Couple Share Studio Flat With A Cougar | BEAST BUDDIES

MEET the brave couple that share their home with a playful two-year-old COUGAR. In 2016, Alexandr Dmitriev and his wife, Mariya, decided to adopt a young cougar called Messi and raise him as a house-pet in their small, studio apartment in Penza, Russia. Messi follows a strict grooming routine to ensure he doesn’t make too much of a mess around the house - he gets washed in the bath, has his nails trimmed, his teeth checked and he receives a special brush-down every day. The big cat eats twice a day with a diet consisting of turkey, beef, a bit of chicken breast and some bones. And with a growing social media following of 250,000 on Instagram and more than 2 million views on KZbin, Messi has become a local celebrity.
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[@ananyabiswal4943]

The sphynx cat just sits around like a sassy aunty

[@MrJmayes23]

A B 😂

[@yumekoo900]

Hahaha

[@dododimitrov9657]

i thought it is a new born spawn from hell.

[@wetchicken4236]

i was ur thousandth like

[@LuannOsbourne]

sister*

[@brianmabasa5251]

"We dont love him because of his beautiful eyes or fluffy tail, we love him because messi is messi"..... damn... pure love right there.....

[@tanjamo2968]

My husband is a Messi Fan too! :))

[@ANDREWjkl1]

I'm not sure if I love Messi, but I do like him. After all, he's one of the best football players of all time.

[@wintertyy4002]

That doesn't matter, they need to find a big cat rescue, because big cats can't be pets, he needs to be in a sanctuary.

[@nhdarling2]

@@wintertyy4002 ... Russia

[@Mrrhill]

Stupid

[@liv6954]

when a cougar is more calm than my tiny house kitten

[@guidines83]

That cougar is way more domestic, friendly and obedient than my cat or any domestic cat I’ve seen. He is almost like a dog.

[@mamacat63]

He's more friendly than my DSH house cat.

[@SuperItalia494]

Yeah my German Shepard still barks at people down the street because they are potentially trying to pillage our house haha 😂

[@Nirobiscloset10]

He can switch to a predictor anytime. He's wild.

[@SuperItalia494]

@@Nirobiscloset10 oh yeah, they know when a threat is coming… especially when neighbours arrive home from work. They are the ultimate threat!!! Haha 😂

[@prettymamita]

Yeah imagine telling your cat to sit 🤣 half the time they won’t even look back when you’re calling their name

[@Mandark020]

I still remember Messi as a young talented kid playing football in La Masia, and look how big he has grown to be now!

[@dominickvasquez7625]

Yeah I know it's crazy how time flys

[@ЮстинаСамотей]

It's all Penza' s climate

[@lisarochwarg4707]

Spaghetti will do that to you.

[@mustafajr7338]

Alexander Kazantzidis lol 😂 😂😂😂

[@yulakis4372]

Can't deny he even owned a well-known retail &fashion company. Its a huge hit!

[@zakthanos6231]

Holy crap that line at the end was like something straight out of a novel, "how can you explain why you love someone? You love someone just because you love them. Not for their beautiful eyes, or an amazing fluffy tail. We just love him because... because Messi is Messi." what a beautiful statement and idea.

[@LewisTolkienFan01]

Yes, that was a perfect and true statement!

[@Quintusblake]

I disagree. I love the people I love because they all have fluffy tails.

[@onion4550]

I also disagree. I love nothing. *_hello darkness my old friend_*

[@joepaccrakurii1227]

Yes m8,but itll never catch on sadly!

[@amyshaw444]

Imagine hearing the part about fluffy tails with the assumption he is speaking about a person

[@jameshurtado5389]

the cougar was so embarrassed by the jacket he didn’t want to be seen in public with it on

[@gelusvenn5063]

I don't want someone to drag me out on my pajamas either, if we're being fair.

[@maddyloveless4134]

I don't blame him

[@freerondonumba9ine120]

Why did they put a jacket on it’s a cougar

[@jameshurtado5389]

+Yung Ace because they wanted him to be embarrassed

[@Demidar665]

@@freerondonumba9ine120 because it can drop to 50 below

[@SWSimpson]

In case anyone is wondering.... They no longer live in an apartment, but have a house with a lot of land, which appears to have a very large solid wood-fence. And, Messi is very much attached to Alexandr, from what one can determine from the videos that Mariya films.

[@catdoctrigeek1464]

And now he has a cheetah for a housemate. What a commitment. Pretty darned lucky all around.

[@aaaaaaaaaa97]

they also turned into exotic pet buyers getting a cheetah.....bad people supporting bad trades.

[@RJ-sm2rp]

kzbin.infojbpCqYo-Yrg?feature=share

[@c.h.u.d]

Yeah they got filthy rich from messis KZbin videos and now they live like kings.they owe that cat EVERYTHING

[@2755_Ishycakes]

Honestly I expected this to be wildly unethical but it actually seems like they take really good care of him. And he's like the size of a big dog, not a normal cougar. He has special needs, and it seems like they're meeting them. Dope. This was kinda heart-warming.

[@averageman4873]

Was gonna say he was small but no way only "half the size of a cougar".

[@linentgaming251]

that couger is more of a cat than my cat

[@luca7675]

@@linentgaming251 tbh that cougar is more like a dog than my dog. Even though ist a cat xD

[@ruesopher5152]

The couger should live its own life...not caged up

[@coal159]

rairis lo it’s way to small to be a predator

[@j.riffney7939]

Messi said ," ya'll got me messed up if y'all thinking I going out in this checkered clown suit, I'ma go back in my hole."

[@老奴在]

This is either a super coincidence or a brilliant joke. I honestly thought youtube has messed up the comments section again showing comment other videos before I realized that the cats name is also Messi... and also wearing checkered.

