Rescuing another stray kitten 🐱 ...i'm officially a cat lady
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- čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
- What I wish I knew when rescuing my first kitten was how much they need the company of another kitten. It worked out that Gordo's last available sibling needed a home (or at least a Foster home to get off the street during NYC heatwave), so in this video we are going to swoop her up and bring her home! While it's just a foster situation right now until I know how these two get along, I am fully prepared to officially adopt. These are the first couple days of double kitten motherhood!! And as overwhelming as it is, it's the best thing in the world. Thanks for following along on the journey. A lot of cat content lately, I know, but these are big moments that I want to remember 🧡🐱🐱
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Bonus video to bring home the new baby!! Back with the NYC/Offline event content on Friday 💘Hope you're having a great week, friends!
I am loving the videos of your new babies! Gordo is living up to his name😂😂😂. Delilah la Flaca is so beautiful, and I'm confident the kiddos will love each other.❤❤❤❤
Yay!!!!! Hi Gordo and Delilah!!!!
They’ll go through growing pains with each other. But sometimes what looks like fighting is actually them playing.
Delilah and both together are sooooo cute 🥰 ❤❤! Happy they found their way, and people with siblings know, fights are an unavoidable part of the game 😂!
D&G❤❤❤
And just like that, you're a family of 3 ❤
AS IF I NEEDED ANOTHER REASON TO BE OBSESSED WITH YOU
😂😭🥰
I like to see people take pet ownership seriously. They are a big responsibility and deserve our best care.
I'm SO happy you adopted his sibling!!! They're behaving EXACTLY as they should!
Don't over think this. You guys will be fine. Once she has access to the rest of the home, you will get your vibe going. 😊
Pro cat parent tip: as long as Gordo doesn’t make growling sounds or weird noises while he hisses it’s all FINE. He’s just telling her HE was there first and HE is the dominant one (cat hierarchy). Also fighting/wrestling is a normal behavior for newly introduced kittens (I know they’re siblings but they don’t really have this notion in their system)
That hissing is totally normal, we had 2 sister cats for almost 16 years and whenever we brought one home from the vet the other one at home would hiss and act crazy towards her :) They hadn't been separated ever.
One of my girls get angry at her sister if she gets stuck on the sunporch overnight!
Damn that mama cat had some good genes.... both of your fur babies are beautiful ❤
Delilah has the perfect little face. What a lucky kitty.
30 years ago I had one young cat. I decided to go ahead and be a cat lady. I got a second kitten. They were not related. They did become best friends. The amusing part is following this decision to be a cat lady, I met the person I would marry. He came with a house and a cat. Integrating the three took longer but it all worked out. Over the years, we fostered, we adopted, we sometimes had several cats. Now, we just have one and she is senior and blind enjoying her old age with two humans who spoil her. You are doing great with taking these two in. As soon as you are not stressing about following a life plan, you get all kinds of opportunities. ❤
🎶Hey there, Delilah, what’s it like in New York City? 🎶
I do not think these kittens could have been “given” to a better person than you! Congratulations again! ✨🩵
❤️🩹 P.S.S. Seeing the Mama cat soon to be "childless" made me sad for a second, but you have done the best thing for those two little fur babies!! Will you have any updates going forward on the Mama cat? Hopefully she'll be adopted too ... 🥰
I came in the comments for this. Poor mama that lost her babies. I hope she Will be adopted or at least spayed.
@@ShellyBomb luckily cat moms don’t really have a huge attachment with kittens. They can have many litters in a short time span so they only will raise them to a point before they’re on their own anyways.
@@lea8532 Awe, thank you for that "Kitty / Kitten Knowledge" that helps; I was obviously attaching too many human emotions to their separation! So excited to see how Gordo & Delilah get along; I think they are doing well already - way to GO Chelsea ~ ❤️🩹
@@ShellyBomb haha no problem! I have cats so I felt bad for the moms too so I did some research 😸
@@lea8532 Good Morning 🌄 ~ Awe, well - thanks for sharing it here in Chelsea's community ... 🥰
Calicos are predominantly female - and oh so sweet!!!! You've got this!!! They may hiss at first because it is all new - but if you let them run around together - they will be good! I've had cats all my life (and I'm old!) and even if the first day is not good- they end up best friends. Sometimes it takes a few days - sometimes it's instant! You are doing great!!!
