhutson
    @MrAhutson Před 4 lety +46

    Her face is sooooo cute!!! Thank you for not giving up on her!!! She just needed someone to be patient and loving with her!!!

  • @highroadtohell
    @highroadtohell Před 3 lety +1

    Omg.. my heart. Thanks for showing people how loving cats actually are and thank you for looking after her ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @cristyh461
    @cristyh461 Před 3 lety +1

    I got a cat from the shelter. She was non aggressive and we had an immediate connection but it took her 2 years to stop running in fear from my husband. My husband would get upset. I told him, it takes time. Didn't realize it would take that much time! Now she sits in his lap and rubs him.