[@boocrimson7720]

That was one of my two favorite parts he's just like "no dad I look stupid in this I don't wanna go out!!" XD which is mood.

[@paktornadoyt7493]

True😂

[@aquarianoc664]

😂😂😂😂

[@gotlogic3623]

*XD*

[@mrx4022]

Robber: *breaks into house.* Messi: ??? Robber: "Screw this, I'm out."

[@aethernaut115]

In russia, you rob the robber

[@an_38kitkashyap]

Messi would show his drinking skills and the robber would ask for an autograph from him.

[@kekw5153]

Robber: *breaks into house* Cougar: *rawrs* Robber: oh hell naw someone's getting possessed here

[@w7v751]

@@aethernaut115 really? how?

[@ineffablerei4268]

Haha lol

[@Sleepytechnician]

That man is so proud of his lil guy, I love both of them

[@floridabangerz9240]

Thief: Enters house Puma: “You picked the wrong house today fool!”

[@donnyc.3398]

Oof

[@salmalaamari2604]

Lol

[@MikoyanGurevichMiG21]

Love the San Andreas reference

[@S_J_banana]

Couger*

[@vincentroa264]

Looooooool

[@PwnageJ]

Dogs seeing a cat bigger than them. Dogs: wait, thats illegal.

[@apoxfn]

underrated

[@BooBaddyBig]

Lion: not illegal Tiger: oh no, not illegal Liger: oh no, no, no not illegal at all

[@luqqy347]

Chihuahua’s: fist time huh?

[@PwnageJ]

@Formal pitbulls looks like theyre having an extreme cuddling

[@Julie_Serenity]

Oh my goodness 😂😂😂😂😂👍

[@kimbanks9783]

That cat is living the best life. He has no bills, free housing, a chef, massages, baths, comfortable bed, manicure, tv, and love.

[@TLabie]

Lol what kinda cat have bills then?

[@davoid96]

Human Rights Advocate it’s all fun and games until the microwave beep startles him and he goes on a killing spree

[@epdlc2889]

Meanwhile his cousins in the wild...

[@raflizarusli]

Great comment

[@Bargoth60]

Messi is kind, lovable, and social---he doesn't need a muzzle. Some humans, on the other hand...

[@adoginacowboyhat8196]

Me: *a hunter who’s afraid of cougars* Cougar: *wears pajamas*

[@AuraArondight]

Guess you could say it's the cat's pajamas.

[@cynclairewoods4225]

@@AuraArondight you win

[@cynclairewoods4225]

I remember a mentor telling me about tracking a puma near a friend's farm. Damn thing doubled back on him and he was lucky enough to see it move its tail other wise it would've got him. Damn things are too smart

[@Eye-Wandering]

Lmao

[@MikoyanGurevichMiG21]

@@AuraArondight And the pajamas should exclusively be from the PUMA brand.

[@densilva8888]

"How can you explain why you love someone? You love someone just because you love them [...] we just love him because Messi is Messi" ❤😭

[@aneborjesson6323]

and not just because of their bushy tail xD

[@iceswallowseaman7788]

So now messi got kicked from football club

[@thehottest3682]

How old are you?

[@LordYuriX]

Just the biggest Argentinian pride! ⚽🏆💖🌟☝️🇦🇷👆🌟

[@dienekesn9312]

just a regular russian house cat

[@TWOSU_NEWS]

As Russians say: everything bigger in mother russia

[@ed.samitov]

regular russian house cat is the siberian tiger ))) Puma is much smaller ))))

[@ryanhasautismhedates6thgra2]

Lol😂

[@Person-bk1qt]

Who else got dragon in there house

[@maylaniiw]

Also as Russians say: in mother Russia we don’t pet bear, bear pets us

[@C10Scottsdale]

Messi is the most docile cat I've ever seen. He completes the family very well. A house full of love!

[@5747589]

Landlords in USA: “Strictly no pets allowed” Landlords in Russia: “A cougar should be fine”

[@s1ckkid396]

Well if you say no you will be lunch

[@p1pkin]

I'd bet apartments is property of this couple. that's how it is usually in Russia and other ex-USSR countries.

[@leonardusdesignleonardusde3479]

Don’t you love Russia , a cougar in a apartment complex Try that in the USA

[@zavtradnem]

In soviet Russia we own our appartments.

[@zavtradnem]

@@p1pkin thats right

[@luoyunjie]

i’m from russia, and i see every video they create (also interview, stories and lives). messi less than another ordinary cougars also he has health problems (reason why he can’t live in wild) and was born in a zoo. when mari and alexsanr saw him he was sick and needed expensive treatment. since birth messi constantly changed houses and therefore he find alexander and mari like a home. please, this couple saved his life for love, they love him and messi loves them too.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Taria Ann, his affection for them is obvious. He was one very loved cat.

[@Bleublaze]

Just Lisa is he dead?

[@ItsJustLisa]

Hi Hello, no, typo. He’s very much alive and still very spoiled. They moved into a new house at Christmas/New Year. Kira just got home now too. She’d been with Grandma while the upstairs finishing work was completed. They’ve also taken in a cheetah who was having difficulties in the circus where she was an animal performer. Cheetahs are social, but the others were ostracizing her and stealing her food away. Her trainer liked how well the Dmitrievs have worked with Messi, so she gifted Ichel to them. They have videos of her on their channel too.

[@nexushdmusic]

dos vadanya

[@tariburgos]

♡♡♡♡much love for this felinos lovers & for Messi as well♡♡♡♡

[@kaia_b]

That moment when you realize that someone has a cougar that is 10,000x easier to brush, bathe and claw clip than your own small regular housecat 😭😾

[@universem2978]

its sad actually I can't even cut my cat's claws

[@MKSurvant]

Was thinking the same thing about my Akita.... how do they do it!? Need the secret!