Don’t overthink it, you’ll start to feel overwhelmed and stressed. They’ll be fine together I promise.
I’m a vet and can confidently say you are an A++ kitten owner. Doing all the right things! Was cracking up at your gloves 😂 we have a pair at the office that go down to our elbows…
And you said you don't think you are particularly maternal. You have the instincts of a great Momma!! So sweet
Millennial cat ladies are going to be possibly the prettiest so far lmao I swear all my friends in their 30's and 40's that love cats are pretty gorgeous and have their lives together. Cat lady is clearly the new hot and considering Millennials dress better and more stylishly than Gen Z we are gonna see some fashionistas cat ladies folks! ❤️❤️❤️
hahahah i'm here for this hot take
I love everything about this comment 👏👏👏
Me 3 😂😂😂❤(also a hot cat lady 💃🏾)
I think almost all of us go through the same “what did I just do 😐” phase when getting a pet, especially a second one! I know I did when I foster failed my second dog. I promise you’ll feel better soon and it IS the best thing for Gordo to have cat company! Just have to tough it out the first few days but just remind yourself that you’re more worried about it than they are 😊
🐈🐈 P.S. Yep, you are "officially a cat lady" but such a beautiful & young one at that + you've changed the lives of two very lucky kitties 😍 ...
Thank you for taking the poor baby in!! Bless you. Will mama cat get rescued as well?? Poor mom, she needs to get spayed and am hoping to get a forever-loving home. ❤
Girl you are killing it, best cat mum those beauties can have! Congratulations on your new additions 🎉
She's GORGEOUS OMG
Thank you for giving her a home. I hope someone will open up their home and heart for Mama or there will be more kittens soon.
I took in a stray momma who had 6 babies. I already had a 2 year old cat. For 8+ weeks i was going back and forth trying to make everyone happy but 4 months later everyone was adopted out except one which i kept so my cat Sammy could have a friend. Take it one step at a time and breathe. You got this!!!
I hope they remembered each other 😢
She's very cute!
It's okay to be overwhelmed in this particular situation, but you can do it, Chelsea. Now you're even more experienced! It's just heartwarming to see you being so attentive to small details and so loving to your kittens ❤
You are an excellent Cat Mom!! 2 beautiful cats. They are going to have so much fun together - playing, wrestling, bathing, napping. Plus giving you individual attention. The hissing is fine. That is the way they are setting boundaries with each other - it is just their little warning. They are doing wonderful. I am so happy for all 3 of you!!
Soooo adorable. They are going to be best buddies soon ❤
Thank you for having such an amazing heart to take Delilah off the streets.
That is so selfless taking on the other kitten. It’s so much responsibility and the additional costs as well. You’re amazing!
I think both kittens sense how lucky they are to have a nice home out of the elements so they were on their best behavior. For neither of them to have cried the first night seems unheard of. I'm anxious to hear your take on the differences in males and females. I predict Deli will be the boss.
🐱,🐱+🏃♀️= family!!! Happy for you Chelsea. You'll never have a dull moment with those cuties. 🌹❤️
You did the best thing!! Calicos will always have a special place in my heart, my calico baby died in 2020 and I miss her every day ❤️ In Germany we call calicos „lucky cats“ (like lucky charm) - Glückskatze 💌
Longtime silent viewer here but I have to comment on this one as a huge cat lover. You are doing these kitties such a HUGE favor by giving them a loving, caring, and most importantly respectful home. You give them the space they need and don’t have expectations of them to be cuddly, playful, etc. I also adopted a calico from a shelter a few years ago and she was reeeeally slow to warm up but by giving her space has given her the chance to let both her playful and sassy sides show. I doubt I’ll comment again but wanted to say I love your videos and you are my #1 comfort CZcamsr who I would love to run into one day 🐱💛
Oh my heart. I had to say goodbye to my sweet Delilah Mae (harlequin Holland lop rabbit) a few years ago. We all miss her so much, especially her Husbun, Lennox. The perfect name. Deli-Bean... we'd sing "Deli at the vet" (Benny and the Jets) at all of her appts. I'm 100% invested in your cat lady era.