[@idunno1300]

@@MKSurvant the guy is agent 47 that is the secret

[@_winter_maryrose4684]

Kaia B. *Housecats have exited the chat*

[@tvbella123]

i feel u sis

[@dragonofdesteny5767]

it takes a lot of Personality and mental strengh to please and train a big cat like that. the fact that he behaves so well and still seems comfy shows great handling by this couple

[@eternity68]

Too bad they are Putin supporters 🤮 i wrote something negative about Putin on their Instagram and they blocked me !

[@18svd]

Thats Russian Petting.

[@rexyjp1237]

This isnt a big cat.

[@u0aol1]

*Puma Hides* 'I AM NOT GOING OUT DRESSED LIKE THIS'

[@dorkishnienie5139]

When your parents force you to wear the cloths grandma gave you.tl Edit: This is the most likes I got lol😅

[@i_nosc0ped_jfk_557]

Just imagine seeing your neighbor bring his pet cougar in a jacket down the stairs

[@FK-pu8hg]

Shite if my neighbor had a cougar I’ll bore him to death comming over every second day to pet the damn kitty.

[@lovep1474]

Ill b so offended by the jacket. Poor cougar lol

[@tenkazuu]

@@lovep1474 oh shut up

[@jelenavanmarle8552]

05:06 😂

[@_strawberriesandcigarettes]

I'd love that 😁

[@bryangarcia3903]

This cougar is more friendlier than my domestic cat

[@theblackbaron4119]

Then you're not spending enough time with your cat. ^^

[@iiproiipro3463]

The Black Baron actually he/she probably does it’s just in there nature

[@theblackbaron4119]

@@iiproiipro3463 no it has a lot to do with how you treat them. I have my cat for 19 years now. She trusts me blind, comes cuddling and always wants to be besides me. She gets all the love.

[@MightyJabroni]

There is no such thing as a domestic cat. Only domestic cat owners.^^

[@vicmorgana5516]

@@theblackbaron4119 There are cats who are treated like kings and queens and are still bitchy. They claw and bite the hell out of their owners and hate human contact, even treated as well as they are. Every cat has its own personality, just like dogs. All animals are like that, but it's especially well-known in domestic cats. It's not always how you treat them, some cats just enjoy being dicks. My friend has a she-cat that's very aggressive, even though they treat her well. I couldn't count how many times I and my friend's family members have been bitten and scratched by that cat just for touching her or trying to touch her, and with zero warning.

[@LaurenSmith-e9w]

They did a good thing. Also, I love that they’re carving a pumpkin!! As an American, it’s so cool to see people in other countries adopting Halloween traditions. It’s my second favorite holiday, after Christmas!!

[@Phil-n1p]

Same here north of you matey.

[@dunstanofgreen]

Pumpkin carving originated in Ireland as did Halloween itself and a lot of its traditions

[@svfloria1876]

Other countries: I thought you said you have a house cat Russian: This is housecat

[@homelessrobot]

Normal cat is room-cat at best. This is actual house cat.

[@ethan-111]

Memento Mori lol russians are cool they take everything to the max and make it fun

[@olgachafeeva7615]

Well, it's a cat and it's in the house. Therefore it's a house cat 😂

[@janedoe5980]

Thanks for the lol haha

[@monxangel]

A Cougar is a big cat, it means they are a cat

[@peteroliver9042]

4:42 He's embarrassed to be seen outside wearing those pyjamas

[@AnOldSchoolGuy]

😂

[@triplefikgt7243]

You won a achievement bro so funny

[@jessicaalexandramayorquinm6297]

😂😂

[@mysteerinx]

It's very cold outside(winter). Messi has chronic cystitis. If there is no frost, then pajamas not dress.

[@hyeronymus]

Who wouldn't

[@Bane1Mirin]

Dogs sees a giant cat Dog: what kind of hell Is this

[@pumpkinfaerie]

Cat looks a small bit bigger than my dog

[@horacthy8577]

@@pumpkinfaeriei guess your dog is cihuahua

[@pumpkinfaerie]

Horacthy Irish Wolfhound actually jackass

[@pumpkinfaerie]

Horacthy and the correct spelling is chihuahua

[@horacthy8577]

@@pumpkinfaerie hahaha that dog won't last for long

[@karaokeprincezz]

Messi is an amazing creature. I love to see how they've grown and now Gerda is part of the family. Just in awe of the family.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi how are you doing?

[@AssaultRider555]

Name: Messi Toy: Football. Kowalski, analysis.

[@SIMGHERULA]

@Ar D and in most of the normal countries as well. good job Kowalski

[@mikimosky4109]

Hotel? Trivago.

[@AssaultRider555]

@Ar D oh thank God. I'm gonna change it.

[@apoxfn]

underrated

[@TrinityBigT]

Hotel: Trivago

[@SOBEKCrocodileGod]

I need to stop watching these videos before I get a friggin’ pet hyena or something

[@josephr.8622]

Lmao

[@kkk5123]

Man i'm fascinated with hyenas and their jaws.

[@annemariefolsom272]

Honestly me too. 😂

[@henmich]

lol

[@carlosf3421]

haha seriously... they normalize it.

[@crayons1584]

Jeez.. I've seen dogs less behaved than this. This cougar really understands and adapts, hes so smart

[@maksimluzin1121]

He finished the full training in a dog school, so he can understand most of dog's commands.

[@TaeTae1306]

infires man aye army infires man

[@tata9264]

VKookMin me when i saw the username😂😂😂😂

[@TaeTae1306]

Tata/bts are the kings armys are everywhere 😂

[@lincolnchen8412]

10 bucks says he's going to eat that other cat one of these days.

[@LVXMagick]

I want to rehabilitate and adopt animals like this so badly! Great for them. Glad Messi found a loving safe forever home!

[@madisoncastle5138]

Yeah!

[@rootsmanuva82]

This guy has a girlfriend and a cougar. Winning.

[@DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth]

not just any girlfriend but a russian girlfriend

[@angelofheaven07]

@@DT_Worlds_Strongest_Goth Not just a Russian girlfriend, but a Russian girlfriend who is in love with the same cougar.

[@mohamedabdulla6303]

@@angelofheaven07 but that cougar has a penis

[@MannyTheButtsmith]

@@mohamedabdulla6303 Jackpot!

[@thomasfleig1184]

A hot girlfriend to boot

[@princelii6937]

**in Russian voice ** “in mother Russia, this is house cat, yes.”

[@user-mm2zj3mz3u]

In mother Russia this family is the Cougar pets

[@khanhvan3151]

a normal day in Russia

[@betsymabry7953]

@@user-mm2zj3mz3u Beautiful!

[@rezaulkreza]

**in Russian voice** "in mother Russia,This is house cat's pet,yes."

[@natenate1999]

voice or accent?

[@chappyllama4445]

"that's an amazing kitty, can I pet him?" Wow Russia 😂

[@DGneoseeker1]

You wouldn't want to pet the world's cutest cougar?

[@rustijones9915]

This beautiful kitty takes after his owners. Plus you just know when you have an animal soul mate and this is theirs

[@HeyhoBrando]

"Half the size" My brain "what the heck?!"

[@rasineidedossantossantos5094]

Wait they can be bigger?!?!?

[@thepaintingbanjo8894]

Seeing wild pumas before, that's a real YES. Any bigger than Messi, and it's not an animal you really want to walk or be around. They can overpower you pretty hard.

[@cocohotheatclips8264]

They are stealthy as hell too probably wouldnt even hear one coming

[@dianajopua4873]

Hi) I can recommend you a KZbin channel BobcatTV by Russian girl) she has cougar, bigger than Messi, his name is Pum, and 4 Lynx and bobcat) monkeys..whatever) these two channels are friends)

[@Casper-Ghost]

@@thepaintingbanjo8894 I used to regularly interact with a pair of wild Eastern Cougars in Central Virginia, they aren't bloodthirsty in the slightest, but if you act like prey you'll be treated accordingly. As long as you act confidently and don't turn your back they'll be chill.

[@mrnobody9594]

I was surprised, until it said this is in russia.

[@whiteoab]

Totally agree, always no surprise in Russia

[@ТамирланБельгибаев]

Mr nobody and the biggest surprise is $300 dollar salary as median salary

[@Virpukka]

Apparently you can have these and other big cats as pets in States too. After watching some Big cat rescue videos I have learned how much there is actually those since it is legal in most states to have one in your back yard.

[@galatheumbreon6862]

I agree

[@jonathanp.8749]

ikr

[@mshayenj875]

When he said half the size of a regular cugar I was like 😮

[@petejohnes8442]

Yeah me too

[@PsycoFogna]

I think he has exaggerated, he looks 1,5 meters long

[@captainz9]

They probably go by weight, so imagine a 10lb(

[@Czechmate99]

And even a half-sized cougar could hold you down and crush your skull almost effortlessly. You certainly wouldn't be able to stop them if they were motivated.

[@octogirl2046]

Lol. I thought it was a pup.

[@michellelarson2961]

I am writing you from the USA. I'm so sorry that our countries are not at peace at the moment. I just wanted you guys to know that I love you so much and Messi too!!! I watch every video you put out with him. Good people have a love for God's animals. Sending you much love and God bless you. Please stay safe. ♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏

[@Marina81505]

Thank you for your words! We are also so sorry that our country does. People don't need that war. I hope that it will end soon and we will live at peace again.❤️

[@medexamtoolscom]

You know, most likely they don't approve of what their government is doing but they can't say it or else they'd go to jail. That other channel with the russian family with the big cat, Luna the panther, they were bold enough to actually say they want peace, without elaborating.

[@casseretto]

@@Marina81505 как победим, так и закончится

[@arifarkan3007]

Me : wait that is dengerous wild animal. Start speaking Russian. Me : understandable...

[@bobdylan1968]

Except... Doesn't really change anything. Can't stand people who do this. Everyone , and I mean everyone, who owns these kinds of wild large cats or even huge snakes, always say it won't happen to them. And it always does lol.

[@bobdylan1968]

@@ewcho8995 this isn't one of those examples. You don't snuggle with those cars in your bedroom. You don't sleep in the same room. Right? We are on the same page here, right? people who have animal sanctuaries, who treat them like animals, THATS fine. I'm talking about people who have them as pets.

[@eldelreyy]

@@bobdylan1968 trying to understand some jokes bro

[@delubayca1290]

@@bobdylan1968 Messi’s owner has already explained why they couldn’t get Messi into a sanctuary, Messi has health issues explained in the video. And not all couples has the luxury of getting a huge backyard to keep a cougar in

[@gabrielmartines3510]

@@bobdylan1968 The owners have explained a million times already that it has a health condition where this cougar is smaller than the average cougar, and they do have a large yard that serves as some kind of sanctuary, plus the original comment was just a joke, you know.

[@schimmi75]

What are the last words of two burglars? Hahaha look at that stupid sign: Beware of the house cat. 😀

[@alifsalman45]

You, i like you.

[@Pixiedoodle]

😹😹😹

[@The_I_of_the_Angel333]

Ha ha Nice XD

[@adeckuc1429]

Brilliant comment!

[@Killahbeez79]

lol they actually do have a sign like that! It showed up on one of their videos.