Awe 😔😔😔i'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep her legacy going by singing 'deli at the vet' ❤🩹💓
The way you prepared for this, you thought about every single detail, so dedicated and with so much warmth and patience, I am in awe, seriously. Thank you so, so much for rescuing these two furballs, for your compassion and for letting us be part of the process. Not only you have changed their lives but they will change yours and I guarantee you they will bring you so much joy. And now that they're together chances are your toes will suffer less 😉Congratulations!!! Greetings from Germany 🤍
Awww Chelsea! I’m just a few seconds in and I’ve fallen in love! What a cutie! 🥰🥰🥰
You look so very happy, Chelsea! I think you are a great kitten mom! You go, girl.....
I will watch every single advert for the three of you 🩷
So happy little Gordo has his sister as a playmate. 😍 Can't wait to see ALL the cat content as they learn to be besties!
Kitten energy is no joke!!! I have 3 the youngest took damn near 4 years to finally calm her ass down and she is still kind of a firecracker
From one cat lady to another (I'm a mamma of 4), you're doing a perfect job...
She's adorable! Welcome, Delilah ❤
You Ms Chelsea are an excellent cat mama. Your new addition is a sweetheart. Gordo and Delilah will have their spats and rough play, but that’s normal. Figuring out the pecking order. Congratulations!! ❤️😻
Delilah and Gordo are so gorgeous. I bet your phone is full to the brim with cat pictures and you are just looking stuff to buy them. Being a cat mum is hard work but the love is so wonderful. Well done for rescuing and giving them a loving home.
Awww!! Delilah is a sweetheart!! I’m sure that she and Gordo will get along famously! Yay! 😺😻😸
Gordo is such a boss kitty! So little but so confident 😻
They are both the most beautiful kitties.
OMG! A calico! My fave. Congrats on being a catmom to two kitties. Life will change forever as you know it and will be for the good (from a fellow catmom).
Me too I love calicos! Such amazing personalities.
Chelsea, You Did A Great Job reuniting these Two Siblings. 👍👍👍You are All Family now. You and Delilah and Gordo. God Bless You and them too. 🙏🙏🙏😇😺😺🥰🥰🙏
Im so happy you got his sibling 🥲 Poor babies ❤️ Thank you for helping and loving them 😊
I rescued a couple of calicos. My last I named Elsie (after a piano teacher I had as a kid). My ex used to call her "elisifer" because she'd take your face off if she didn't like you. She was not one to suffer fools (neither was my teacher). She'd been lost in the woods and was about a year old so pretty feral when I got her. She was my heart and soul for 18.5 years before crossing over on July 4th 2020. She was my guard dog, best relationship I ever had! Delilah is the spitting image. Still miss that little monster.
She is a calico mix for sure ❤
So happy that you rescued his sibling! May they bring you all the joy in the world!
We got a kitten 3 weeks ago, and our 2 year old cat wasn't happy with her. He also was hissing at her, and from time to time, they were fighting. But now they are kind of friends 😅 They sleep together, little girl keeps playing with him. It was a really stressful period, but I'm really happy to see how they keep getting along. Kitten follows her brother everywhere, and they play fight and cuddle a lot. I'm writing this to let you know that it will get much better, just be patient❤
I am sooooo happy that you got her! You can’t imagine how Gordo’s life will be 1000% more happy and fun!! Having cats for 30 years, I can tel that it’s the best decision! Wish you all the best, if need any advice - just tell, we’ll share all we have 😊
That pet pen is a Godsend. i used it for my two cats, Biddie and Nayla when they were kittens. i put them in there when i was cleaning up the bathroom.
Cuteness overload! They'll be fine! Gordo needed a pal, he's a live wire! Delilah seems even tempered, good match.