[@breyerhorse1238]

I love how he tried to eat the pumpkin

[@Jeanology]

Me to lol

[@Neeshpeesh123]

He got in trouble too 😩😩😂

[@breyerhorse1238]

Well not in super big trouble

[@younnuyz]

and when the owner yells at him, he yells back lol

[@breyerhorse1238]

Yes!

[@laurieschrader6529]

Thank you so much for saving this cougars life

[@MrShloker]

Who would've known that the cougar was the 2nd scariest looking cat they own

[@ItsJustLisa]

Kira is definitely the alpha. She’s been known to swat Messi on the nose if he tries to sniff her or get attention while Aleksandr or Mariya are holding her.

[@dashadasha1522]

lmao

[@GodIsGoodXavier]

😂

[@dallymoo7816]

yeah now they have the cheeta ichel too

[@simbacat7340]

@@dallymoo7816 unfortunately Ichel died last week because of cancer.

[@MouadhCosmic93]

Americans pet bobcats... Russians: hold my vodka..

[@bnewtz7492]

Mouadh Haneche You forgot all of the tigers Floridians have illegally in their homes.

[@mr.sinister6272]

@@bnewtz7492 tell them to give back our lovely asian tigers

[@ongod4824]

😂😂😂😂

[@Maya-my6pl]

😂

[@amyangell2378]

Americans love cats too 👍

[@SanjanaLyle]

It seems like they genuinely take good care of him but I lost it at his little jacket he put on him to go for a walk 😂😂😂😂

[@drkillerxx239]

@penile 1 do you own a cougar?

[@egork92]

This cougar has stomach and bladder problems, AFAIK from their youtube channel. So they only give him meat, and they are brushing him almost daily because a fur ball would be a serious health problem for him. So he's indeed very small (here's him outside and younger but healthy puma inside: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn-adp-Lns9-obc), but he's alive and seems to be enjoying it.

[@kpp28]

@penile 1 did you just assumed by watch 5 seconds of them feeding the cat? People are going to complain no matter what... 🤦🤦🤦

[@rose6884]

Made it 1k

[@lauriekaymclemore-snipes146]

Ooohhh...what an unparalled act of love and compassion! It's people like these that reGenerate and upliftmyfaith inhumanity! YES YES.YES!!!!

[@gabrieltorres6633]

Landlord: You're behind on rent, you were suppose to pay me last mon... _Messi has entered the chat_ _Landlord has left the chat_

[@dingdongpoopoo7605]

LOLLLLL

[@mitchawino909]

😂😂😂😂😂😂🙌

[@msnkuli6089]

😂🙌🏾

[@mmaakkiinn]

ronaldo has left the chat

[@Drea1239232]

😂

[@randomvintagefilm273]

To all the haters. This couple saved his life. He had expensive medical problems and the zoo was going to put him down.

[@tomjoad4551]

Umm, ok. You're not suppose to try to domesticate wild animals. They can turn on you at given moment. They're suppose to be in the wild, not in someone else's home. Duh.

[@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998]

They love him, they saved him, and he is just LOVELY! He listens and seems to understand commands quite well! Never thought too much of a cougar... I am partial to Jaguars, but he is one heck of a beautiful cat!

[@electroluxray_560]

Tom Joad although usually I’m against having wild animals like this as pets, this is an exception. They saved its life, and there is no way it could be released in the wild. I think they know what they’re doing. They’re making sure he’s healthy and happy. The thing seems more docile than most house cats so I think it’s fine. Even house cats will be wild if you don’t work with them as kittens.

[@frostbyte4470]

ANTIQUEFOTOS damn that’s kinda sad

[@randomvintagefilm273]

@@tomjoad4551 You're a dumbass, did you even read one thing I wrote? THEY didn't domesticated him #1 and number two, the future of all these animals is domestication because people are encroaching on their habitat and killing them.

[@ellieahr5071]

that cougar is more friendly than my neighbors lmao

[@bluemango9110]

Yeah lol i think my neighbour is trying to ambush me

[@SD-iy1ri]

I see what you did there you cheeke 😄😄

[@hellfire7284]

That cougar is more friendly than most neighbours except mine

[@jeff_d1400]

That is possible 👍👍👍👍👍

[@pix_ie1142]

My favorite part was; Messi: *Tries to eat the pumpkin* Owner: *Scolds him* Messi, angrily: rar

[@moondim7]

😂😻

[@carmenbabilonia1637]

That was freaking cute part

[@overlordvera4014]

I love how heartwarming yet russian the guy is. Man: i love messi. Messi: *eats pumpkin* Man: oy, stop eating pumpkin Messi: soft but angry roar Man: I SAY NO!

[@khadizhamadaminova210]

Owner then actually said : Due to u pumpkin has a crooked brain 😹

[@charchar-gw6wc]

Omg same😂😂😂😂

[@chessexpert5181]

RIP to the thief who breaks into her house

[@EntertainMeNow78]

Ehhh they wouldn't have the guts to break into another house after that. Literally.🤣

[@moisehermantin6532]

😅

[@vladtheimpaler3625]

In Russia, thief brings his 800 pounds brown bear with him.

[@mr.tarzan7044]

hahaha lolx

[@thanksmercidanke]

Beautiful animals . God protects you both . Amin . وَٱللَّهُ خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَآبَّةٖ مِّن مَّآءٖۖ فَمِنۡهُم مَّن يَمۡشِي عَلَىٰ بَطۡنِهِۦ وَمِنۡهُم مَّن يَمۡشِي عَلَىٰ رِجۡلَيۡنِ وَمِنۡهُم مَّن يَمۡشِي عَلَىٰٓ أَرۡبَعٖۚ يَخۡلُقُ ٱللَّهُ مَا يَشَآءُۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيۡءٖ قَدِيرٞ Allah has created every [living] creature from water. And of them are those that move on their bellies, and of them are those that walk on two legs, and of them are those that walk on four. Allah creates what He wills. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent. The Quran -Sourate An-Nur, Aya 45 ۞وَمَا مِن دَآبَّةٖ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ إِلَّا عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رِزۡقُهَا وَيَعۡلَمُ مُسۡتَقَرَّهَا وَمُسۡتَوۡدَعَهَاۚ كُلّٞ فِي كِتَٰبٖ مُّبِينٖ And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register. The Quran (Sourate Hud, Aya 6 .) PS : Allah is the name of God in arabic . The arabic jewish & christians arabs they say Allah too . In the arabic bible it is written Allah. Only 18% of Muslims are Arabs but 82 % they are Muslims but not Arabs so the majority of Muslims are not Arabs .& the arabic world islam, it means submission (Submit to God) which is the religion of all prophets since Adam including the messengers Moses, Jesus and Muhamad peace and blessing of Allah be upon Them all . إِنَّ هَـٰذِهِۦۤ أُمَّتُكُمۡ أُمَّةࣰ وَ ٰ⁠حِدَةࣰ وَأَنَا۠ رَبُّكُمۡ فَٱعۡبُدُون Indeed this, your religion, is one religion, and I am your Lord, so worship Me. The Quran.(Sourate Al-Anbiya', Aya 92) Thanks I wich you all the best from heart .🍓

[@SSSATORI]

Imagine breaking into their house to hit a lick and seeing a whole cougar dressed in pyjamas waiting for u like a final boss battle

[@rizla2730]

damn bruh your name checks out

[@indigobrain7450]

Lol😂😂

[@savannahgonzalez1908]

Professional Thief I’m dead 😂💀

[@ThatHart]

it would be an honor to have that written in someone’s obituary for their final moments

[@t.bo.e2487]

Professional Thief Bro don’t do it. Play dead okay?

[@loismccleary1374]

I love this story. I watch alot of Messi's videos and he looks quite happy in his home. And well behaved at his vet visits

[@xZZTop]

Wrong house to rob fool

[@reshmaclarke676]

ZZTop Polaris lmao 😂 can you imagine

[@maureenseel118]

I'd pay money to see someone try...and fail.

[@andreivintila786]

Fugi mă pe Metin :)))

[@ipremiumelectronics9240]

This comment sure does boosts peoples day!

[@amircool2529]

Hahah no one will rob it

[@kiwilover01]

before I read the description or watched the video I said to myself "I bet they're russian"

[@MojiBeau]

cmh36 in Russia, cougar is housecat

[@Meisterio]

Yes, every family in Russia has such housecat. Im russian

[@andrilsantiago3269]

@@MojiBeau that's true

[@dakotadanielle1860]

cmh36 lol. I said, “ I hope there not Russian.” I just watched a video with a Russian family with a bear and I don’t understand them. Lol

[@GovOwnedPhatty]

Right😂

[@katherineweir5616]

Human: so this is your sibling *shows Sphinx cat Messi: Mmm chicken

[@purpleheart6953]

They have a KZbin channel

[@katherineweir5616]

Umm... ok?

[@purpleheart6953]

@@katherineweir5616 subscribe to them ..its " I am a puma"

[@katherineweir5616]

S P H Y N X 😂

[@fluffkin7432]

Don’t be so close minded . He’s domesticated

[@melissahamilton3995]

You two are an exceptional couple! I love it! I have been watching your video's for over 2 yrs. Off and on. You both have done soooooooooooooooooo much! I love it! Weeds won't grow under your feet... You both have so much compassion! Please give Messi, and gerda- a hug and 💋💋!!!💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@AirsoftMemeNerd]

The way Messi meowed after getting yelled at at 6:03 was awesome

[@drewthompson7457]

My cat talks backs when he feels the need. He treats me as an equal, and likes to express himself. I value his opinion.

[@rypie222]

Imagine watching your neighbor walk a cougar down the street

[@jjvillafanemusic]

Rylee you profile pic is my reaction to watching my neighbors walk a cougar down the street

[@rypie222]

VILŁɅFɅÑE omg yes

[@daniellahayde9621]

VILŁɅFɅÑE god damn I was going to say taht

[@articz2602]

It’s Russia They probably walk their neighbors probably own a lion

[@АлександрОрехов-ч6з]

@@articz2602 со львами не гуляют. Только медведи иногда в подъезды забегабт.

[@colehodgman9248]

I love how Messi heard the word “claws” and immediately rolled over and handed his owner his paw what a smart baby

[@andyminter7692]

I would like to meet these people and say thank you and God bless you for loving this beautiful cat.

[@chrislimnios9180]

Plot twist: Messi has a PhD in humanology and is conducting field research

[@Karthik-bc5rf]

The field research is told by the secret association of cougars who r planning to take over the world

[@parrishharris3008]

Lmao yessssss

[@jjames2162]

That was awesome

[@MyBlissfulJourney]

Man this comment made my day.

[@Vera-dg3hf]

LMAO

[@prizzle7079]

Most house cats: bring back dead rat This cougar: brings back dead human.

[@reggiered4146]

ShadowFax good one! Lol

[@theshizzles]

I want the cougar to bring me *THE DEAD BODIES OF MY ENEMIES*

[@7007lk]

Couger brings younger males

[@Thegamingwolf-up1bq]

Lol

[@Shaun2219_]

My cat ate a rat ;-;

[@DasZees]

this man really told that cougar to sit. russians are a different kind of people

[@walidbouderra9170]

And the Puma is listening to the russian guy

[@abigailgij8190]

1. Sasha is not Russian. He is from Belarus. 2. Messi is unique in the world. 3. Messi was trained in the dog school. He knows commands.