You are a great Cat Mom Chelsea! I'm happy that good things keep coming your way !
I’m so glad you got a second! They’ll bond with time and ultimately make your life easier. You’re a great cat mom!
So happy that you were able to give Gordo's sister a safe home!! I can relate so much to the overwhelm of a new kitten(s) because my husband and I just adopted an 8-week old male kitten to be friends with our 2-year-old girl. There was a lot of hissing at first, but now our girl grooms the little man and cuddles him when he is not trying to wrestle with her. We have always had adult cats, and -wow- adjusting to a kitten was a challenge!! I keep saying it's like having a toddler with teeth and claws on a sugar high! But we love him so much. These kitties are going to bring you so much joy, Chelsea! You're doing a great job 💗
Congratulations again!! Delilah is beautiful and calico kitty's are just the sweetest. I am a long time cat rescuer and adopting 2 is way better. So glad Gordo has his sister to grow up with. You are such a natural and a great kitty mom. Enjoy this time when they are tiny - they will grow up so fast, and watch out for those little murder mittens!!
Also... the overwhelm at it being too soon is really normal. Especially going from a no-pet household. It will pass and you will see how much they actually enrich each others lives. And when you do go out, they will be less upset as they have each other.
We took in a pregnant cat at the beginning of the first lockdown, she had 5 kittens and they lived with us for 3 months, we kept the smallest and found the others home with friends and family. They’re all doing amazing, our boy is 4 and a half now and he’s a joy. It was an amazing experience and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat, you’re doing a great job Chelsea❤
What a joy! I am a cat person even though I have a dog currently. Nothing better in the world than to be a pet parent! 🐱🐶 On the side note, it looks like Gordo knows that's his sister! They're getting along wonderfully as kittens should 💕 Hope their mom is ok and taken care of?
they will grow up the best of friends!!! Cats always do better in pairs!!!!!🥰
I didn’t want this video to end
Delilah is so precious!!!! Look at her coming out of her bag and exploring the world!!😭❤
This is so heartwarming.. I can't even stand it. The look of relief on that baby's face!! ❤🐾
In all honesty, they did REALLY well together, especially it being their first meeting. Before you know it, they’ll be best buddies. ☺️ It just takes time.
Thank YOU for not leaving us hanging! Glad they are doing better together. ♥️
I shared a lot of your doubts before i became a cat parent. Cats are wonderful life coaches if you are willing to listen and they are some of the most social and respectful beeings on this planet. When they love you they do so unconditonally and they will never lie to you like people do. Gordo loves and trust you. You can see it by him sleeping near you with his belly unprotected and even let you touch it. You are a great cat parent. And your little tutors will help you find your inner peace for sure.
She is soooo cute! I foresee a future full of love and joy with these two little babies. I'm so excited to see them grow every video 😍😍
Don’t feel bad and overwhelmed. My spouse and I have raised 15 cats in three generations from TX to HI covering 40 years of marriage. Every cat was unique with their own different personality. You just have to make sure they always feel warm, loved, and safe.
They're siblings, so they'll be great together. Happy you gave her a much needed home.
Way to go Chelsea, I love rescuing animals also. I have only rescued my pit bulls but I have never regretted them at all. It’s such a blessing. ❤❤❤
So happy to see Cordo has a friend ❤️ my two cats are not siblings, but even as adults they still play fight often 😂 I have to always excuse myself when I am on the phone when I am at home because my cats are screaming in the background 😅
YAY!! Congrats in your 2nd new fur baby. Its gonna be SO MUCH FUN watching them play and grow up together. Yeah, be prepared to not sleep for at least a year. But It’s worth it😻😻
So happy Gordo has his sister and a new friend.
Congratulations, Chelsea ! 🎆You are doing a wonderful job raising these adorable fur balls ! 😺One thing that is an awesome addition to cat toys/enrichment is to grow your own wheatgrass 🪴at home. It is super easy and kinda fun to watch it grow. It is also super nutritious for the kittens. You can find the growing kits online. I am really enjoying your videos and I wish you all the best ! I hope the algorithm shares your channel with "cat people" ! ☀Blessings from a crazy Cat Lady from the West Coast.....🌅
Human twins would be far overwhelming! YOU ARE DOING GREAT CHELSEA!