[@iz2963]

@@abigailgij8190 1. It's more proper to call him Alexander. 2. Ppl from former Soviet Union countries are often considered as Russians by westerners. Not necessarily wrong

[@abigailgij8190]

@@iz2963 1. Short name for Alexander in Russian is Sasha. 2. Long times ago Russia or rather say Moskovia occupied a lot of nations. Its not a reason to call them "Russians". Belarus is an independent country now.

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

@@iz2963 that's like calling Nigerians British just because they were once part of the British Empire. It's not right to call Belarus Russian, they are their own country.

[@ZdenkaFišer]

Koliko rada, odricanja i ljubavi. Messi to zna cijeniti.

[@xxoMIKoxx]

That regular cat is very brave to be living in the same apartment. The fact that it’s hairless makes it look more like a meal.

[@DizzyDez613]

I also thought it looked tasty.

[@Melospizia]

I thought the same thing. It looks like raw chicken.

[@xxoMIKoxx]

@@DizzyDez613 lmao. I didn't mean tasty for us. For the cougar.

[@yomamasohot6411]

@@DizzyDez613 If you find him tasty, you've got some serious problems, my friend :p

[@Brandon_Carlisle]

It must be Beerus the Destroyer

[@MissEmsiee]

Cougars are realising that cats domesticating themselves was a good idea 😂

[@Tzara86]

Emma Taivalantti 🤣

[@dakotaferrell1098]

The cougars are sitting back wanting to get in the action

[@ChompooSangchan]

😄😄😄

[@psychedelicpython]

I never thought I’d see the day when someone tells a cat to “sit” and it actually does so! (What a unique and cool pet!)

[@akinpaws]

They've been taking him to obedience school with dogs for years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYGVlJSXnLade7s

[@EuphoricPainn]

with enough and proper training, other cats can do the same as well. i have 2 cats that i adopted/found when they both were less than 1 and we trained both of them to follow a few commands, with sit being one of them

[@Esperanza-o6s]

Not the pet, but people who raised this cat

[@justinm16]

It's not a cat it's a cougar

[@truthhurts837]

A cougar is a cat.

[@pareshrao2793]

Really messi is messi.very kind and calm .I used to watch everyday his videos.i love messi very much and want to meet him.

[@MrWolfSnack]

"How can you explain why you love someone? You love someone just because you love them."

[@rtelkin2194]

How few people accept that.

[@helendadayan1493]

It is true!

[@anSealgair]

I love the wife's expression when he says that.

[@carolineanne9321]

at first i was apprehensive but after watching the entire video you can see they genuinely care about the cat and he is well taken care of and very pampered

[@melissaagosto9132]

Caroline Anne I felt the exact same way

[@andyjones1060]

Caroline Anne i agree, i also felt a great sense of understanding between them both

[@BirdPlan]

same here, I thought for sure I was not going to like it but they take great care of him and they really care for him. My only hope is that one day they are able to move to a house with land for him to roam but I realize things are expensive so it's okay. I wish I was rich I would buy them a house

[@curiousgeorge6921]

the question isnt wether he is taken care of, but the danger on the humans lives, these are savage creatures and can turn in split of a second...

[@BirdPlan]

ut bo I'm pretty sure they are well aware of what the cat is capable of and that he is a wild cat but their love for him and their wanting him to have a happy life is worth the risk.

[@angeliquealberts8989]

Perfect solution for when you are a cat person and need a guard dog

[@topacybits3576]

Hmmm u better of with a dogo argentino, they are known for winning fights agaisnt pumas

[@raydo6274]

You copied this from another video I think or it’s the other way around

[@autumnthelynx6469]

lol

[@nunya334]

ToPacyBits you mean when the cougar is shot a couple times by the dog owner right?

[@shrsklawliet3218]

Copied from another video

[@user-kz9sc8jh6o]

Really envy someone who could live with a cougar, even though I have a border collie myself. Messi is simply gorgeous, majestic & beautiful !!

[@mikehunt7810]

Imagine being a burglar then seeing a cougar.

[@kathleenfernandez7536]

Joseph Coombs that burglar will regret it

[@rudeflex2659]

"Welp i guess I'll just walk my self out now "

[@redpilled4781]

Joseph a burglar deserves a real cougar or worse- 😠

[@Uouttooo]

Burglars in Russia bring tigers with them.

[@jacktehgamer1]

Imagine a cat burglar. And then him finding out that their cat is too big to burgle

[@xxkillerklownxx3462]

He’s less aggressive than my regular cat 😂

[@adiza9898]

Ikr every time I try to brush my cat he attacks me 😂

[@azolti]

Same

[@hackman669]

Man even the cats in Russia are huge!

[@borisborman_6936]

So imagine if your regular cat could be size like this ahaha

[@soaringvulture]

He doesn't have to be aggressive. All he needs to do is just stand there. What are you going to do?

[@danaedamore2845]

I started laughing when he tried to eat the pumpkin

[@courtneyjohnson5713]

Lmao that was funny

[@roblox727]

Смотрю на вас я , какие вы золотые люди !!!! Сколько любви , терпения к животному !!!! Здоровья вам всем , счастья !!!!

[@floratinuviel2762]

I actually cried when he said "how can you explain why you love someone?" absolutely adorable story.

[@jennigirl8275]

yeah so cute!!!

[@mags2847]

I had tears in my eyes as well!! Messi is definitely part of the family and that is very touching to see

[@kayh3199]

I thought it was funny he talked back after being scolded for trying to eat the pumpkin.

[@GamingAmbienceLive]

he said because of you the nose isn't straight, and he got a reply back This puma has its own youtube channel I_am_puma

[@tshay27]

Typical cat lol

[@amygonzales9146]

Yea! That was cute! I call it catsass. My cat's sass me when I tell them no lol 😁😁

[@l.b.4563]

Yeeeah that was so adorable

[@h4rmony600]

Kaleigh Hohenthaner 😂😂😂😂

[@Prototheria]

When you want a dog, but your apartment only allows cats.

[@celsomonteiro6541]

😂😂😂😂😂 Imagine your neighbours face when you go out for a walk with your cat

[@ItsJustLisa]

And he’s been to training with dogs of similar size. He did better on some of the obedience than they did.

[@hiamyflp]

😂

[@INDIGOBLUE555]

Feeling so glad this lovely cat came across such lovely people. Wishing you well !

[@Italian_girl89]

I follow Messi’s channel “I am puma”. Their parents are so amazing and lovely people... they saved this cougar from the zoo. if they hadn't adopted him, he would have been ejected because he was very sick. They are simply angels ❤️ I admire them so much. Anna from Italy 🇮🇹

[@nellz72]

Very awesome people!

[@erikvaldur3334]

I absolutely agree.

[@tibodeclercq2131]

I am a fan of their Cheetah, Gerda

[@Italian_girl89]

@@tibodeclercq2131 me too! The sweetness of that cheetah is priceless. I love her ❤️

[@АлександарМилосављевиќ]

Yeah,me too, watching I am puma,also I am cheers,and also other Russians with tigers in the tigers den ,also very interesting,now they have little cubs!☺️

[@TheseusTitan]

“We give him different cuts of meat so he can get all the necessary vitamins and micronutrients. Now I am preparing him turkey, beef, a bit of chicken breast and that noisy, annoying neighbor kid down the street.”

[@debbiethemadbee]

XD

[@perlynkenirinco6555]

HAHAHA

[@TechAWalk]

TheseusTitan hahaha that was funny 😂😂😂

[@kerimekurt8448]

😂

[@stephaniestanley8041]

TheseusTitan OMG hysterical

[@katerinabitsakaki]

This just proves that no cat can leave the toilet paper intact🤣

[@eolsunder]

I know right? what is it with cats and toilet paper!

[@amberl3305]

Lol

[@angelofdeath8739]

@@eolsunder it's because of a prophecy of them rising above humans. It says something about toilet papers ruining their reign over humans.

[@noriyakikakyoin9113]

I have a dog and he does the same lol

[@potatochip751]

he's so fluffy and adorable, I want! it hurts seeing other people live your dream

[@c.ramirez2775]

The respect that this WILD animal has for these humans it’s kinda amazing to see

[@TheDovahkiin05]

*half the size of a regular cougar *is still huge

[@egork92]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn-adp-Lns9-obc here's this guy compared to regular cougar half his age

[@index9749]

@@egork92 lul, he is actually more fat

[@joanacesar367]

Actually that cougar is the same syze of a big dog.

[@TWOSU_NEWS]

Actualy, that's an average sized cougar.

[@TWOSU_NEWS]

Cougars are generally about the size of a female yellow lab and can get as big as a Male rottweiler... and weigh between 105 and 210lbs...the one I be friended wheiged 145lbs....I know, I got him ok n the meet scale at clear creek lodge

[@hugostiglitz6398]

Imagine being the other cat living in the same apartment as an alpha predator that’s letting you live because he’s not hungry enough

[@crruptedmnster1995]

Oberyn Martell nobody cares the cat is tamed so shut the hell up

[@zeusescoven8266]

The usual cat still probably thinks he's better 😂 cats are hilarious.

[@hugostiglitz6398]

mønster mønsters you on the other hand are clearly feral... 😂

[@Axel-ll2jp]

Oberyn Martell hey oberyn

[@zeusescoven8266]

@@Somtric couldn't be more accurate 😂 cats are hilarious!

[@dr.treyourslovesbudder476]

People are joking about them adopting him from a zoo but do keep in mind that it was PETTING ZOO

[@PonchoANS7]

They obviously care about him. He looks happy and healthy.

[@zabdas83]

Poncho agreed! Might not be ideal, but a happy is an affectionate one Can't understand why some people wont stop until all wildlife is gone.

[@MrVpassenheim]

Yep, they better HOPE he's happy.

[@i_am_agoof_ball5990]

My normal cat acts more wild than this boi.

[@sidneyasiegbu]

@@jendeh1000 go and get yourself educated. The same can be said with a cat

[@sloppynyuszi]

Anthony Oodie do a little more research about this particular cat. He isn’t attacking anyone. He has medical issues. These people seem to work around the clock caring for him. People shouldn’t adopt crazy wild animals, but this is a particular case. Also this cat is crazy affectionate.

[@ant1967rus]

when we wash our domestic cat he acts like a wild cougar

[@ant1967rus]

when we wash our domestic cat he acts like a wild cougar

[@maifail7591]

Just kick the cat out of ur house, and see how wild it is in real wild environment.

[@donsettie344]

Messi' s gentleness is a tribute to the loving care he receives. I'm impressed guys.

[@gulserigercel9348]

Lovely family photos with Messi God bless you

[@jim191185]

Burglar #1: Dude, I heard about this guy with a lot of money. Lets rob his house. Burglar #2: Yeah cool. What about security?....He got a dog? Burglar #1: No. Just a cat.

[@bondrewd3939]

Just a cat but several times bigger

[@janice7365]

a canine cat

[@orion351us]

@Barb Z I never thought I would want to become a cat for this very purpose.

[@azimsharif2413]

lol i dont think this big cat will even notice burglar thats a dog thing this cat will just take burglar another two feet friend but if some one try to hurt that couple infront of it than he may be a breaking news for few hours

[@badascan8910]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