AND SHE IS BEAUTIFUL!
I was cracking up when Chels was sitting on the bed saying “getting there little by little” with a big smile on her face, while the cats were going at it behind her! 😂😂😂 I’m so happy for you and your new bbs!
How fabulous Chelsea, it’s so much better for everyone to have two cats if you can. You’re the best taking these little ones on ❤. You are rocking it as a Millennial cat mum. ❤❤❤
OMG!! The video I’ve been waiting for!!! My heart is bursting 💓💗💓💗💓💗💓 Delilah is absolutely precious 🥰 She is so chill and a true beauty 😍 I cannot tell you how much joy I feel at you having taken her too. So good to know she is healthy just like her brother. They seem to be doing just fine. Hissing is totally normal. It’s not aggression it’s a warning to set boundaries. You will hear a lot of hissing as they play fight. By hissing is how they communicate that a bite or scratch is too rough and they need to calm down and be more gentle. This is how they learn and how single kitten syndrome is avoided. Not only that, but now when you go out they will have each other’s company and not feel so lonely. Now you will have two little nuggets awaiting your return for all the love and attention ☺️ Feeling overwhelmed at first is normal. As the days go by and Delilah settles in as part of the family, and you hit a groove for a routine for two kittens instead of just one, everything will fall into place. Trust me you will not even remember life without either of them or feeling overwhelmed. Just prepare for a lot of running, tumbling and play fighting, lol. It is super entertaining to watch two or more kittens interacting and also very heartwarming. You are doing a great job at being their mama!! Just go with your gut and don’t second guess yourself. You’ve got this 😊👍🏼 I cannot wait to see more of Gordo And Deli and watch them bond and grow ❤️ Congratulations cat mama!! I have four BTW, and I would totally add another 🤭😌 All my best to the three of you 😊
Can’t wait to see Delilah and Gordo growing up together! Thanks for giving them both a home. This video made me tear up🥹
Cat Ladies Unite! I to have a calico and they are the best. I rescued mine as a stray kitten shortly after moving to Florida. She has been the best companion for 9 years.
And now you’re 3!!! They will figure it out and play play play!! ❤❤❤
Awww a little calico girly! Love that for you. Welcome to the cat lady club. ❤ 🐈
You're a good mama! I am so invested in these two little ones I even let the full ads play. 😆😆😆
That’s how I got my two cats 😂 Gordo will thank you for getting him a buddy.
Having 2 kittens cats 10000% easier they got each other to play sleep ect together ❤ you won't regret it ... I'm glad I got 2 .. I had one for 18 years she was hard work ...but now I got 2 its perfect
You're doing a great job! Looking forward to following the adventures of Gordo and Delilah. They are adorable!😊
I knew I was going to be a cat lady when I was 21. I’m 64 now and I currently have two cats. i live in a very cat friendly building and all the cats that live here get to roam, at least part of the time. This is what heaven is like in my opinion
You're doing right great cat Mama! As someone with 2 cats, I feel your joy and pain😂.
Delilah is so cute as well, them playing on the bed was precious! Love it
Gordo is like I need my MOTHER!
How wonderful! The kittens are so lucky to have each other - as are you. You are glowing! ❤❤❤
Congratulations cat Mama🎉You've got this! The new kitty
is gorgeous as well ❤ What a
great pair they're going to be!
It's amazing how fast your little
family is growing 🐱Happy 4th!
Oh,my…she is beautiful,stole my heart immediately ❤
Oooooh kittenzzzz !! Lovvve ! I was so charmed by you all here, and blissed out by these CUTENESS OVERLOAD fur babies… that I forgot to comment lol !! Watched thus hours ago. Deli is SO cuuuuute !! As us GORDO ! Thank you for rescuing them , Chelsea ! You are so kind! They have won the lottery with you ! Congrats to you alllll !
Oooops bah … typos that I didn't catch